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DECEMBER 16<br />
“A CLOONEY CHRISTMAS” Written and performed by Chicago singer/actress<br />
Heather Moran, the play lovingly reflects on the American musical treasure’s 40year<br />
career through a selection of popular tunes, movie hits, and holiday favorites,<br />
including, “White Christmas” and “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Schauer Arts & Activities<br />
Center, 147 N. Rural Street; 8-10 p.m.; 262/670-0560; www.schauercenter.org<br />
MICKEY HART BAND The beating heart of The Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart returns<br />
for some polyrhythmic-pulse pounding rhythms with Mickey and a cast of amazing<br />
special guests. Tickets: www.pabsttheater.org/show/mickeyhart2011. Turner Hall<br />
Ballroom, 1034 N. 4th Street; 414/286-3205; www.turnerhallballroom.org<br />
MILWAUKEE WAVE VS. WICHITA WINGS Milwaukee Wave Professional<br />
Soccer, U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 7 p.m.; 414/224-9283;<br />
www.milwaukeewave.com<br />
THROUGH DECEMBER 17<br />
ANIMAL FEEDING Help feed the Center’s resident turtles and snakes as you<br />
learn about the animals that inhabit Wisconsin. For everyone - every Saturday.<br />
Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 1-2 p.m.; 414/964-8505;<br />
www.urbanecologycenter.org<br />
DECEMBER 17<br />
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT JELLY BELLY Christmas Fun at the Jelly Belly<br />
Visitor Center. Visit with Santa. Bring your own camera or purchase photos for $2<br />
each. Face painting, magician, raffles and prizes. Jelly Belly Visitor Center, 10100<br />
Jelly Belly Lane (corner of Hwy 165 & Green Bay Rd.) Pleasant Prairie; 1-4 p.m.;<br />
866/868-7522; www.jellybelly.com<br />
JANET PLANET CHRISTMAS SHOW Janet Planet takes to the CCC stage<br />
with her full entourage for an evening of holiday favorites like you’ve never heard<br />
them before. Ticket price includes a delicious selection of seasonal treats and<br />
hot chocolate at intermission. Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington<br />
Avenue, Cedarburg; 8-10 p.m.; 262/375-3676; www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org<br />
LAKE SUPERIOR BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA A revved up, bluegrass, gospel,<br />
blues, folk, a capella, traditional hymn, instrumental and rock ‘n’ roll Christmas<br />
show, complete with comedy sketches, performed by nine musicians/singers.<br />
Highlights include a Silent Night” sing-along and a ruckus version of “Christmas<br />
is Coming the Goose is Getting Fat,” all with the Blue Canvas Orchestra sound.<br />
Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural Street; 2-4 p.m.; 262/670-0560;<br />
www.schauercenter.org<br />
DECEMBER 17-18<br />
“THE NUTCRACKER” Michael Pink’s production is a dazzling journey to a<br />
magical land where dolls, toys and snowflakes come to life under the direction<br />
of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, performed live by the Milwaukee Ballet<br />
Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir. Milwaukee Ballet, Marcus Center<br />
for the Performing Arts, Uihlein Hall 929 N. Water St.; 1-3p.m.; 414/902-2103;<br />
www.milwaukeeballet.org<br />
TRAINS! TRAINS! TRAINS! Step back in time to revisit your youth or bring along<br />
the kids to let them discover the magic of model trains. More displays than ever!<br />
Lionel, American Flyer, S Gauge, HO...they’ll all be here. Discovery World, 500 N.<br />
Harbor Drive; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 414/765-9966; www.discoveryworld.org<br />
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THROUGH DECEMBER 18<br />
MCT’S “HEROES” BY TOM STOPPARD, ADAPTED FROM GERALD<br />
SIBLEYRAS’S “LES VENT DES PEUPLIERS;” A trio of cantankerous World War<br />
I veterans dream up a plan to escape from a remote French hospital. Stoppard’s<br />
adaptation is at once funny and poignant, clever and whimsical. Milwaukee<br />
Chamber Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center 158 N. Broadway; 414/291-7800;<br />
www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com<br />
OLD WORLD WISCONSIN’S WINTER DINNER THEATER: “JACOB MARLEY’S<br />
CHRISTMAS CAROL” “A Christmas Carol” - the story of Jacob Marley’s heroic<br />
behind-the-scenes efforts to save old Scrooge’s soul - and, in the process, save<br />
his own. This irreverent, funny and ultimately deeply moving story retells Dickens’<br />
classic tale with warmth and infectious zest. Before the performance, enjoy a<br />
signature themed holiday meal, then take a lamplit walk to the historic Caldwell<br />
Farmers’ Club Hall to watch the drama unfold. Reservations required. Performanceonly<br />
shows available December 4 and 11. Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727<br />
Highway 67, Eagle; 262/594-6300; www.oldworldwisconsin.org<br />
SKY HUNTERS: WORD WITH A BIRD Get a beak-to-beak view of one of SANC’s<br />
feathered ambassadors. A raptor handler will be showcasing one of our many birds<br />
of prey. Falcons, hawks, owls, vulture and an eagle will appear on a rotating basis.<br />
Stop by each weekend to check them out. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E.<br />
Brown Deer Road; 1-2 p.m.; 414/352-2880; www.sanc.org<br />
“SYLVIA” BY A.R. GURNEY Greg’s wife Kate doesn’t take kindly to her man’s new<br />
best friend and rival for his affections. With their marriage in the balance, a series of<br />
hilarious and touching complications encourages Greg and Kate to compromise. If<br />
all goes well, Sylvia just may become a bone-a-fide member of the family, freshly<br />
healed by puppy love. Next Act Theatre, 414/278-0765; www.nextact.org<br />
“THE MUSIC MAN” With his fast-talking style, the charismatic “Professor” Harold<br />
Hill charmingly convinces River City residents that the answer to all their problems<br />
is a boys marching band. “The Music Man” has never been performed at Skylight<br />
and this delightful musical is certain to provide family-friendly entertainment for the<br />
holiday season. The Skylight Opera Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158<br />
N. Broadway; 414/291-7800; www.skylightopera.com<br />
WEEKEND GETAWAY PACKAGE Includes 2-night stay in a hot-tub suite,<br />
breakfast for two served in the room, one bottle of champagne, one lunch voucher<br />
and late check-out at 1 p.m. Weekday Getaway - $325; Weekend Getaway - $375.<br />
Quality Suites Milwaukee Airport, 4488 S. 27th Street; 414/282-8800;<br />
www.qualitysuitesmilwaukee.com<br />
THROUGH DECEMBER 19<br />
EVER WONDER? SPONSORED BY BRADY CORPORATION FOUNDATION<br />
Do you ever wonder how contraptions work, how things are made or what types<br />
of cool tools can help solve problems? Try simple hands-on experiments to train<br />
your brain to tackle beginning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)<br />
concepts. Mondays at 2 p.m. - ages 3 and older. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum,<br />
929 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/390-5437; www.bbcmkids.org<br />
DECEMBER 19<br />
MILWAUKEE HANDBELL ENSEMBLE (MHE) CHRISTMAS BELLFEST Taking<br />
place in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant. Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N.<br />
Lake Shore Drive; 7-9 p.m.; 262/243-4405; www.cuw.edu<br />
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