Events

Calendar 2008

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January, 2008

January 3, 7 p.m., Legendary Piano Tour, with Mark Davis, Ian Duerr and Frank DeMiles, at Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Av., Milwaukee. Admission $10.

January 4, 7-10 p.m., Free Hootenanny at the Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th. St., Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or your singing voice. Marialyce Kornkven.

January 4, 7-10 p.m., Koine - Great hymns of faith transformed into a modern mix of various styles of music blends. Also, Rick Stephenson, bringing his award-winning songs, “Sanctuary of My Heart” and “You are Great” to the Lighthouse stage. Silverbrook School, 120 N. Silverbrook Dr, West Bend. Lighthouse Concerts, 262-338-0205.

January 5, Schauer Arts & Activities Center - Club Pike features The Dang-Its blend of Western Swing music. Robyn, 262-670-0560, Hartford.

January 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wooden Bridges perform at Lapham Peak Candlelight Ski/Hike/Skate. Info Rich Schwartz.

January 12, 8 p.m., The Roller Mills String Band playing at the Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Av., Milwaukee. A high energy string band playing old time and bluegrass songs featuring the Hammered Dulcimer. Members are Dale Palecek, hammered dulcimer; Jim Burch, fiddle and mandolin; Mike Stern, guitar; Jerry Williams upright bass. At 9 p.m. Pickin' Up Speed celebrates the release of their new CD. Admission is $10.

January 13, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra at Calvary Presbyterian Church. The night – a time of love, of danger, and of mystery. Join us as we explore music inspired by the night. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, W.A. Mozart; Quiet City, Aaron Copland; Serenata Notturna, W.A.; Mozart; Nocturno H-Dur, op. 40, Antonin Dvorak; Nocturne, op. 60, Benjamin Britten. Tickets: 800-993-2880.

January 16, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.

January 17, 7-9 p.m. Wooden Bridges perform at Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Info Rich Schwartz.

January 19, 8 to 12 p.m., Info.

January 19, 8 to 12 p.m., Cream City plays at Shorewood Village Pub, 4488 N Oakland Av., Milwaukee. Bluegrass Info, 262-639-4192.

January 20, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club 100th anniversary of the death of its namesake, Edward MacDowell (1860-1908), concert. Four of the Club’s pianists will perform the four movements of MacDowell’s monumental Piano Sonata in G minor, Opus 45. They are Suzanne Pajunen; Robbi Heighway-Nebel; Milton Peckarsky; and the Club’s newest pianist, Adam Baus. Another new member, mezzo-soprano Kay Belich, with Peckarsky at the keyboard, will sing “Frauenliebe und Leben” (Women’s Love and Life), Opus 42, by Robert Schumann (1810-1856), one of MacDowell’s major influences. Opening the program will be Five Pieces for Pianoforte written in 1905 by George Whitefield Chadwick (1854-1931), a contemporary of MacDowell’s. This will be performed by guest pianist Jeff Gibbens of Madison.

January 20, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Go West Young Man at Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells, Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.

January 25, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John Higgins, 262-377-6461.

January 26, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo.

January 27, 2:30 p.m., Jazz Heritage Festival at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee. Guest Artist Brian Lynch. Barry Oosterwaal , 414-267-2948.

January 30, 7:30 p.m., UW Eau Claire's Top Jazz Ensemble. Free Concert at Carroll College's Shattuck Auditorium, Waukesha.

January 31, 6 p.m., Diva Night with the All-Star SUPERband. Free concert with Deb Coleman, Holly Hartz, Ella Winters and Barbara Stephen at Hartland Music Center.

February, 2008

February 1, 7-10 p.m., Katie Nelson and Scott Troyer—folk/soulful music. Also, Chad James—a special guitarist, born with one hand, and a passion to encourage others through his music. Silverbrook School, 120 N. Silverbrook Dr, West Bend. Lighthouse Concerts, 262-338-0205.

February 2, 5:30 p.m., Marti Gras Party and Dinner with live Dixieland music by Rich Regent, clarinet, Jerry Smeiska, accordion, and Beth Ziemendorf, drums. Martin Luther Church, 9235 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee.

February 5, 4 to 9 p.m., at Ho Chunk Casino in Baraboo, strolling musicians Rich Regent, clarinet; Andy Schumm, coronet; Lena Bezin, banjo, Ralph Norton, bass saxophone, play Dixieland for Fat Tuesday festivities.

