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December 2012 History of the Domes Let it Snow Holiday Show! Snowboys and snowgirls keep their cool this holi - day season. Sleighing, sledding and having fun, these snowkids play throughout the poin - settia-filled scene. A large tree deco - rated with snowflakes, icicles, and snowmen is the centerpiece of the show. Bring the whole family. Take a photo for your holiday card. Make memories and get into the holiday Mitchell Park Conservatory in 1904. This glass and iron structure on the west side of Mitchell Park spirit! Join the generations of families stood until 1955. Learn about the early years of the Conservatory, the park’s sunken garden, the who make the Domes an annual part 1930s baseball field and the 1940s boat house – in our wonderful new book about the Domes – covering our past, present and future! (see page 5.) of their yearly celebration. The Domes are open 356 days a year! (This show runs through January 6, Friends of the Domes 2013.) 2013 Floral Shows Gift Cards January 19 – March 10 Friends of the Domes Gift Cards are Circus Comes to Town (Train Show) now available in the Domes Gift March 23 – May 27 Shop! Remember to support the Blue Bayou (Spring) Domes when you do your holiday shopping this year. These cards may June 8 – September 8 be used to purchase items in the Gift Milwaukee Yards (Summer) Shop, pay admission to Friends of the September 21 – November 10 Domes events, and to buy member - Fall into the Fifties (Fall Mum) ships to the Friends of the Domes. November 23 – January 5, 2014 Nutcracker Suite (Holiday) www.milwaukeedomes.org From the Friends of the Domes By Phil Rozga, Acting President for the Art Festival and other activities. school children attending our educa - All of the programs sponsored by the tional programs. Since this is the last newsletter of the Friends—Restaurants Under Glass, year, it seemed appropriate to review We have maintained a membership of the Valentine Event, Plant and Bulb the highlights of the year. Some are approximately 1,500, and our sales, the Art Festival and Ghosts obvious, like the exhibit in the Tropical Treasurer, Terrell Ford, notes that we Under Glass were successful and well Dome featuring plants that changed are solvent. attended. the world, or the publication of a book We are looking forward to the con - telling the story of the Dome’s history. We are appreciative of the $5,000 grant struction of the new green houses and Others are not so apparent, such as the we received from the Carmax we are planning programs utilizing leveling of berms on the sides of the Foundation. Half of the money was that new facility. All is well and the Domes so that we could use the space used to provide transportation for future can only get better. January 17 – STONE-COHEN BLUES BAND, electrifying blues – vintage 1970s music. January 31 – THE BARRETTES, rock out as guitar, cello, and melodica collide. February 7 – Mardi Gras Celebration PAUL CEBAR TOMORROW SOUND, fantastic funk, soul Join us for the hottest live music and the coolest light shows! and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. November 22, Thanksgiving Day – Extended Hours ‘Till 10 FEBRUARY 14 – Valentine Sweethearts Night pm. THE WHISKEYBELLES, upbeat melding of country, STREETLIFE WITH WARREN WIEGRATZ, a unique blend folk, and Americana. of R&B and contemporary styles. November 29 – SOUTHERN TRADITION, gritty down- FEBRUARY 21 – Elvis Tribute Night home country. TONY ROCKER & THE COMEBACK SPECIAL, grab your blue suede shoes! December 6 – TWEED FUNK, soul-drenched sound with an edge. FEBRUARY 28 – MT. OLIVE, hear your favorites from Lady Gaga to Van Halen, Michael Jackson and more. December 13 – THE BOOZE BROTHERS SHOW BAND & REVUE, inspired by “The Blues Brothers.” MARCH 7 – Irish Celebration Night FROGWATER, intoxicating blend of celtic, bluegrass and December 20 – KT’S UNIVERSAL LOVE BAND, eclectic ragtime. blend of African and reggae sounds. March 14 – Closing Night December 27 – MARCELL & PETER DUELING PIANOS, a R.A.S. MOVEMENT featuring fast paced, high-energy production. JAH DWAYNE TAFARI & NAIMA ADEDAPO-TAFARI, January 3 – U2 ZOO, celebrating the U2 concert experience. Blends of Caribbean, reggae, roots, and rock! January 10 – THE HAPPY DUTCHMEN, traditional polkas For more concert dates and exciting special event details, go to www.milwaukeedomes.org and www.countyparks.com. and other ethnic favorites. Don’t miss a single one! With the exception of extended hours on Thanksgiving Day, concerts are 6:30 – 9 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase; no “carry ins.” 2 From the Director’s Chair By Sandy Folaron The New Year will bring even more about what events might be offered improvements. As most of you know, here that you would be