An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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SPECIAL EVENTS Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Telephone Area Code 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change. BIKE NIGHT THURSDAYS, through Sept. 29; Harley-Davidson Museum, 401 W. Canal St. 287-2778. DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by Historic Milwaukee, through Oct. 15, "Downtown Thru the Eras" tours daily at 10:10 a.m. starting at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor atrium beside TJ MAXX. For other tours and starting points visit www.historicmilwaukee.org. 277-7795. TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOURS, through Nov. 12; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. Offers guests virtually barrier-free tour of an estate replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre. Docents share stories that interpret the estate and the lives of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 262-968-4110. MILWAUKEE RALLY, Sept. 1-5; Four Metro Milwaukee Harley- Davidson dealers and the Harley-Davidson Museum participate in the annual event that brings Harley-Davidson riders to Milwaukee from throughout the country. Special events planned every day at dealerships and evening activities at the Harley- Davidson Museum. www.milwaukeerally.com SUBURBAN MOTORS RALLY EVENTS, Sept. 2-4; Suburban Motors Harley Davidson, 139 N. Main St., Thiensville. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 262-242-2464. HEADQUART ERS FOR IRISH ENT ERTAINMENT SENIOR CELEBRATION, Sept. 2; Milwaukee County Zoo; 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 55 and older with ID receive free admission. 771-3040. MADE IN MILWAUKEE, Sept. 3; Cathedral Square Park. Full day of events with music, film, fashion, art, beer and coffee tasting, family fun. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. www.madeinmilwaukee.com REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT AND REENACTMENT, Sept. 3-4; Ozaukee County Pioneer Village. Saukville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-377-4510, 262-377-8432. MAXWELL STREET DAY, Sept. 4; Fireman's Park, Washington Ave. just north of downtown Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafters and fine artists. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412. PANTHERFEST, Sept. 9; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds), South end only. UW–Milwaukee's biggest event of the year for students, staff, faculty and friends of the university. 5 p.m.-midnight. PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS, Sept. 9-10; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. Milwaukee Invitational brings leading riders and bulls. 8 p.m. Fri., 7:30 p.m. Sat. 800-745-3000. OKTOBERFEST, Sept. 9-10, Sept. 16-17, Sept. 23-24, running the four weekends after Labor Day, Friday and Saturday of each weekend; Heidelberg Park behind Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Ave., in Glendale. Annual celebration by United German Societies of Milwaukee. 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., 4 p.m.- midnight Sat. 964- 0300. KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Sept. 9-10; Riverside Park, West Bend (south of Washington Street, also known as Hwy. 33) off Indiana Ave. Jazz, international cuisine, arts marketplace and interactive sponsor exhibits. 4:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri., 1-11:30 p.m. Sat. www.kmjazz.com, 877-271-6903. INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL, Sept. 9-11; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See page 41. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub MILWAUKEE THEATRE 2011 PRE-SEASON OPEN HOUSES, Sept. 10 & 15; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Free Saturday morning and Thursday "happy hour" events both include guided tours, refreshments and free drawings for show merchandise, CDs and much more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., 4-7 p.m. Thurs. 908-6000. FAMILY FARM WEEKEND, Sept. 10-11; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee's Premier Public House for Irish Hospitality Luxurious Double Whirlpool Rooms Perfect for corporate as well as individual Irish Pub & Restaurant featuring contemporary as well as traditional Irish fare. 1234 N. Astor St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-27-CLARE www.countyclare-inn.com 14 33rd FRANK MOTS INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, Sept. 10-11; Veterans Park on Milwaukee's Lakefront north of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Grand launch of 500 kites at noon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. STARVING ARTISTS' SHOW, Sept. 11; Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee Rover Pkwy. Over 200 artists offering works priced at $100 and under. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 256-1254. YO GABBA GABBA! Sept. 16; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. "Live!: It's Time To Dance!" show. 3 & 6 p.m. 286-3663. PARAMOUNT BLUES FESTIVAL, Sept. 16-17; Lime Kiln Park, Grafton. See page 25.