February 7, All Star SUPERband with Deirdre Fellner, Carol Trout and others. Libiamo Restaurant in the historic Schlitz Brewery Building, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee. Call 414-271-1155 for reservations.

February 8 & 9, 6:30 p.m., Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra presents "A Valentine Concert - Neapolitan Love" at Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls. Info for Valentine Program Tickets (DOC 34k).

February 8 & 9, 6:30 p.m., Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra presents "A Valentine Concert - Neapolitan Love" at Silver Spring Country Club, N56 W21318 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls. Info for Valentine Program Tickets (DOC 34k).

February 9, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park, Milwaukee.

February 9, 6:30 p.m., Wooden Bridges Bluegrass Band at Lapham Peak State Park, Homestead Hollow, in the shelter which has a fireplace, heat, food and drink for candlelight ski/skate/hike evening.

February 9, 8 to 12 p.m., Cream City plays at Shorewood Village Pub, 4488 N Oakland Av., Milwaukee. Bluegrass Info, 262-639-4192.

February 10, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Back to Nature at Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells, Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.

February 10, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, at Schroeder Auditorium at Cardinal, Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point. February Farago, Carol Haywood, Chair, Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796.

February 11 and 12, 7 p.m., Oregon Straw Hat Players holds auditions "Our Town" in the Orchestra Room, Oregon HS, 456 N. Perry Prkwy., Oregon. There are a variety of roles for men and women as well as a wide range of ages. Actors will be asked to read from the script. Duane Draper.

February 12, 6 p.m., MacGregor/Rubinstein New Orleans Jazz at Bavarian Inn, Main Dining Room, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale. Jay Allison, trombone; Dave MacGregor, clarinet and soprano sax; Andy Schumm, trumpet; John Curry, drums; Andy Anderson, banjo; Dave Bock, tuba. Info 414-964-0300.

February 14 - Singing Valentines by Midwest Vocal Express in 5-county Metro-Milwaukee area.

February 15, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, Valentine's Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo.

February 15, 8 p.m., Farley's House of Pianos presents Greg Abate on alto saqxophone. At 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, phone 608-271-2626.

February 16, 3:30 p.m., Eternity—gospel quartet featuring a rich blend of harmony and humor. Stage presence similar to Oakridge Boys, Statler Bros, and Gaither Vocal Band. This special event will be held at the Cedar Lake Campus Theatre, 5595 Hwy Z, West Bend. Lighthouse Concerts, 262-338-0205.

February 16, 8 to 12 p.m., Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.

February 21, 7 p.m., Wooden Bridges Bluegrass Band at Wells Street Tavern, 505 Wells St., Delafield, great food, drink and atmosphere.

February 22, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John Higgins, 262-377-6461.

February 23, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents 2008 Concerto Competition at Shattuck Music Center, Carroll College, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha. WASB’s annual Concerto Competition provides inspiration and performing experience to young musicians. It is open to wind and percussion players that are in 9th through 12th grades and attending school in Waukesha, Milwaukee, Washington, Ozaukee, Dodge and Jefferson counties. Deadline for entry is January 25.

February 23, 8 p.m., Pabst Theater presents Jacky Terrasson. e-mail or 414-286-3663.

February 23-24, Master Singers of Milwaukee. Brahms "Ein Deutsches Requiem". Brahms' timeless masterpiece takes on new clarity and poignancy, set to the composer's own four-hand accompaniment. North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point (2/23). St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee (2/24). Call: 262-821-1229.

February 25, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club, Valentine's Dance at Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson Av. Dance to the music of Steve Meisner. Sherry Huiras, 414-546-3370.

February 29, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents percussionist Paoli Mejías’ with music recognized for its innovative vision, global style and unique sound. Since starting his career as a sideman, Paoli has been heard on more than twenty recordings and has captivated a diverse and constantly growing fan-base. His electric stage presence and sharp performances have earned him the reputation of a true showman.

March, 2008

March 6, 8 p.m., Farley's House of Pianos concert with Daniel del Pino, pianist, at 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, phone 608-271-2626.

March 7, 7-10 p.m., River—award-winning contemporary artists with 15 national top singles and TV appearances. They’ve done over 1300 concerts throughout the US. Silverbrook School, 120 N. Silverbrook Dr, West Bend. Lighthouse Concerts, 262-338-0205.

March 8, 7:30 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra Pops Concert, Music from the Big and Small Screens of Hollywood at the Elkhorn Area HS auditorium.

