Milwaukee Events Calendar

Cedarburg Winter Festival

Cedarburg's 36th Annual Winter Festival on Saturday and Sunday boasts ice carving contest, costumed bed races on ice; barrel jumping; Parade; pancake breakfast and chili contest at the Community Center; Alaskan Malamute Dog Weight Pull Contest; egg hunt for kids; Cedarburg Lions Ice-Burg Open Golf Tournament and much more. All events within walking distance and most are free to the public.

Half Price Bottles of Wine

Half Priced bottles of wine every Tuesday!

Insane Sushi

Insane Sushi, $5 rolls, every Thursday!

Thursday is Frozen Margaritas

$1 frozen margaritas every Thursday!

Sunday is for Tacos

$2 tacos every Sunday!

Schomer Lichtner Exhibition

Featured artworks are large, colorful paintings by the late Schomer Lichtner of his beloved ballerinas and cows. Schomer was also brilliant with his quickly drawn nude figures.

Cabinets of Curiosity

Cabinets of Curiosity: Wondrous Objects & Extraordinary Stories from the Museum's Collections - May 8, 2009 through April 5, 2010 Themed in honor of the Museum's 125th anniversary, this exhibit illustrates the vast scope of MPM holdings by highlighting four aspects of the collections: diverse range, odd extremes, intriguing collection stories, and obscure object functions. Cabinets of Curiosity is the culmination of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies program, through which students develop the annual exhibit from inception to completion.

$3 Thursday

Join us for $3 Thursdays in Bar 333! Offering $3 Mini Slider Trios, $3 Tap Beers; $3 House Cocktails!

Frederick Hart Exhibit

Bronze, acrylic & cast marble sculptures by the late Frederick Hart; including some of his latest releases.

The Lens Returns to the Lighthouse

The original fourth order Fresnel lens that once lighted the way for ships in the Milwaukee Harbor and Lake Michigan has now returned to the North Point Lighthouse. When the North Point Light Station was decommissioned in 1994, the US Coast Guard removed it from the tower. Now beautifully restored for adaptive resue as a museum and event space, the North Point Lighthouse will feature its one-of-a-kind lens in the main gallery along with other nautical artifacts.

Happy Hour

Monday -Fri. 2-6pm 1/2 priced all drinks on the drink menu, 1/2 priced appetizers

Happy Hour Music

Live music Every Friday night in Sequel Bar located in Ipic Entertainment

Original Artwork

A continually changing collection of outstanding art, from the best local and regional talents to the internationally and historically known greats. On occasion, you may find original drawings by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, paintings and drawings by the Pissarro family, a pastel by Childe Hassam, lithographs and etchings by Pablo Picasso and James A.M. Whistler, drawings and posters by Jules Cheret and a large collection of vintage posters, Barbizon, Plein Air and Post Impressionist paintings, lithographs and etchings by Matisse, Cezanne, Rembrandt, Bonnard and Renoir and sculpture by Frederick Hart, Dennis Heimbach and the ever popular "Beasties" by Dennis Pearson.

Pizza Manufacturing Tour Palermo's Pizza

Milwaukee's only pizza manufacturing tour. Tours of our Villa Palermo facility are available - learn how pizzas are made, our company's history and other fun facts about pizza. Tours take approximately 1 hour to complete and include a 20-minute video of our company history; a walking tour of the plant and a slice of our fresh pan pizza in our Pizzeria & Café and Palermo's merchandise. Call for details and reservations.

Music Under Glass at the Domes

This year, Milwaukee County Parks will kick off its second annual after-hours "Music Under Glass" (MUG), a 5-month concert series starting Nov.2009 through March 2010, every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30p.m. in the natural realms of the beautifully restored and newly lit Mitchell Park Domes. For the price of admission, attendees will be entertained by free, live music, an awe-inspiring, computer-generated light show and a tour of all three Domes housing rare and exotic plant life from every continent on earth.

Yeah Der - Wine, Cheese and Beer!

This walking, food tour is a celebration of Milwaukee emerging from Brew City to a new city! This compact (approx. 1.5 mile) tour has lunch and dinner tour dates available. Tasting samples include appetizers, entrees, wine and beer from a variety of restaurants. Holiday displays, history and more are provided on these tours. Enjoy Milwaukee morsels on the move in the heart of downtown with Tour Milwaukee. Call for times.

The Racine Art Museum Offers Free Target® Tours for Kids

Any school group, day care or after-care children's group can take advantage of RAM's FREE Target® Tours for Kids. Encouraging local students to visit RAM's downtown location, this docent-guided tour is for all grades K-12. For more information, go to www.ramart.org/ram/Visitors-Guide.

