Events

Calendar 2012

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January, 2012

January 4, 6:30 p.m. - The Milwaukee Choristers will hold auditions for new members at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. Robert J. Ruggieri, 414-354-1933.

January 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

January 21, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices solo songs from the shows concert at Sunset Playhouse. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

January 22, Noon - Civic Music Association High School Showcase. Info 414-483-3223.

January 22, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices solo songs from the shows concert at Jewish Community Center. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

January 22, 4 p.m.- Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Steve Wolff, Solo Piano, Organ, and Classical Guitar at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

February, 2012

February 4, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert at Elkhorn Area High School. D. Pledger.

February 5, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Doug Spencer and His Group free bluegrass concert at Waukesha Community SDA Church, 21380 W. Cleveland Av., New Berlin. Dave, 262-797-9474.

February 6, 7 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents spring concert at Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Ave, Fond du Lac. Julie Phillips at 922-1568.

February 10, 11, 17, 18, 7:30 p.m. and February 19, 2 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents Almost, Maine. Info 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls.

February 14, 7 p.m. - Civic Music Association Artist and Ensemble Recital. Info 414-483-3223.

February 18, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists "Southern Skies & Western Winds" at Unitarian Universalist Church West, Brookfield.

February 19, 4 p.m.- Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Horns-A-Many. Hornucopia Horn Quartet with Prata Duo, St. Mark's Brass and other musicians. Works for brass ensemble, horn quartet, and other combinations by Beethoven, Britten, Widor, and Other Composers at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

February 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

March, 2012

March 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

March 17 - Prata Duo will present a St. Patrick's Day concert with stuff from previous and upcoming concerts.

March 18, 3 p.m. - An Afternoon of Polish Classical Music at Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 South 68th Street, Franklin.

March 18, 4 p.m.- Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents St. Patrick's Day with the Prata Duo. We will perform some Irish-themed music with original compositions and much more at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

April, 2012

April 14, 2012, 7:30 p.m. - Organists' Delight at Gesu Parish Center, 1210 West Michigan Avenue, Milwaukee.

April 14, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists "Eastern Voyages" at Fox Point Lutheran Church, Fox Point.

April 20, 21, 27, 28, 7:30 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

April 22, 29, 2 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

April 21, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Southern Exposure" at Carroll University, Shattuck Music Center, Waukesha.

April 22, 4 p.m.- Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Steve Wolff, Solo Piano, Organ, and Classical Guitar at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

April 29, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. - At Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wausatosa. Music Marathon for young musicians, Registration Form and Flyer. Plus $pring $ale to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Save your music, books and other music-related items. Info Patricia Wit, 414-963-6244.

May, 2012

May 6 , 4 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents St. Mark's Composer Concert. Original works by Steve Wolff, Mike Keegan, and Other Composers at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

May 20, 3 p.m. - Music to Welcome Spring, St. John's on the Lake Cultural Arts Hall, 1800 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee.

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• A La Carte - August, local and national acts entertain on seven stages, Milwaukee County Zoo, 414-256-5412.
• A Taste of Summer - June, at Waukesha County Expo Center. Over 50 acts on 3 stages: Main, Bud Light and WRIT Oldies, Teen Battle of the Bands, 262-522-7595.
• African World Festival (since 1982) - August, entertainment, gospel and children's stage, Milwaukee Maier Festival Grounds, Milwaukee, 414-372-4567.
• American Fest - July, Near Eastern music, St. John the Baptist American Church, Milwaukee, 414-282-1670.
• Apple Festival - October, two stages for entertainment, Bayfield.
• Arab World Fest - Dance, craft, entertainment, August, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee.
• Asian Moon Festival - June, music and dance, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-483-8530.
• BandSlam Battle Royale - June, Washington Park or Humboldt Park.

• Bastille Days
  July, Jefferson Street Cathedral Square, four stages of nonstop music and entertainment host an abundance of well known groups with performances guaranteed to please the whole family, Milwaukee, 414-271-7400.
  
