Posted in Current Happenings

January

Metroparent magazine is celebrating 20 years and giving away a gift every month through the year.This month win a Wave summer soccer camp (valued at $160). www.metroparentmagazine.com

 

Wanted: kids to participate in a fitness & leadership study. Commit to 2 classes a week for 21 weeks. Locations in Brookfield & Menomonee Falls www.kabrookfield.com

 

Go Figure!

Explore mathmatics with some of your favorite storybook characters. Help Frog and Toad sort buttons by size, color and number of holes. Help Arthur solve schedule conflicts on his calendar. And see how you measure up to the Three Bears. This nationally traveling exhibit will remain at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum through March 12. 929 E. Wisconsin. (414) 390-5437, bbcmkids.org.

 

Jan 4 & 10

 Saturn
Presented by the Gary E. Sampson Planetarium. A program for school-age children. 7 pm. Free will donations accepted. Reservations required. Wauwatosa West High School, 11400 W. Center St. Wauwatosa. (414) 773-3390. Groups of 10 or more should call (414) 773-3194.

 

Jan 7

Children’s chess tournament
Brookfield Christian School hosts a tournament sanctioned by the Milwaukee Area Scholastic Chess Association. To register, visit milwaukeechess.com. 14155 W. Burleigh Rd. Brookfield. (262) 782-4722, brookfieldchristian.org.

 

Extreme geocaching
Families use GPS units to complete a winter scavenger hunt at Wehr Nature Center. Snowshoes available upon request. Hot chocolate and coffee for all who participate. Beginners welcome. 9–11 am. $7/adult, $5/child. Preregister. 9701 W. College Ave. Franklin. (414) 352-2880, ext. 0.

 

Family Free Day at the Zoo
Free admission for everyone, 9 am–4:30 pm. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 10001 W. Blue Mound Rd. (414) 771-3040, milwaukeezoo.org.

 

Hike with Old Man Winter
Get out your warm winter clothes and explore Maywood’s trails on a wintry night. Discover features of the night sky and signs of winter wildlife. Hot cocoa and a campfire will warm you after the hike. 7 pm. $3/adult, $2/child (ages 12 and under). Preregister. 3615 Mueller Rd. Sheboygan. (920) 459-3906.

 

The Emperor’s New Clothes
Performed by the Village Playhouse of Wauwatosa. 2pm. $3. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 1:30 pm. Wauwatosa East High School, 7500 Milwaukee Ave. Wauwatosa.


Three Billy Goats Gruff puppet show
Presented by Mark McKillip's Puppet Arte Troupe. 10:30 am. Free. Central Library’s Betty Brinn Children’s Room, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 286-3091, mpl.org.


Winter art
Make snow candles, snowflakes and other winter crafts at Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center. Come dressed for indoor and outdoor fun. 10:30 am–noon. Free. 6141 N. Hopkins St. (414) 527-0232.

Wonders of Magic starring David Seebach
Comedy, audience participation, illusions and the amazing "Lion's Bride" act featuring a live tiger or lion! 2 pm. $12.50/ adult, $10/child, plus tax. Schauer Arts and Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St. Hartford (262) 670-0560 ext. 3.

 

Jan 12

Faculty piano trio recital
The Cardinal Stritch music department’s new piano trio, Ethos, performs a free public concert. 2 pm. Schroeder Auditorium, 6801 N. Yates Rd. (414) 410-4349.

 

Jan 14

Dissect an owl pellet
Learn lots about owls by looking at pellets, then head outside to look for signs of these fascinating birds. Drop in anytime 9 am–noon. Free. Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center, 6141 N. Hopkins St. (414) 527-0232.

 

This Land is Your Land model railroad show
Jan. 14–March 26 at the Mitchell Park Domes. G-scale trains cross a countryside made of small and miniature plants — from the redwood forest, to the gulf stream waters. Call for a schedule of extended “Night Train” hours, when the exhibit will stay open until 9 pm. 524 S. Layton Blvd. (414) 649-9800, countyparks.com/horticulture/domes.

