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September 2012

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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PETER AND THE WOLF, Sept. 7-16; Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. First Stage Children's Theater re-envi- sions the piece, incorporating Spanish and American Sign Language performed by top high school musicians, dancers and actors in the area. 273-7206. A MAN LIKE HONG KONG, Sept. 20-30; Off the Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. A witty and touching look at love, betrayal, and espionage, this new thriller has touches of Pinter and Albee and the world of spies where nothing is what it seems. 327-3552. THE CEDAR CHEST LETTERS, Sept. 21-23, 28-30; Oct. 5-7; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Over Our Head Players present satirical commentary on how we communicate in today's digital world. 262-632-6802. THE MOUNTAINTOP, Sept. 26-Nov. 4; Stiemke Studio Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. On the eve of his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., cools down in a Memphis hotel room after delivering the speech of a lifetime. A young hotel maid pushes King into a confrontation with doubts, fears and haunting premonitions. 224-9490. BROKEN AND ENTERED, Sept. 27-Oct. 14; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Wally and Vern, who have just moved back to their family home in a crumbling inner city community. In order to survive they guiltless- ly burglarize houses in nearby upscale neighborhoods. When Wally falls for a wealthy, attractive neighbor named Jamila, the two brothers must reexamine their perceptions of race while facing demons from their childhood. 291-7800. C O M E D Y PAULA POUNDSTONE, Sept. 7; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 6:30 p.m. 286-3663. LARRY THE CABLE GUY, Sept. 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. 273-7121. LEWIS BLACK, Sept. 14; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663. CAPITOL STEPS, Sept. 21; Pabst Theater. GEORGE LOPEZ, Sept. 21; Riverside Theater, UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE TOURING COMPANY, Sept. 21- 22; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center. 7:30 & 10 p.m. 273-7206. E X H I B I T S 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. New gallery on Wright- designed campus features the famed architect's Prairie-style designs. Open Fridays and Saturdays. No admission charge. ADVENTURE DINOSAUR! through Sept. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. A prehistoric adventure with 20+ life-size robotic recreations. Additional $2.50 charge. 256-5412. 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. 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. 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. 45TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMERFEST TRIBUTE, through Sept. 16; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.. Photos, autographs, memorabilia. 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. TO BECOME DAY, through Sept. 16; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Works by San Antonio artist Joey Fauerso and Madison artist Michael Velliquette. 271-3656. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Guided walking f ood tours of Milwauk ee's m ost delic ious & historic neighborhoods. Includes food from our favor ite specialty shops & eateries ! Advance purchase Food & drinrinks add se requiredtours often se dss up to a g Use promotion al code K $5 OFF your purch geenerous meal. sell out. KEEY2012 to receive haas e! Get informatio n, check availabilit y, and buy tickets a t www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com Or call o ur ticketing company, at 1-800-979-3370. 15

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