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Taste of the Gateway
Come join The Gateway to Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 20 for an evening of great Southside samples & sips!
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…
Find out more »Chasin’ a Cure – Brewers vs. Cubs vs. ALS
It’s time for the biggest tailgate party of the year. That’s right, Chasin’ a Cure is back for its 5th year and like always, it’s sure to be a good time. With a live musical performance from Chasin’ Mason and food from local supporters, it’s a fun way to get the whole family involved and show support for those affected by ALS. Plus, all proceeds will go toward helping Wisconsin patients and their families cope with the disease. There really isn’t a more fun way to help aid those who are truly in a league of their own. EVENT DETAILS: Friday, July 22nd Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Miller Park—East Parking Lot SCHEDULE: Gates Open: 4:30 p.m. Music Starts: 5:00 p.m. Game Time: 7:10 p.m. TICKET PACKAGE INCLUDES: Loge Level Seat Event T-shirt Food and Beverage Tailgate (Sobelman's/MillerCoors products/Jimmy Luv's) Exclusive ALS Concert – Chasin' Mason Parking not included
Find out more »Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament
Spend a day on the links with Milwaukee-area business leaders at the Zoological Society of Milwaukee's annual golfing fundraiser. Tournament includes course events, auctions, a buffet lunch and a gourmet dinner. Proceeds go toward the Zoological Society's mission to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Find out more »World’s Largest Coffee Break returns to Catalano Square!
As a part of Downtown Employee Appreciation week, we’re brewing up the ultimate caffeine boost! Stir up your morning and join us at Catalano Square on Tuesday, July 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy live entertainment by the Skylight Music Theatre and network with your downtown co-workers. The rules haven’t changed – you must still wear a paperclip to get your free cup of jo and giveaway. Local coffee shops will be serving up free coffee and of course there will be Grebe’s scrumptious crullers. See you there!
Find out more »Fusion networking event
Aurora Health Care and six millennial-minded organizations are collaborating to launch a new networking opportunity, Fusion. Groups involved are FUEL Milwaukee, Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals, NEWaukee, One MKE and Social X MKE. Enjoy a brunch buffet, DJ and more. Cost is $30 with all proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County.
Find out more »Stars & S’mores
A community favorite back again! join us in making delicious s’mores with friends and family. Not only can you enjoy these tasty treats, but you can get a look through our telescopes and enjoy a special Planetarium program as well!
Find out more »Tomato Romp Festival
Join us in celebrating the East Side Business Improvement District’s 10th Annual Tomato Romp Festival taking place on Saturday, September 10th from 10AM to 4PM on Milwaukee’s east side. A day of throwing tomatoes, live music, the East Side Green Market and Black Cat Alley live large-scale street art mural installations. All proceeds go to Hunger Task Force. More information at www.tomatoromp.com
Find out more »Royal Enfield of Milwaukee Grand Opening Event
Join Royal Enfield as they join the Milwaukee community, with a celebration of the launch of the first Royal Enfield flagship store in North America, with music, motorcycles, food and friends. An RSVP is encouraged. Please use the registration link above to confirm your attendance. The event is free
Find out more »Guest House of Milwaukee Open House & Harvest Fest
In celebration of the completion of our renovation and expansion project, as well as the achievements of our 2016 growing season of our Cream City Garden, we invite the community to join us for tours of the building and a complimentary meal in our garden. Tours begin at 4:00 p.m., brief program at 5:00 p.m., dinner to follow program. Questions? Contact Amy Rowell at amy@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org or 414-316-2025
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