Fine Art

Continually changing collection, featuring paintings, drawings, and fine original graphic works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Antique and classic posters, and outstanding regional artists' paintings and sculpture.

Emily Groom Exhibition

Emily Groom - a well known and loved Wisconsin painter and art teacher whose work focused largely on florals and landscapes that favor French Impressionism.

Introducing Lunch at Hinterland!

Hinterland is now offering a lunch menu featuring locally grown produce from Growing Power, Ledgeview Gardens and Kuene Farm's; artisinal Wisconsin cheese from Carr Valley; Wisconsin raised elk from Navarino Ranch, Nueske's smoked duck, and Rushing Waters trout. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-2p.m.

"Watercolor Wisconsin 2009" at RAM's Wustum Museum

RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts continues a splendid Racine tradition with the opening of "Watercolor Wisconsin 2009". As one of the museum's most popular annual shows, this exhibition brings together the works of artists from throughout the state. This year's show features 109 pieces by 88 Wisconsin artists.

Skywaukee Walking Tour

Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the modern skywalk system. Meet in front of the statue (street level lobby at T.J. Maxx entrance) in the Plankinton Building (Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Contact HMI office for groups of 10 or more.

Music Under Glass at the Domes

Every Tuesday and Thursday eveing enjoy live music concerts from a wide-range of selected artists in the beautiful ambiance of the world-reknowned Mitchell Park Domes from 6:30-8:30pm. Light shows and food for purchase available.

Barry Roal Carlsen: Shifting Ground: Paintings, Prints, and Drawings

Carlsen’s landscape paintings in oil or oil and encaustic on panel always feature light as the unifying element. Opening reception is 5:30p.m. on Thursday, January 21.

Kazuki Yoshioka

The Impressionist paintings of Paris and its ‘Environs’ by Japanese born French artist Kazuki Yoshioka are sure to rekindle memories of a trip to Paris......or make you want to visit soon! Subjects range from a simple doorway with pots of flowers, to the famous bridges over, and working boats docked along Quai of the Seine. Kazuki Yoshioka studied art in Japan and at the Beaux-Art in Paris, and today makes his home in Paris. Adding to this painting show are other impressionist and Plein Air artists from Milwaukee and around the world. Come visit this delightful visual escape from winter in Wisconsin.

Those Fabulous 50's & 60's

Audiences young and old have loved our live band revues and the most popular of all those shows have been our spectacular 50s shows. This season not only do we revisit the great music and dancing of the 1950’s but we continue our musical journey into perhaps the most creative period in our Nation’s history the sizzling 60’s! This is an unforgettable bonanza of music, dancing, and laughter jam-packed with the 50’s sounds of such greats as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, Dave Brubeck, Richie Valens, Connie Francis, as well as the 60’s sounds of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Patsy Cline, Simon and Garfunkel, The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan and much, much, much more. This is a once in a lifetime musical extravaganza you can’t afford to miss. Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday.

Foundry Work: A view of the industry

Catch a rare glimpse inside some of the nation’s largest metal foundries with vivid, captivating color photography by Michael Schultz. To create "Foundry Work: A View of the Industry," Schultz traveled around the country and abroad to capture first-hand photographs of the casting metal process, including molding, melting, casting and finishing. The photographs capture a seemingly alien world, complete with larger-than-life machinery, white-hot flowing metal, flying sparks and men and women wearing special fire-retardant suits and head gear. The exhibition features 20 large format color photographs that depict rarely-seen industrial settings captured beautifully and naturally.

Hot Art

Artworks produced under the influence of warm climates. Artists include Carol Summers (California and Mexico), Robert Sheer (Hawaii), Ernesto Gutierrez (Peru), Angelika Thusius (Honduras), David Alfaro Siqueiros (Mexico) and Miguel Castro Lenero (Mexico). Featuring artworks from Mexico, New Guinea, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Haiti, Latin America and Africa.

Train Show, "Westward Ho" at the Domes

Thrill to the sites of the largest indoor garden railway train show in the Midwest running on over 500ft. of track with multiple engines simultaneously passing by.

