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. MILWAUKEE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET, every Saturday through April 30; Tommy Thompson Youth Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. Apples, cheeses, farm eggs, baked goods, local meats and veggies. 8 a.m.-noon. 920-478-4277. EAST TOWN MARKET, second Saturday through May 14; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. Locally created art, fashions, jewelry, home goods, textiles, beauty and bath products as well as organic meats, cheeses and other foods. DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by Historic Milwaukee, "Skywaukee Walking Tour" through 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. GREATER MILWAUKEE AUTO SHOW, through March 4; Frontier Airlines Center. See the latest models at this show produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows and presented by Automobile Dealers Association of Mega Milwaukee. 3-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 1-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 908-6001. HEADQUART ERS FOR IRISH ENT ERTAINMENT TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, March 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Admission to MAM is free for everyone on the first Thursday of each month, courtesy of Target. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. MISS AMERICA 2012 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION, March 1; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 198th Street and Capitol Drive in Mitchell Park, Brookfield. Wisconsin's own Laura Kaeppeler , Miss America 2012, appears with her court of honor and other guests. 262-781-9520. DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE, March 1-4; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. www.disney.go.com SCIENCE BAG LECTURE, Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m.; Room 137, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Building, corner of Kenwood Boulevard and Cramer Street. Interactive lecture "Chasing the Light: Mirages, Illusions and the Human Eye." For ages 8 and older. GREATER MILWAUKEE GOLF SHOW, March 2-4; Milwaukee County Sports Complex, 6000 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin. Hole-In- One Challenge, Executive Greens Par 3 Optishot Challenge, putting contest, Wii Golf Tournament, personalized one-on-one lessons with WPGA Professionals will be available, hit the newest clubs and talk equipment. 1 -8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. www.greatermilwaukeegolfshow.com FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, March 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 256-5412. GERMANY UNDER GLASS, March 3; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Enjoy the tastes, culture and sounds of Germany. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW, March 3-4; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Expo Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Dogs representing over 125 different breeds and exhibitors offering pet products, services and supplies. 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SPORTS SHOW, March 7- 11; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 72nd Annual Sports Show with exhibitors, demos, seminars, competitions and family activities in the areas of hunting, fishing, camping, dog training, kayaking and canoeing, boating, travel and more. Noon-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sun. 800-472-2070. www.milwaukeesportsshow.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 ARCHAEOLOGY FAIR, March 9-10; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. hands-on activities and presentations. Talk with archaeologists and historians from Wisconsin universities, museums, historical societies and other institutions. 278-2714. BREWCITY BRUISERS, March 10; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee's Rollergirls compete at 7 p.m. www.brewcitybruisers.com ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, March 10; downtown Milwaukee. See page 7. BEHIND THE SCENES WEEKEND AT THE ZOO; March 10-11; Milwaukee County Zoo. Held just once a year, this event allows