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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.
Find out more »Full Moon Tours
Enjoy a moonlit evening at North Point Lighthouse in Lake Park. With admission, you'll receive a slotted, 15-minute time period to go to the top of the tower to view the full moon. Adults, $20 • Kids under 12, $10 Tours and Refreshments • Rain or shine! Make a reservation via email/phone: keeper@northpointlighthouse.org or (414) 332-6754
Find out more »Festa Italiana
Purchase your ticket to Italian entertainment, food, culture and fun July 22-24, 2016 on Milwaukee’s lakefront! Don’t miss soprano prodigy Jackie Evancho headling Festa Italiana Sunday, July 24 on the BMO Harris Pavilion. The 16-year old singing sensation first dazzled American television audiences at age 10 on “America’s Got Talent.” Her unique, gorgeous, soprano voice has won her millions of fans all over the world. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Other headliners include: BOSTYX featuring David Victor formerly of BOSTON, John Michael Coppola’s A Jersey Voice and THE FOUR C NOTES Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Hotel California: The Original Tribute to The Eagles, The Bronx Wanderers return all three nights, The Sicilian Tenors, Brooklyn-born singing and comedy brother duo Will & Anthony, Dean Martin Tribute featuring Joe Scalissi, The Russo Brothers, Tony Spavone and more! Don’t miss a special 5th Quarter Performance from the UW Marching Band for Wisconsin Fans! Go Bucky! The popular Flag-Throwers of the Florentine will return to Festa 2016 with a colorful show that brings history to life! You can’t be Italian without enjoying opera. Milwaukee’s own Florentine Opera will return all three days of Festa. Don’t miss their performance of two of Italian Opera’s greatest masterpieces – Act 4 of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto and Act 3 of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme. Eat and sip your way through Italy! Classic Italian fare and wine tastings will return, along with the popular Cucina Showcase featuring local chef demonstrations. Of course the popular Chef’s Choice Recipe Contest, Kids Pizza Making Contest and annual Cannoli Eating Contest will all return. Enjoy your ticket to fun and take a romantic gondola ride, play a game of bocce ball, enjoy the FREE carnival rides with the whole famiglia, watch the Copa Festa Italiana Futsal tournament, partake in Italian Idol and don’t miss the best Bartolotta Italian-style fireworks in the sky every evening! Father Michael Hammer will lead this year’s traditional Sunday Mass in the Marcus Ampitheater beginning at 11 a.m. Gates open at 10:15 a.m. and donations to Hunger Task Force are strongly encouraged. The Mass is followed by a procession of societies and patron saints, concluded with a benediction. Join in Italian culture! Visit the new Piazza open market and experience Italian art, food, history, Italian Cinema, religious artifacts and vintage Italian photo display. Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain, explore the region Umbria and visit the Pompeii Church Exhibit which was built by Milwaukee’s immigrant Italian’s as a tribute to the Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church. New this year Festa hosts the Lombardi 3K Walk/5K Run to Tackle Cancer on Saturday, July 23! Grab your friends and family and help #TackleCancer. Free admission into Festa for runners and walkers. Tickets for Festa Italiana are now on sale. Purchase your advance ticket for $10 now through July 21 at http://www.festaitaliana.com. Tickets are $13 at the Gate. Children 12 and under free. Special Buy 1 Ticket Get 1 Free at the Gate…
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