Festivals
The Death and Life of the Locust Street Festival
Festival canceled, but local businesses step in to offer alternatives.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFesta Italiana Returning But Downsized
Organizers had canceled annual festival at Summerfest, will hold it at Italian Community Center.
May 31st, 2022 by Graham KilmerKite Festival Returns To Veterans Park
Plus, a drag party at Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, a celebration of Milwaukee music history at Turner Hall Ballroom, and more.
May 26th, 2022 by Michael HollowayHow Are Ethnic Festivals Doing?
Most successful is Irish Fest, most troubled is Festa Italiana. And the rest?
May 10th, 2022 by Bruce MurphySt. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns
Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Michael HollowayMama Tried Motorcycle Show Returns
Plus, the Shamrock Shuffle, a Frank Sinatra Musical, a Pretty Woman Musical and more.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Michael HollowayBlack Holocaust Museum Re-Opening
Plus, an overnight 'Arctic Tailgate,' a documentary screening at Cactus Club, a large flea market and more.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Michael HollowaySummerfest CEO Collects $2.49 Million
Don Smiley gets total compensation of 1.19 million in 2019 and $1.29 million in 2020.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Underground Film Festival
Plus, a new record release, Sunstone Studios stages a new take on Shakespeare, Milwaukee Comic Con, cider and cycles, a holiday market and more.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Michael HollowayFirst Ever PridetoberFest
Plus, a Lakefront Brewery release party, a Harvest Festival, the Get Down turns 18, a exhibition of lost trades and an opera at the performing arts center.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Michael HollowayThe Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael HollowayIt’s The Final Weekend for Summerfest
Plus, Harborfest returns, a boat parade, a theater production in Humboldt Park, an arts event and auction and the return of the Shamrock Shuffle.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Michael Holloway