Joy Engine
Press Release

Final ArtBlaze of the Summer this Wednesday at Bradford Beach

Joy Engine's new beach party series wraps up with a spectacular event featuring live entertainment, art, and glowing vibes

By - Aug 19th, 2024 08:35 am
Photo credit: Lily Shea, ArtBlaze at South Shore Beach

Photo credit: Lily Shea, ArtBlaze at South Shore Beach

MILWAUKEE (August 19, 2024)— Joy Engine will host one final ArtBlaze on the Beach this Wednesday, August 21st, with their biggest beach party yet. In addition to the grooves of Gego y Nony, a fire dance show, and the one and only DJ Shawna closing out the night, world-renowned sand sculptor Ted Siebert will be constructing a giant sea creature that will take approximately nine hours to complete starting at 7:30 a.m.

Since its debut, ArtBlaze on the Beach has become a new summer staple, blending art, music, and community in a vibrant celebration of Milwaukee’s stunning shoreline. With glowing Cosmopods by Fuzzpop Workshop, bonfires perfect for s’mores, and a music stage overlooking Lake Michigan, this event series has drawn thousands to the beach to dance, chill, and connect.

View photos and video of the first three ArtBlaze beach parties here.

The grand finale kicks off at 3:30 p.m. with family-friendly activities and progresses into a glowing dance party as night rolls in.

Wednesday’s Lineup:

  • Sand sculptor Ted Siebert in constructing a giant sea creature.
  • Girls Rock Showcase, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • MKE Yoga Social, 4:45-5:45 p.m. (RSVP here)
  • DJ Kenny Perez, 6-6:30 p.m.
  • Gego y Nony, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • The Sparkle and Burn Fire Show, 7:45-8:15 p.m.
  • DJ Shawna 8:30-9:45 p.m.

ArtBlaze is free and open to the public thanks to the support by Milwaukee County Parks, Milwaukee County Parks Foundation, Visit Milwaukee, Molson Coors, Knight Barry Foundation, Gruber Law, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, Bader Philanthropies, TKWA, Beach Ambassadors, Robertson Ryan, Catalyst Construction, Astor Street Foundation, Berghammer Construction and the Fund for Lake Michigan.

For more info, please visit: joyengine.org

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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