interested in First, I would like the conservatory has limited space for participating in. I would love to hear to thank every - meetings, classes or special events. your ideas as we once again move the one for the gen - With construction of the new County Domes in a new direction. erous gifts of Greenhouses slated for this coming time, energy and money given to the Happy Holidays from my staff to you year that will change. We will have conservatory this year. Without the and your family. Come on down and access to our actual growing green - support and goodwill of our visitors see our wonderful holiday show featur - house space, with the potential of and Friends of the Domes members, ing a 30-foot holiday tree and a group offering gardening classes, seminars we could never have accomplished the of jolly snowmen! A great place to visit and tours, and the ability to host other amazing transformation of the when the relatives are in town or you events relative to local horticultural Mitchell Park Domes, continued our are just looking to take a “breather” clubs. This will definitely expand our mission of education, and provided from the hectic holiday season. See you outreach to local communities and visitors an amazing experience in this at the Domes! organizations. This is also a good one of a kind facility. It’s been a good opportunity for you to share your ideas year. Don Quixote Fall Mum Show Photos by Bridget O’Donnell 3 Fantastic Fund Raising Events Mark Your Calendars! New Years Eve Family lines on event night, advanced admis - Invite some friends, enjoy lots of great Celebration sion can be purchased online at mil - food and relax to the music while sup - Please join us for our annual New waukeedomes.org. porting a great cause – The Domes! Years Eve Family Celebration , Monday, In addition to the tastings, you can December 31 from 6-9 pm. This is one stroll through the Show Dome, which of the only indoor family events in the will feature “A Circus Comes to Town” city. There will be live entertainment theme, the Train Show and live Jazz for the whole family, including a magi - music from Jimmy Madritsch. cian, balloon sculptures, interactive music by the Garlic Mustard Pickers, Admission is $30 per person, which Juggler Gypsy Geoff, children’s crafts, a includes UNLIMITED tastings. Raffle balloon drop, party favors and so very Restaurants Under Glass Tickets for gift certificates to the much more! Zilli’s Hospitality will restaurants are $1 each. There will be a The Friends of the Domes is sponsor - offer food and beverages for purchase. cash bar. For more information on the ing its 7th Annual Restaurants Under list of restaurants, and to avoid the Admission prices: $10 for Adults; $5 Glass on Friday, January 25, 2013 from lines on event night, advanced admis - for children ages 4-17 (children 3 and 6:30 – 9 pm. We will feature samples sion can be purchased online at under free). of culinary delights from many of the milwaukeedomes.org. Milwaukee areas best restaurants. For more information, and to avoid the IMPORTANT NOTE: These are special fundraising events for the Friends of the Domes, therefore all discounted admissions, coupons, passes and Friends of the Domes membership privileges will not apply. Due to the popularity of these events, strollers are not permitted. $500 Train Car Sponsorships! Another FUN way to support the Domes! Join the fun and support the 2013 “Circus Comes to Town” Train Show running January 19 through March 10 by purchasing your own unique train car for yourself or your company! We do all the work, design and installation. Your corporate mes - sage or logo is seen by 70,000+ visitors to the Domes during this popular show! A great way to market to our visitors and support the restoration of the Conservatory! Call Sandy Folaron, Domes Director at 414-257-5601. Photo by Bridget O’Donnell 4 Gifts Under Glass Engraved What’s New in the Gift Shop? Pavers a Great Gift! FOD members are invited to shop and Purchase a paver to honor a loved one enjoy a 20% discount* from December 1- or celebrate a special event. A wonder - 9! It will be a great opportunity to ful, lasting gift for the upcoming holi - find unique gifts, while enjoying the days! Your donation of $125 for an 8” Let It Snow Holiday Show . Bring x 4” paver includes 3 lines, 13 charac - your holiday shopping list and ters per line. choose from an amazing variety of Go to milwaukeedomes.org for an unique items made by local artists, order form. Donation is tax and lots of wonderful books on local history. deductible. The new history book on the Domes, “Gardens Under Glass,” is available as well. A fabulous holiday gift for history buffs d d d d d and Domes lovers! You will always find fun, educational and memorable gifts for friends and family members of all ages.