An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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10 keymilwaukee.com EVENTS u Jan. 1 Polar Bear Plunge Crowds join to break the ice and go for a winter swim. Bradford Beach u Jan. 1, 11am - 5pm Cool Fool Kite Festival Free hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks. Veterans Park u Jan. 15 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Marcus Center u Jan. 15 Samson Stomp & Romp This popular race honors one of the most famous zoo residents, Samson, the silverback gorilla (1950-1981). Milwaukee County Zoo u Jan. 28, 6–9pm Candlelight Ski/Hike Ski, hike or snowshoe by candlelight on a one-mile trail. Then, enjoy a bonfire. se the large grill or enjoy hot cider, hot cocoa. laphampeakfriends.org Lapham Peak u Jan. 28 7th Annual Winter Carnival (See p. 8) lyndensculpturegarden.org Lynden Sculpture Garden u Jan. 29 Milwaukee's 11th annual Chili Bowl More than 50 area restaurants compete. for Milwaukee's best, Atendees sample more than 75 varieties of chili. mkechilibowl.com Potawatomi Hotel & Casino u Jan. 29, 12–4pm Winter Carnival Horse drawn sleigh rides, "icecano" hikes to Lake Michigan, meet and greet with sled dogs, snowshoeing, ice skating and more. Schlitz Audubon Center THEATER u Through Jan. 8 Holiday Hell: The Curse of Perry Williams Audiences wait to hear Perry Williams sing the grand finale to his annu - al TV holiday show. The only problem: Perry can't sing and hes just fired Benny, the man who provides those velvety tones! How far will Perry go to keep his secret? In Tandem Theatre u Through Jan. 15 Milwaukee Rep: I Love A Piano A celebration of Irving Berlin. Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theater u Jan. 3-8 The Sound of Music The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family Marcus Center u Jan. 13-Feb. 5 First Stage Welcome to Bronzeville 1957. The heart of Mil- waukee's Bronzeville pulses to the beat of jazz and blues. Every- one expects Michael Jr. to be a deacon like his father. But is this who he is truly meant to be? Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center u Jan. 17-Feb. 12 Milwaukee Rep: Disgraced Amir, a successful Pakistani-American lawyer, is about to land a huge promotion. But when he and his wife, a Caucasian artist, host a dinner party for Amir's African American co-worker and her Jewish husband, the evening takes an unex- pected turn. Quadracci Powerhouse, Milwaukee Repertory Theater g HAPPENINGS HAPPENINGS The best of what's on, what to do, and where to go in Milwaukee.