What are some current events in milwaukee, WI?
Current Events in Milwaukee?
Are you looking for different festivals and things like that to do? Or are you looking for current events in news in Milwaukee? If you are looking for things to do here are some things that might interest you:
Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival
September 6, 2007 - September 16, 2007
Times vary- check the Web site
www.arts.uwm.edu/lgbtfilm
Location: Oriental Theatre/UWM Union Theatre
The city's longest running international film festival celebrates its 20th anniversary by presenting the finest and newest in films and videos by and about the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community in a screening-packed eleven days of features, documentaries, short films, and presentations by visiting filmmakers. Presented by the Film Department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
2007 Wisconsin Sheep %26amp; Wool Festival
September 7, 2007 - September 9, 2007
call for times
www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
Location: Jefferson Fair Park, Jefferson
Phone: 608/868-2505
Starts Friday with the Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes and Crook %26amp; Whistle Stock Dog Trial - 52 fiber workshops and over 120 dogs competing.
Fleece Show %26amp; Sale; Chef Sabi Cooking with Lamb demo; 120 vendors in the Country Store; Make It With Wool fashion design competition; Sheep 101 clinic for beginning shepherds; lambing barn display; Herding 101 classes for herding dogs; hooked rug exhibit; Wool In The Military history exhibit and more! $5/day, $10 weekend pass.
Dinosaurs Alive!
September 7, 2007 - November 21, 2007
call for times
www.mpm.edu
Location: Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater
Phone: 414/319-4629
See the earliest creatures of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous in a 'life-sized' IMAX® presentation. Join renowned paleontologists as they discover new fossils and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us. Realistic and scientifically-accurate computer-generated animation brings dinosaurs back to life...in a big way!
Indian Summer Festival
September 7, 2007 - September 9, 2007
Fri. 4p.m.-Midnight, Sat. 11a.m.-Midnight, Sun. 11a.m.-10p.m.
www.indiansummer.org
Location: Henry Maier Festival Park
Phone: 414/604-1000
The largest Native American festival in the United States. Competition Pow-Wow dancing; drum jam; Indian Summer Music Awards; torch lit canoe procession preceding fireworks; American Indian dance troupes; tribal village re-creations; cultural demonstrations; storytellers; lacrosse tournaments; juried fine arts; American Indian traditional and contemporary entertainers; authentic foods; marketplace and fiddle and jig contest.
Oktoberfest
September 7, 2007 - September 23, 2007
Every Weekend: Fri. 5p.m.-Midnight, Sat. 4p.m.-Midnight, Sun. 1-7p.m.
www.bavarianinnmilw.com
Location: Heidelberg Park- Glendale
Phone: 414/462-9147
The United German Societies invite you to 3 great weekends of fun! Schuhplattler dancers, German beers, delicious food, live German bands, and outdoor Weingarten all add to your enjoyment of this authentic festival. Every Sunday features Packer games on large screen, a Children's Parade and a relaxing Biergarten atmosphere. Just north of Milwaukee in Heidelberg Park behind the Bavarian Inn. $4 on Friday %26amp; Saturday, $3 on Sundays.
The Alps
September 7, 2007 - November 21, 2007
Location: Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater
Phone: 414/319-4629
Featuring some of the most spectacular giant-screen imagery yet seen, this film celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of The Alps and the indomitable spirit of the people who live there. Viewers will get an unprecedented view complete with a ride on the high-altitude Glacier Express train, stops in enchanting mountain villages, a bungee jump off Verzasca Dam and the rare chance to experience a triumphant ascent of the feared and revered Eiger North Face.
TosaFest
September 7, 2007 - September 8, 2007
Fri. evening, Sat. 11a.m.-11p.m.
www.tosafest.org
Location: Village of Wauwatosa
Phone: 414/899-6449
An annual event held in the Village of Wauwatosa with festivities that include entertainment on 2 stages, a children's area with games, a wide variety of foods and a "fun run."
Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival
September 15, 2007 - September 16, 2007
Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m., Sun.10a.m.-5p.m.
www.cedarburg.org
Location: Historic Downtown Cedarburg
Phone: 800/237-2874
A two-day festival celebrating the season. Stroll Cedarburg's Downtown Historic District and enjoy the Farmer's Market, art and craft fair, live bands, scarecrow contest and grape stomp contest, apple bobbing, grilled foods and food courts, hay rides, children's activities and a 5K run/walk.
Global Union World Music Festival
September 15, 2007 - September 16, 2007
Noon-7p.m.
http://alvernopresents.alverno.edu/Globa...
Location: Humboldt Park, Oklahoma and Howell Avenues
Phone: 414/382-6151
Free outdoor festival of world music and culture.
Milwaukee International Film Festival
september 20, 2007 - September 30, 2007
www.milwaukeefilmfest.org/
Location: Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Times Cinema, Discovery World, and Milwaukee Art Museum
Phone: 414/225-9740
Weissgerber's Gasthaus Oktoberfest
September 27, 2007 - September 29, 2007
Thurs. and Fri. 5-10p.m., Sat. 3-10p.m
www.weissgerbers.com
Location: Weissgerber's Gasthaus
Phone: 262/544-4460
4th Annual Oktoberfest with Waukesha Mayor's official keg-tapping, "Looking Good in Lederhosen" Contest, Dachshund Showcase, Donauschwaben Kinder Dancers, Saturday Spannferkel, German Car Nights, Peggy Mueller on the Button Box, live and recorded German music. Free Admission - Heated Tent
Oktoberfest
September 28, 2007 - September 29, 2007
Fri. and Sat.
Location: Old World Third Street
Phone: 414/276-9100
Civil War Encampment
October 6, 2007 - October 7, 2007
10a.m.-4p.m.
http://www.milwaukeecountyhistsoc.org
Location: Trimborn Farm Park
Phone: 414/529-7744
Our fourth annual Civil War Encampment draws re-enactors from several states who portray life in the Civil War period. Union and Confederate soldiers, sharpshooters, cavalry, medical staff, sutlers, and camp followers will represent famous Civil War figures, cook their meals, sell their goods, demonstrate equipment and weapons, and fight mock skirmishes featuring Civil War weapons and artillery. Special guest actress Pam Welcome as Harriet Tubman on Saturday. Admission $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and students.
I would go to this site for more, it list all the concerts, theater events, festivals, comedy shows ect... for the city! If you want to find out what is going on this is the place!
http://milwaukee.org/calendar/
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
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