2 Cameras -- A Photography Exhibit Featuring Byron Becker and Suzanne Garr

Mount Mary College presents "2 Cameras," a photography exhibit featuring work by Byron Becker and Suzanne Garr in the Marian Art Gallery. An artists’ reception will take place Sunday, January 31, 2010. The event is free and open to the public. Becker’s exhibit will consist of 37 photographs capturing nature scenes from Wisconsin Kettle Moraine State Forest, Upper Michigan's Porcupine Wilderness State Park, Saskatchewan's Cypress Hills Provincial Park and Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Prints from Joshua Tree National Monument - Southern California and Arches National Park - Southern Utah will also be included. Becker’s work reflects a keen eye and instinctual ability to see patterns, contrasts, shapes, and tones in nature that may go unseen by others. Garr’s exhibit will feature 34 photographs taken in Thailand, The Kingdom of Bhutan and Nepal. The photographs, which were shot in documentary style, depict life in these countries including the people, the land and the culture. Garr’s exhibit creates a visual journey that fosters an understanding, awareness and a story about these places. Marian Gallery is located on the first floor of Caroline Hall at 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway.

Athas - Traditional Irish Music

Live traditional Irish music with Milwaukee favorite Athas!

Town and Country: Urban and Rural Scenes from RAM's Collection Opens

Demonstrating how different materials can be utilized to depict the same subject matter, the exhibition heavily features works on paper and photography with works in ceramics, fibers, glass, metals and wood intregrated.

Open Irish Music Session

Open Irish music session - open to all musicians

Pub Quiz

Pub Quiz with Paul Kennedy - test your head with a fun and friendly format - all teams welcome

Open Mic

Strut your stuff at Brocach's weekly open mic - any and all acts welcome

Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures

Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible: Ancient Artifacts, Timeless Treasures brings together archaeological objects and manuscripts to tell a story 2,000 years in the making. Witness actual Dead Sea Scrolls and other early biblical artifacts to learn how transmission of these early writings has shaped the beliefs of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The largest temporary exhibit ever produced by the Milwaukee Public Museum, Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible explores the archaeological history of the Holy Land during the period the Scrolls were written, from the third century BCE through the first century CE. The exhibit also tracks the discovery of the first Scrolls and subsequent realization of their extraordinary significance.

Demolition Means Progress? - Milwaukee's Lost Architecture

The only constant in the urban landscape is change. Explore how Milwaukee demolished many of its magnificent 19th century mansions, train stations, and commercial buildings to the constant drumbeat of progress and urban renewal. The exhibit will be enhanced by rare photographs and architectural fragments illustrating that much has been lost and the ongoing need to preserve what is left.

The Thief Lord

Based upon the novel by Cornelia Funke Adapted by James DeVita From the author of "Inkheart" comes another amazing tale of adventure and intrigue. Orphans Propser and Bo flee to Venice, joining a group of children led by the mysterious "Thief Lord." Soon the boys are thrust into circumstances that will lead them to a fantastic, spellbinding conclusion. Don't miss this world premiere production as magical as the streets of Venice themselves.

Brewing History

"Brewing History" is an exhibit of 12 colorful murals portraying a significant period in brewing’s illustrious 6,000-year history. The murals in "Brewing History" depict beer brewing as far back as 4200 B.C. in Babylon and trace the development of brewing techniques from the Ossetian Tribes, Africa, Egypt and more, to medieval Germany, on pilgrims’ ships and modern-day brewing. 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of the paintings, which were commissioned by the Brewing Industry Historical Committee and painted by Chicago artist Jean Allen. They were unveiled in 1935 at the Master Brewers Association of America convention, and have since been part of the fermentation industries exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and on display at the Siebel Institute of Technology. When the Siebel Institute closed, the artwork was given to the Museum of Beer & Brewing in Milwaukee, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and displaying the proud history of beer and brewing throughout the world and particularly in North America.

Jan2010 Test Event

Test Event

"The Marriage of Figaro"

In The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva, with substantial help from Figaro, wooed and won the lovely Rosina away from her crusty old ward and would-be husband, Bartolo. In The Marriage of Figaro, the story continues....

A Glass Act: First Rate Glass from RAM's Collection Opens

To celebrate Therman Statom's glass installation in RAM's Windows on Fifth Street Gallery, the museum showcases highlights from its Contemporary Studio Glass collection. Featuring major figures in the late 20th century glass field, including Dale Chihuly, Carol Cohen, Flora Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick, Richard Marquis, and William Morris, the exhibition's emphasis is sculptural works.

Great Art from Tough Times: Wisconsin WPA Artworks in RAM's Collection Opens

RAM has a sizable WPA art collection created by artists working in the Wisconsin and New York City Federal Art Projects during the Great Depression. Tying in with the annual "Watercolor Wisconsin 2009" competition on exhibit at RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, this show focuses on Wisconsin watercolor paintings created in the 1930s. Both urban and rural imagery are included, with a strong emphasis on realist depictions of the environment.

