Things to do and see in southern Wisconsin
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 display 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.
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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 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. St. Baldrick’s Event for Childhood Cancer will be held at 2 p.m. March 7. There will be head shaving, silent auctions, raffles, music by Category X and Old Brown Shoes and more.
DOWNTOWN KENOSHA: (262) 925-3463; http://www.downtownkenosha.org
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.
KENOSHA AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: Visitor Information Center, 10519 – 120th Ave., corner of I-94 and Hwy. 165. (262) 857-7164; VisitKenosha.com. First Fridays takes place from noon to 3 p.m. March 6. Meet the people behind some of our local attractions and businesses, and collect ideas for things to see and do in Kenosha and throughout Wisconsin this spring. Featured exhibitors, bringing samples, brochures, prizes, and smiles are: Brat Stop, Kenosha History Center, Kemper Center, Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Civil War Museum, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, and Value Inn.
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.
UNITED AUTO WORKERS LOCAL 72 HEADQUARTERS: 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha. [email protected]. The Kenosha Area Noon Optimist Club’s annual “Great Kenosha Pizza Bake-Off” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 1. Sample over 30 pizzas served from local pizza establishments all under one roof, and vote for your favorite tasting pizza to win this year’s “People’s Choice Award.” This year’s celebrity judges will be sampling pizzas in a blind taste-test for the “Critics Choice Award.” WLIP’s Wake Up Call, Bill Lawrence; Darren Hillock, WestoftheI; Liz Snyder, Kenosha News; and Tamie Falk-Day, Athletic Director, UW-Parkside are just some of the Judges on the Celebrity Panel. There will be an exciting Silent Auction Area, entertainment by Bill Lynch; a special appearance by Miss Kenosha 2015, Miss Kiersten Gonzales; and a visit from popular local Mascots, like Torchie from Carthage, Trojan from Tremper, and Kenosha Kingfish Mascot, King Elvis just to name a few. Beverages, and delicious cupcakes will be available for purchase at the Bake-Off. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $5 in advance for children 10 and younger. Tickets are $12 and $6 at the door, respectively. Proceeds from this event go to support Optimist youth programs in the community. This includes our major sponsorship of the Boys & Girls Club’s annual “Youth of the Year” Scholarship Program.
MUSEUMS
DISCOVERY WORLD: 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. (414) 765-9966; http://www.discoveryworld.org. 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.
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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. Cosmic Colors, a planetarium show will take you on a wondrous journey through the world of color and beyond through March 12. Permanent exhibit “Crossroads of Civilization” opens March 15. Experience 4,000 years of history with two epic member previews from 5 to 9 p.m. March 6 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7.
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.
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee (414) 273-7206; http://www.marcuscenter.org. “Big Nate: The Musical” performed Feb. 27 through March 29. Tickets are $12-32. Milwaukee 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. MSO will present “Do You Hear the People Sing” at 8 p.m. March 6-7 and at 2:30 p.m. March 8. Tickets are $21.50-101.50.
PABST THEATER: 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. (414) 286-3205; pabsttheater.org. 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. Peter Gabriel era Genesis tribute, The Music Box, will perform at 8 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $39.50. The return of rock royalty, The British Invasion Tour, at 8 p.m. March 6. Dinosaur Train – Live! “Buddy’s Big Adventure!” at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 7. Buddy the dinosaur’s world will be created for this live “pre-hysterical” experience. Tickets are $15-23. Carly Aquilino will perform at 8 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $24.50-50.
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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