An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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NATYA DANCE THEATRE, Aug. 21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Part of the Live@Peck Pavilion series. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206. T H E A T E R THE CEDAR CHEST LETTERS, Aug. 3-5, 10-12; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Love conquers all in this charming play based on actual letters found in a family chest. Presented by Over Our Head Players. 262-632-6802. A THOUSAND CLOWNS, Aug. 9-26; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents a comic chestnut from the 1960s! Murray Burns believes in living life fully, even if that means going to the movies instead of looking for a job. Unfortunately, his eccentric, carefree nature makes him a ques- tionable role model while raising his 12-year-old genius nephew in New York City. When a young social worker from the Bureau of Child Welfare comes to investigate, Murray must make some rather big decisions. 291-7800. C O M E D Y MILWAUKEE COMEDY FESTIVAL, Aug. 3-11; Next Act perform- ance space, 255 S. Water St. Seventh annual festival features 14 dif- ferent shows, including 24 comedy groups and 13 stand-up acts from Milwaukee and around the country. www.MilwaukeeComedy.com SINBAD, Aug. 16; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 273-7121. E X H I B I T S LES PAUL'S HOUSE OF SOUND, MILWAUKEE MUSCLE, ENERGY & INGENUITY, CITY OF FRESHWATER, continuing; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. 45TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMERFEST TRIBUTE, through Sept. 16; Discovery World. Photos, autographs, memorabilia. FAITH FAMILY FESTA, MILWAUKEE'S ITALIANS, continuing; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Explores life for Milwaukee's Italian community. 273-8288. AT HOME WITH FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, continuing; The S.C. Johnson Gallery, 1520 Howe St., Racine. This new gallery on SC Johnson's Wright-designed campus currently features an exhibit focusing on the famed architect's Prairie-style designs. Open Fridays and Saturdays. No admission charge. THE DRAWING SEASON, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. Series of six exhibitions illuminating the art of drawing. www.jmkac.org ADVENTURE DINOSAUR! through Sept. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Takes visitors on a prehistoric adventure from 150 million years ago with more than 20 life-size robotic recreations, rumbling in their outdoor habitat. Special addi- tional charge of $2.50. 256-5412. ART AND THE ANIMAL, through Sept. 3; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Work by The Society of Animal Artists, creators of some of the best animal art in the world. 278-2728. WORN TO BE WILD: THE BLACK LEATHER JACKET, through Sept. 3; Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 W. Canal St. Traces the history of the biker jacket, along with the evolution of the garment from clothing to cultural icon. 877-436-8738. BETH VAN HOESEN: THE OBSERVANT EYE, through Sept. 9; Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St., Racine. Traveling exhibition chronicles decades of the artist's realistic images of animals, floral studies, figure drawings, and human portraits. 262-638-8300.. POSTERS OF PARIS: TOULOUSE-LATREC AND HIS CON- TEMPORARIES, Milwaukee Art Museum; through Sept. 9. Transports visitors to 1890s Paris and the city's poster craze. SUMMER WINDS, through Sept. 9; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Old-style windmills and modern wind towers set the stage for a New Ecology show. 257-5611. WEEBLES Coast-to-Coast, through Sept. 16; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Invites children and families on an amazing pretend trip across the country developed in collaboration with Hasbro Inc. 291-0888. Guided walking f oo m ost delic ious & historic neighborhoods. Includ es food fr specialty shops & eateries! Adva favo dvance purchase requiruiredtours Food & drindrrinks add updss up to a ge generous meal. avor ite rs often sell out. Use promotion al code KEY2012 to receive $5 OFF your purchas e! Get informatio n, check availabilit y, and buy tickets at www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com Or call o ur ticketing company, a -800-979-3370. t 1 17 food tours of Milwauk ee's food from our fa CONTINUED ON PAGE 18