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18 • Milwaukee County Post • November 10, 2017 Books NaNoWriMo 50 Word Flash Challenge, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Library — East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee. Draft your National Novel Writing Month story with 50 words — no more, no less — then share with other attendees. Writing prompts and snacks will be on hand for motivation. Novel Ideas Book Club: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Milwaukee Public Library — Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. Holiday and Children's Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Gently used adult and children's books, cookbooks, sheet music, comics, magazines, audio books and maps. Admission is free. Anodyne Coffee and other refresh- ments available for purchase in the R Café. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Milwaukee Public Library. Film 32nd annual Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival, through Sunday, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Union Cinema, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. Closing night features a program of short films at 7 p.m. lgbt- film@uwm.edu. "Divided We Fall" documentary viewing, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. The film gets beneath the surface of the mass protests, chants and rallies to shed light on what real- ly happened in Madison in 2011. Written and directed by Katherine Acosta. Health BloodCenter of Wisconsin's upcoming blood drives in Milwaukee County: ■ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union Ballroom, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee ■ 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Fox Point Lutheran Church, 7510 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point ■ 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 18, Alexian Brothers, 9225 N. 76th St., Milwaukee Schedule an appointment: 1-877- BE-A-HERO (1-877-232-4376) or www.bcw.edu. Health Insurance Marketplace options, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 30 at Milwaukee Public Library — Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee, and 1 to 5 p.m. today as well as Nov. 17, Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Milwaukee. Licensed health care navigators assist with the Affordable Care Act. Spanish-speaking navigators available. Call 414-270-4677 for an appointment. Walk-ins accepted if navigator does not have an appointment. Kids Picture Book Party, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Dress as your favorite picture book charac- ter and celebrate National Picture Book Month with activities based on favorite stories and characters. Saturdays at Central: Apples, Apples, Apples!, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. It's an apple-flavored story time with all sorts of apple-themed activities. Make your own applesauce. Lectures Green Home Series: Alt's Rethink, Reuse, Repurpose, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Milwaukee Public Library — Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee. Make ornaments out of repur- posed materials that will be provid- ed. Space is limited. Discovery Lunch: Writing for Brain Power, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Research has discov- ered that both writing and art boosts brain power. Write poems and illustrate them with simple doodle art. Led by Rochelle Melander, author, speaker and cer- tified professional writing coach. "The Clutter Coach — Too Many! Too Few! What's Best for You?", 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hunt Room (lower level), Hales Corners Public Library, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. Kathi J. Miller of The Clutter-Free Life has developed a "Magic Numbers" sys- tem to help decide the right amount of stuff. Free. Registration required at halescornerslibrary. org, at the library or 414-529-6150. Music Wisconsin Annual Blues Harmonica Festival, 6 p.m. today, Knights of Columbus — West Allis, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis. $10. https://WisconsinAnnualBlues- HarmonicaFestival2017.eventbrite .com, 414-375-9895. Tom Sorce, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today, Dom and Phil DeMarini's, 1211 E. Conway St., Milwaukee. Take Me to the River — Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues Revue, featuring William Bell, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush, plus Frayser Boy, Al Kapone, The Hi Rhythm Sections and The Stax Academy Alumni Band, 7:30 p.m. today, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. $65. 414-273-7206, www.marcus- center.org. O.A.R., 8 p.m. today, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $39.50. pabsttheater.org, 414-286-3663. Oldies Variety Dance with Close Enuf Band, 8 p.m. to midnight today, Club Garibaldi's, 2501 S. Superior St., Milwaukee. Music from the 1950s, '60s and '70s. No cover charge. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, 11:15 a.m. today, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. $17 and up. 414-291-7605, mso.org. Rich Regent, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free. 414-336-1111 or www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org. "Thanksgiving Promises" by Festival City Symphony, 3 p.m. Sunday, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $8 to $14. pabsttheater.org, 414-286-3663. Mura Masa, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Turner Hall, 1040 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $20. pabsttheater.org, 414-286-3663. Salon with Joyce Yang, 6 p.m. Thursday, hosted by Charmaine and Kurt Gunderson at their East Side home. Ticket price includes the performance and Q&A, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Event address is sent by email once reg- istration is received. $45 or $75. 