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Description: Featuring nine of Milwaukee's best musical groups, the concert is sure to have you dancing into the night. Come out and support the hard work of local music students in addition to the community. Admission to the concert is $7, or just $5 if you donate a non-perishable food item upon entry. All donations directly benefit the Hunger Task Force and those in need this holiday season. Admission to the concert also gives you a chance to win prizes throughout the show, so make sure to get there early! One of the sponsors of Rock Hunger IV will be Rat Rod Drums. We are very excited to be working with Paul at Rat Rod Drums, who will be doing the backline drumset!! 7:30 - Viridian 8:00 - U.E.T. 8:30 - Big Caption 9:00 - The Best Kept Secrets 9:30 - Quest John 10:00 - Frankie Flowers 10:30 - Paper Holland 11:00 - Filtharomonic 11:30 - Jonny T-Bird & the MP's Door Prizes and Complimentary Food from MATC Culinary.

Description: Come join us as we journey through early America listening to and learning about the musical styles and stories of our musical forbearers. Every Thursday in May, Allis After Hours at the Charles Allis Art Museum showcases the berth of the Wisconsin region's American Roots Music talent. Featuring traditional blues music in 2013. May 23, Steve Cohen and Peter Roller. Schedule and ticket info @ www.charlesallis.org Steve Cohen, based in Milwaukee performs regularly in several of his own ensembles, averaging more than 100 personal appearances a year and is in demand as a sideman for local and national groups. He has produced eight published recordings of his own, and his playing has appeared on dozens of other recordings, demos, and commercials. Hohner Inc., the world s largest maker of harmonicas, has sponsored him since 1986. He also plays the guitar and sings. Cohen has received public recognition, winning over a dozen awards from several organizations, including WAMI, the Shepherd Express Readers Poll, and Milwaukee Magazine. He was a finalist at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis as a solo performer. http://www.stevecohenblues.com/index.html Peter Roller is a guitarist who has performed and recorded in styles that range from blues to French chanson to worldbeat to country swing. He was an accompanist for first generation bluesmanYank Rachellduring the 1980s, playing guitar and producing Rachell s Grammy-nominated Blues Mandolin Man (Blind Pig). While living in Milwaukee and working as an Associate Professor of Music at Alverno College, has played with black gospel quartet The Masonic Wonders, dance band Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans, blues singer/harmonica playerSteve Cohen, and chanteuseRobin Pluer. As a composer of guitar-centered music, Roller s lap slide piece Rancho Mirage is featured on the best-selling compilation Masters of Acoustic Guitar (Narada). http://www.rockroots.com/

Description: The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers Homeschool Days for children aged 6-15. Designed by art educator Jeremy Stepien and naturalist Naomi Cobb, these workshops integrate our collection of monumental outdoor sculpture with the natural ecology of 40 acres of park, ponds and woodland, creating a unique, hands-on, small-group experience of art and nature. Two workshop topics are offered each day, one focusing on three-dimensional artmaking and the other on the natural environment. Participants are divided by age, and switch between the appropriate two-hour workshops with a lunch break at midday. Parents are welcome to visit the grounds and house without charge. Questions? Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org (414) 446-8481 Spring Homeschool Day Metamorphosis Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:30 am-2:30 pm Ages: 6-15 $25/$20 members Registration deadline: May 17, 2013. Space is limited, please register early. Dress appropriately for the weather; much time will be spent outdoors. The ponds at Lynden are where the very magical process of metamorphosis begins for insects, frogs and salamanders; the studio is where we use imagination to transform materials into works of art. Metamorphosis means that there are complete changes, which often occur in stages, in the form and structure of a creature after birth or hatching. In this two-part workshop we ll explore the evidence of these changes by peering into the ponds, looking through magnifying lenses, and sampling water, and we ll hatch an egg-shaped bundle of materials to form a creature of your imagination.

Description: Celebrate notable supporters of the arts: Education: Raoul Deal; Next Generation: Jeremy Fojut and Angela Damiani; Community: Joanne Williams. Fundraiser for MPT s free public arts events: parades, a play (Out to Lunch), neighborhood festivals, and more. Entertainment, silent auction, refreshments.

Description: Come out to Miller Park as your Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates!

Description: Join Present Music, Milwaukee s own cutting-edge new music ensemble, for an evening of dance, art and music magnified to the extreme at our Season Finale party, Multitude! The Multitude concert will feature a myriad of brand new compositions, mesmerizing dance and captivating art installations. A world premiere by Sean Friar titled Breaking Point, centers around electric guitar, using unique sounds and techniques that serve to inspire the ensemble. Vivid art installations, featuring an entire wall of cupcakes created by Brooke Theille and Lilly Coyle will take your mind on a radiant visual journey. Provocative music and dance highlights include performances by spell binding singer/cellist, Leah Coloff, composer/vocalist Ted Hearne and dancer/choreographer Mauriah Kraker. The party concludes with a Wisconsin s own high energy, horn-driven, rock/Ska band, Something to Do. Celebrate with Present Music for a concert packed with fun and adventurous performances at Multitude!

Description: Chris Head and the Honchos blends three seasoned musicians into a potent gumbo that combines elements of rock, traditional country, folk, and powerpop. A Tennessee transplant, Chris writes the songs, sings, and plays acoustic and electric guitar. On bass and vocals and hailing from Kiel, WI by way of Dallas, TX, Tim Ungrodt brings melodic and rhythmic invention as well as passion to the Honchos roots-pop sound. Born in Indonesia, Rizal Iskandarsjach moved to Madison as a child and found his musical home on the drumkit.

Description: Steve Grimm has been wailing since he came out of the womb! By 9 he was playing piano, and at 14 he acquired his first guitar, a 335 Gibson. The rest is a storied career. After graduating from the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston he began a musical journey performing countless gigs across the nation and is still performing his much loved music today. As the leader the legendary Rock Band BAD BOY from Milwaukee, he has shared the stage with some of the country s greatest Rock Legends including: AC/DC, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, and many more.

Description: Come out to Miller Park as your Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates!

