Things to do and see in southern Wisconsin.
ART
ANDERSON ARTS CENTER: 121 66th St., Kenosha. 262- 653-048. Annual Winter Juried Show, “Holiday” exhibit, “Bright & Shiny” exhibit and the annual city-wide Art/Coloring Contest entries through Jan. 10.
KEMPER CENTER: Durkee Mansion, 6501 3rd Ave., Kenosha. 262-657-6005.
LEMON STREET GALLERY: 4601 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. 262- 605-4745. Warehouse sale through Jan. 31. Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 9.
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 through Jan. 24. “Sam Francis: Master Printmaker” through March 20. “John Singleton Copley in Focus” and “Dürer and the German Renaissance” through May 31. “Light Borne in Darkness: Photography Highlights from the Permanent Collection” through April 10. Gutekunst Flute Ensemble will present a free concert titled “Water, Water Everywhere” at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10. in this early afternoon performance. Rio Carnival 2016: Live Your Passion from 8 p.m. to midnight Jan. 15. Visit the “Olympic Games Area” in the Museum’s new East End, and challenge your friends to a game of Wii Sports or live table tennis, courtesy of Evolution Milwaukee and feast on Brazilian-themed fare. Travel from Rio to New Orleans at the official MAM After Dark after-party. Cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
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. “Joan Backes: Falling Leaves and Painted Branches” exhibit on display through July 24. 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.
MEDLEY
APPLE HOLLER: 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant. 262- 886-8500. Enjoy the magic of winter with an old-fashion sleigh ride. The Halflinger horses will take visitors on a special orchard tour to see beautiful hardwoods, many of which are over 100 years old. At the end of the adventure, enjoy S’mores, hot cider or hot chocolate around a campfire. Cost is $70 for up to four people and $10 for each additional person. Reservations required.
DOWNTOWN KENOSHA: 262-925-3463.
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KENOSHA AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: Visitor Information Center, 10519-120th Ave., corner of I-94 and Hwy. 165. 262-857-7164; VisitKenosha.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.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO: 10001 W. Bluemound Road. 414-256-5412. Family Free Day Jan. 9. Regular parking and concession fees still apply.
RACINE ZOO: N. Main Street and Walton Avenue. 262-636-9189.
RECPLEX ICE ARENA: One mile east of I-94 on Highway 165, Pleasant Prairie. 262-925-6755.
WISCONSIN STATE FAIR PARK: 8200 W Greenfield, West Allis. wistatefair.com. Home Building and Remodeling Show from noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 9 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 10. Premier destination for the latest innovations and ideas in the home building and remodeling industry. Cost is $12, $8 for seniors, $6 for military with ID, and free for ages 12 and under. Plan your dream wedding with guidance from the 175 exhibitors at this year’s Wonderful World of Weddings from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 9-10. See the latest trends in wedding gowns, tuxedos, photographers, florists, music, and more. Sample wedding cakes and food tastings from local restaurants and catering companies. Cost is $10, $8.50 for seniors and military, and free for ages 12 and under. Milwaukee Boat Show Jan. 15-24. There will be more than 400 boats from over 80 manufacturers. Hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Jan. 15, 20-21, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24, and from noon to 9 p.m. Jan. 22. Cost is $10 and free for ages 12 and under.
MUSEUMS
CIVIL WAR MUSEUM: 5400 First Ave., Kenosha. 262- 653-4141. Author David Moore explores the military career of William S. Rosecrans and explains why he was so important to the Union victory at noon Jan. 8.
DINOSAUR DISCOVERY MUSEUM: 5608 Tenth Ave., Kenosha. 262- 653-4450.
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 Journey to Primal: The Art of Theodore Czebotar” will be on display through February. “Dinosaurs Take Flight: The Art of Archaeopteryx” on display through March 26. The discovery of the Archaeopteryx fossil provided a critical link between dinosaurs and birds. Now, paleo-artists bring the Archaeopteryx and other extinct creatures to life, engaging visitors at the intersection of art and science. Holiday Train on display through Jan. 10.
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.
MUSIC
BRAT STOP: I-94 and Highway 50, Kenosha. 262-857-2011. And Beyond at 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Cover is $8.
CORTESE’S BANQUET HALL: 1300 Sheridan Road, Kenosha. 262 553-9469. David “Elvis” Kirby presents Elvis Presley’s annual Birthday Celebration concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 9. It will star Kirby as the King of rock ‘n’ roll with a special salute to Frank Sinatra, in his centennial year, starring James Namio. Music provided by the Best of Everything Show Band. Also, television personality Lori Minneti will reprise her role as Marilyn Monroe as well as Frank’s daughter Nancy Sinatra, and Johnny “Cash” Hernandez and the Solid Gold Dancers will perform. The show will be hosted by radio personality and author Lenny Palmer from WLIP radio. Tickets are $20 and $36 for dinner and show.
PABST THEATER: 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205. Lidia Bastianich at 7 p .m. Jan. 16. Tickets are $45.
RIVERSIDE THEATER: 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205; pabsttheater.org. Patti LaBelle at 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Tickets are $55.50-125.
TURNER HALL BALLROOM: 1040 N. 4th St., Milwaukee. 414-286-3205; pabsttheater.org. GGOOLLDD with special guests Canopies and Rio Turbo at 8 p.m. Jan. 9. Tickets are $10. San Fermin with special guest Andy Shauf at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets are $15. Milwaukee Record’s Local Coverage benefit at 7 p.m. Jan. 15. An eclectic cast of 10 local acts from all corners of the stylistic spectrum will each play 15-minute sets, covering material of bands they drafted three months earlier. All profits will be split evenly between Girls Rock Milwaukee and Guest House of Milwaukee. Tickets are $7.97. Gabriel Sanchez’s debut CD release “Immortal By Sound” at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. Tickets are $16.19-40.
THEATER
FIRESIDE DINNER THEATRE: 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. 800-477-9505. “Legends in Concert” through Feb. 21. Talented performers re-create concert appearances of these show biz immortals: Carrie Underwood, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Buddy Holly, Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley. Tickets are $45.95-70.95.
MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee 414-273-7206. “Newsies” through Jan. 10. It tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. Tickets start at $31.50. The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra present multi-Tony Award-winning composer Jerry Herman in a concert titled “The Broadway Legacy Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13. Tickets are $26.50-66.50. “Holes” will be performed Jan. 15 through Feb. 14. Tickets are $12.50-32.50. The King: The Music of Elvis at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16. Tickets are $41.40-71.50. Comedian Christopher Titus at 8 p.m. Jan. 15. Tickets are $22.40-42.50.
MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER: 108 E Wells St. 414-224-9490. “Guys On Ice” through Jan. 17. Tickets are $65-85.
RHODE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 514 56th St., Kenosha. 262- 914-1252. Lakeside Players will present “Polish Joke,” written by David Ives, Jan. 8-23. Join Jasiu, a Polish-American man taught not to value his own roots, as he embarks on a journey to invent and reinvent himself. Jasiu’s humorously bizarre and endearingly heartbreaking attempts to define himself place him in awkward situations. It shows us the irony of the stereotypes we’ve created in order to distance ourselves from each other, while at the same time just wanting to belong somewhere, anywhere. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $13, $10 for students, seniors, military.
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