Learn about the history of Milwaukee’s lighthouses and how lighthouse illumination works Explore Great Lakes maritime history, artifacts and exhibits Climb the tower for a spectacular view of Lake Park, the lake and city skyline Enjoy family activities

British singer-songwriter Bobby Long emerged from London's club scene with a reputation for creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. He relocated to New York in 2009 and has since released three CDs inhabited by powerful original material: A Winter Tale (2011)--an homage to his acoustic roots; Wishbone (2013)--a gritty opus that showcases his sorrow-filled voice and stellar guitar playing; and the latest, Ode to Thinking, which applies his varied musical influences to a new collection of compelling songs. The vinyl version called Ode, comprising six tracks from the CD and three previously unreleased tracks, is also now available from Compass Records. Long has also published a volume of poetry--Losing My Brotherhood--with a second collection coming later this year.

Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, are living out their middle age in an old farmhouse in Bucks County, PA, after years of caring for their ailing, Chekhov-loving parents. But their quietly tedious existence changes dramatically once their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her twenty-something boy toy, Spike, for a weekend of wild costume parties, voodoo dolls and family feuds. In its own deliciously madcap way, Durang's Tony Award-winning play not only offers endlessly inventive comic twists, but some keen insights into the absurdities, challenges and agonies of twenty-first-century life as well. Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Marcella Kearns Featuring: Carrie Hitchcock, JJ Phillips, Rana Roman, Elodie Senetra, Jenny Wanasek and C. Michael Wright Performances: Thursday, Aug. 11 – 7:30 p.m. Preview Friday, Aug. 12 – 8:00 p.m., Opening Night Saturday, Aug. 13 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 7:30 p.m., Viewpoints Thursday, Aug. 18 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 19 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Thursday, Aug. 25 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 26 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 – 2:00 p.m.

SMPAC presents artists sponsored by Classic Cargo International, Inc. at SM Market at 11th & Milwaukee Ave. Carlos Adames, voted best Jazz musician of the year by the Shepard Express in 2015 will be performing with his 5 piece ensemble with special guest guitarist Steve Peplin. Flanked by Elias Holman on Keyboards, Conway Powell on Bass and Tony Ayala on timbales, Carlos Adames leads the Carlos Adames Group, combining the best of latin music with innovative jazz arrangements that are both contemporary and classic. Truly a Latin Jazz Ensemble that’s brought warm-weather to venues around Milwaukee. Carlos Adames is a widely acclaimed percussionist known for his explosive soloing and inventive conga patterns, and a composer, arranger and educator who has worked professionally all over the Western Hemisphere and Europe. For all Carlos’ formal training and technical prowess, his playing is loose and open minded, touching on rhythmic signatures not only of Jazz, Latin Music but also Funk and HipHop.

A true New Orleans institution, Rebirth Brass Band will serve up brass infused with funk and hip-hop. American-roots folk singer/songwriter Tim Grimm opens the evening. Events start at 6 p.m. Concertgoers should bring blankets or portable chairs. Food and beverages will be available at the concert site along with a variety of food trucks.

For Shattered it's all about reproducing the sound, feel and vibe of the Rolling Stones live. Join SummerStage at Lapham Peak State Park and enjoy the songs such as "Start Me Up," "Honky Tonk Woman," "Brown Sugar," and more! Substitute (Tales from the Who) has a look and sound that captures The Who at the height of their peak. Substitute plays the songs that have become part of rock legend.

Bill has been an integral part of the Wisconsin acoustic music scene for many years both as a performer and as co-owner of the legendary CafeCarpe in Fort Atkinson. Join us at the park for a great concert under the stars! Opening is The Sixes! Acoustic with an edge.