Description: HOW DOES IT WORK? The Color Run event is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Color runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds; but everyone toeing the start line has a blast. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run course will be the most memorable and colorful run of your life. Rule #1 All participants are welcome fast, slow, runner, walker, old, and young. Rule #2 White shirt dress code at the official start line and ready to roll no later than 8:00am sharp! Rule #3 Completely colored Picasso-painting madness at the finish.

Description: Join us for an adventure challenge led by teens, for teens. Along with an adult mentor, teams navigate a course that runs through the urban wilderness of Riverside Park and experience hiking, climbing, orienteering, fire building, team building exercises, puzzles, and hands-on science activities throughout the event. Learn more about nature, your friends, and yourself!

Description: Hailing from Minneapolis, where after receiving a graduate in something or other Steve became really bored and started telling jokes into a microphone. He first began honing his craft at the Acme Comedy Club, and has quickly emerged as a fast-rising talent in one of the strongest and most competitive comedy scenes in the country. Metromix magazine named Steve one of the top comedians in the Twin Cities. Steve has appeared in some of the best comedy clubs all over the country - including opening appearances for Dave Atel, Harland Williams, Jim Breuer, Gilbert Gottfried, and Doug Benson. In 2010 he performed at the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival and in 2011 he appeared in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. This year Steve was named a finalist in CMT's Next Big Comic Award. His first comedy album 'Stever Fever' is being produced by Rooftop Records and is coming out this fall.

Description: Edo de Waart, conductor Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Opus 68 Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Opus 98 Edo de Waart leads the Milwaukee Symphony in the music of Johannes Brahms: the strong, mighty Symphony No. 1 and the great, noble Symphony No. 4. Though he would compose only four symphonies, each is counted among music s towering masterpieces. Experience the romantic genius of Johannes Brahms.

Description: Take the next step in your blacksmithing education at our day-long class. You'll learn techniques that build on the skills mastered in our beginner class. Read about one of our instructors, Darold Rinedollar, in a recent feature article published in 'American Profile.' Prerequisite: Basic Blacksmithing class Instructor: Old World Wisconsin Blacksmith staff Required Clothing: Appropriate work wear (long sleeves, long pants and hard boots) Lunch: Participants should bring a sack lunch Location: Groteleuschen Blacksmith Shop Minimum Age Requirement: 16

Description: Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and is taking America by storm with Dixie s Tupperware Party. Join Dixie as she makes a stop in Milwaukee at the Marcus Center s Vogel Hall, throwing a good ol fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, FREE giveaways, audience participation, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage.

Description: Join Skylight Music Theatre after Friday and Saturday evening performances of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess for a FREE cabaret in the Skylight Bar & Bistro. Goin' Up North is a humorous look at a couple migrating from Louisiana to Milwaukee during the 60 s with songs including Let the Good Times Roll, Respect, Down Home Blues, I Say a Little Prayer for You and more! Featuring La Ketta Caldwell, Darryl Da Gift Jackson, Michaela Usher, Karen Peterson with Dr. Wallace Cheatham on piano and Derrick Robinson, Sr. on percussion

Description: Springtime is a flurry of activity on our 19th- and early 20th-century farmyards and homesteads, with lots of different seasonal chores for you to try. Enjoy a different theme each weekend. These include: Sheep to Shawl (May 4-5) From shearing to stunning textiles, explore the wonders of wool in the 19th century. Plowing and Planting (May 11-12) Discover what's needed to get ready for the growing season. Remember that Sunday is Mother's Day, and we will be hosting a brunch and special book event for Mom. Spring Cleaning (May 18-19) Help us with 19th-century chores. Tastes of Spring (May 25-26) Make early produce into tasty treats in our kitchens.

Description: Featuring the outlandish comedic coupling of John McGivern and Norman Moses plus The Mad Gothic Organist. Come along on this ridiculous, Olde English romp with werewolves, mysteries and mayhem, including an impromptu side-trip to the tombs of Egypt. Frighteningly-fast changes of character and costumes by two intrepid actors guarantees non-stop action and over-the-top silliness.

Description: Hailed as a masterpiece of American Opera and set in Charleston s fabled Catfish Row, beautiful Bess struggles to break from her scandalous past while Porgy, the crippled beggar, is the only one who can truly rescue her. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sportin Life, Porgy and Bess relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theatre s most exhilarating love stories.

Description: One Night With Janis Joplin is a full-on concert experience into the life and inspirations of one of rock n roll s greatest legends. With a live onstage band, the show features Joplin hits such as Piece of My Heart, Mercedes Benz, Me and Bobby McGee, Ball and Chain and Summertime . For tickets and information, call 414-224-9490 or visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com

Description: To commemorate its silver anniversary, the Tory Folliard Gallery will host a special exhibition showcasing the talented artists that have made this tremendous occasion possible. For this exhibition more than 60 gallery painters, sculptors and photographers will be exhibiting new work especially selected for this show This large exhibition features many of Wisconsin s most prominent artists, including Tom Uttech, Patrick Farrell, Fred Stonehouse, TL Solien, Mark Brautigam, Charles Munch, Jason Rohlf and Mark Mulhern as well as important works by the late John Wilde and Marion Coffey. Younger Wisconsin artists such as Trina May Smith, Sofia Arnold and Brook Slane are also included. In addition to this stellar group of Wisconsin artists, the exhibition will encompass many of the gallery artists from around the country that represent the gallery s diverse focus on landscape, figurative and abstract works of art. These artist include: Eric Aho, Gladys Nilsson, Laurie Hogin, Michael Noland, Susan Evans and Robert Lostutter and others. With a grand April 19th Gallery Night Opening, The 25th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition will be the top art event presented by the Gallery in 2013.