  
• Big Bull Blues Fest - Annual Blues Fest at Fern Island Park in Wausau, August, local and national blues acts.
• Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival - September, Historic Downtown Cedarburg, 262-377-9620.
• Chippewa Valley Ragtime Society - Eau Claire's annual ragtime festival.
• Christmas Fantasy House, November, Annual American Cancer Society fund raiser. Incredible Christmas decorations, live Christmas music performed by local musicians. 1505 Greenway Terrace, Elm Grove. Info Diane Spasoff, 282-786-4988.
• Cinco de Mayo - May, ethnic food, music, arts and crafts, State Fair Park, West Allis, 414-389-6000.
• Concerts in the Parks - Free concerts in the parks.
  • Monday - Musical Mondays
  • Tuesday - Humboldt Park Concerts, Jackson Park
  • Wednesday - Concerts in the Parks phone 414-447-2057, Music in Glen, River Rhythm, Tosa Tonight, Waterfront Wednesdays, Wednesday Night Live
  • Thursday - Concert in the Garden, Jazz in the Park, Grant Park Concerts, Village of Hartland/Nixon Park Summer Concert Series, Summer Arts in the Park
  • Fridays - Starry Nights Outdoor Concert Series
  • Saturday - Washington Park Bandshell Concerts
• Cranberry Blossom Festival - June, Wisconsin Rapids.
• Denmark Danish Festival - October, Denmark Danish Fall Festival, Memorial Park, Denmark, WI, 920-863-6400.
• East Town Farm Market - June to October, Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee.
• Eau Claire Country Jam - July, Eau Claire.
• Festa Italiana - July, one of the most exciting Italian-American Festivals, offering live music, Italian food, fireworks and other entertainment. Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-223-2193.
• Fox Jazz Fest - Free jazz fest, September. Oshkosh to Menasha.
• Fitchburg Days - May, Fitchburg.
• Grafton Area Live Arts (GALA) - Veteran's Memorial PArk, free concerts, July to August, 6:30-8 p.m.
• Garfield Avenue Blues, Gospel and Arts Festival - July, blues, jazz and gospel. Garfield Av., between 4th and 7th streets, Milwaukee.
• Gathering on the Green - July, Milwaukee performing musicians, Mequon's Rotary Park, Mequon, 262-242-6187.
• German Fest - Ten stages of non-stop entertainment feautre performers from here and abroad - including eleven European-based acts, as well as Wisconsin's finest German-style musicians, ethnic dancers and singing groups. Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-464-9444.
• Gil Fest - August, more music for your listening pleasure, 2608 N. Downer Av., Milwaukee, 414-964-4455.
• Glendale Days - July, 414-228-1740, Glendale.
• Great Circus Parade - June, downtown Baraboo, 608-356-8341.
• Great River Jazz Festival - August, La Crosse.
• Greek Fest - June - July. Greek dancing and music. Wisconsin State Fair Park, 800-273-FEST.
• Harvest Fair - September, enjoy entertainment on five stages, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis, 414-266-7000.
• Hay Days Fall Festival - October, free live music and entertainment on Broad Street, 414-423-31111, Greendale.
• Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival: Summer Sizzle - August, free music, 100 and 200 blocks of N. Broadway, Milwaukee, 414-273-173.
• Hodag Country Festival - July, Rhinelander.
• Immaculatre Heart of Mary - May, 121 S. 116th St., West Allis.
• Indian Summer Festival - September, Amazing music and dance performances, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee 414-604-1000.
• Irish Fest - August, celebrate the legend, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-476-3378.
• Irish Music, Theatre, Culture - Shamrock Club of Wisconsin.
• Dan Jansen Family Fest, Inc. - May, 515 W. Layton Av., Greenfield.
• Jazz for Justice Festival - November, Eric Jacobson Quartet. Lutheran Human Relations Association 6th Annual Festival, Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 20700 W. North Av., Brookfield. Information or 414-536-0585.

• Jazz In The Park
  One of downtown Milwaukee's most popular after-work activities featuring exciting local & national jazz performers every Thursday evening, June 2-September 15. Admission is free! Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, 414-271-1416.
  
