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. 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" 1 p.m.Saturdaysnhrough May 26. 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. ASTRONOMY LECTURE AND PLANETARIUM SHOW, May 3; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Bob Berman, popular astronomy writer signs copies of his newest book and gives a talk on "Color and Light in the Universe." Visitors also will see the new Planetarium show Cosmic Colors. 6:30-9 p.m. 319-4629. TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, May 3; 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. 224-3200. KENTUCKY DERBY AT CASINO, May 4-5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Watch the "Run for the Roses" and all the races leading up to it in the casino's Off Track Betting Room or on a 20-foot screen in the casino's Northern Lights Theater. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. in the Off Track Betting Room and 9 a.m. in the theater. Advance wagering on the Derby and preceding races from 8:30 a.m. until close Friday, May 4, and 8:30 a.m. until post time Saturday in the Off Track Betting Room and in the office area of the theater from 9 a.m. until post time. CINCO DE MAYO AT EL FUEGO,May 4-6; El Fuego Mexican Ristorante, 909 W. Layton Ave. just minutes from Mitchell International Airport. Live music, traditional Mexican dancing, food and drink specials all weekend. Also chance to win all- inclusive trip for two to Mexico from Apple Vacations. www.elfuegomke.com. HELEN KELLER AT LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT FAMILY DAY,May 5; Old Courthouse Museum Grounds, 320 S. 5th Ave., West Bend. Presentation of the Washington County Historical Society. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. www.historyisfun.com CONVERSATIONS AT TEN CHIMNEYs with NPR's Scott Simon & Jacki Lyden, May 7; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. 7 p.m. 262-968-4110. DIVA NIGHT, May 10; Historic Third Ward. 5-8 p.m. Prizes and more. www.historicthirdward.org 37th RED WHITE AND BLADES ICE SHOW, May 11-13; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St. The Wisconsin Figure Skating Club presents the area's best amateur skaters, including freestyle, ice dancing, pairs and synchronized team skaters. 266-0100. MILWAUKEE ARMED FORCES WEEK, May 11-19; The week begins with a military display at the 128th Refueling Wing at Mitchell International Airport May 12 and 13 and ends with a Support the Troops Motorcycle Ride May 19. See page 23. SPRING INTO GREENDALE, May 12; Reiman Visitor Center, 5602 Broad St., Greendale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 423-3080. 7th ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY OPEN HOUSE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST,May 12; Suburban Motors, Harley-Davidson/Buell, Thiensville. 262-242-2464. MOTHER'S DAY AT THE ZOO, May 13; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Free admission for all mothers. MOTHER'S DAY AT PUBLIC MUSEUM, May 13; Milwaukee Public Museum. Admission free for mothers, along with free gift and free lunch in museum cafe. 771-3040. TAYLORMADE DAY & MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, May 13: The Bull at Pinehurst Farms golf course, One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls. Treat Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch before or after a visit to TaylorMade Demo Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the driving range. 920-467-1500 or www.golfthebull.com. SIP, SHOP & STROLL, LADIES NIGHT IN CEDARBURG, May 17; Cedarburg Visitors Center, Spring St. and Washington Ave., Historic Cedarburg. 4-9 p.m. 800-237-2874. 14