Description: Three of the greatest names in American Musical Theatre - Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein and Irving Berlin - came together to create one of the most original and beloved musical comedies of all time, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Many shows claim to be classics but this one truly is. It tells the tale of Annie Oakley - the world s greatest sharpshooter - and her topsy turvy, hilarious journey to find fortune, fame, and true love. Along the way she meets Buffalo Bill, Chief Sitting Bull, and an array of colorful characters who help her in her quest. Yet they still find time to sing some of the greatest songs ever to be sung on Broadway. Every song is a hit including Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better, The Sun in the Morning and the Moon At Night, I Got Lost in His Arms, and that great anthem of the American stage There s No Business Like Show Business.

Description: School Day Off Creative Arts Workshops are appropriate for ages 5-10 and will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. (options for before and after care available at an additional cost). All workshops include a dance and visual art component along with music, creative drama, and creative writing, to make the day off of school a creative adventure! Advance registration required.

Description: A Journey In Sculpture by Bruce A. Niemi artist's opening reception will be held Friday, April 5th from 5-8 with entertainment from 5:30-7:30. Stop in to view the show anytime Tuesday-Sunday April 5th-May 31st, 2013. Gallery Admission is always FREE. More about the artist: I am a second-generation sculptor, studying under my father, Frank J. Niemi (an ornamental iron artist and self-taught sculptor). I learned how to weld at my father's studio in 1968, from the age of 12 until I was 18; my father was a major influence on my style and the craftsmanship that goes into a Niemi sculpture, as well as being taught to look at the world differently than most. I entered Northern Illinois University in 1974 and graduated in 1981 with a BFA in Sculpture. I have been welding and creating sculptures for 41 years, full-time for 24 years.

Description: Smooth jazz guitarist performing jazz standards and contemporary jazz favorites. Neil Davis is a jazz guitarist from Milwaukee, Wi. He has been active on the music scene since 2002. Davis is a staple at many local jazz venues and has performed multiple times at Summerfest. In addition, Davis is part of MYSO where he teaches jazz combo, guitar ensemble, and int./adv. guitar techniques. He has worked as an accompanist in the UWM dance dept. since 2005 and is also the co-founder of Milwaukee Jazz Vision a local jazz advocacy non-profit.

Description: Puppet Play May 3 and July 9 at 11:30 a.m. Young children develop social skills by participating in interactive stories, songs and puppet shows. Adults learn how to use these activities to stimulate language development.

Description: Hatha Yoga for Health & Wellness Saturdays from 10:00-11:15am Reduce stress, increase your flexibility, and enrich your sense of well-being. The first trial class is free! ***FEE: Please call 414-352-2880 ext. 0 for program fees. LEVEL: Adult

Description: Sky Hunters: Word with a Bird Every Saturday & Sunday from 1:00-2:00pm 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. SANC s falcons, hawks, owls, Turkey Vulture & Bald Eagle will appear on a rotating basis. Stop by each weekend to check them out. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no program on Sunday, March 31 due to the Easter Holiday. FEE: Free with Center Admission LEVEL: Families

Description: MOWA s State Gallery showcases work by members of Wisconsin s numerous art organizations. The first selection is the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association (WRAA) which was founded in 1954 to encourage non-professional artists who had participated regularly in the innovative Rural Art Shows of the 1940s held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison s Memorial Union. Under the leadership of John Steuart Curry, James Schwalbach and Aaron Bohrod, the Rural Art Program flourished in the 1940s and beyond, with strong participation by Wisconsin s non-professional artists, not only from rural areas but also from cities and suburbs. Today, WRAA works with UW Madison s Division of Continuing Studies to offer workshops, exhibitions, and critiques throughout the state to ensure that WRAA s 600 non-professional members, have opportunities to learn and flourish in their avocation. MOWA wants to encourage and support artists at this grassroots level by giving them exhibition opportunities in the state s only Museum dedicated to Wisconsin artists.

Description: Healthy Moves, Healthy Meals May 24, June 11, July 23 and August 13 at 2 p.m. Learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Play games with active challenges that highlight good nutrition, safety rules and gear, personal care routines, and the need to stay active and physically fit by making good choices.

Description: Educator and artist Raoul Deal has explored the development of cultural identity among immigrants who moved to Milwaukee from Mexico. Ni De Aqu Ni De All is a collection of large woodcut prints interpreting oral histories Deal has collected from the local immigrant community in the last few years. Learn more about Raoul and see his work on his website. Opening Reception: Friday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Following the exhibition opening, join us in the Latino Arts Auditorium for a performance by Cimarr n.

Description: The Big Picture proves big isn t just about size. Artists Dave Niec, Kathy Hofmann, and Vicki Reed are masters of creating grand images. Though smaller in scale, their art will pull you into sweeping landscapes, wide open skies and expansive environs that extend far past the frames in which they are hung. Open Daily: 10:00-5:00 Parking available on the south side of building Free admission

Description: Fresh, colorful, and complex could be three words used to describe the paintings that have secured Reginald Baylor a place as one of the most original and recognizable artists working in Wisconsin today. Even so, this Milwaukee-born artist is always looking forward, expanding his horizons beyond acrylic on canvas to woodcuts, fabric, coloring books and digital media, revealing that while his style may be instantly recognizable, he does not wish to be constrained by any single medium. Beyond offering sensuous visual stimulation, what s Baylor s work about? It s about life in modern America. It s about home, work, pleasure, leisure, cultural icons, cultural norms, preconceptions and misconceptions. They might take a bit of deciphering, but in the end they reflect our image -saturated society, tell us stories about who we are, where we live and the world we have created around us. MOWA is delighted that one of its inaugural exhibitions will feature four brand-new, never-before-seen works by Reginald: two acrylic on canvas paintings, a textile piece and one digital media animation.

Description: This exhibition brings together more than 20 paintings from the Westmoreland s collection of late 19th and early 20th century scenes of industry. Featured works capture the transformation of the American landscape from an agrarian society to an industrial one, interpreted in the work of both Pennsylvania and national artists celebrating industry as their subject. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is the largest repository of southwestern Pennsylvania art in the country and they share this exhibition with the hope of developing a new appreciation not just for the art of Pennsylvania, but other geographic regions as well.