Domes "Music Under Glass"

Enjoy live music in the show dome each Tue. & Thurs. evening in the beautiful Mitchell Park Domes, a unique Milwaukee landmark attraction with three distinct botanical gardens. Make sure to catch the amazing light show from the newly installed LED high-tech system.

"The Magician's Nephew"

A highly theatrical adaptation of a C.S. Lewis classic, “The Magician’s Nephew recounts the adventures of Young Digory and his friend Polly through mythical kingdoms and enchanted lands, including Narnia, the land of the great lion, the evil witch and talking animals.This is a play that encompasses realism and fantasy, interesting characters, humor and lyrical beauty, enhancement and suspense and should delight audiences of all ages. By C.S. Lewis, Dramatized by Aurand Harris

"The Seafarer"

This whiskey-laden tale is set on Christmas Eve in the run-down Dublin home of Sharky and his blind brother. A sweet old friend who had slept there the night before, lights up their dreary lives as he comically rummages for his misplaced glasses. When the husband of Sharky’s ex-wife shows up unexpectedly with an outsider, they engage in a friendly game of poker. As the stories pour out with the liquor, Sharky suddenly finds himself in a high stakes game with his soul as collateral. McPherson weaves a rich and twisted tale of redemption in the recent Broadway hit play. (Contains adult language.)

Korean Traditional Drumming

Let’s Poongmul! Learn traditional rhythms of Korea through basic drumming in this fun and interactive class. Join Saehee Chang as she drums the Jang-gu and teaches participants about Korean culture and language. Age 3 and older

Discover Nature Hiking

Walk along the meadows, woods, wetlands, and lake shore of the Center while Don Quintenz interprets the scenery and helps answer the questions that nature evokes in us. The entire program is taught on the trail. Physically you need to be able to walk any of the loop trails at the Center taking short but frequent stops.

DIY Art Nights at RAM's Wustum Museum

Make it and take it! Creative projects made simple. The How-to is taught be a DIY expert, the How-Do is done by you! Simple, easy, chic and NOT just for girls!This DIY Art Night, create Valentine Heart Decor with Polymer Clay.

Innovative Motion

Discover the athleticism, strength and versatility of Milwaukee Ballet’s dancers up close in the intimate Pabst Theater for this performance of three abstract works. Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s humorous piano score, features vignettes of 10 clowns portraying human traits such as compassion, grief and wonder. Luc Vanier’s world premiere explores the continued collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Ballet through his unique blend of movement and visual imagery. The winner of Genesis, Milwaukee Ballet’s 2009 international choreographic competition, returns to Milwaukee to create a new work.

Milwaukee NARI Spring Home Improvement Show

Over 330 home improvement and remodeling exhibitors in the Wisconsin Exposition Center will display information on the newest products, trends, and services for the home in more than 700 booth spaces, plus national and local speakers and chefs, an Outdoor Living Area, an interior design competition, and more.

The Sporting Fraternity

Please join us for this month's gathering of The Sporting Fraternity - a night of high-end cocktails prepared using fine spirits and fresh ingredients. Guests will select one drink from each course - apertif, toddy, dessert - on the sixteen drink menu. All cocktails are either originals, new twists on standard recipes, or carefully selected classics. Only the finest high-end spirits and fresh ingredients will be used. For a sneak peek at a partial cocktail list, please go to our website.

Little Sweetheart Dance

Grab your little froggy and hop on down to the Museum for our annual family Valentine event! Put on your party best and enjoy a special evening at the Museum’s annual family fundraiser, the Little Sweetheart Dance. ? Enjoy a special dessert extravaganza, including a chocolate fountain, ice cream and complimentary beverages. ? Meet the lovable character from the “Froggy” book series. ? Dance with your sweethearts to family-friendly music. ? Receive a complimentary group photo, courtesy of VIP photography. ? Enjoy the Valentine Ice Cream Social Breadsmith, Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Golden Guernsey, Palermo's and Sargento Sweet Stops, including karaoke, crafts and special activities. ? Bid to your heart’s content on great family items in our silent auction and take a chance in our raffle. Tickets Members: $18 per person or $100 for a group of six Non-members: $22 per person or $125 for a group of six Children younger than 1 year are free To purchase tickets, please call 414-390-KIDS (5437), ext. 289, or visit the Museum’s Information Desk. Advance reservations are required and space is limited.