  
• Juneteenth Day - June, live music, Martin Luther King Drive between Burleigh and Center, Milwaukee, 414-372-3770.
• Labor Fest - September, family-friendly performance, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-771-7070.
• Lakefront Festival of Arts - Miulwaukee Art Museum, 414-224-3854.
• Lifest - Largest Christian music event in the country. Early July, Sunnyview Fair Grounds, Oshkosh.
• Madison Blues Festival - Upcoming shows, Madison.
• Mexican Fiesta - The Door to Mexico, August, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-383-7066.
• Milwaukee County Park System - Calendars of events.
• Neighborhood Festival Calendar - Council of Festival Committes, Inc. Your guide to over 100 Wisconsin festivals. 414-454-9990.
• Oak Creek Lions Fest - September, music and more, 414-762-3660.
• Oktoberfest - September. Old time German brass bands and a little yodeling, Old Heidelberg Park, Milwaukee, 414-964-030.
• Oktoberfest USA - September-October, La Crosse.
• Penninsula Music Festival - August, Ephraim.
• Oktoberfest in Plymouth - October, Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409, Plymouth.
• Polish Fest - June, America's largest Polish fest, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-273-3378.
• Port Fish Day - July, six stages of live music, Port Washington.
• Port Summer Jazz Series - June-August, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Free concerts at Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell. Pete Billman, 262-284-9001, Port Washington.
• Porterfield Country Music Festival - June, Porterfield.
• Prairie Dog Blues Festival - July, two stages, 12 bands, Prairie du Chien.
• Pride Fest - Wisconsin's pride & joy, June, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-272-3378.
• Pumpkin Patch Festival October. Walk around Harbor View Park, smell the brats grilling, the corn roasting, hear the music playing, wafting up the hills from down near the harbor! All day music, face painting and more. Info 920-868-3717, Egg Harbor.
• Racine Harbor Fest - Various stages offer music, Racine Lakefront Festival Grounds, Racine.

• RiverSplash
  June, staged areas throughout the festival grounds feature over 40 bands, 414-297-9855, Milwaukee.
  
  
• Rock Fest
  July, Wisconsin's outdoor rock concert. 800-326-FEST, Cadott.
  
  
• Scottish Fest - June, Scottish pipe bands, Highland dance performances, Old Heidelberg Park, Milwaukee, 414-422-9235.
• Seniorfest - June, Music performances, American Serb Memorial Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee, 414-647-6040.
• Sister Bay Concerts in the Park - Door County, Beach Park Pavilion at 3 p.m.on Wednesday afternoons.
• South Milwaukee Events - Calendars and links.
• Specherfest - July, bands performing, Milwaukee, 414-964-7837.
• Stevens Point Jazz Festival - September, Stevens Point, 715-340-1254.
• St. Florian Spring Festival - May, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee.
• Strawberry Festival - June, Downtown Historic Cedarburg, 262-237-2874.
• Stringalong Weekends - October, Nationally attended vacation retreats featuring recording and performing artists from all over the U.S. who offer concerts and classes at a beautiful lakeside resort on Delavan Lake.
• Sugar Maple Traditional Music Festival - July, Lake Farm County Park, 2nd annual event, Evan Murdock, 608-227-8685, Madison.

• Summerfest
  June-July, World's largest music festival, Milwaukee, 414-273-FEST.
  
  
• Town & Country Music Jamboree - July, 608-326-6724, Prairie du Chien.
• Washington County Fair - July, 133 acres of fun!
• Waukesha BluesFest - Nagawaukee Park, Delafield in August.
• Wednesday Night Live Free Concert - Wednesdays, June-August, two half-hour sets by local favorites and newcomers, State Fair Park, West Allis, 800-844-FAIR.
• Western Days - Live music and entertainment, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis.
• Westown's Farmers' Market - June-October, Wednesdays, live jazz, bluegrass and calypso music from local performers, Zeidler Union Square Park, 3rd and Michigan, Milwaukee, 414-276-6696.

• Westown's River Rhythms
  June-September, Wednesday nights, Pere Marquette Park, Kilbourn and Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee, 414-276-6696.
  
  
• Wisconsin State Fair
  August, the premier fun family event of the summer featuring something for everyone! Days filled with agriculture, food, shopping, national headlining entertainment, 28 free stages of local and national entertainment, and much more! West Allis, 414-266-7000.
  
  
• Wisconsin State Polka Festival - May, Concord House, Concord.
• Ziegler Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival - September, listen to some great jazz, West Bend, 877-271-6903.
  
