An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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fragments. Comprehensive view of the artistic development of Chinese art fromthe Han, Tang, andMing dynasties. ON SITE: ZHANWANG, through Sept. 11;MilwaukeeArt Museum.Wang updates the scholar rock tradition. EMERALDMOUNTAINS:MODERN CHINESE INK PAINTINGS FROMTHE CHU-TSING LI COLLECTION, through Sept. 11; MilwaukeeArtMuseum. Explores the development of Chinese ink painting during the second half of the 20th century. WAYOF THE DRAGON: THE CHINOISERIE STYLE, 1710– 1830, June 30–Nov. 6;MilwaukeeArtMuseum. Chinoiserie is a style of ornamentation that developed in the 17th and 18th cen- turies out of an interest inAsian art and Chinese people and places.More than 50 decorative objects illustrate how China was viewed at the time. ‘BUTTERFLIES! IN LIVING COLOR, through Sept. 25; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001W. Bluemound Rd.More than 500 NorthAmerican butterflies in a tropical greenhouse. 256-5412. EDIBLE EXCESS: 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN FEASTING, through Oct. 30; PabstMansion, 2000W.WisconsinAve. The elaborate etiquette of dining and items evoke a time that ended with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, and beginning ofWorldWar I in 1914. 931-0808. THE CHARLESALLIS: 100 YEARS, through Nov. 13; Charles AllisArtMuseum, 1801 N. ProspectAve. Dynamic,multi-sensory installations invite viewers to experience themansion as never before. Created by sixWisconsin artists. 278-8295. SILK-PAINTED QUILTS BY KAREL HENDEE, July 20-Oct. 2; WisconsinMuseumof Quilts & FiberArts, N50W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg.262-645-0300. I M A X , P L A N E T A R I U M The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in theMuseumCenter, 800W.Wells St., doubles as the DanielM. Soref Planetarium. Visit www.mpm.edu for times. The Milwaukee PublicMuseum, IMAX and planetariumwill be closed on Tuesdays through Sept. 30, and closed Sept. 6-11. Current IMAX shows: HUBBLE, through Sept. 30; Viewers blast off with the Space ShuttleAtlantis on amission to the Hubble Space Telescope. DINOSAURS: GIANTS OF PATAGONIA, through Oct. 13; If it weren't for a series of cataclysmic events—a comet impact being first on the list—earth could still be the domain of dinosaurs. UNDER THE SEA, through Oct. 15; Encounter some of themost mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea face-to-face. TORNADO ALLEY, through Jan. 1; Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2. Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows Explore the Skies over Milwaukee at each Planetarium show. EARTH MOON & SUN, through Oct. 13; Explores the relation- ship between these celestial bodies and distinguishes myth from science through traditional Native American folklore. Tasting Room & Free Tours! Great Lakes Distillery is now open for tastings & free tours. Our Tasting room is open Mon - Sat. 414 431 8683 www.greatlakesdistillery.com © Great Lakes Distillery Milwaukee, WI | Vodka 40% ABV | Gin 44% ABV | Whiskey 43% ABV | Rum 45% ABV 21