Milwaukee Admirals vs. Rockford Icehogs

Visual Arts for All

Join an art experience that enhances fine and gross motor skills in children, and offers adaptive tools and sensory integration strategies for children with a variety of capabilities. Resource materials and body-awareness strategies are provided. Age 2 and older.

Winter Olympics

Participate in our silly Olympics! Try cross-carpet cardboard skiing, sock skating and pretend slalom time trials. Design your own Olympic medal as a souvenir to take home.

Alverno Presents announces the performance of three Brazilian superstars in a rare collaboration

Five years ago the Alverno Presents audience luxuriated in the serene and elegant sensuality of Grammy winner Luciana Souza as she unfurled her "ethereal, wordless vocal lines and "haunting, technically mercurial scat lines" (Chicago Tribune) that make her one of the great jazz artists of our time. Box Office hours are Noon - 6p.m. Monday thru Friday and until curtain on day of performance.

Alverno Presents Luciano Souza, Cyro Baptista, Romero Lumbabo

Jazz artist and Grammy winner Luciana Souza, and genius of world percussion Cyro Baptista, will be joined by their Brazilian compatriot, master guitarist Romero Lumbabo, for an evening of music making so exquisite, we might very well forget it is the middle of winter.

Be Mine: A Valentine's Day Art Celebration!

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Create beautiful Valentine keepsakes and decorative items. Keep some and give some to your very special Valentine!

Blues in the 'Burg presents Randy Pavlock

Chance to hear "heavy blues with an attitude" when Randy Pavlock takes to the stage at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. Pavlock, who has been playing guitar since age seven, battled severe illness in his teens. He readily admits that "God and music saved my life." www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org.

Early Music Now: Lipzodes

In a program titled "Guatemala 1600" Lipzodes (named after the Lipzodes manuscript) brings to life rarely heard music from 16th Century Guatemala. This fascinating repertoire is performed by a prize-winning ensemble of recorders, shawms, dulcians, voice, and percussion. The original Lipzodes manuscript was found in the region of the Cuchumatan mountain range (state of Huehuetenango, in the NW corner of Guatemala) sung in Latin, Spanish, Nahuatl, and Jacaltec-Chuj languages.

Hangin' with Hyatt: The Great Antler Search

Join Jim Hyatt as he travels the center in search of animal tracks and scat, Pee-yew! Who knows what we’ll find? Icecanoes, animal fur, edible plants? Jim’s up for anything, you should be too. Don’t own snowshoes? No problem, we’ve got them. Please be aware that the snowshoes will not fit children under 10.

Jesus Christ Superstar

The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971, changing the world of musical theatre forever.

Marquette Men's Basketball vs. USF

Marquette Women's Basketball vs. Providence

Milwaukee Wave vs. Rockford Rampage

Go Pink to support fight against breast cancer.

Nature Uncovered

Well, actually, it could be quite covered indeed: with a fresh blanket of snow! ‘Tis the season to get outside and explore. Animal life abounds in the wonderful world of winter. Join Education Specialist and all around sleuth Tom Finley as he seeks to unravel just who’s been making tracks at the Center. We’ll hike the trails in a leisurely fashion seeking out signs of deer, raccoons and other warm blooded critters. After, we’ll enjoy hot chocolate inside the building. Don’t forget to bring your boots.

Sky Hunters: Word With a Bird

Get a beak-to-beak view of one of SANC’s feathered ambassadors. A raptor handler will be showcasing one of our many birds of prey. Our falcons, hawks, owls, a vulture, and eagles will appear on a rotating basis. Stop by each weekend to check them out.

Valentine Ice Cream Social presented by Sendik’s Food Market

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Museum with the ones you love. Enjoy fun activities for the entire family at the Valentine Ice Cream Social presented by Sendik’s Food Market Balistreri Owned and Operated. Build your own sundae with delicious Cedar Crest Ice Cream and parlor-style toppings, create a special Valentine card, and enjoy fun games and prizes at “Sweet Stops,” courtesy of Breadsmith, Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Golden Guernsey, Palermo's and Sargento. All activities are free with regular admission. Beginning January 25, visit a Sendik’s Food Market - Balistreri Owned & Operated (Elm Grove, Franklin, Germantown, Grafton, Greenfield, Mequon, Wauwatosa or Whitefish Bay), purchase one of the following products, and show your receipt to receive one FREE admission to our Valentine Ice Cream Social! • Any loaf of Breadsmith bread • Any Cedar Crest 48 oz. ice cream; Any Sargento item and any Palermo's Primo Thin or Rustico Pizza.