 

Jan 15

ADMIRALS FAMILY SUNDAYS
Enjoy the excitement of an Admirals hockey game — then storm the ice and skate after the game (bring your own skates). Ask for a Family Four Pack to get four $15 tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $34. Purchase Family Four Packs 24 hours in advance. (414) 227-0550; milwaukeeadmirals.com.
• Dec. 18, 4 p.m. vs. Cleveland Barons
• Jan. 15, 4 p.m. vs. Toronto Marlies — Metroparent presents Roscoe’s Birthday Celebration! Cheer on the Admirals with Roscoe and his mascot friends. Children 14 and under receive a free Roscoe’s growth chart courtesy of Children’s Hospital.
• Feb. 12, 4 p.m. vs. Chicago Wolves
• Feb. 26, 2 p.m. vs. Houston Aeros
• March 5, 4 p.m. vs. Chicago Wolves
• March 19, 4 p.m. vs. Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights

 

MYSO Senior Symphony Benefit Concert
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s flagship ensemble, the Senior Symphony, features some of Wisconsin’s finest young musicians. Hear them perform Arutunian’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, Michael Torke’s Bright Blue Music and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 during this 2 pm concert. $10/adult, $7/student, advance ticket discounts available. Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts at UWM, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. (414) 267-2950.

 

Jan 19

Faculty voice recital
Cardinal Stritch University music department faculty Kay Belich, a mezzo soprano, and tenor Jerrad Fenske are featured in this free public concert. 2 pm. Schroeder Auditorium, 6801 N. Yates Rd. (414) 410-4349.

 

Jewel-Osco Neighborhood Night
Free admission for everyone, courtesy of Jewel-Osco. 5–8 pm. Free hour-long parenting workshops begin at 6 pm. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin. (414) 390-5437, bbcmkids.org.

 

Jan 20

Winter JanBoree
Winter fun throughout downtown Waukesha and Waukesha’s county parks, Jan. 20–22. See ice sculptures in the historic downtown, enjoy a Friday bonfire and sing-along at Lowell Park (5–6:30 pm), and children's music by Greg & Steve at Waukesha South High School (Friday, 7–8:15 pm). For a full schedule, call (262) 548-1703 or visit
janboree.org.

 

Jan 21

Art in the park
The Milwaukee Art Museum brings art activities to Waukesha’s Winter JanBoree. Enjoy four fabulous winter wonderland art workshops, noon–4 pm. Free. Scheutze Building in Frame Park, 1120 Baxter St. Waukesha. For more information, call (262) 548-1703 or visit janboree.org.

 

Streets of Old Milwaukee Come Alive
You’ve never experienced the “Streets” like this! Costumed interpreters represent local people from history, to help visitors experience a more authentic old Milwaukee. Kids will enjoy corner games and an 1890s toy station. 11 am–3 pm. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. (414) 278-2700, mpm.edu.


The Princess and the Pea
Cardinal Stritch University presents an ingeniously hilarious and highly entertaining version of the Hans Christian Andersen children’s story. 2 p.m. $5. 6801 N. Yates Rd. (414) 410-4171.

 

Jan 22

Winter JanBoree activities at Retzer Nature Center
A full day of free family fun including snowshoeing, winter crafts, tracking, bird feeding and a matinee. Refreshments will be provided. 10 am–4 pm. S14 W28167 Madison St. Waukesha. (262) 896-8007.

 

Jan 23

Author appearance: Louis Sachar
Meet the author of Holes! Sachar will read from his newest work, Small Steps, during a 7 pm book signing at Harry W. Schwartz, 10976 N. Port Washington Rd. (262) 241-6220.

 

Jan 28

Cinderella
Performed by the Concordia University Players of Mequon. 2 pm. $3. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 1:30 pm. Wauwatosa East High School, 7500 Milwaukee Ave. Wauwatosa. (262) 243-4340.

 

Cinderella
Enjoy a free performance of the beloved fairy tale, acted by the Concordia University Players. 1:30 pm. at Ozaukee High School. Tickets should be requested in advance, and children must be accompanied by an adult. 401 Highland Dr. Fredonia. Call Cindy Dallman at (262) 692-2401.

 

Name that Tune: A Space Odyssey
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents an “out of this world” Kinderkonzert, featuring music from John Williams’s Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Pre-concert activities include an instrument petting zoo, face painting and a Schwartz Books display. Activities at 1 pm, concert at 2 pm. $15–$25. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. (414) 291-7605.

 

Winter sleepers
Some animals sleep all winter. Find out why, and where they like to rest during this preschool storytime at Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center. 9:30–10 am. Free. 6141 N. Hopkins St. (414) 527-0232.

 

February

Disney Monsters Inc on ice (Feb 1-5) at US Cellular Arena 414-276-4545 www.disneyonice.com

 

Feb 3 “In Praise of Proverbs” performed by Ajula Performance Troupe 7:30 at Lincoln Center for Arts 414-347-1685

 

Feb 4 Milwaukee Co Zoo family free day

 

Feb 4 Rip Van Winkle puppet show 10:30 am free Central Library