Description: Bug Brigade May 10, June 21, July 12 and August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Age 3 and older. Do bugs bug you? Children will learn about and explore insect science with simple hands-on experiments.

Description: US Bank & FOX 6 Neighborhood Night May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15 from 5 - 8 p.m. Enjoy FREE admission on the third Thursday of every month, and join us for the following free programs: May 16 from 5 - 8 p.m.: Art Central! Age 3 and older. Join Museum educators and professional artists from Walker s Point Center for the Arts to create unique pieces of visual art to take home, and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. Art Central! is supported in part by a grant from the City of Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board. June 20 at 6 & 6:30 p.m.: Super Readers! Stop by the Super Reader table, hosted by Milwaukee Public Library, and meet a new superhero sidekick who will help children - babies through age 12 - defeat Dr. Brain Drain by reading this summer! Join us at one of the story times and earn your first half hour of reading credit in the Super Reader program! Staff from Milwaukee Public Library will share stories, songs, and finger plays about summer fun - just right for children ages 2 - 7. June 20 from 5 - 8 p.m.: ABC Garden Planting Families are invited to help our ABC Garden come to life! The kids do the gardening, and special programs from Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Milwaukee Public Library and the Museum will keep the little sprouts busy. Remember: gardening can be messy, so please dress appropriately. August 15 from 5 - 8 p.m.: Back-to-School Resource Fair Join us for our annual free Back-to-School Resource Fair, an evening filled with resources to help parents prepare children for the first day of school. For families in need, elementary school-age children are eligible to receive free school supplies, while supplies last. This event is sure to make a child s first day of school exciting and fun. This year s event is supported by Mike and Jennifer Keough. School supplies are donated by the employees of US Bank. To support the Resource Fair or to make an in-kind donation, please call 414-390-KIDS (5437) ext. 240.

Description: This year marks the 46th anniversary of the David Barnett Gallery and what better way to celebrate than to create a show that reflects on the history of the gallery. From this idea, Blast From the Past: 46 Works of Art from the Collection of David Barnett and the David Barnett Gallery was born. The 46 works of art on display will represent an artwork from the collection for each year the David Barnett Gallery has been in business. An opening reception will be held on Gallery Night & Day, Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The exhibit will run through July 20, 2013. The gallery is located at 1024 E. State St. at Prospect Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From humble beginnings as a 19 year old Fine Arts and Art History student of UW Milwaukee, David Barnett started his gallery with working capital of $186.00. That was 1966. In 1968, David took his first trip to New York and in 1969 he took his first of many trips to Europe to meet with art dealers and artists in order to bring back artwork that was needed in Milwaukee. At that time, the David Barnett Gallery was the only gallery in the Midwest to feature works and one man shows by Milton Avery, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Thomas Hart Benton and Pablo Picasso Ceramics. Over the past 46 years, the gallery has grown and evolved from exhibiting the work of local graduate students to an inventory of more than 6,000 works of art from around the world. One of the most diverse collections in the country including paintings, watercolors, drawings, original prints, sculpture, vintage posters and art glass. Local, regional and nationally recognized American artists, European masters from Rembrandt to Contemporary, Central and Latin American masters, Indonesian, New Guinea, Japanese, Chinese, African art from the Congo, Mali, Burkina Fasso, Gold Coast (Ghana), Nigeria and Sierra Leone. A large collection of contemporary stone sculpture by the Shona people from Zimbabwe. The gallery is internationally recognized for its 40 years of dealing in Picasso Ceramics. In 1984 the gallery became a primary exhibitor and seller of paintings, watercolors, drawings and original prints by Milton Avery. In 1975 the gallery held the first one man show in the USA for French artist, Claude Weisbuch. Featured artists include, Avery, Brandt, Calder, Chagall, Curry, Dali, Diebenkorn, Giacometti, Gutierrez, Johnson, Kandinsky, Lee, Lichtenstein, Man Ray, Marini, Miro, Mucha, Picasso, Pissarro, Rosenquist, Rembrandt, VanDongen, Vuillard, Weisbuch, Whistler, Rozman, Schroedter, Francesco & Sylvia Spicuzza, Lewandowski, Summers, Nemtoi, Madamombe, Arp, Gee, Lenero, Craig, Che, Meadmore, Masson, Matisse, Renoir, Steinlen, Walkowitz, Warhol and John Takawira. The David Barnett Gallery provides professional art consultation, appraisals, restoration and conservation, framing, lighting, custom giclee printing, delivery, and installation services. The gallery s Van Go mobile art service brings artwork to residences and offices for on location selection. Viewing hours at the David Barnett Gallery are 11:00am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, or by appointment. For further information, please call (414) 271-5058.

Description: April 2013 Gallery Night and Day Opening: FORCE OF NATURE, THE Fine Art Gallery On Friday, April 19th, THE Fine Art Gallery in the Historic Marshall Building, will be home to a fresh new exhibition by gallery artists Michael Broderick, Dagmara Costello, Virgi Driscoll, JJ Joyce, Nancy Lamers, Marie Mellott, David A. Powell, Darlene Wesenberg Rzezotarski, and Jean Sobon. Do put THE Fine Art Gallery at the top of your list! This stop is a MUST for Gallery Night and Day! Located in Suite 210, right off the elevator, THE Fine Art Gallery welcomes guests with quality artworks to excite and lift the spirit. Gallery Night and Day, always bustling with activity in the Historic Marshall Building in the 3rd Ward, consistently offers good conversation and fine refreshments to go along with fine art viewing.. THE Fine Art Gallery artists will welcome visitors on Friday April 19 from 5-10PM. Come as early as 11AM on Friday and beat the crowds, or stop in on Saturday, Gallery Day, between 11AM and 4PM.. THE Fine Art Gallery offers a large range of media and prices that will appeal to all visitors.

