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. REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW, through April 1; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. latest in decorating, home improvement, landscaping and garden needs. CLOSED Mon.-Tues., 4-9 p.m. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 778-4929. HEADQUART ERS FOR IRISH ENT ERTAINMENT ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM, March 29-April 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 45 floral arrangements inspired by artworks throughout three floors of the museum's galleries, Guest appearances by celebrity floral designers and master gardeners, presentations and lectures on various gardening topics. 224-3200. RIDE THE BEAT TOUR,March 31; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee's first pro skate competition, with some of the hottest skateboarders around. Celebrity Host Bam Margera and co-host Greg Lutzka, plus Fabrizio Santos, DJ Kid Cut-Up, Schwayze & Cisco, and opening act Lab, KJ, KC, Sneak and Bobbi Fresh. 6 p.m. 800-745-3000. HIPPITY HOP EASTER EVENT, March 31; Veterans Park, 432 N. Lake St., Port Washington. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 262-284-0900, 800- 719-4881, 262-268-1132. A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION, March 31; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 4:45 p.m. 800-745-3000. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITH THE BUNNY, March 31-April 1; Milwaukee County Zoo, 100001 W. Bluemound Rd. Pre- registration required at 256-5466. EASTER BUNNY AT SPRECHER BREWERY, April 1; Sprecher Brewery, 701 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. Tours, tastings, and photos with the Easter Bunny 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Brewery tours at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tour reservations are required at 414-964-2739. Participation fee is $5 adults, $4 senior citizens, $3 minors and includes brewery tour, commemorative glass and beer samples for adults, unlimited soda samples for everyone. www.sprecherbrewery.com. TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, April 5; 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. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub WHEEL & SPROCKET BIKE EXPO SALE, April 5-8; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Nation's largest bike sale! Over 1,500 bikes on sale assembled and ready to ride. Seminars and exhibitors. 529-6600. MILWAUKEE BREWERS' HOME OPENER, April 6; Miller Park just west of downtown. See KEY Cover Feature on page 8. GIADA DE LAURENTIIS, April 6; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Author, chef and Food Network superstar Giada De Laurentiis comes to the Riverside Theater to share her favorite tips and go-to dishes. Each ticket includes an autographed copy of Giada's new book Weeknights. 286-3663. 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 SCIENCE BAG LECTURE, Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m.; Room 137, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Building, corner of Kenwood Boulevard and Cramer Street. Interactive lecture "Your Immune System: Up-Close and Personal." For ages 8 and older. EGG DAY, April 7; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Activities include hands-on crafts and more.256-5412. GREEN-LIVING FESTIVAL, April 7; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Fair trade and green programs and products from exhibitors, conservation tips from demos and talks, re-fashioned fashion show, music, characters for the kids (Mother