Things to do and see in southern Wisconsin.
ART
ANDERSON ARTS CENTER: 121 66th St., Kenosha. 262- 653-048.
LEMON STREET GALLERY: 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. 262- 605-4745. Featured artists are Patricia Krueger, Paul Weber, and Julie Schilf through Oct. 25.
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM: 700 N. Art Museum Drive. 414-224-3200. Drop-in tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free for individuals and families (excluding groups) on the first Thursday of each month. “Art and the Global AIDS Crisis: Eggs Benedict” on display. Exhibit “Larry Sultan: Here and Home” on display Oct. 23 through Jan. 24. Meet Kelly Sultan, director of the estate of Larry Sultan, and Lisa Sutcliffe, the Museum’s curator of photography and media arts, for an introduction to the exhibit at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Gallery talk titled “Larry Sultan: Here and Home” at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Join Lisa Sutcliffe, curator of photography and media arts, for a tour through exhibit and her unique perspective on this celebrated photographer and his work.
RACINE ART MUSEUM: 2131 N. Main St. 262- 884-7100. “Contemporary Glass: The Daniel Greenberg and Susan Steinhauser Collection” through Jan. 24. Featured artist John Kearney through May 12, 2016. The exhibit “Joan Backes: Falling Leaves and Painted Branches” on display through July 24, 2016. “RAM Artist Fellowship Exhibition 2015” presented by the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation through Nov. 28. The RAM Artist Fellowship Program aims to showcase the diversity and vitality of the Racine/Kenosha visual arts community by supporting the professional development of its artists. The second biennial exhibition features the work of Lisa Marie Barber, Diane Levesque, and Jim Sincock, all of Kenosha, and Bill Reid of Racine. “Lost and Found” featuring Kim Alsbrooks and Nikki Couppee, and “Urban Wood Encounter 2015” on display through Jan. 3. Free Fall Family Fun Fest from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 24. All ghosts and goblins can enjoy art activities, spooky story time, costume parade, and more.
MEDLEY
APPLE HOLLER: 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant. 262- 886-8500. Apple Pickin’ Time through Oct. 31. Tractor wagon rides, farm fun, 30 varieties of apples. Pumpkin picking all day on Tuesdays and Thursday through October. Hayride through the Enchanted Forest and orchard available daily. Then you will sip our cold or hot cider around a warm and glowing campfire. Call for reservations.
JERRY SMITH COUNTRY STORE AND PUMPKIN FARM: 7150 18th St., Kenosha. 262-859-2645. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hay rides daily beginning at 10 a.m.; haunted forest open daily at noon; petting zoo, corn maze and more open at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. weekends.
KENOSHA AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: Visitor Information Center, 10519-120th Ave., corner of I-94 and Hwy. 165. 262-857-7164; VisitKenosha.com.
KENOSHA HARBORMARKET: 2nd Avenue between 54th and 56th Streets. kenoshaharbormarket.com.
JELLY BELLY: 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, Pleasant Prairie. 866-868-7522. Free tours are offered daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Munchkin Masquerade 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Little ghouls and goblins are invited for an exciting day of Halloween Fun. Decorated tour route, raffles, prizes, face painter, balloon art, magician and more..
LAND OF THE GIANTS PUMPKIN FARM: 11823 Durand Ave., Sturtevant. 262-886-6690. Open daily from 10 a.m. until dark through Halloween. Thousands of pumpkins, corn maze, animals, army truck ride to the pumpkin patch on weekends, barrel-train ride, pumpkin bounce house and more
MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO: 10001 W. Bluemound Road. 414-256-5412. Halloween Spooktacular from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Trick-or-treat through the Zoo, march in our Halloween costume parade, and watch animals enjoy treat-filled pumpkins Oct. 23 (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Oct. 24 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
PRAIRIE SPRINGS PARK: 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie. www.recplexonline.com.
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RACINE ZOO: N. Main Street and Walton Avenue. 262-636-9189. Boo at the Zoo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Enjoy safe trick-or-treating all with the animals at the Zoo. Activities include Cool new “Knock-Knock” doors, straw bale maze, spooky crafts to decorate your haunted house, create your own edible snactivity, decorate your pumpkin, and more.
THIRD WARD: 400 N Water St, Milwaukee. 414-367-8326. Milwaukee Ghost tours at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and at 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Learn local folklore and ghost stories as you tour the “Bloody” Third Ward.
THOMPSON STRAWBERRY FARM: 14000 75th St., Bristol. 262-857-2353. Pumpkin hours are from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER: 1000 Northview Road. Wisconsin Feargounds Haunted Houses. Open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31, and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct 25, 29 and Nov. 13. Terror awaits you with three totally separate Haunted Houses, plus Morgan Manor. Tickets are $13-30. www.wisconsinfeargrounds.com
WILMOT RACEWAY: 30820 111st St., Wilmot. 262-862-6121.
