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Ride on the Wild Side
With its hills, winding paths and beautiful setting, the Milwaukee County Zoo is a great place to ride your bike. At the Zoological Society of Milwaukee's annual bike ride fundraiser, you can do just that. Kids can cruise in the Critter Caravan, a special 2.5-mile kids' route through the Zoo. Their favorite plush-toy animal friends can tag along in a bike basket or backpack. Seasoned riders with a passion for pedaling can choose one of the distance routes (10- to 20-mile+ rides), sponsored by Mallery & Zimmerman, S.C., that start at the Zoo and continue north along the Menomonee River Parkway and the Oak Leaf Trail. Kids can enjoy a post-ride snack, make some crafts and get a temporary tattoo in the Kids 'n Critters Corral, sponsored by Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C. After the ride, all participants can enjoy lunch. Rides start at 8 and 8:15 a.m. The registration fee includes entry to the Zoo and parking, a continental breakfast, lunch and a long-sleeve T-shirt. Remember to bring your bike helmet! Last year's event raised more than $26,000 for the Zoological Society and its support of the Milwaukee County Zoo. More route information to come soon! Registration begins at 7 a.m.; staggered rider departure begins at 8 a.m. Milwaukee County Zoo & neighboring trails Register online by Sept. 9. Cost: See below. Reduced member pricing available. Registration fee includes: Entry into Zoo Parking Long-sleeved T-shirt Continental breakfast and buffet lunch Crafts and activities for children Wearing a helmet is mandatory to participate in this event. Registration Fees Zoological Society Member Non-Member Day of Ride Adult (14 & over) $35 $40 $45 Child (13 & under)* $12 $15 $20 Family of 4** $85 $100 XX * No one under 18 is admitted without an adult. ** Family of 4 is defined as 2 adults and 2 children
Find out more »Starving Artists’ Show
The Starving Artists' Show is an annual outdoor art show held on Mount Mary University's front lawn. It features artwork in a variety of media by local and national artists. All artwork is priced at $100 or less. The entry fee is $10. This is used to support Mount Mary student scholarships.
Find out more »Nail That Audition!
Get personal tips for improvement from an experienced audition judge, producer and director for Youth Theater. Instructor: Angie Mack Reilly | Ages: 7- High School
Find out more »Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen Concert
"Steve and Cindy have hit on a combination that consistently produces high quality recordings and entertaining stage shows. Their voices and their styles meld seamlessly with a gentleness and a maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos." Steve and Cindy have been performing together for 25 years, bringing together their love of traditional music and their wealth of original songs. Accompanying themselves with guitars and concertinas, their live performances are known for rich harmony, compelling songs and a good dose of humor. Their six duet albums have appeared on many folk Top Ten lists, from the WFMT Midnight Special (Chicago) to The Boston Globe.
Find out more »‘Once & Again: Still Lifes by Beth Lipman’ Member Preview
Inspired by seventeenth-century Dutch still-life paintings, Sheboygan-based artist Beth Lipman creates large-scale, three-dimensional interpretations in glittering glass. We are delighted to bring this mid-career retrospective to Wisconsin to celebrate a local Jewish artist with national reach. Organized by the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Get a sneak peek of Once & Again: Still Lifes by Beth Lipman with Jewish Museum Milwaukee. Enjoy wine, light appetizers and dessert (dietary laws observed), and get tours of the exhibition throughout the evening. 7:00 pm – Doors open 7:30 pm – Presentation by artist Beth Lipman Free parking available RSVP by Wednesday, September 7
Find out more »Taste of the Wards
Come together for an evening of culinary camaraderie! Skylight Music Theatre will be showcasing the cuisine and beverages of local restaurants and craft breweries, who will of course be providing delicious food and drink samples. In addition to sampling delicious menu items from our vendors, enjoy live cabaret entertainment! Don't miss out on this tasty experience! Buy your tickets today! Participating Vendors include: Brenner Brewing Company, Central Standard Distillery, Clock Shadow Creamery, Cubanitas, Great Lakes Distillery, Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub, Indulge, Kickapoo Cafe, Meraki, Milwaukee Ale House, Red Elephant, Urban Harvest Brewing, Wine Maniacs
Find out more »#FREEBIRD ART & COFFEE SOCIAL
A community social showcasing the artwork of 15 year-old Palestinian artist Mohammed Qraiqea from Gaza. Grab some coffee, meet the artist & view pieces from the #FreeBird exhibit. free bird, art, coffee, kid-friendly, all welcome
Find out more »Lanterns at the Light
This year’s North Point Lighthouse annual fundraiser is based on the traditional Mid-Autumn Asian Festival. We are also commemorating the relighting of the Lighthouse tower. • Asian cuisine by Rice N Roll Bistro • Exhibit of handmade artisan lanterns • Silent auction • Cash bar Purchase your tickets online at http://northpointlighthouse.org/lanterns $65 - Members $75 - Non-member Guests SPECIAL OFFER: $100 for event entry - P L U S - an Individual Membership for a year Attire: Cocktail Questions? Contact keeper@northpointlighthouse.org or 414.332.6754
Find out more »“Sex, Drugs, Rock and Protest: Revisiting UWM in the 1960s”
Award-winning poet Lawrence Kessinich is the author of “Cinnamon Girl,” a new novel set at UWM and on Milwaukee’s east side from 1969-70, one of the most tumultuous years in our history. He recall the social upheaval of the era and asks us to consider: what caused it, and what did it accomplish? UWM’s Master Chats feature distinguished professors and alumni speakers presenting on a range of engaging topics. Sponsored by the UWMAA Emeritus Board, Presidents’ Circle and UWM Libraries. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot at attend.com/masterchats Paid parking is available in the UWM Student Union parking garage.
Find out more »“ECO Ephemeral” Exhibit Reception
Opening Reception for “ECO ephemeral”: Works by Thomas Ferrella and Artists’ Books from Special Collections September 16 @ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please join us for the opening celebrations on September 16, 2016 at the UWM Golda Meir Library. All are welcome! At 4 p.m. there will be a walking tour of the exhibition, guided by the curator, Pamela Caserta Hugdahl. The tour will include several of artist Thomas Ferrella’s temporary outdoor installations on campus. Meet at the Grind cafe on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. From 5 to 6 p.m. there will be a reception in Special Collections on the fourth floor of Golda Meir Library. This thesis exhibition approaches environmental concerns through an art historical perspective by considering works of art by Dr. Thomas Ferrella, M.D. and artists’ books from Special Collections at UW-Milwaukee Libraries. The exhibition evades conventional boundaries of galleries in order to present artists’ books in their intended manner and to display Ferrella’s outdoor installations in context with UWM’s award-winning sustainability initiatives. The results exemplify how we shape earth and in turn how our actions upon earth impact us, emphasizing human interdependence on fragile ecosystems. Ferrella’s artworks and medical expertise in combination with the content in the artists’ books and UWM sustainability initiatives argue for a holistic approach to environmentalism that is yet to be embraced by much of the world’s human population. The exhibit, located in the Grind and in Special Collections, runs from Sept. 10 to October 12, 2016. Exhibition and accompanying catalogue made possible by the Jeffrey R. Hayes Graduate Research Award, granted through the Department of Art History, and by Jan Serr and John Shannon. Co-sponsored by the UWM Libraries.
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