Key Milwaukee

December 2011

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 firstmention. TelephoneArea Code 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirmevents when possible; listings are subject to change. DOWNTOWNWALKING TOURS by HistoricMilwaukee, "SkywaukeeWalking Tour" through Dec. 17 and Jan. 7-May 26, 1 p.m. Saturday, explore the early history ofMilwaukee as seen through the skywalk system.All tours start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161W.WisconsinAve., statue on ground floor atrium beside TJMAXX. For other tours and starting points visit www.historicmilwaukee.org. 277-7795. WESTOWN INDOORMARKET,Wednesdays, through Dec. 21; Shops of GrandAvenue, 275W.WisconsinAve. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 276-6696. MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, through Jan. 1; DowntownMilwaukee. Cathedral Square Park, N. Jefferson and E.Wells St.; PereMarquette Park,W. State and OldWorld 3rd St.; Zeidler Union Square,W.Michigan St. between 3rd and 4th St. See KEY Cover feature, pages 8-9. 220-4700. M&I BANK HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Jan. 2;M&IMarshall & Ilsley Bank Lobby, 770 N.Water St. Popular holiday display featuring life-sized Steiff stuffed animals. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The lobby will be closed after 1 p.m. on Dec. 10 and Dec. 24, and at 5 p.m. on Jan. 2. HEADQUART ERS FOR IRISH ENT ERTAINMENT BLIZZARD OFART SHOW& SALE, through Jan. 3; Cedarburg Cultural Center,W62 N547WashingtonAve., Cedarburg. REDARROWPARK ICE SKATING, continuing as weather permits; 920 N.Water St.Weather permitting,Milwaukee County's "Slice of Ice" rink is open. No charge for skaters with own skates. Skatesmay be rented for $8. For hours and updates, http://county.milwaukee.gov/RedArrow11930.htm MILWAUKEE COUNTYWINTER FARMERSMARKET, through April 14, nomarket Dec. 24 and Dec. 31; Tommy Thompson Youth Center,Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. 8 a.m.-noon. 30 weekly vendors who live within 90miles of Wisconsin State Fair Park offer high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry and dairy products. Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, sauces and soups, as well as delicious ethnic cuisine. www.mcwfm.org TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, Dec. 1;MilwaukeeArt Museum, 700 N.ArtMuseumDr. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. COUNTRY CHRISTMAS, Dec. 1-31; Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha.Wisconsin's largest drive-through Christmas Lights Display. 5-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays and 5-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. $15 per carload, $25 limo, large van ormini coach. www.thecountrychristmas.com. 800-247-6640. WRAPPED IN GOLD FINEART SALE, Dec.2-31; Cedarburg Cultural Center,W62 N547WashingtonAve., Cedarburg. MILLER BREWING HOLIDAY LITES, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, and special edition on Dec. 23.Miller Brewery Tour Center, N. 42nd andW. State Streets. Part of the freeMilwaukee Brewery tours that begin at the tour center. Staged pyrotechnics, audience interactions and enhancements throughout the brewery tour. Features 300,000 LED lights. Tours every 20minutes, 4:40-8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 931-BEER (2337). www.millercoors.com/milwaukee-brewery-tour.aspx County Clare Irish Inn & Pub CEDARBURG FESTIVE FRIDAY EVES, Fridays, Dec. 2, 9, 16; Cedar Creek Settlement,WashingtonAve. and Bridge Rd. in Historic Cedarburg. Series of free, family-oriented special evening events during the holiday season, Continues every Friday through Dec. 16 with a different theme for each night. 12/2 "Christmas in the Country," 12/9 "Santa'sWorkshop," 12/16 "A Taste of Christmas." 5-9 p.m. 262-377-4763, 866-626-7005. 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 CHRISTMAS IN THEWARD, Dec. 2-3; Historic ThirdWard, just south of downtownMilwaukee. On Friday, at Catalano Square, Broadway &Menomonee and throughout the Historic ThirdWard neighborhood. Old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting on Friday starting at 5 p.m. Santa and his reindeer welcome the holiday season with carriage rides, fireworks, the Trinity Irish Dancers andmore. 5-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. 273-1173. See page 12. CEDARBURGARTISTS GUILD HOLIDAYART FAIR, Dec. 2-3; Cedarburg Community Center,W63N641WashingtonAve., Cedarburg. CedarburgArtists GuildMembers offer jewelry, paintings, photography, etchings, ceramics, wood, fused glass, basketry, wearable and fiber arts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. www.cedarburgartistsguild.com. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY, Dec. 2-4 Two locations: Cedar

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