Description: 'Hop 'n Shop, Wine 'n Dine' aboard the Milwaukee Trolley Loop, Thursdays - Saturdays. Offering visitors a connection to attractions and summer activities throughout Westown, East Town and the Historic Third Ward, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop links riders to the Milwaukee Public Market, Delta Center, Milwaukee Public Museum, Jazz in the Park, farm markets, Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and the theater and hotel districts. Other highlights along the route include the connectivity to street-level retail, restaurants, spas and salons. Two trolleys will service the route to offer 20-minute headways at designated stops. One complete loop is 40 minutes. Fare is $1 per person, round trip.

Description: Located on the Oak Leaf Trail and nestled among the trees in the heart of Wauwatosa, lies the newly rebuilt TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park. This state-of-the-art community pool offers modern amenities that make it THE place to bring friends and family for an enjoyable day at the pool.

Description: Money Minders sponsored by WaterStone Bank May 3, May 17, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6 and August 20 at 2 p.m. Age 4 and older. Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money. Parents learn how to develop their child s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on, and encourage thinking about earning, saving and philanthropy.

Description: This exhibition will shatter any preconceptions you might have had about glass and will make you think about glass in a new, fresh light while marveling at what masters of their medium can do. Antifragile will demonstrate that the studio glass movement is alive and well in Wisconsin and that the selected artists, many of whom have national and international reputations, are producing work with remarkable confidence, originality and panache. Studio glass, compared to other art forms such as painting and sculpture, is relatively speaking, still in its infancy having only begun in Madison in the early 1960s. What is remarkable is that over the subsequent 50 years it has reached a level of sophistication and maturity beyond anyone s imagination. Instead of factory-produced decorative and functional glassware being the norm, artists became designer/makers, enhancing their skills to the point where glass is almost used as a canvas to convey meaning, message and inspiration. Stellar examples of this are in this exhibition, together with others who have taken the possibilities of glass further, creating conceptual pieces that address such subjects as genetically modified foods, climate change, mortality inherited from the 17th century tradition of still-life paintings, and light as the source of creation and discovery. That Wisconsin has remained a tremendously strong state for studio glass production is evident by the geographic diversity of the featured artists: Stephan Cox (River Falls), James and Renee Engebretson (Hudson), Steve Feren (Fitchburg), Audrey Handler (Verona), Wes Hunting (Princeton), Lisa Koch (Madison), Beth Lipman (Sheboygan Falls), Thomas and Rebecca Maras (Hudson), Mick Meilahn (Pickett), Karen Naylor (Wilmot), Nolan Prohaska (New Richmond), Chuck Savoie (Ripon), Douglas and Renee Sigwarth (River Falls), and Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka (Sturgeon Bay). While working in the same medium, these artists (who are all formally trained), consciously or subconsciously maintain what can be regarded as a Wisconsin tradition: a legacy of self-taught artists who cherish their independence and eschew trends and fads. Another unifying factor is that their diverse and predominantly rural locations offer something that is extremely beneficial: quality of life and ease of production. In short, they can afford to run independent studio facilities that might be prohibitive in larger urban areas. Additionally, their relative isolation means less distraction, leading to another standout feature: the uniqueness of each artist s work and development of styles that are instantly recognizable.

Description: Opening Reception - Friday May 3, 2013 - 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion and Q&A with Co-curators Nirmal Raja, Christopher Willey, and participating artists. Panel begins at 7:00 p.m. How are present day artists responding to the land? Have technologies like satellite imagery and the internet demystified the landscape? How are artists in turn using these technologies to enrich and influence their work? Has the reverence for the landscape that artists like George Innes and Winslow Homer portrayed in their work diminished or increased in recent artwork?' These are the questions that curators Nirmal Raja and Christopher Willey are exploring in the exhibition Chasing Horizons. 12 Artists will be exhibiting their response to the varied, open, and constantly changing concept of landscape through a variety of media such as digital photography, video, kinetic and site specific sculpture, paintings, and mixed media installations. The artists featured in the exhibition are: Emily Belknap, Beki Borman, Crystal Ann Brown, Stephen Cartwright, Allan DeSouza, Kevin Giese, Tonia Klein, Dara Larson, Paul Ramirez Jonas, Alessandra Torres, Clement Valla, and Jason S. Yi.

Description: Blu is bringing even more musical talent straight to you by featuring The Pfister pianist Dr. Jeffrey Hollander. Enjoy the Rhapsodies in Blu series on the first Thursdays of every month. Jan. 3 ITS JUNE IN JANUARY WHEN YOU ARE IN LOVE The songs and life of crooner BING CROSBY Feb. 7 DONT BLAME ME FOR FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU Love songs for VALENTINE S DAY Mar. 7 ANTONIN DVORAK AND HIS NEW WORLD SYMPHONY - also being performed in UHLEIN HALL beginning at 7:30pm by the MSO. Apr. 4 APRIL IN PARIS The music of Vernon Duke May 2 AS TIME GOES BY Music from the film Casablanca Jun. 6 I DIDN T KNOW ABOUT YOU The music of Duke Ellington

Description: Don t miss this exhibit of works by Soviet painter Felix Lembersky at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. It s the first exhibition of his work at a public museum in the US! Lembersky (1913-1970) takes the viewer on a journey through the Jewish experience in the Soviet Union, capturing a complex world where life, faith, and the creative spirit persevere amid war and state-sponsored terror.

Description: Pre-School Pop-In Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (except July 3) Ages 3 - 5. Pre-schoolers participate in music, movement and visual art activities that encourage early reading and introduce beginning math concepts. Adults learn about age-appropriate activities that stimulate a child s development.

Description: Tot Time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (except July 4) Ages 1 - 3. Toddlers will enjoy songs, games, finger-play, stories and art experiences. Adults learn how these experiences impact early childhood development and foster curiosity, persistence, imagination and cognitive skills.

