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WEEKLY PICKS: May 14, 2012 through
May 20, 2012
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Monday, May 14:
It’s
American Craft Beer Week and no place celebrates it like Milwaukee.
Sprecher Brewing Company will be hosting a Wisconsin artisanal beer and cheese paring seminar Wednesday
and a release party Thursday for its Hooligan Whole Cone Hop Ale.
At
Milwaukee Brewing Company, several new brews are planned, and the same goes for
Lakefront Brewery.
All three offer thirst-quenching tours.
■ Tuesday,
May 15:
Warm today, with no rain in the forecast. Good time to enjoy lunch al fresco
on one of the city’s many great restaurant patios. Consider
these four and enjoy.
 ■ Wednesday,
May 16: The Black Keys bring their “El Camino” tour to the Bradley Center tonight,
joined by Arctic Monkeys.
 ■ Thursday,
May 17: It’s
Ladies Night Out in Cedarburg from 4-9 p.m. Sip, shop
and stroll through more than 70 local businesses.
 ■ During Grand Tour Day at the
Pabst Mansion today, visitors have the
chance to view all five levels of the mansion during the annual behind-the-scenes day celebrating Wisconsin Museum Week. 1-4 p.m.
 ■ Friday,
May 18: Skylight Music Theatre opens
Sunday in the Park with George tonight
in the Historic Third Ward’s Broadway Theatre Center. Inspired by Georges Seurat’s famous painting, carefully recreated on the
Cabot Theater stage, the Stephen Sondheim musical is a moving love story.
 ■ Saturday,
May 19: Rockhounds and geology fans won’t want to miss the
55th Gem, Mineral and Fossil
Show today and Sunday at Hart Park, 72nd and State in Wauwatosa. More than 20 dealers are expected, along with geologists with equipment
to document the recent Clintonville (Wis.) booms.
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Sunday, May 20: Last chance to see
Sassy Mamas celebrate their “Cougar Power!” at the Marcus Center.
 ■ Best
Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery is planning a
celebration of their 2nd Anniversary of full time facility operations.
Come support them and be a part of the landmark occasion. Drink specials, beer history tours, Bubb's BBQ, live music and
PBR & Schlitz swag raffles.
■ Need to start planning for 2012 and can’t find a complete list of the Milwaukee area’s internationally known festivals?
Bookmark
KEY Milwaukee’s Save the Date Calendar.
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Any Day: Enjoy a relaxing weekend in Historic Cedarburg with a stay at the
Stagecoach Inn Bed and Breakfast.
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Any Day: Check out the
MKEimages.com "Image
of the Day" for an interesting photo of the Architecture, Lifestyle or
Events in Milwaukee, each and every day.
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