414-226-7835. An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan, Thursday through Nov. 18, Florentine Opera Center in Riverwest, 930 E. Burleigh St., Milwaukee. Florentine's studio artists along with members of the Florentine Opera Chorus and pianist Ruben Piirainen. $25. 414- 291-5799 or email info@florentine- opera.org. Cocktails and perform- ance, $35; cocktails, performance and dinner, $90. Call 414.271.2222 for reservations. Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $35.50 and up. pabsttheater.org, 414-286- 3663. Warrant, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $30 to $40. Box office: 414-847-7922 or Ticketmaster: 1- 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. Chris Robinson Brotherhood, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Turner Hall, 1040 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $25. w w w . p a b s t t h e a t e r . org, 414-286-3663. The Deslondes with guests Twain and Buffalo Gospel, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, Back Room at Colectivo (Prospect Cafe), 2211 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. $15. pabstthe- a t e r . org, 414-286-3663. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra: Brahms and Bernstein, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. $17 and up. 414-291-7605, mso.org. Mozart's Grove Music Series: Musical Journey Through Europe, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Mozart's Grove area, Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Rich Regent Band including Italian, French, Spanish and Green instrumentals mixed with German, Slovenian and Polish vocals. Elvis and The Blue Suede Shoes Military Tribute, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Knights of Columbus — West Allis, 1800 S. 92nd St., West Allis. $11. https://www.eventbrite.com/d/wi/. Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series: L.J. Booth, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon. $16 in advance and $20 at the door; $10 for students. Concessions available. For more information call 262-457-4399 or visit www.wsss.org. Tracey Lawrence, 8 p.m. Nov. 18, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $35. Box office: 414-847-7922 or Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. Hippo Campus, 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Turner Hall, 1040 N. Fourth St., Milwaukee. $15.25. www.pabstthe- ater.org, 414-286-3663. Christmas with the Nelsons, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $30 to $40. Box office: 414-847-7922 or Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. Theater Lewis Black: The Rant, White & Blue Tour, 8 p.m today, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $55 and up. pabst- theater.org, 414-286-3663. "The Cherry Sisters Revisited," through Sunday, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Set in 1920s vaudeville. 414-443-8802, wlc.edu/boxoffice. "26 Miles," through Sunday, Kenilworth Five-O-Eight Theatre, 1925 E. Kenilworth Place, Milwaukee. $11, $9 seniors, UWM staff, students, 18 and under. "Souvenir," through Wednesday, Milwaukee Rep, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who is determined to sing opera, rarely is on key. 414- 224-9490, milwaukeerep.com. "Frankie and Johnny," through Wednesday, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. 414-291-7800, milwau- keechambertheatre.com. "On the Verge (or the Geography of Yearning)," through Sunday and Wednesday through Nov. 19, Marquette University's Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St., Milwaukee. helfaer.boxoffice@ marquette.edu, 414-288-7504. PBS kids show "Wild Kratts" live, 1 p.m. Saturday, Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. $23.75 and up. www.pabsttheater. org, 414-286-3663. "Holmes and Watson," Saturday through Dec. 17, Milwaukee Rep, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Dr. Watson is trying to discover the many frauds who claim to be Holmes after his death. 414-224- 9490, milwaukeerep.com. "Miracle on Thirty-Fourth Street," through Dec. 23, The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. Call 800-477- 9505 or visit firesidedinnerthe- atre.com. "Murder for Two," Saturday through Jan. 14, Stackner Cabaret Theatre, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. A blend of music, mayhem and mur- der in a hilarious 90-minute show. Two performers in 13 roles. 414- 224-9490, milwaukeerep.com. Comedian Demetri Martin, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. $39.50. www.pabsttheater.org, 414-286- 3663. Dave Coulier (Joey on "Full House"), 8 p.m. Thursday, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. $25 to $35. Box office: 414-847-7922 or Ticketmaster: 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. "Secret Mask," Thursday through Dec. 10, Next Act, 255 S. Water St., Milwaukee. Heartwarming fam- ily story filled with hurt and humor. 414-278-0765, www.nextact.org. THE LIST THE LIST

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