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. HAUNTFEST, through Nov. 3; Cream Puff Pavilion, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 282-4386. wwwhauntfest.com DON QUIXOTE - MUM SHOW, through Nov. 4; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. The Man of La Mancha charges forth in the seasonal exhibition in the show dome. 257-5611. TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOURS, through Nov. 25; 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. TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, Nov. 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. NO admission charge all day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. INA GARTEN, Nov. 2; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Barefoot Contessa. 286-3663. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE, Nov. 2; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 800-745-3000. MILWAUKEE COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, Nov. 3-April 13, no market Nov. 24; Tommy Thompson Youth Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. 8 a.m.-noon.:30 FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Nov. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5412. THERESA CAPUTO, Nov. 3; Riverside Theater. The Long Island Medium entertains. LORETTA THOMSON CHRISTMAS FANTASY HOUSE, Nov. 3- 11; Brookfield (shuttle buses run from former Menard's parking lot at 20005 W. Bluemound Rd.) Decorators, florists and collectors have decorated a home as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. 262-312-4021, 262-523-5567. KLOIBER JEWELERS' LADIES NIGHT, Nov. 7; Kloiber Jewelers, 411 E. Wisconsin Ave. One of Milwaukee's oldest jewelers hosts an evening of fun, fashion and relaxation, with the first 25 attendees receiving a complimentary gift bag. 4-7 p.m. www.kloiberjewelers.com. RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Nov. 7; Olive 'n Vinnie's Market, W64 N707 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Fun workshop features Diana, "local foodie." $10. 7 p.m. 262-377-5944. www.oliveandvinnies.com INDOOR & INSTORE MARKET, Wednesdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 19; Shops of Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Ave. & Old World 3rd St.,, second level below Food Court. Local vendors selling artwork, prepared food and more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. GIRLS NIGHT OUT, Nov. 8; Downtown Delafield. A fun night out with the girlfriends that supports a charity benefiting women, 12 HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL KICK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA, Nov. 15; Holiday Lights Kick-Off, Pere Marquette Park, W. State and Old World 3rd Sts., starts with Winter fashions for the whole family at 5:30 p.m., holiday variety show at 6 p.m. featuring live music, holiday acts and a visit from Santa. Fireworks follow the flipping of the switch. Free hot cocoa, coffee and cookies. Attendees receive complimentary Jingle Bus rides from Pere Marquette Park. 220-4700. children and families. 888-294-1082 or 262-646-810. www.visitdelafield.org HOLIDAY WINDOW UNVEILING, Nov. 9; Historic Cedarburg; 6 p.m. www.ThinkCedarburgFirst.com, 800-237-2874. CHRISTMAS IN THE GROVE FINE ART & WEARABLE ART SHOW, Nov. 9-10; Elm Grove Woman's Club, 13885 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. Featuring over 36 artists. 4-8 p.m. Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Featuring over 36 artists. 262-782-5930. TRAINFEST, Nov. 9-11; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. More than 60 model railroads, Kids' Activity Zone, model train related manufacturers, historic railroad societies/museums and retailers. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 262-820-3566, www.trainfest.com. 2012 WINE AND DINE WISCONSIN, Nov. 10-11; Delta Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. JEWELRY AT THE DOMES, Nov. 10-11; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, "The Domes," 524 S. Layton Blvd. Exhibitors display unique, hand-crafted jewelry for sale. Presented by the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 257-5611. JEWELRY AND RECIPE SAMPLING, Nov. 14; Olive 'n Vinnies, Cedarburg. Get a jump start on the holidays with some shopping (Silpada Designs) while you sample new recipes. $10. 262-377-5944. www.oliveandvinnies.com CHRISTMAS PREVIEW GALA, Nov. 15; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. sneak peak reception. Enjoy champagne, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and a stroll through the Mansion's enchanting rooms. Tickets: $15 members; $40 non- members. 5:30-7 p.m. 931-0808.