March 8, 7:30 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra performs at the Elkhorn Area HS, Elkhorn.

March 8, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra presents A New Place at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018.

March 9, 1 to 4 p.m., Special Bluegrass Jam at Delafield Fish Hatchery, 425 Main St., Delafield. Rich Schwartz.

March 9, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Don't Go Russian Off at Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells, Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.

March 14, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John Higgins, 262-377-6461.

March 15, 6 - 9 p.m., Michael Heinrich, guitar, at Meyer's Restaurant lounge, 4200 S. 76th St., Greenfield, 414-321-4400.

March 15, 9-12 p.m., Cream City Bluegrass, Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee. Info, 262-639-4192.

March 15, 9:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo.

March 16, 3 p.m., The Milwaukee Festival Brass presents Festival Concert: The Luck of the Irish at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av. Milwaukee. Tickets: Adult $ 10 Senior 60+ $ 7 Student $ 5. Bring two or more non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force of Wisconsin and receive a discounted admission. Dr. Patricia Backhaus, Director. Phone 414-423-9760.

March 16, 4 - 7 p.m., Michael Heinrich, guitar, at Meyer's Restaurant lounge, 4200 S. 76th St., Greenfield, 414-321-4400.

March 19, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.

March 19, 7 - 10 p.m., Neighbor's Bistro & Pub with Don Weast, vocals; Gary Meisner, keyboard, Rich Regent, clarinet; Harold Miller, drums; at 260 W. Main St., Waukesha, phone 262-549-3911.

March 21 & 22, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. Michael Heinrich, solo guiatarist, at the Grove Restaraunt. 262-814-1891.

March 22, 8 p.m., Pabst Theater presents Chris Potter. e-mail or 414-286-3663.

March 29, 9-12 p.m., Wooden Bridges perform at Wells Street Tavern, Delafield. Info Rich Schwartz.

March 30, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee A Tea in the Key of C at Steinway Piano Gallery, 1550 W. North Av., Milwaukee. Info 414-771-5832.

March 30, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band presents free concert Look to the Sky, featuring Jupiter and Mars, Marche des Parachutistes Belges, Star Wars, Star Trek and more at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconjsin Av., Milwauke

April, 2008

April 2, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Grove Restaurant, 890 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Joel Freisinger, keyboard; Tom Sorce Jr., drums; Tim Hourigan, Latin Percussion; John Scaduto, vocals. Phone 262-814-1890.

April 4, 7:30 p.m., Joanne Cash—sister to the legendary Johnny Cash. Award-winning artist for over 30 years with 27 albums, including countless duets with her famous brother, she has appeared as a regular on the Grand Ole Opry. Also, Jimmy Jack Whitaker—toured with Oakridge Boys, Willie Nelson, and other major acts. Silverbrook School, 120 N. Silverbrook School, West Bend. Lighthouse Concerts, 262-338-0205.

April 11, Lake Geneva Community Orchestra presents live 45-minute concerts in three Walworth County elementary schools on April 11 as part of its continuing annual "School Day Concert" series introducing school children to the sounds and instruments of a symphony orchestra. This year the Orchestra will be visiting Westside Elementary School in Elkhorn and Woods School and Mt. Zion Christian School in Lake Geneva. Mt. Zion School invites home school students and their parents to attend the concert there. Details at Mt. Zion School or 262-248-5255.

April 11, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John Higgins, 262-377-6461.

April 11, 12, 18, 19, 7:30 p.m., and April 13, 20, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players, presents the Pajama Game with live musical pit orchestra.

April 11, 7:30 p.m. - Master Singers of Milwaukee Songs of Eternity at Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St. Milwaukee. Info Steve Murphy, 414-708-9445.April 2, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Grove Restaurant, 890 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Joel Freisinger, keyboard; Tom Sorce Jr., drums; Tim Hourigan, Latin Percussion; John Scaduto, vocals. Phone 262-814-1890.

April 12, 9:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo.

April 13 , 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, at Schroeder Auditorium at Cardinal, Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point. J. S. Bach and his Sons, Mariann Landa, Chair, Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796.

April 12, 7-12 p.m., Cream City Bluegrass, Dunn Bros Coffee, 245 Main St, Racine. Info, 262-639-4192.

April 16, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.

April 18, 7:15 to 9:30 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic , Folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock at Crossroads Coffeehouse, 2020 Main St., Cross Plains. Joe Snare, 608-798-2080.

