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. TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOURS, through Nov. 10; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. Offers guests a virtually barrier-free tour of an estate replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre. Highly-trained docents share stories that interpret not only the estate, but also the lives of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 262-968-4110. EVENING OF FRENCH WINES FOR SPRING, June 1; Chez Jacques, 1022 S. 1st St. Popular French restaurant and Thief Wine offer a sampling of 25 French wines and Provencal hors d'oeuvres. 5-7 p.m. For reservations, call 672-1040. PORT WASHINGTON PIRATE FESTIVAL, June 1-3; Rotary Park, E. Grand Ave., Port Washington. portpiratefestival.com 2012 BEAD & BUTTON SHOW, June 1-10; Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Vendors, exhibit of inspiring bead art and over bead and jewelry classes. Open to public June 8- 10. 800-533-6644. SPRING ON BRADY, June 2; Brady Street neighborhood. Shop sidewalk sales and more. Noon-4 p.m. 272-3978. LUCKY MUSIC STREET FESTIVAL, June 2; Veteran's Memorial Park, Grafton. Eight bands at this free event sponsored by Grafton Blues Association. Noon. MILWAUKEE HIGHLAND GAMES, June 2; Hart Park, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Axe throwing and longbow demos; dancing and piping competition; falconry and sheepdog demos. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 422-9235. STORY TIME IN THE GALLERIES, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 10:30 a.m. 224-3200. OPEN STUDIO, June 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-July 1; Milwaukee Art Museum. Check out all the Kohl's Art Generation weekend family programs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MIDWEST BREWHAHA WOMEN'S FLAT-TRACK ROLLER DERBY TOURNAMENT, June 2-3; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 800-745-3000. MILLER LITE RIDE FOR THE ARTS, June 3; One of nation's largest recreational bike rides starts and finishes at Summerfest grounds, 200 N. Harbor Dr. Registration begins 6 a.m. 276-7433. GET OUT AND PAINT! A PLEIN AIR DAY/SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, June 3; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Noon-5 p.m. 446-8794. YOGA IN THE GARDEN, Sundays, June 3, 10, 17, 24; (no class July 22); Lynden Sculpture Garden. 1-2:30 p.m. COOKING DEMOS, June 6, 13, 20; Olive 'n Vinnie's, W64 N707 Washington Ave. It's all about strawberries in June at this market, with the largest U.S. selection of flavored olive oils and balsamics. Demos at 7 p.m. ($5 registration fee). 262-377-5944. 14 TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, June 7; Milwaukee Art Museum. Admission to MAM is free on the first Thursday of each month, courtesy of Target. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK, June 7-14; restaurants throughout downtown Milwaukee. Week long special program features 40+ restaurants, each with a special menu of prix fixe, three-course meals at $10 for lunch and $20 or (at some spots) $30 for dinner. 220-4700. PRIDEFEST, June 8-10; Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Festival of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. 3:30 p.m.-midnight. Fri., noon-midnight Sat., noon-10 p.m. (grounds) midnight (Dance Pavilion) Sun. SHOP 2nd SATURDAYS, June 9; Downtown Milwaukee. Snacks, live music, local entertainment, great deals and free two- hour on-street parking. 220-4700. LOCUST STREET FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ART, June 10; Locust Street between Humboldt and Holton. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. www.locust–street.com. SYLVIA BROWNE, June 12-13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. World renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology. 273-7121. PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION AND SALE, June 13-24; Main Street Gallery, Cedarburg Cultural Center, W622 N546 Washington Ave., Historic Cedarburg. Sponsored by Cedarburg Artists' Guild. 262-375-2165. FLAG DAY CELEBRATION 2012, June 14; Peck Pavilion, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 273-7121 Ext. 211. LAKEFRONT FESTIVAL OF ARTS, June 15-17; Milwaukee Art Museum grounds, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Award-winning juried art festival benefits museum. 224-3200. See page 29. POLISH FEST, June 15-17; Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9. A FINE TIME FOR WINE, June 15; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Annual wine tasting. 6-8 p.m. 931-0808. LEGO KIDSFEST 2012, June 15-17; Frontier Airlines Center. Interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family. Hands-on, educational fun for all ages. Tickets sold online for sessions: 4-8:30 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-7:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-7:30 p.m. Sun. www.legokidsfest.com TREASURES OF OZ, June 16, Forest Beach Migratory Preserve, 4970 Country Club Rd., Port Washington. Visit eight unique sites in Ozaukee County with guides. Photography, birding, hiking, biking, geocaching and end-of-the-day food, music, silent auction, raffle and more. www.treasuresofoz.org SIZZLIN' SATURDAY, June 16; Historic Third Ward, Broadway between St. Paul Ave. and Buffalo St. Outdoor market with live music and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 273-1173. SUMMER SOLSTICE BEER LOVERS FESTIVAL, June 16; Bay Shore Town Center, Glendale. Wisconsin Brewer's Guild and City of Glendale, home of Sprecher Brewing, sponsor all- Wisconsin craft beer and tasting festival. 1-5 p.m.