An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Welcome to Milwaukee County. As Milwaukee County Executive, I invite you to share the unequaled opportunities our county offers this and every win- ter for holiday activities and music, especially in our National Gold Medal Winning Park System. Visitors can choose from many holiday activities, such as viewing brilliant holiday lights at many county parks, including Pere Marquette, Cathedral Square, and Zeidler Union Square. There are numerous family-friendly opportunities avail- able throughout the county, including ice skating at Red Arrow Park and Breakfast with Santa at the Kosciuszko Community Center or Boerner Botanical Gardens. The Mitchell Park Domes have a lot to offer this holi- day season. "Music Under the Domes" continues this month on every Thursday, as well as a holiday light show, art fair and a special New Year's Eve party. Please make sure to enjoy what Milwaukee County has to offer. You, your family and friends will be glad you did. Sincerely, Chris Abele Milwaukee County Executive Tom Barrett, Mayor Milwaukee has great institutions of higher education - colleges and universities that add life, energy, and knowledge to our city. The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering have extensive programs of study, respected faculty and high-achieving students. Other Milwaukee colleges with excellent reputations include Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Alverno College, Mount Mary College and Cardinal Stritch University. Take a closer look and you will find some surprising attractions including the Haggerty Art Museum at Marquette, the Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering and the extensive Golda Meir Library at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. You can attend a wide range of artistic performances, exhibitions, sporting events and lectures at our univer- sities. The schools' websites are the best place to begin your exploration. I encourage you to include a stop at a Milwaukee university during your trip to Milwaukee. Sincerely,