West Allis Arts Collective Launches with Inaugural Event – Make Music Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 16, 2025 – WEST ALLIS, WIS – The City of West Allis is excited to introduce the West Allis Arts Collective. The Collective will work to create a vibrant, dynamic community where art, creativity, and culture bring people together. They’ll cultivate a thriving arts scene, support local artists in all forms of creative arts, and establish West Allis as a preferred destination for artistic expression and cultural engagement.
The Collective’s inaugural event will be Make Music Day West Allis on Saturday, June 21, the summer solstice and the worldwide day of music. Local musicians will perform for free at designated parks and public spaces throughout the community. Performances begin at 8 a.m. at the newly reconstructed Liberty Heights Park Pavilion and end at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or drive to and from each location. At the end of the night, Stalley Cats will host an after-party to celebrate the day’s activities.
The lineup features local musicians of all skill levels and genres. Highlights include the 2025 WAMI Female Vocalist of the Year, an Elvis tribute, choral groups, acoustic sets, originals and covers, and more.
The locations, artists, and times are as follows:
Time | Location | Performer | Genre | Address |
8 – 9 a.m. | Liberty Heights Park Pavilion | TBD | 6101 W. Orchard St. | |
9 – 10 a.m. | Liberty Heights Park Pavilion | Brian Kruse | Acoustic pop/rock | 6101 W. Orchard St. |
10 a.m. – noon | City Hall’s Centennial Plaza | Carmen Nickerson Trio – 2025 WAMI Female Vocalist of the Year | Pop, folk originals, and covers | 7525 W. Greenfield Ave. |
Noon – 1 p.m. | Honey Creek Park | David Malmquist and Tyler Famularo | Classic country, blues, R&B | 1999 S. 84th St. |
1 – 2 p.m. | Honey Creek Park | Floor It | 50s / 60s rockabilly and surf | 1999 S. 84th St. |
2 – 3:30 p.m. | Alphonso’s Pizza | All Very Tall | Original 90s alternative rock | 9130 W. Greenfield Ave. |
2 – 4 p.m. | West Allis – West Milwaukee Rec Center | Suburban Singers | Choral and pop music | 2450 S. 68th St. |
4 – 5 p.m. | Burnham Pointe Park | Eli Mueller and Zharick Manrique | Pop/rock duo | 6031 W. Burnham St. |
5 – 6 p.m. | Burnham Pointe Park | Robot Witch | Synth/pop originals | 6031 W. Burnham St. |
6 – 8 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park | Landline | 80s/90s pop/rock covers | 6900 W. National Ave. |
Pop Up – Various | Various | Aiden Johnson | Elvis tribute from the 50s through 70s | Varies throughout the day |
Pop Up – Various | Various | Suburban Sound | Traditional and contemporary pop | Varies throughout the day |
8 – 9 p.m. – After Party | Stalley Cats | Francesca and the Night Sky | 6201 W. Mitchell St. |
For more information, visit http://www.WestAllisWI.gov/MakeMusicDay
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.