An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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LA FETE DU BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU, Nov. 15; Chez Jacques, 1022 W. First St. Enjoy authentic French cuisine, Albert Bichot Beaujolais Nouveau 2012, a hand-picked list of other French wines and music by Milwaukee chanteuse Robin Pluer at this annual event. DELAFIELD TREE LIGHTING, Nov. 16; Downtown district. Treelighting at 5:30 p.m. 4-7 p.m. 888-294-1082 or 262-646-810. www.visitdelafield.org MAM AFTER DARK, Nov. 16; Milwaukee Art Museum. "Girls Night Out" theme. Music, tours and more. 5 p.m.-midnight. 7th ANNUAL CEDARBURG HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Nov. 16- 17; Historic Cedarburg. Shopping, food and holiday cheer. HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR INTERNATIONAL, Nov. 16-18; Expo Center, State Fair Park. See KEY Cover Feature, page 8-9.. A GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, Nov. 16-Jan. 13; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. 931-0808. CEDARBURG FESTIVE FRIDAY EVES, Fridays, Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21; Cedar Creek Settlement, Washington Ave. and Bridge Rd. in Historic Cedarburg. Series of free, family-oriented special evening events during the holiday season. Continues every Friday through Dec. 21 with a different theme for each night. 11/16 "Christmas in Poland," 11/23 "Home for the Holidays," Nov. 30 "Christmas in the Country." 5-9 p.m. 866-626-7005. MILWAUKEE'S 86th ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE, Nov. 17; Downtown Milwaukee, beginning at Kilbourn Ave. and Astor St., moving west on Kilbourn to Old World 3rd St., south to the entrance of the Shops of Grand Ave. Starts at 9:30 a.m. LET IT SNOW HOLIDAY SHOW, Nov. 17-Jan. 6; Mitchell Park Conservatory, The Domes. GRAFTON COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING, Nov. 18; Paramount Plaza, Downtown Grafton. Entertainment, food and song. 6:30 p.m. 262-377-1650. CITY/COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, Nov. 19; Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St. Holiday treats and refreshments provided. The tree will be lit by local officials and the tree donor at 4:30 p.m. 286-3318. FRESH COAST CLASSIC COLLEGE & RESOURCE FAIR, Nov. 21; Delta Center. Regional event that exposes Milwaukee area adults and students to the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Tournament is Nov. 23-24 at Wisconsin Lutheran College. www.freshcoastclassic.org. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING AT SUBURBAN MOTORS, Nov. 23; Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson, Thiensville. Doors open at 5 a.m. with an early-bird breakfast. www.suburbanharley.com. TWILIGHT TOURS, Nov. 23 & Dec. 21; Pabst Mansion. Costumed guides, elaborately decorated rooms, Victorian holiday history, and warm refreshments. Tickets, 931-0808. SESAME STREET LIVE, Nov. 23-25; BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, Nov. 24; Historic Third Ward. Support Milwaukee retailers in the "Ward, " where select merchants will offer shoppers the opportunity to receive a complimentary gift with purchase. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. www.shoptheward.com. GRAFTON'S BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, Nov. 24; Circle B Recreation Center, 6261 Hwy. 60, Cedarburg. Buffet style breakfast with Santa and friends by Grafton Lions Club. 7:30-10 a.m. 262-377-1650 (reservations). GRAFTON 33rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE, Nov. 24; Downtown Grafton. Holiday floats, marching units, bands, South Shore Drill Team and Santa Claus. 11 a.m. 262-377-1650. DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN, Nov. 24; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. A day of romping and picnicking (bring your own picnic) at the garden. Noon-5 p.m. 446-8794. BMO HARRIS BANK'S HOLIDAY DISPLAY, Nov. 26-Jan. 2; lobby, BMO Harris Bank, 770 N. Water St. Giant stuffed animals create a holiday scene. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon. through Fri.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. (closed after 1 p.m. Dec. 8 & 24 and at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 and Jan. 2). CEDARBURG GINGERBREAD MARCH AND SCAVENGER HUNT, Nov. 26; Washington Avenue, Historic Cedarburg. 4-7 p.m. CEDARBURG TREE LIGHTING, Nov. 26; Cedarburg Community Center. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m., tree lighting at 7 p.m. BLIZZARD OF ART SHOW & SALE, Nov. 28-Dec. 30; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. Featuring original artwork by local artists priced below $200, with seasonal and timeless themes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. CEDARBURG SENIOR CENTER HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SALE, Nov. 29-Dec. 1.Cedarburg Senior Center, W63 N643 Washington Ave., Cedarburg (Historic Lincoln Building behind the Cedarburg Community Gym). Includes a bake sale. Noon-5 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-5p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. EUROPEAN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS COME ALIVE! Nov. 30- Dec. 1; Milwaukee Public Museum. Using the MPM collection of objects and artifacts form around the world, visitors can immerse themselves in the European holiday traditions of a century past. Also part of the fun are costumed interpreters. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CHRISTMAS IN THE WARD, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Historic Third Ward. On Friday, experience an old-fashioned tree lighting ceremony and fireworks, plus special entertainment. Both days feature live reindeer, entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and much more. See page 28. CEDARBURG ARTISTS GUILD HOLIDAY ART FAIR, Nov. 30- Dec. 2; Cedarburg Community Center, W63N641 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Cedarburg Artists Guild Members offer a variety of works for gift-giving. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Trolley will link shows during the weekend. 262- 377-7202, 262-476-5073. www.cedarburgartistsguild.com. CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY, Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Two locations: Cedar Creek Settlement and Christmas in the Country Too at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. Midwestern artists and Christmas artisans in a juried show. Trolley will link shows during the weekend. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 352-5655. 13