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August 9, 2013 • Milwaukee Post • 19 South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents Missoula Children's Theatre Post Staff SOUTH MILWAUKEE – The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents national touring company, Missoula Children's Theatre, for a week-long educational residency and performance of "The Secret Garden," for first-through-12thgrade student-performers. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to AREA BRIEFS Fantini Akord Quintet to perform at Polish Center MILWAUKEE – The Polish Center of Wisconsin will host internationally acclaimed Fantini Akord Quintet for a concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 15. Formed in 1996 in Poland, Fantini Akord Quintet is a group of young accordion players who are on a North American tour. The quintet is known worldwide for its inspired renditions of classical music, jazz standards, pop, tango, waltzes, Broadway standards and more. The group exclusively plays accordions made by Fantini, the renowned Italian maker. Tickets are $5. All proceeds from this event will benefit The Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St., in its mission to strengthen and promote an understanding of Polish culture. For more information, call 414-529-2140 or visit www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org. MATC to offer truck driving technical diploma MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Area Technical College will offer a truck driving technical diploma beginning this fall. Graduates of the 10-week program will be prepared for entry-level positions as local or over-the-road truck drivers, according to a news release. The course will include classroom, lab, range and roadway experiences. It also will emphasize cargo management, records maintenance, vehicle inspection and U.S. laws and regulations pertaining to commercial vehicle operation. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License exam. noon Monday at the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, to be followed by a week of free rehearsals. Workshops are available for $7 per class. Those auditioning should plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. No advance preparation is necessary . However, pre-registration is recommended, WORKnet, Wisconsin's workforce and labor market information system, projects a 20.9 percent increase in heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver jobs from 2010 to 2020. The national projection is 21 percent. Classes begin Sept. 9 at MATC's Oak Creek Campus, 6665 S. Howell Ave. For more information, contact MATC at 571-4500 for additional information. Vagabond club seeking former members to join reunion MILWAUKEE – The Vagabond Ski & Social Club of Milwaukee is seeking former members to assist with a dinnerdance and program to celebrate the group's 55th anniversary this year. The event is scheduled for Sept. 13 at the Silver Spring Country Club, N56W21318 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls. For more information, contact Lyle Thompson at ellteeaz@gmail.com or 602524-1568. Hemophilia Walk on Sept. 28 MILWAUKEE – The 2013 Hemophilia Walk is set for Sept. 28 at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Road, Milwaukee. There is no registration fee to participate in the walk, and online registrants receive free admission to the zoo. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 28, and the walk begins at 10 a.m. To learn more about bleeding disorders or the Wisconsin Hemophilia Walk, visit www.glhf.org. Wilson Commons sets fun day MILWAUKEE – Wilson Commons' second annual free family fun day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24. Guests can enjoy food, a live disc jockey, petting zoo, pony rides and more. Wilson Commons, is located at 1400 W. Sonata Drive, two blocks south of South 13th Street and West Howard Avenue. For details, call Sarah Jakubowski at 414-2812450 or visit www.CapriCommunities.com. since spots are limited. "The Secret Garden," based on the classic book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, will be presented at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children. They are available at the SMPAC box office, at www.southmilwaukeepac.org or by calling 414-766-5049. "Missoula's safe and open environment allows children of all ages to come togeth- er and put on a fabulous, full show in just a week's time. It teaches valuable lessons of responsibility, time-management and teamwork," said Chad Piechocki, SMPAC director. "The creativity of musical theater helps children explore their creativity, express themselves and make friendships. Missoula Children's Theatre is a great experience that the SMPAC is delighted to host once again." THE LIST Lecture "Heroes Among Us: Creating a Caring Community," featuring John Quinones of ABC, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Sister Camille Kliebhan Conference Center at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, Milwaukee. Free. www.stritch.edu. "What Would You Do? Integrity in the Workplace," 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. Oct. 25, Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee. $25 per person. www.stritch.edu. Music River Rhythms season, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28, Pére Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, Manran, Aug. 14; Five Card Studs, Aug. 21; The Toys, Aug. 28; Leroy Airmaster, Aug. 30. 414-276-6696 or www.westown.org. Fantini Akord Quinet, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, The Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. $5. 414-529-2140 or www.polishcenterofwisconsin.org. Rich Regent, noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free. 414-336-1111 or www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org. Racine Symphony Orchestra's "Celebrate Racine," 5:30 p.m. doors Aug. 23, Racine Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St., Racine. $32.50 and $23. 262-636-9285 or www.racinesymphony.org. Miller Rhythm & Brews Revue, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. www.marcuscenter.org. Theater "Art," Aug. 8 through Aug. 11, Aug. 14 through Aug. 18 and Aug. 21 through Aug. 25, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 414-291-7800 or www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com. "Hamlet," Aug. 19 through Aug. 23 and Aug. 26 through Aug. 30, Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave., Milwaukee. $15. 414-271-3656 or www.coophamlet.eventbrite.com. "Beam Me Up Scotty – She Hollered!" Sunday through Nov. 16, Red Barn Dinner Theatre at Apple Holler, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant. $46.95. 800-238-3629 or www.appleholler.com. "The Secret Garden," 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12, South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Ave. $12 adults, $10 seniors and $6 children. 414-766-5049 or www.southmilwaukeepac.org. Etc. Open house, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17, Bay View Historical Society, 2590 S. Superior St., Milwaukee. 414-744-5674 or www.bayviewhistoricalsociety.org. Milwaukee Ceramics & Fired Arts Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $7 adults, children 12 and under are free; Wisconsin-Illinois Fanciers Great Lakes Regional Cat Show, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, $6 adults, $5 seniors 65 and older, $3 children 10 and under; 4H Circuit Horse Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, free; Dirty Girl Mud Run, Aug. 17 and Aug. 18, register online as an individual or a team; Wisconsin Highland Games, Aug. 30 and Sept. 1, $10 at the gate, $7 advance purchase through Aug. 30, $15 weekend pass, Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. 262-548-7200 or www.waukeshacountyexpo.com. Apple Orchard Walk & Fundraiser, 7 a.m. Aug. 24, Apple Holler, 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant. $20 per walker. 800-238-3629 or www.appleholler.com. Wisconsin State Fair, through Sunday, State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis. 800884-3247 or www.wisstatefair.com. Got an item for The List? Send your information to The Milwaukee Post, 3397 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 or e-mail thelist@conleynet.com. All List items must be received one week prior to the publication date.

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