Wisconsin Musical Groups: Events Calendars

Calendar 2009

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January, 2009

January 11, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, French Pastries at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee. Sarah Schwab, 414-881-9900.
January 15 - All Star Super Band plays trumpet fever at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
January 21, 12 p.m. - James and Susan McKeever free Piano Duo program at UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd., Kenosha. Info 262-595-2457.
January 22 - All Star Super Band plays trombone heaven at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
January 24, 7:30 p.m. - Water City Chamber Orchestra, A Romantic Rendezvous at Grand Opera House, Oshkosh. Phone 920-424-2350.
January 25, 2:30 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents Free Performance at Cardinal Stritch University.
January 29 - All Star Super Band plays Ferguson Dream Band at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.

February, 2009

February 1, 2:30 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents Concert at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa.
February 5 - All Star Super Band plays Harold Arlen at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
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.
February 8, 3 p.m. - Oshkosh Youth Symphony presents Animals in Music at UW-Oshkosh Music Hall, Art & Communications Bldg. This concert is a treat for children of all ages as well as adults, info 920-233-7510.
February 12, 7:30 p.m. - South Milwaukee Music and Jazz Express, Concert to Benefit Music Scholarships at South Milwaukee PAC. $10 Adults $5 Students, Boosters, 414-550-7324.
February 13, 8 p.m. - SwingTime Music Trio at Cabana Room, 240 W. Gilman St. , Madison. John Lombardo.
February 14, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Community Orchestra Pops Gala at Badger High School, Lake Geneva.
February 14, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists with Magic and Enchantment at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. The "Women in Black" will entice your senses with the mysterious world of sorcery, magic and enchantment. And on Valentine's Day - what better theme than "that old black magic"?
February 15, 10:30 a.m. - Cream City at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3302 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee.
February 12 - All Star Super Band torch singer night at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
February 19 - All Star Super Band plays Count Basie at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
February 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Crossroads Coffeehouse Acoustic Open Mic in Cross Plains, 608-798-2080.
February 20, 8 p.m. - SwingTime Music Trio at Cabana Room, 240 W. Gilman St. , Madison. John Lombardo.
February 21, 7:30 p.m. - Cream City at The Yardarm, 920 Erie St, Racine.
February 21, 4 p.m. - Grine Family and Friends Benefit Concert Mostly Baroque at First Congregational Church, Oshkosh. Info, 920-233-7510.
February 22, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av, Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.
February 24, 9 p.m. - Cream City Bluegrass and Gospel Music at Maxie's Southern Comfort, 6732 W. Fairview, Milwaukee.
February 26 - All Star Super Band plays Buddy Rich at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
February 27, 8 p.m. - SwingTime Music Trio at Cabana Room, 240 W. Gilman St. , Madison. John Lombardo.
February 28, 7:30 p.m. - Master Singers of Milwaukee program at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee.

March, 2009

March 1, 3:30 p.m. - Master Singers of Milwaukee program at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1600 Genesee St., Delafield.
March 5 - All Star Super Band plays Thad Jones at Libiano's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee.
March 6, 7:30 p.m. - Suburban Concert Band March Concert at Nathan Hale HS, 11601 W. Lincoln Av., West Allis. Info Steve Streator, 262-650-6962.
March 7, 3 p.m. - Prata Duo concert at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnicknnic Av., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.
March 7, 8 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Fire Concert featuring the winner of the annual Dorothy J. Oestreich Concerto Competition.
March 8, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. David Meyer.
March 13, 14, 15 - South Milwaukee HS Theatre Company presents Grease the musical. Information, 414-766-5049.
March 20, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Sherry Huiras plays accordion for Fish Fry at Polish Center, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. Reservations or info 414-529-2140.
March 20, 9:30 p.m. - Cream City at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee.
March 21, 7:30 p.m. - Bill Sargent's Really Big Band fundraiser at Grafton HS Auditorium, 1950 Washington St., Grafton. Bill Sargent, 414-777-0100.
March 21, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Orchestra - Elkhorn Area HS. Brasstacular! two concertos for brass instruments: Ferdinand David's Trombone Concertino No. 4 and Richard Strauss' Horn Concerto No. 1 are complemented by Handel's "Music For The Royal Fireworks".
March 21, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29 - Children's Christian Theatre presents An Ecumenical Outreach.
March 22, 3 p.m. - Artist-In-Residency Concert. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.
March 28, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band presents "Music for the Young & Young at Heart" at Schwan Hall - Wisconsin Lutheran College. Karten Lippert, 262-538-4464, Hartland.