  

• Appleton - Lawrence University
• Ashland - Northland College
• Baraboo - University of Wisconsin - Baraboo
• Beloit - Beloit College
• DePere - St. Norbert College
• Eau Claire - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
• Fond du Lac - University of Wisconsin - Fond du Lac
• Fond du Lac - Marian College
• Glendale - Cardinal Stritch University
• Green Bay - University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
• Janesville - University of Wisconsin - Rock County
• Kenosha - Carthage College
• La Crosse - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
• La Crosse - Viterbo University
• Madison - Edgewood College
• Madison - University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Manitowoc - Silver Lake College
• Manitowoc - University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc
• Marshfield - University of Wisconsin - Marshfield/Wood County
• Menasha - University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley
• Milwaukee - Alverno College
• Milwaukee - Marquette University
• Milwaukee - Mount Mary College
• Milwaukee - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Milwaukee - Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Milwaukee.
• Milwaukee - Wisconsin Lutheran College
• Oshkosh - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
• Parkside - University of Wisconsin - Parkside
• Platteville - University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Acoustic Wednesday Program.
• Rice Lake - University of Wisconsin - Barron County
• Richland Center - University of Wisconsin - Richland
• Ripon - Ripon College
• River Falls - University of Wisconsin - River Falls
• Sheboygan - Lakeland College
• Sheboygan - University of Wisconsin - Sheboygan
• Stevens Point - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
• Stout - University of Wisconsin - Stout
• Superior - University of Wisconsin - Superior
• West Bend - University of Wisconsin - Washington County
• Waukesha - Carroll College
• Waukesha - University of Wisconsin - Waukesha
• Wausau - University of Wisconsin - Marathon County
• Whitewater - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

• ArtsRock Calendar - Published quarterly by the United Arts Alliance, P.O. Box 8132, Janesville 53547-8132. Judith Detert-Moriarity, 608-752-9248.
• Blues Calendar - Wisconsin.
• Bluegrass Jams (PDF 13k) - Places and dates around Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Cedarburg Cultural Center
  Jazz at the Center. Acts ranging from Big Band and Dixieland to Bebop, Swing, and Contemporary Jazz enliven the ongoing Jazz at the Center Series.
  
  
• Council of Festivals Committees - Neighborhood festivals, entertainment, special attractions.
• CTY Murph's Music Page - Calendar of events for Milwaukee area folk, acoustic and celtic music.
• Elmbrook Church - A variety of music and song with services. Brookfield.
• FolkLib Index - Wisconsin Music Festivals.
• Hales Corners Lutheran Church - A variety of music and song. Hales Corners.

• Interstate Music
  Clinics Calendar (Formerly Cascio before May, 2003).
  
  
• Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more. Meeting on the first Tuesdays and Bluegrass Jam on third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Hartland Music Showroom. Rich Schwartz, Hartland.
• Madison Music Online - Links to artist home pages and a club calendar.
• Maximum Ink Magazine - Madison.
• Milwaukee Downtown - Information on all there is to do downtown.
• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Music Calendar
• Milwaukee Rocks - Milwaukee's rock band music resource.
• Mojam - Search by artist to find dates and venues or browse by city.
• Portal Wisconsin - Resources, culture, arts, humanities and history of Wisconsin for organizations. Madison.

• The Round Barn Acoustic Jam and Sing
  Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha.
  
  
• Schauer Center - Robyn, 262-670-0560, Hartford.
  
  
• Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
  Celebrations and events.
  
  
• WisconLine - Music events in Wisconsin sorted by keyword, date, city, county, subject and date range.

• Wisconsin Choral Directors Association
  Events, deadlines and workshops.
  
  
• Wisconsin Lutheran College - Milwaukee area events.
• Wisconsin Open Mikes - A calendar listing of music open mike nights in Wisconsin.

• Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plankinton Mall in downtown Milwaukee, guest musicians play the mall piano.
• Every Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m., Music on KK,, presents free programs of talented local musicians and singers. Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., 414-744-8866, Bay View.
• Every Day, Music at the Mayfair Mall Food Court - Level II, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. Monday through Friday from 12 to 2 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday 12 to 2 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Take a break, have something to eat and enjoy free piano classics with pianists like Dan Schneck, John Heftner, Tony Alivo, Paul Bahr, Seth Bauer, Dan Calabrese, Jayme Dawicki, David Kaap, and April Nelson. Shelia, 414-325-4229.