An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & PARTIES The whole town "turns green" during the week preceding March 17. High- lights include the 50th Shamrock Club St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. Milwaukee's celebration began in 1843 before incorporation of the city, ranking it among the oldest in the U.S. The parade starts at noon at the Shops of Grand Avenue, follows Wisconsin Avenue east to Plankin- ton, north to Kilbourn Avenue, west on Kilbourn to Old World 3rd, north to Juneau Avenue, east to Water Street, then south to end at Highland Avenue. " Trinity•Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave., will open at the traditional 6am. The three-pub location will connect with The Harp via a tent that will cross a closed-off street to join the two businesses (see p. 47). On the East Side the Black Rose hosts an all-day bash with live music. County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, 1234 N. Astor St. Celebrate St. Patrick's spirit and help local charities. Doors open at 6am for a full Irish breakfast. Fun in- cludes Blessing of the Shamrock, door prizes, and Irish food, music and dance. Free bus service March 17 on all Milwaukee Cty. Transit System routes from 6pm on, sponsored by MillerCoors. 800-FREE-RIDES, 800-373-3743, or MillerLiteFreeRides.com Community How beer and brewing have shaped Milwaukee's economy, society, and identity. Milwaukee Co. Historical Society u Through April 30 Bobbleheads: Real & Fantastical Heroism exhibition RedLine Milwaukee u Through Sept. Nothin' But Nets: The Legacy of Commercial Fishing in Port Washington. A replica of a net shed, stories of fishing families and what it took to survive in commercial fishing, late 1800s-1990s. Port Exploreum u Through May 8 Nature and the American Vision: The Hudson River School Masterpieces from the New York Historical Soci- ety's landscape paintings. Milwaukee Art Museum u March 13-June 5 Women, Nature, Sci- ence: Kim Cridler: The Descriptive Line Trained as a metalsmith, Kim Cridler shows large arboreal pieces in steel, bronze and beeswax, as well as drawings and some smaller works. Lynden Sculpture Garden u March 17-20 Art in Bloom View stunning art-inspired floral installations in the newly renovated Collection Galleries. Milwaukee Art Museum