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. DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by Historic Milwaukee, "Skywaukee Walking Tour" through Dec. 17 and Jan. 7-May 26, 1 p.m. Saturday, explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen through the skywalk system. All tours start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., 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. TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, Nov. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. SNAKE DAY, Nov. 5; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Family-friendly event lets you get up-close and personal with a variety of 40 live reptiles - snakes, including boas, pythons, king snakes, rat snakes and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 287-2702. FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Nov. 5; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5412. HEADQUART ERS FOR IRISH ENT ERTAINMENT MILWAUKEE COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, Nov. 5-April 14, no market Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31; Tommy Thompson Youth Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. 8 a.m.-noon. HOLIDAY WINDOW UNVEILING, Nov. 11; Historic Cedarburg; 6 p.m. www.ThinkCedarburgFirst.com, 800-237-2874. CHRISTMAS IN THE GROVE FINE ART & WEARABLE ART SHOW, Nov. 11-12; Elm Grove Woman's Club, 13885 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. Featuring over 36 artists. 4-8 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Featuring over 36 artists. 262-782-5930. CHRISTOPHER PAOLINI, Nov. 12; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Author of the "Inheritance Saga" with a lecture, Q&A, book signing and meet & greet. 286-3663. COLLECTOR'S DAY, Nov. 12; Milwaukee Public Museum. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. JEWELRY AT THE DOMES, Nov. 12-13; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, "The Domes," 524 S. Layton Blvd. Exhibitors display unique, hand-crafted jewelry for sale. Presented by the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 257-5611. TRAINFEST, Nov. 12-13; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. 50 intricately-detailed running train layouts, and scenic reproductions, circus train ride, racing trains on a dog-bone shaped track, Radio Disney (10- 11:30 and 1:30-3 p.m. Sun.), model train related manufacturers, historic railroad societies/museums and retailers. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 262-820-3566, www.trainfest.com. 2011 WINE AND DINE WISCONSIN, Nov. 13; Frontier Airlines Center. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub CITY/COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Nov. 17; Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St. Holiday treats and refreshments provided. The tree will be lit by local officials and the tree donor at 4:30 p.m. MICKEY MOUSE MEET AND GREET Nov. 17; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 Old World 3rd St., 3-5:30 p.m. Radio Disney will distribute 450 wristbands starting at 2:30 p.m., and everyone meeting Mickey Mouse must have a wristband. www.radiodisney.com 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 HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL KICK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA, Nov. 17; Holiday Lights Kick-Off, Pere Marquette Park, W. State and Old World 3rd Sts., starts with Winter fashions for the whole family at 5:30 p.m., holiday variety show at 6 p.m. featuring live music, holiday acts, Mickey Mouse and a visit from Santa. Fireworks follow the flipping of the switch. Free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies. Attendees receive complimentary Jingle Bus rides from Pere Marquette Park. 220-4700. See pg. 47. UNLEASHED, NAFC CAGE FIGHTING, Nov. 18; Expo Center, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 5 p.m. 847-7922, 800-745-3000. MAM AFTER DARK, Nov. 18. Milwaukee Art Museum. DIY studio, tours and more. 5 p.m.-midnight.