Things to do and see in southern Wisconsin.
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ART
ANDERSON ARTS CENTER: 121 66th St., Kenosha. (262) 653-048; http://www.andersonartscenter.com. “In Living Color” by Madison Contemporary Fiber Artists and “Masks:Disguise, Expose, Celebrate” by Women’s Journeys in Fiber on dispaly through March 10. “Nest,” a mixed media fiber installation by Pat Kroth and “Together Again,” a group show on display through March 22.
KAALEIDOSCOPE GALLERY: Kenosha Art Association, 5615 7th Ave., Kenosha. (262) 654-0065. Student Art Show through May 15.
LEMON STREET GALLERY: 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. (262) 605-4745; http://www.lemonstreetgallery.com. David Martin’s exhibit titled “Tactile Space” will be on display Feb. 21 through March 21.
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM: 700 N. Art Museum Drive. (414) 224-3200; http://www.mam.org. Drop-in tours art 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. The “2015 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition” on display through March 22. More than 375 artworks by Wisconsin students in grades 7–12 annually inspire with their creativity, skill, and outstanding artistic talents in this exhibition. “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair” on display through May 3. It showcases nearly 100 objects, including stunning gowns and ensembles by haute couture designers.
RACINE ART MUSEUM: 441 Main St. (262) 884-7100; http://www.ramart.org. “Watercolor Wisconsin 2014” on display through April 25. “Body Language: New Acquisitions of Figurative Work” on display through May 3. “New Acquisitions: Contemporary Art Jewelry” on display through July 5. “Charlotte Kruk: Consumer Couture – The Politics of Having” on display through July 26. “Featured Acquisition: Mariko Kusumoto’s Byobu and Harold Schremmer’s Chalice and Paten” through July 31.
MEDLEY
APPLE HOLLER: 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant. (262) 886-8500; http://www.appleholler.com. Enjoy the magic of winter with an old-fashion sleigh ride. The Halflinger horses, purchased from our Amish friends, will take you and your family or friends on a special orchard tour to see beautiful hardwoods, many of which are over 100 years old. Cost is $70 for up to four people and $10 for additional person. Reservations required. Famous entertainer Frank Sinatra’s approaching 100th birthday has inspired a unique experience at the Red Barn Dinner Theatre, featuring the performer as well as special introduction by guest host, Marilyn Monroe. Ed Franks as Sinatra and Lori Minneti as Monroe. will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and at 4 p.m. March 1. Tickets are $49.55..
BRAT STOP: I-94 and Highway 50, Kenosha. (262) 857-2011; http://www.bratstopentertainment.com.
DOWNTOWN KENOSHA: (262) 925-3463; http://www.downtownkenosha.org. Celebrate downtown Kenosha’s dining scene thorugh Feb. 22. Explore an array of restaurants offering delicious multi-course meals at tasty savings. There will be special “prix fixe” menus for breakfast ($10), lunch ($10) and dinner ($20 & $30), and “Sweets & Treats” specials, too. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore new places to dine, or enjoy old favorites for a great deal. No tickets, passes or coupons are required. Just visit any participating restaurants and ask for the special Restaurant Week menu.
HENDRICKS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: 608-363-2366; beloitfilmfest.org. Beloit College, 409 Pleasant St. Beloit International Film Festival will be held through March 1. There will be more than 100 filmmakers on hand to discuss their films, and a Wisconsin/Illinois Showdown will be decided and more.
LIBRARY PARK: 711 59th Place, Kenosha. (262) 653-4177; http://www.KenoshaEvents.com.
JELLY BELLY: 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie. (866) 868-7522; http://www.jellybelly.com. Free tours are offered daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RACINE ZOO: 2131 N. Main St., Racine. (262) 636-9189; http://www.racinezoo.org.
RECPLEX: 9900 Terwall Terrace, Kenosha. (262) 925-6747; recplexonline.com.
MUSEUMS
DISCOVERY WORLD: 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. (414) 765-9966; http://www.discoveryworld.org
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. Spend hours of hands-on fun exploring the world of technology and the world of water. Explore Les Paul’s House of Sound, step into the Reiman Aquarium, enjoy the digital theaters and more.KENOSHA HISTORY CENTER: 200 51st Place. (262) 654-5770; www.kenoshahistorycenter.org. “Plans For Progress,” a 2-D exhibit, is on display in honor of Black History Month through February. The exhibit features letters taken from our archives from Hubert Humphrey and Grant Simmons Jr., as well as Simmons Company’s “Plans for Progress.” The “Plans for Progress,” introduced by President John F. Kennedy, was a program implemented by the President’s Committee for Equal Employment Opportunity. The exhibit also includes a transcript of Lyndon B. Johnson’s remarks to new participants in a speech given on Dec 12, 1963.
KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM: 5500 First Ave. (262) 653-4140. “Views of the Ancient World — Peter V. Bianchi, National Geographic Artist” on display through March 1. “On the Way to War” exhibit on display through March 1. “Earth From Space” on display through June 21.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM: 800 W. Wells St. (414) 278-2728; http://www.mpm.edu. Visit Africa, Asia, Europe, the Arctic, South and Middle America, the Pacific Islands and a Costa Rican Rainforest. Take a small step back in time to the turn-of-the-century Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village and to ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Annual Food & Froth Fest from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 21. There will be hundreds of craft beers, dozens of samples from local restaurants and caterers, live performances from local bands, and three floors of exhibits. Cost is $70 and VIP admission is $125.
THEATER
CARTHAGE COLLEGE: 2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha. (847) 516-2298.
FIRESDIE DINNER THEATRE: 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. (800) 477-9505; http://www.firesidetheatre.com. The live band show titled The Sensational ’70s will be performed through Feb. 22. ABBA, the Bee Gees, Jackson Five, Elton John, and James Taylor are just some of the artists that will be celebrated featuring the Fireside Band led by Steve Watts. Cost is $79.07 for the show and dinner.
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee (414) 273-7206; http://www.marcuscenter.org. “Mamma Mia!” will be performed through Feb. 22. Tickets start at $40.75. “Big Nate: The Musical” performed Feb. 27 through March 29. Tickets are $12-32. Miwaukee Symphony Orchestra with de Waart conducting Strauss at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 27 and at 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Tickets are $21.50-81.50.
PABST THEATER: 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. (414) 286-3205; pabsttheater.org. “Tony & Tina’s Wedding” through Feb. 21. Tickets are $65-75. Kacey Musgraves, with special guest John & Jacob, performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets are $32.50. Current Swell special guest Twin Brother at 8 p.m. Feb. 23. Tickets are $10. The Digitour featuring: Sam Pottorff, Rickey Thompson, Twaimz, Luke Korns, Danny Edge, Paul Zimmer, Sebastian Olzanski, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $25. Scythian with special guest Tallymoore performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Tickets are $20. ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at 8 p.m. Feb. 27. Tickets are $18. Lotus with special guests Turbo Suit performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28.
RHODE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 514 56th St., Kenosha. (262) 914-1252.
RIVERSIDE THEATER: 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. (414) 286-3205; pabsttheater.org.
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