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK: 8200 W Greenfield, West Allis. makerfairemilwaukee.com.
MUSEUMS
CIVIL WAR MUSEUM: 5400 First Ave., Kenosha. 262- 653-4141. “Hollywood Presents The Civil War and Post-Civil War Westward Expansion” on display through Jan. 3. Boofest 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. Wear your costume and trick or treat at the Museums. Paint a pumpkin, take a lantern tour of the exhibit at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Free for children in costume and parents. Dr. Eric Pullin, Carthage College History Department, talks about the historical impact of the Civil War Amendments 13th, 14th, and 15th on American society. Free
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY MUSEUM: 5608 Tenth Ave., Kenosha. 262- 653-4450. Boofest 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. Wear your costume and trick or treat at the Museums. Activities include testing your courage feeling dino body parts, and participate in a haunted dino excavation. Dinos in the Dark from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Grab your flashlight and explore the museum after dark. Watch dinosaur shadows play during a special spooky tour. For ages 4 and older. Cost is $2.
DISCOVERY WORLD: 500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee. 414-765-9966. 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. Permanent exhibit: Kenosha’s “Lost Industries” from 1850s through 1970s.
KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM: 5500 First Ave. 262- 653-4140. “The Things that Remain — A Veteran Print Project” will be on display through Nov. 15. Together, veterans and artists express historical experiences through traditional methods of fine art print, opening an ongoing dialogue. “The Journey to Primal: The Art of Theodore Czebotar” will be on display through Feb. 1. Reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Czebotar’s niece, author Pat Hamilton, will discuss stories from the artist’s colorful life, and sign copies of her newly published book, “Hidden Treasure: The Life and Art of Theodore Czebotar.” Boofest 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. Wear your costume and trick or treat at the Museums. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, and make a trick or treat bag. All activities free and open to the public. Free.
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM: 800 W. Wells St. 414-278-2728. 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 by viewing the permanent exhibit “Crossroads of Civilization.”
SOUTHPORT LIGHT STATION MUSEUM AND LIGHTHOUSE: 5117 4th Avenue, Kenosha. 262- 654-5770. The historic lighthouse and the new Museum will be open weekends through Oct. 25, weather dependent. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $10.
MUSIC
BRAT STOP: I-94 and Highway 50, Kenosha. 262-857-2011. Bad Medicine at 9 p.m Oct. 24. Cover is $8. SSW Entertainment presents Ring of Horror at 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Fridayween at 7 p.m. Oct. 30. There will be 4 stages with 15 bands. Cost is $10. Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest at 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Cost $13. Prizes will be awarded.
PABST THEATER: 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205. Arlo Guthrie at 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Tickets are $45. An Evening with Matisyahu at 8 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets are $29.50. Field Report with special guest Joseph Huber at 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets are $12-15. The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Tickets are $35.50. Vic and Gab at 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets are $10.
RIVERSIDE THEATER: 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205; pabsttheater.org. Bill Burr at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets are $40. Alvin & The Chipmunks: Live on Stage at 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets are $25-45. Umphrey’s McGee with North American Scum at 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets are $27.50. Umphrey’s McGee with The Motet Oct. 30. Tickets are $27.50.
TURNER HALL BALLROOM: 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205; pabsttheater.org. In The Valley Below with special guest Clara-Nova at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Tickets are $10. Langhorne Slim & The Law at 8 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets are $14 in advance, and $16 at the door. Houndmouth at 8 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets are $15. Misterwives with special guests Cruisr + Waters at 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Tickets are $20. Doomtree with special guests Lizzo at 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Tickets are $20.
THEATER
FIRESIDE DINNER THEATRE: 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. 800-477-9505. “West Side Story” through Oct. 25. This deeply moving, dramatic, sometimes hilarious, always beautiful musical tale of star-crossed lovers was nominated for six Tony Awards and won a record ten Oscars. “A Wonderful Life: The Musical” will be performed Oct. 29 through Dec. 27. The story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to every heart with its celebration of the goodness in all of us. It is the perfect message for the Christmas season. Tickets are $79.07 for each.
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee 414-273-7206. First Stage will perform “James and the Giant Peach” through Nov. 15. Tickets are $12.50-32.50. “Dracula” will be presented by the Milwaukee Ballet through Oct. 25. Tickets start at $35. Festival City Symphony will present the Halloween Pajama Jamboree at 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Dressed in costume, the orchestra will perform musical “treats” related to the season. Attendees are also encouraged to wear costumes. Free. Violinist Augustin Hadelich performs with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31. Tickets start at $16.50.
RHODE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 514 56th St., Kenosha. 262- 914-1252. Lakeside players will present “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” through Oct. 31. Tickets are $10.
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