April 18, 8 to 11 p.m. Michael Heinrich, solo guiatarist, at The Envoy Room in the Ambassador Hotel.

April 20, 2 to 4 p.m., Spring Concert at Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Av. with Sam Steffke, piano; Tom McGirr, bass,; Joe Zarconne, drums. With 2008 Scholarship Winners, SAM NEUFELD, (trumpet) Nicolet High School, ALEX KREGER (piano) Brookfield East High School and ERIC SHOOR (alto sax) Kenosha Tempre High School. Donation to the Scholarship Fund of $10 at the door.

April 20, 8 p.m., Pabst Theater presents Stacey Kent. e-mail or 414-286-3663.

April 24, 6 p.m., The SUPERband at Libiamo Restaurant in the historic Schlitz Brewery Building, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee. Call 414-271-1155 for reservations.

April 25, 7:30 p.m., New Berlin Community Band presents free Spring Concert at the New Berlin Free Methodist Church. Highlights will include the Overture to the Flying Dutchman, a Mozart horn concerto featuring Katie Matteson, selections from Oliver and the trumpet section will be featured in a performance of Harry James hits.

April 25 7:30 p.m., MenoHARmonee Barbershop Chorus presents Cabaret at N120 W15932 Freistadt Rd, Germantown American Legion. Information (PDF 54K).

April 25, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents Music from the Silver Screen at Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll College, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha. Movies have long been a source for great music. Take your seat for this night at the movies. Popcorn optional! The winner of our concerto competition will also be featured on this program. This concert is presented through WASB’s project Waukesha Works for People. Waukesha’s Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP) is the beneficiary of this year’s performance.

April 26, 7:30 p.m., Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra, Season Finale Concert: “Lincoln & Alexander II” Music + History and Art! - Alberta Kimball Auditorium, West High Choir Room.

April 27, 10:30 a.m. Cream City provides music for service at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3302 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee. Mary Stetson.

April 27, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Hola, Como Estas at Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells, Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.

April 29, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Lutheran Home, 7500 W. North Av., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

May, 2008

May 2, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents the dynamic and rich sound of Lila Downs’ whose music is rooted in the traditional sound of her Mesoamerican upbringing but reaches out to and embraces the modern rhythms of jazz and blues. Her unique and smooth sound is highlighted by her unflinching passion for artistic expression that shines through with every release. Downs’ additions to the soundtrack of Frida, a film about revolutionary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

May 3, 3 p.m., Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble performs free program at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. KK Av., Milwaukee. Info Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

May 3, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Calvary Presbyterian Church. This concert begins a series highlighting the many talented MCO performers who live and make music in Greater Milwaukee, from concertmaster Jeanyi Kim's nuanced performance of Dvorak's Romance to the individual characters that come to life in Peter and the Wolf. Concerto Grosso No. 1 in F minor, Alessandro Scarlatti; Concerto Grosso No. 1, Ernest Bloch; Romance, Antonin Dvorak; Peter and the Wolf, op. 67, Serge Prokofiev. Tickets: 800-993-2880.

May 4, 2 p.m., free Spring Concert of Students and Faculty of Stritch Music Department in the University Theater. Features Concert Choir under the direction of Jerrad J. Fenske and the instrumental Chamber Ensemble conducted by Scott Wenzel.

May 10, 8 p.m., Pabst Theater presents Russel Malone . e-mail or 414-286-3663.

May 11, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, at Schroeder Auditorium at Cardinal, Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point. Spring Fling, Suzanne Pajunen, Chair Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796.

May 11 , 3 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra presents A New Spirit at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018.

May 13, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Hawthorne Terrace, 7700 W. Portland Av., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

May 16, 6:30 p.m. free All Night Gospel Hymn Sing at Grace Church of New Berlin, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Four different groups will perform plus lots of hymn singing in between. Complete information (PDF 4K). Carroll Brown at 262-544-6165 for more information.

May 16, 17, 18, Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee at Fox Lake Julie Flemming , 920-928-6094.

May 17, 3 - 4 p.m. - Sherry Huiras accordionist at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee.

May 17, 7:30 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra will present a free concert “Musical Transformations” at Badger High School Auditorium, Lake Geneva.

May 18, 2 p.m., Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents "Animelodies" at First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St., Fond du Lac. An animal-themed show featuring a variety of vocal music by the Chorus and balloon animals and sing-along with Lollipop and Mr. Greene. Fun for all ages. Free-will donation. Proceeds will benefit the Fond du Lac Humane Society.

