Here's a true sign (and sound!) of summer: the return of Wimmer Communities' Concerts in the Gardens! In partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, Wimmer Communities is bringing another season of music to the Boerner Botanical Gardens. In full bloom with beautiful annuals and perennials, the Boerner Botanical Gardens' verdant acres provide the setting for a […]
Eleven days,11 stages, 800-plus acts, 1,000 performances, 900,000 attendees. That's a quick by-the-numbers look at Summerfest, which makes claim to being the "world's largest music festival." Back for its 50th year in 2016, Summerfest takes over the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park to present music performances in music genres that span reggae and rock, alternative […]
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The evening of Thursday, June 30th is the kickoff to Wimmer Communities' Concerts in the Gardens concert series, organized in conjunction with the Milwaukee County Parks. At 7:30 the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will begin "An Evening With the Classics" at the Boerner Botanical Gardens. Join us for food, drink, relaxation, and most of all, for […]
Better work up an appetite—quick! Polish Fest is back! Returning for its 35th year in 2016, this annual festival celebrates Polish heritage and is a "living example of the arts, culture and tradition that is uniquely Polish." Eventgoers can expect a wide breadth of entertainment for people of all ages, including live music, Polka lessons […]
A Milwaukee tradition since 1963, the Lakefront Festival of the Arts returns this weekend to the Milwaukee Art Museum! This three-day-long festival, which benefits the Milwaukee Art Museum, brings together some of the region's best artists and crafters with shopping, live music, food, refreshments, and children's entertainment. This year's festival promises more than 175 vendors […]
Did you hear? Lost Valley Cider Co., the first of its kind in Milwaukee, is now open! The hard cider bar, which is located in Walker's Point, made its debut on June 1. The draw here? "Unique, diverse and exciting ciders," including 20-plus on tap and even more by the bottle and can. Neophytes are […]
The rain is supposed to hold off this Sunday, which is good news for the thousands of bicyclists planning to take part in the UPAF Ride for the Arts! Making claim to being "the nation's largest one-day recreational bike ride to support the performing arts," this event raises funds for UPAF (United Performing Arts Fund), […]
Did you know that The Blues Brothers was filmed in the Historic Third Ward? This is just one of the fun facts that you'll learn during a Historic Third Ward Walking Food Tour! Presented by Milwaukee Food & City Tours, these 2.5-hour-long walking tours explore the rich culinary scene of Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, with […]
No plans for this Friday? Ring in the weekend by attending the Downtown Delafield Spring Art Walk! Held twice a year—in the spring and fall—this popular rain-or-shine event brings a sense of vibrancy and excitement to the streets of Delafield's downtown district. During the art walk, the sidewalks in front of Delafield boutiques, cafes, and […]