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An Evening with John Gurda
Join us as John Gurda, historian and storyteller, shares stories about Milwaukee’s neighborhoods from his newest book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods. He’ll be signing books after the lecture. $35, includes reception.
Find out more »Dean Strang from the hit Netflix series, “Making a Murderer”, supports Edgar Lin!
Dean Strang from the Netflix hit series, Making a Murderer, will be speaking coming to Milwaukee to support Edgar Lin in his race for State Representative in District 16. Join us for an exclusive chance to hear Dean Strang speak in an private setting at Company Brewing on July 14 (Company Brewing 835 E Center St from 4:30 to 6:30 PM) for a suggested contribution of $25 or more to Edgar's campaign. Drinks will be available for purchase and light appetizers will be provided.
Find out more »Tweed Funk
SMPAC presents artists sponsored by Classic Cargo International, Inc. at SM Market at 11th & Milwaukee Ave. Tweed Funk with Joseph “Smokey” Holman consists of some of Milwaukee’s top notch horn players. ”With a fascinating story singing with soul greats at both Motown and Stax during it’s heyday, Smokey’s been bringing his trademark sound to the blues in Tweed Funk.” Formed in late 2010, Tweed Funk’s national ascent has been driven by their horn-fueled, Memphis flavored blues, roots, and soul. This Milwaukee, Wisconsin 6 piece soul-blues revue is fronted by Joseph “Smokey” Holman, who recorded under Curtis Mayfield in the early 70’s. Tweed Funk boasts 5 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Wins in the last 4 years for the band and its members. Building on the success of their 2014 CD Release, Tweed Funk is releasing a new album “Come Together” in the spring of 2016 consisting of 10 new original tunes.
Find out more »The Select Gardens of Greenfield Garden Tour
This is a self guided tour of 5 unique gardens in the City of Greenfield, including Will Radler's Rosarium! Will is the nationally renowned developer of the Knockout Rose (tm). All of the gardens feature extensive landscaping, perennial beds and native grasses. UWEX Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. Tickets are available at Greenfield City Hall, Greenfield Library and Bluemel's Garden Center for $10 prior to the tour. Day of tour they are $12 at the Greenfield Library. Sponsored by the Greenfield Beautification Committee. Go to GBCINFO.org for more information.
Find out more »Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series
Free outdoor concerts taking place at the wonderful Midsummer Festival of the Arts at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. 10:00 a.m.—Plutoniates, Sheboygan rockers 12:00 p.m.—Battle of Santiago combines Latina and Canadian sounds for a tight, Afro-Cuban post-rock sound. 3:00 p.m.— WiFEE and the HUZz BAND will rock your socks off with their 10-piece powerhouse sound which will carry you back to the glory days of Motown without abandoning today’s cutting-edge sound.
Find out more »Exhibition at MOWA: Art on Tap
Pabst. Schlitz. Miller. These brands are synonymous with Milwaukee where, until Prohibition, business was booming. Modern advertising was revolutionized during this time and brewers took advantage in order to convince a thirsty public that their brews were the best. This resulted in iconic images, elaborate signage, and unforgettable slogans that are still used today. Art on Tap | Early Wisconsin Brewery Art and Advertising is on view at MOWA July 16–September 24, 2016.
Find out more »Opening Party with The Squeezettes
Join MOWA for a trip back in time when beer was king and brands were born. Enjoy touring Art on Tap, sudsy beer, and plenty of breweriana history. Back by popular demand: Put on your polka pants because The Squeezettes are returning to MOWA! Experience the dawn of modern marketing this summer at Art on Tap. Pabst. Schlitz. Blatz. Miller. These brands are synonymous with Wisconsin where the beer business boomed at the turn of the twentieth century. Prior to Prohibition, the beer industry spread throughout the state, reaching north to include Stevens Point Brewery and the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and west to the G. Heileman Brewing Company and many smaller breweries in between.
Find out more »Kids from Wisconsin Performance at Gathering on the Green
The Kids From Wisconsin revue is produced in collaboration with some of this country's best writers, arrangers, and choreographers. Costumes are designed and created in Broadway style, adding to the already exciting performance. Performing a broad repertoire of music that includes the American favorites, big band, 50's- 80's classics, Motown, country, Broadway and current top hits, filling a two hour fully staged Broadway style performance.
Find out more »Peter Mulvey Band at SummerStage of Lapham Peak
Come to the park for an awesome concert with the Peter Mulvey Band. Peter is an American Folk singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enjoy his indie folk/rock music under the stars at Lapham Peak State Park.
Find out more »Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series
Free outdoor concerts taking place at the wonderful Midsummer Festival of the Arts at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. 10:00 a.m.—áthas 11:00 a.m.—The Hollows play free-wheeling, roots-rock 2:00 p.m.—Copper Box will perform their Cajun/Zydeco/rock brand of music.
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