Description: Tuesdays in the Garden takes place the second Tuesday of every month, April through August, from 10:30-11:30 am. Feel free to stay and picnic afterward. Fee: $10/$5 members (includes admission to the sculpture garden for one adult and all children aged 4 and under). The 40 acres that house the Lynden collection of monumental outdoor sculpture are also home to many birds, insects, frogs, mammals and plants. Join naturalist Naomi Cobb on the second Tuesday of each month for hands-on, all-senses-engaged exploration of the natural world at Lynden. We ll consider a new theme each month, taking into account the changing seasons. This group is designed for parents and children from birth through age 4. Please dress for outdoor play. Full Schedule of Tuesdays in the Garden April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13

Description: This cruise is the best venue to impress and entertain significant others, family, and friends. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course 'Surf n Turf' menu and travels the Milwaukee River and shoreline of Lake Michigan. Enjoy breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Edelweiss Saturday Dinner Cruise. Cruise past the art museum, Discovery World, yacht clubs, the Summerfest grounds and countless architectural treasures in downtown Milwaukee. Saturday Dinner Menu: Spinach, Apple and Candied Cashew Salad, a Duet of Grilled Steak and Jumbo Shrimp Kabobs, accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables with a Seasonal Dessert. A cash bar is available for all beverages.

Description: The Classic Dinner Cruise is a popular choice to entertain business clients or to celebrate special occasions and provides a romantic atmosphere for couples. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course menu and travels the Milwaukee River and shoreline of Lake Michigan. Cruise past the art museum, Discovery World, yacht clubs, the Summerfest grounds and countless architectural treasures in downtown Milwaukee. Classic Dinner Menu on Wednesdays: Dinner Salad, Rolls & Butter, Grilled Sirloin Filet paired with a Grilled Chicken Breast accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables, and Seasonal Dessert Classic Dinner Menu on Fridays: Dinner Salad, Rolls & Butter, Grilled Sirloin Filet paired with Grilled Salmon accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables, and Seasonal Dessert

Description: Theo Merriweather is a Milwaukee-based keyboardist whose main musical background is Jazz. He studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and counts pianists Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, and organists Don Patterson and Jimmy Smith as the main of many influences. Being well versed in various musical genres affords him the opportunity to play with excellent musicians and also keeps him in demand for session work. He has performed on stage with saxophonists Ronnie Laws and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders. He has been a member of opening acts for David Sanborn, Chris Botti, and Kenny Wayne Shepard, among many others. Writing and production are also part of Theo s contribution to the numerous projects he participates in.

Description: Since opening in 2003, Racine Art Museum s collection of craft and works on paper has almost quadrupled over the last 10 years, from 2,200 to almost 8,000 pieces. Since 2013 is dedicated to acknowledging the importance of community in building, maintaining, and growing an institution, RAM has decided to let the public vote on what collection works they find most inspiring or interesting. Over 200 works from the collection will be displayed in the galleries and our visitors will get the chance to pick their Top 10. Winning pieces will then be highlighted in RAM s gallery spaces as well as on the website.

Description: You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity! The Oceans of Fun, 1 hour Aquatic Adventure program, begins behind the scenes at our facility, where we educate you about marine mammals, animal adaptations, training techniques, and steps we can take to protect these animals as well as the environments they live in. Participants then get suited up in life vests and booties in preparation of meeting our animals. You'll enter the water on a wet dock, which sits about 3-4 feet in the water. All participants are given the opportunity to touch, feed, interact with, and train our seals or sea lions. The program was designed to give participants a unique hands on experience with these beautiful and intelligent marine mammals. After your final sea lion kiss goodbye, you re invited to grab a seat in the stadium, relax and enjoy the animals as they take center stage and entertain you.

Description: Walk through downtown Milwaukee while hearing historic commentary and learning photographic tips for taking creative pictures along the way. Wisconsin Avenue in particular offers a stunning then-and-now view of downtown Milwaukee and will impress locals and tourists alike with its cream city brick, detailed building elements, and captivating history. Our tour concludes at the Milwaukee Art Museum highlighting its dramatic architecture and scenic gardens. Whether you're a novice or professional photographer, or just interested in history, you'll enjoy this tour. To book a tour, visit http://www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: Experience Milwaukee's scenic shoreline from Lake Michigan. Relax in style and comfort aboard s/v Quinn Marie, a 38 ft. Catalina sailing yacht. Enjoy a Sea Dog Sailing excursion in the Milwaukee Harbor on public or private, daysails, sunset cruises, or other attractions. For reservations or more information call or text 414-687-3203. You can also visit our website at www.seadogsailingmilwaukee.com

Description: John Grade s (WA) dynamic new installation, Capacitor, explores an immediate and direct relationship with the natural world. The massive work responds to weather conditions at the Arts Center. Changes in the wind direction trigger the components to move and temperature changes are reflected in the sculpture s internal lighting. Viewers entering the immense interior space of the sculptured coil are immersed in the cloth forms attached to the coil s frames, each form reminiscent of an elongated, fluted stamen from an enormous flower. Photo Caption: John Grade with his work Capacitor at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. photo: 2013.

Description: Relax on a Sunday afternoon with family and friends aboard our brand new luxury double-decker, The Harbor Lady, with a 3-course Seated Brunch. This cruise is 2 hours long and provides stunning views of the Milwaukee River and Lakefront. Our enclosed cabin provides comfortable accommodations in any type of weather. Brunch Menu: Champagne and Orange Juice, Fresh Fruit Plate and Fresh Bagels and Lox, Baguette French Toast, Vegetable and Egg Strata, Bacon, Sausage, Oven-Roasted Potatoes, and Seasonal Dessert.

Description: Ahoy, Mateys! The Jolly Roger will be raised over the Milwaukee Public Museum on December 14, 2012, as Real Pirates takes over the Museum s special exhibit halls. Experience the Golden Age of Piracy aboard the Whydah, one of the most successful pirate ships of her day, and learn about her roots as a slave ship and subsequent takeover and conversion into a pirate ship in the early 1700s. One of the most technologically advanced vessels of her day, the Whydah was captured on her maiden voyage by legendary pirate Sam Bellamy and his crew. After a few alterations and a quick hoist of the Jolly Roger, the Whydah became the flagship of Bellamy's flotilla, leading raids throughout Caribbean waters and up the Atlantic coastline. On April 26, 1717, the perfect storm put an end to the Whydah's sailing days, and she sank with most of her crew aboard as well as the bounty from more than 50 captured ships. Almost 300 years later, underwater explorer Barry Clifford and his team managed to locate the wreck of the Whydah and painstakingly unearthed her treasures from the ocean floor, making her the first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters. Organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International, Real Pirates examines the history of rich Caribbean trade routes during the 18th century and the link between the slave trade and piracy. You'll encounter compelling true stories of those who lived aboard the Whydah and learn about the forces that shaped their world.

