Life & Leisure
June 15-21
This week in Milwaukee: Movies on the Patio, WUWM discusses race relations in the city, summer festivals and Father's Day fun.
Jun 15th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
Little Chicago (34-29)
As more than half of the Sunday crowd stood up and cheered for Mark Buerhle after he hit his first home run since high school, I saw the cliche'd writing on the wall: Milwaukee is destined to become a defacto territory of Chicago. It's really not that bad, Ken. Yes, it's going to take some adjustment, but why fight that which we cannot control.
Jun 14th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Free Summer Music in Milwaukee County Parks
What's better than live music? We'll tell you what: FREE live music.
Jun 14th, 2009 by Laura Heller
August
Copa de Praia August 1 Bradford Beach Soccer Tournament http://copadepraia.com/ Bradford Beach Triathalon August 2 The inaugural Milwaukee Bradford Beach Triathlon Series will consist of Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons. Both events are open to individuals and relay teams. http://www.lakegenevasports.com/Milw_Tri/MilwTri.htm River Flicks at Pere Marquette Fridays at Dusk River Flicks is a free outdoor movie festival. We invite you to enjoy new releases and old classics on a larger-than-life 40 foot screen. Aug. 7 – The Sandlot Aug. 14 – Annie Aug. 21 – Kung Fu Panda Aug. 28 – The Princess Bride http://www.westown.org/westown/river+flicks/default1.asp Summer’s Best Concert Series at Jackson Park Thursdays through August 25: 6:30 pm Jackson Park http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/ConcertsintheParks11320.htm#jackson Concerts at Boerner Botanical Gardens Thursdays August 6 – August 27: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Free admission to the Gardens after 6:00pm on concert nights. Food and beverage available from Bartolotta Catering. http://www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org/boerner/support/e4-6.html Milwaukee County Parks Lifeguard Games and Awards with American Red Cross August 7 Bradford Beach http://www.bradfordbeachjam.com/events.php Nite-Glow Golf August 7 & 21: 6:30 pm – midnight Hansen Park For reservations call 414-453-4454 http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/NiteGlowGolf10336.htm Friends of Bradford Beach Family Day August 9 Bradford Beach http://www.bradfordbeachjam.com/events.php Back to School Festival August 9: 11:30 am – 6 pm This community outreach program gets children excited as they prepare to go back to school, providing them with school supplies and information to get ready to learn. King Center http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/CommunityNews8087.htm Nite-Glow Golf August 14 & 28: 6:30 pm – midnight Warnimont Park For reservations, call (414) 481-1400 http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/NiteGlowGolf10336.htm AVP Beach Volleyball Midwest Championships August 22 Bradford Beach http://www.bradfordbeachjam.com/sports.html 102.1 Labor Day Beach Party September 5 Live music featuring Cherry Pie Bradford Beach http://www.bradfordbeachjam.com/events.php
Jun 14th, 2009 by Laura Heller
July
We continue our series of great activities to enjoy in Milwaukee's parks this summer with events for July: Bastille Days, the return of the Air and Water Show, the Great Circus Parade, the US Bank PGA Tour, and of course city-wide Fourth of July festivities.
Jun 14th, 2009 by Laura Heller
June
Sure, June is well on its way, and with the advent of the first major festivals (PrideFest this past weekend, Polish Fest next weekend) and street parties (Locust Street Festival last weekend, Summer Soulstice on North Avenue this weekend), summer is officially here. Here's our slightly belated guide to everything you can do this month, all over Milwaukee, mostly for cheap or for free, in our beautiful and robust parks system, from glow-in-the-dark golf to beach volleyball to tranquil garden strolls.
Jun 14th, 2009 by Laura Heller
Bury Me Not …
I want sloppy joes served at the wake. I'll allow a hymn at the service, but then I want Carl Stalling scores played. You can't prevent tears if people loved you (and I hope someone does), but play the music from a Tex Avery cartoon and force-feed them one of my mother's famous garlic dill pickles and the emotion will change.
Jun 9th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Greater Expectations (33-24)
Standing just a few games past the one-third mark of the season, weeks like the past one that will begin to frustrate fans exponentially more as the calendar turns toward September. No matter how common they are during the season, they're the equivalent of abandoned swimming pools for mosquitos, breeding nothing but rampant speculation and trade rumors.
Jun 9th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
June 6-12
Your complete guide to Milwaukee's bike to work week: pit-stops, press conferences, Bike to the Brewers game, bike-in movies and more.
Jun 4th, 2009 by Erin Petersen
The brave, the proud, & Cyndi Lauper: Pride Fest
Pride Fest is not about exclusivity, and I hope we can all get together for a beer June 12 – 14. I promise you don’t have to wear rainbows (and in fact, I prefer that you don’t). Plus, I don’t even think any of the headliners are gay. Although Cyndi Lauper has been known to drape herself in a Pride flag. And Etta James may or may not have had affairs with women. Oh and then there’s Brandy, which sounds like something only a retired gay man would drink.
Jun 4th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
Red, Red Whine (30-20)
Certain rivals have been whining an awfully lot lately about the Brewer's winning ways. This week's letter to Ken Macha congratulates him on his managerial acumen in getting under other team's skins and for helping fans save money when getting girl drink drunk.
Jun 1st, 2009 by Rob Vosters
June 1-7
This week: $10 shows at The Pabst, abstract art, beer tasting from around the world and the Miller Lite Ride for the Arts. YAY SUMMER!
May 31st, 2009 by Erin Petersen