May 18, 3 p.m., Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble performs at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. Info Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

May 18, 6:30 p.m., New Orleans Party Gras at Steinway rockin' piano at Steinway Piano, 116th St. and North Av., Milwaukee. Reservations, 414-727-5995.

May 18, 7 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band Concerto Concert at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Info, 414-462-8821.

May 18, Master Singers of Milwaukee. Bernstein's Mass with the Concord Chamber Orchestra. This collaborative performance of Bernstein's brilliant and edgy masterpiece is sure to awaken the crowd. St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 1615 N. Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Call: 262-821-1229.

May 20, 7 p.m., Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents "Animelodies" at First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St., Fond du Lac. An animal-themed show featuring a variety of vocal music by the Chorus and balloon animals and sing-along with Lollipop and Mr. Greene. Fun for all ages. Free-will donation. Proceeds will benefit the Fond du Lac Humane Society.

May 21, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.

May 23, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John Higgins, 262-377-6461.

May 26, New Berlin Community Band presents Memorial Day observance at Highland Park Cemetery.

May 26, 9 a.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

May 27 & 28, Oregon Straw Hat Player's Auditions for summer production of Finian's Rainbow. Karen Weber, 608-835-9126, Oregon.

May 30 & 31, The Milwaukee Theatre Evita at 500 W. Kilbourn Av., Milwaukee.Info 414-276-4545.

July 11, 7 p.m., Gathering on the Green - Jazz on the Green featuring singer Marlena Shaw at Mequon's Rotary Park, 4000 W.Highland Rd. Info, 262-242-6187.

July 12, 7:45 p.m., Gathering on the Green - Got Rhythm Music and Dance at Mequon's Rotary Park, 4000 W. Highland Rd. Info, 262-242-6187.

July 15, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Luther Manor, 4535 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

August, 2008

August 12, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Forest Ridge, 11077 W. Forest Home Av., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

August 26, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Wilson Commons, 1400 W. Sonata Dr., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

September, 2008

September 5, 6, 7 - Fiddle Workshop Weekend fun and educational weekend with Randy Elmore in Hartland. Rich Schroeder or 505-266-0557.

September 16, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Arboretum of Menomonee Falls, W180 N7890 Town Hall, Menomonee Falls. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

September 30, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Muskego Regency, W181 S8540 Lodge Blvd., Muskego. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

October, 2008

October 3, 4, 10, 11, 7:30 p.m. and October 12, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents the Perfect Wedding.

October 14, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Villa St. Francis, 1910 W. Ohio, St. Francis. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

October 28, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

November, 2008

December, 2008

December 2, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, National Regency, 13750 W. National Av., New Berlin. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

December 5, 7 p.m. and December 6, 3 p.m. and December 7, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents a version of a Charles Dickens Favorite Christmas Carol.

December 8, 6:45 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Union Christmas Meeting, Serb Hall, 51st & Oklahoma, Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

December 16, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carrier’s Band, Wilson Commons, 1400 W. Sonata Dr. Milwaukee. Gary LaVann, 414-762-1444.

2009

February 6, 7, 13, 14, 7:30 p.m. and February 15, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents the comedy Over the River and Through the Woods.

April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 7:30 p.m. and April 26, May 3, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents the musical Annie.

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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. Phone 262-52-7595.
• African World Festival (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 14-17, 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 - 14th Annual Blues Fest at Fern Island Park in Wausau, August 19-20, 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, The 14th 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 in Wisconsin Rapids.
• Denmark Danish Festival - October., Denmark Danish Fall Festival, Festival, Music. Headliner Band, “The Big Mouth Band, Featuring the Power Tool Horns,” plays from 1-5pm. Memorial Park, Denmark, WI, 920-863-6400.
• East Town Farm Market - June - 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-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. 25th year of Festival, July 28-31, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-464-9444.
• Gil Fest - August 27, 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 - America's largest Polish fest, June, 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. Info Pete Billman, 262-284-9001, Port Washington.
• Porterfield Country Music Festival - June, Porterfield.
• Prairie Dog Blues Festival - Two stages, 12 bands, 9th annual Festival. July, 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, usually 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.
• South Shore Frolics - Music, parade, South Shore Park, Milwaukee, 414-769-1431.
• 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 Accoustic 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.
  
  
• 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.