Description: Lauren Fensterstock explores the paradoxical themes of natural and artificial as represented in three horticultural traditions: the American lawn, the formal designs of eighteenth-century Europe, and the Japanese art of cultivating chrysanthemums. Creating three distinct gardens using ornately quilled, cut, and sculpted black paper, Fensterstock has cultivated highly crafted, delicate installations that embody the inherent contradiction of all gardens. Arts Center horus: MWF 10am-5pm; TTh 10am-8pm; SSu 10am-4pm Photo Caption: Lauren Fensterstock, Celebration of Formal Effects, Whether Natural or Artificial (detail), 2013; charcoal, paper, plexiglass, and mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Description: Drawing from the natural landscape and the built world, Carolyn Ottmer s (IL) SPLICE presents oversized hanging vines and branches cast in stainless steel. These hybrid creations are inspired by the plant life that thrives, against all odds, in urban environments. Photo Caption: Carolyn Ottmers, Splice series, 2010; cast stainless steel; installation view at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Arts Center hours: MWF 10am-5pm; TTh 10am-8pm; SSu 10am-4pm

Description: Want to learn to train marine mammals? If you are between the ages of 5-10, then Sea Lion Splash is the program for you! Sea Lion Splash is a 2 hour program designed to educate children about animal training and give them a chance to put their new skills into practice. During this one-of-a-kind interactive program, junior trainers will have the opportunity to work up close and personal with the animals at Oceans of Fun. Participants will learn about marine mammal characteristics, adaptations, habitats, training and conservation while preparing the diet used to reward our animals for the wonderful things they do! Kids will play interactive games to learn about seals and sea lions, pollution and the training techniques used with our animals. After bucketing a diet of fresh fish, the junior trainers will interact with our animals pool-side using their hands and voices to communicate with their new flippered friends! Following this private training session, the junior trainers will share their new skills with their family and friends during a public or private presentation. After the program, our educator will escort the children and parents out to our Sea Lion Shoppe to conclude our program. Parents will have the opportunity to view and purchase photos of their children interacting with our animals. Sea Lion Splash programs open for the season in March 2013.We have a limited number of reservations per program and summers fill quickly.

Description: With clay as her medium, Arts/Industry artist Kate MacDowell (WA) highlights both the impermanence and the fragility of natural forms in a dying ecosystem, while paradoxically using a material that can last for thousands of years. Her subject matter the vulnerability of animal species is brought into the documentary realm as she photographs her slip-cast frogs and pigeons in outdoor landscapes, bearing witness to the endangered animal in its natural environment.

Description: Skywaukee Tour Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the modern skywalk system. Where to Meet: Meet in front of the T.J. Maxx entrance in the Plankinton Building (Shops of Grand Avenue) 161 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Description: H-D Museum Design Lab Anniversary models have become an integral part of Harley-Davidson s historic celebrations. This display gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Harley-Davidson s Styling Department developed the unique paint schemes and trim features for the new 110th Anniversary models.

Description: Come one, come all! Help feed the Center's resident turtles, snakes, fish and more!

Description: Share a potluck dinner and join the enthusiastic, informative discussions, presentations, and films about food related topics.

Description: Potawatomi Bingo Casino s Bingo Hall is home to some of the nation s largest daily payouts. Attracting players from across the country, daily payouts average $75,000. The 1,350-seat Bingo Hall features a 500-seat, non-smoking area, and is complete with large television monitors. Guests can play the games on paper, or the newest in electronic bingo.

Description: Free to members and dogs, or with admission to the sculpture garden. It's the 2013 edition of Dog Days! Bring your canine friends for an afternoon of romping in the garden. Picnickers welcome! Full Schedule of Dog Days in 2013: Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm

Description: Milwaukee Food Tours is once again presenting its Historic Third Ward Walking Food Tour on Fridays and Bloody Third Ward Bloody Mary Brunch Tour on Sundays beginning at 10:30 a.m. Brunch includes traditional brunch options and four 6-ounce Bloody Marys from several Historic Third Ward restaurants as well as a sweet ending of hand-dipped chocolate inside the Milwaukee Public Market. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: Linking her aesthetic and creative sensibilities with a desire to explore ways in which human beings understand and utilize our environment, artist Christine Lee creates installations that both delight and encourage contemplation. With a background in woodworking and furniture design, Lee manipulates and configures a variety of surplus items, such as recycled or salvaged wood, phone books, and fire hoses, to create her work. Through a process of building, rearranging, and deconstructing, she embarks on an investigation of materials that ultimately suggests a new way to understand everyday objects.

Description: Discover the sights and flavors of Milwaukee's most delicious & historic neighborhoods with Milwaukee's original and award-winning food tour. Our Brady Street, Historic Third Ward, Bay View, Walker's Point, RiverWalk/Old World Third Street, Village of Wauwatosa and Town of Cedarburg neighborhood tours are each routes that explore unique neighborhoods that are now districts filled with diverse eating opportunities.The guided tours include food samples that add up to a meal along with stories about Milwaukee's rich immigrant history and the exceptional people who bring it to life. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: America Celebrates! Quilts of Joy and Remembrance is a nationally touring exhibition of art quilts from American fiber artists, and is a joyful, diverse, and sometimes touching look at how we see ourselves as a nation. The exhibition, curated by Judith Trager, seeks to find how we as ordinary people share the threads and traditions that tie Americans together. Touching on holidays, cultural, and personal celebrations, the exhibition is a bright and colorful look at our cultural mores and how we see ourselves through our traditions. The exhibition will also feature those traditions that Americans brought with them as immigrants- Diwali from India, the Winter Solstice from Northern Europe, and Cinco de Mayo from Mexico. The artists in this exhibition are as diverse as the quilts themselves. The 57 artists come from every geographical region of the United States and represent many ethnic and cultural groups (and two are ex-patriot Americans living abroad). They have created a diverse assortment of designs commemorating occasions from personal to solemn. Each of these parts makes for a strong whole that is as diverse as the artists who contributed to the exhibition. This diversity emphasizes the unity of America and the joy that such diversity brings. For more information please visit our website www.waukeshacountymuseum.org; e-mail info@wchsm.org; or phone (262) 521-2859

Description: Get your hands dirty! Help us restore our parks by removing exotic invasive plants and propagating and planting native species.

