STOMP (Nov. 6-7)STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
Family Free Day at Milwaukee County Zoo (Nov. 7)Bring the whole family to the Zoo on Family Free Days. Everyone gets free admission (not including parking). Got friends who are not Zoological Society members? Free days are a great time to take them to the Zoo and show them how much fun it is in winter and spring. Stop at the Zoological Society office (located in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place) and become a member so they can get in free all year.
Solar in the City
Solar in the City is a new exhibit developed in partnership by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum and We Energies. This hands-on exhibit teaches children about solar energy and how sunlight is being transformed into electricity in the city of Milwaukee.
The Helmet Project (Oct. 23-Nov. 8)In a unique partnership with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), the Harley-Davidson Museum presents a feature exhibit of helmet art and design. An interdisciplinary team of college students worked with the Museum's curatorial staff to create the show from exhibit fabrication and installation to the art and design on display. The history of helmets comes alive through artifacts from the Harley-Davidson Museum Archives while a first of its kind re-envisioning of the helmet as function and art pushes visual and conceptual boundaries. Exhibit admission is included with regular admission.
Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks (Nov. 7)The Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks at the Bradley Center. The first 10,000 fans will receive a Fox Sports Wisconsin Bucks Calendar!
Snake Day at Milwaukee Public Museum (Nov. 7)Visit the Museum from 10am - 4pm, Saturday, November 7, for a wild annual event: Snake Day! Free with Museum admission. Now is your chance to touch some of the world's most fascinating creatures. Get hands-on with a variety of pythons, boas, king snakes, rat snakes and other legless wonders. Feel free to reach out and touch other reptiles: tortoises, iguanas, monitor lizards and even alligators!