Description: Get out your cameras and watch the Valley change through the seasons and through the years! This club meets each month to take photographs and draw pictures of the natural area around the center. We hope to create a picture record to help us understand the way the Valley is changing and the factors at play. Bring a camera if you can, but no photography experience necessary-we will learn as we go!

Description: Help us improve the health of our forests in Riverside Park and the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum. Who doesn't love trees, right?

Description: Do you know a child who's interested in science and nature? Join us in the Menomonee Valley! From hiking to gardening to helping with research to caring for our Center's animals, every day in the Young Scientists Club is a new adventure.

Description: Get your hands dirty! Help us restore our parks by removing exotic invasive plants and propagating and planting native species.

Description: Help feed the Center's resident turtles, snakes, and fish!

Description: Join Milwaukee Food Tours as we sample the quintessential thin crust pizza, grab gourmet slices of tomato goodness, and search for the most historic pies in Milwaukee. We'll go from old-school, 5-star pizzerias to newer, upscale establishments and enjoy a variety of unique tastes that they each offer. And, save room for dessert as Milwaukee's Pizza Tour concludes with a divine scoop of gelato. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: If you'd like to learn more about Palermo's Pizza we invite you to take Milwaukee's only pizza factory tour. Tours of our Villa Palermo facility are available during which you'll learn about 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 mezzanine tour where guest can see our Pizzaiolos making pizza and a slice of our fresh pan pizza in our Pizzeria & Caf and Palermo's merchandise.

Description: KASANA Caf and Bistro Introducing a new addition to the KASANA Collective: Chef and Pizzaiolo, Dale Fahrnow, with his entertaining Pizza Show! Rolling the dough is not enough... Throwing and rolling down the shoulders is the way to go!! Every Wednesday dine endlessly on our Brazilian faire. Let our bartender help you select wine or a cocktail to pair with your meal, or to add to the experience of the region, try one of our traditional Caipirinha s, made with fresh organic limes, organic sugar and Cachaca. Complete the dining experience with one of our signature desserts: Maracuja Mousse, Passion Fruit Mousse Relax with an after-dinner drink, steaming Valentine's Espresso, or a 'Quentao', hot wine with spices; a beverage that is traditional and decadent. Rodizio de Pizza includes:Our Pizzaiolo will provide 5 types of savory and sweet homemade pizzas with organic ingredients. One side, a choice of organic mixed greens or the organic veggies of the day, and one Maracuja Mousse.

Description: Join Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Graeme Reid, or Executive Director Emeritus, Tom Lidtke, for a 30-minute introduction for Wisconsin art. Every talk is different, so join us often.

Description: Davis-disciple brings crossover appeal by combining jazz with pop standards.

Description: Phil s style can be described as eclectic and expressive, and it draws you in from the first notes.

Description: The trio provides an exciting blend of styles and influences spanning the history of jazz, latin, funk, and popular music.

Description: Join our Museum staff for a special guided tour that offers in-depth explanations of Museum exhibits and provides a glimpse into the private areas of the Harley-Davidson Archives. The tour is available on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (subject to change) and the tour is limited to 15 people. Larger groups and alternate times can be accommodated with advance reservations.

Description: Two-part tour including Museum admission, plus a trip by shuttle to the Harley-Davidson Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility. The Steel Toe Tour gives you a chance to learn Harley-Davidson history and get up-close and personal with V-Twin engine manufacturing Harley-Davidson Motor Company's 849,000 square-foot Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is home of Big Twin. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plants in York, Pennsylvania and Kansas City, Missouri for Touring, Softail and Dyna model families. Engines and transmissions are also produced for sale through Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. The Steel Toe Tour package includes one ticket to the Harley-Davidson Museum where you'll get a glimpse of history and culture like you've never seen it before - including the must-see Engine Room. A shuttle will take you from the Museum to the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility, where you'll get an up-close-and-personal view of the assembly line, powder coat process, cold testing and steel and aluminum machining. Fully-enclosed, low-heeled shoes are required for touring the plant. Steel toe covers and safety glasses are provided. Includes: One ticket to the Harley-Davidson Museum One ticket to the Steel Toe Tour Commemorative Pin Photo inside Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations Schedule: Two sessions are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Duration for each tour time is three hours. Tours depart from the Harley-Davidson Museum, located on 6th and Canal Streets in downtown Milwaukee. Upon returning to the Harley-Davidson Museum, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum. Capacity: 20 guests per session Age: Guests must be 12 years of age or older

Description: Tapas and Beer! This unique brewery experience is one you'll truly savor. Begin with a brewery tour, then settle in for 12 tapas plates paired with 12 Sprecher beers. Your experience of over 70 different flavors takes you on a delicious journey of complimentary, contrasting and synergistic taste combinations. We've worked with local artisan food makers to feature Wisconsin products in this unprecedented extravaganza. Great for date night, or as something to do with a group of friends.The party starts at 6pm every Thursday night. Reservations are required. Call 414.964.2739 to make yours.

Description: Lakefront is a locally-owned microbrewery celebrating their 25th year in Milwaukee and offering traditional and innovative beer styles, as well as one heck of a good time! Tour tickets are $7.00 per person and all attendees must be 21 years of age with a valid ID or accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. Please see lakefrontbrewery.com for the most up to date tour times and for pre-tour ticket purchasing.