April, 2009

April 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Sherry Huiras plays accordion for Fish Fry at Polish Center, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. Reservations or info 414-529-2140.
April 4, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists with Stuff and Nonsense at UWM Recital Hall, Milwaukee. Life gets too serious sometimes - so share a laugh with those fabulous women of the MCA as they tease and cajole you with music from the lighter side.
April 8, Noon - Cindy Solfest-Wallis and Susan McKeever are presenting a free flute and piano recital in the UW-Parkside University Ballroom, 900 Wood Rd., Kenosha. Info: 262 595-2457
April 19, 10 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers play Dixieland at Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ, 16350 W. Gebhardt Rd., Brookfield. Info 262-786-4155.
April 19, 2:30 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee. Free Concert at St. Joseph Center Auditorium, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee.
April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 7:30 p.m. and April 26, May 3, 2 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents the musical Grease.
April 25, 6 p.m. - Master Singers of Milwaukee presents Prelude to Summer at Milwaukee Yacht Club, North Shore 17600 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee.
April 25, 5:30 p.m. - Bill Sargent Big Band St. Eugene Dinner Dance and Auction at St. Eugene School, 7600 N. Port Washington Rd., Fox Point. Reservations required. Info 414-918-1100.
April 26, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Artist-In-Residency concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee.
April 27, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Accordion Club presents "It�s Polka Dance Time" with Walter Ostanek, Canada�s Polka King.

May, 2009

May 1, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents Colors, Number and Shapes at Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll College. Nancy Herro, 262-628-4610.
May 2, 7 p.m. - Ozaukee Chorus spring concert Make Your Own Kind of Music at the Grafton HS auditorium. Five Ozaukee County HS Ozaukee Chorus Scholarship winners are scheduled to perform. Info Jim McCutcheon.
May 15, 16 and 17 - Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee at Fox Lake. Dixie Doodlers with Rich Regent, clarinet, perform May 16 at 4:15 and 7:45 p.m. Julie Flemming, 920-928-6094.
May 10, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices Spring Fever at Sharon Lynn Wilson Center, 19805 W. CApitol Dr., Brookfield. Phone 262-781-9520.
May 15, 7:30 p.m. - Suburban Concert Band Spring Concert at Nathan Hale HS, 11601 W. Lincoln Av., West Allis. Info Steve Streator, 262-650-6962.
May 16, 7 p.m. - MenoHARmonee Men's Chorus presents Cabaret at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6588, Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls. John Rhode.
May 16, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Carnival in May at St. Francis Borgia Church, Cedarburg. Sarah Schwab, 414-881-9900.
May 16, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Orchestra at Delavan-Darien HS present Grand Finale the Candide Overture of Leonard Bernstein, selections from The Bartered Bride by Bedrich Smetana, and Tchaikovsky's monumental Symphony No. 5 in E Minor.
May 16, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Orchestra free concert at Delavan High School's Auditorium.
May 17, 3 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. Diane Giacobassi, 414-462-8821.
May 17, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, Carnival in May at Calvary Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee. Sarah Schwab, 414-881-9900.
May 17, 3 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Water Concert from the Baroque to the 20th century this concert views our most precious element through the lens of both past and present.
May 17, 4 p.m. - Joey Cross Fundraiser at Jo Joi's Pub and Grill, 304 N. 76th St., Milwaukee.
May 17, 6 p.m. - Jazz Unlimited Spring Scholarship Concert at Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Frank Demiles Trio. Showcasing Matt Brooks, Ian Haegele, Sam Neufeld, Dylan Ovanin.
May 20, 12 p.m. - Joe Aaron, clarinet, Rick Aaron, Frank DeMiles, piano, a gratuitous event at the Steinway Piano, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.
May 29, 5:15 p.m. - A Night at the Piano Gallery Fundraising Gala jazz with Rich Regent, clarinet, and Darrien Wilson, piano, at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Support from musicians to support the arts. Dr. James Kinchen will be guest speaker. Candi's Piano Studio has partnered with America's Second Harvest of Wisconsin. Contact Candice Dillon.

June, 2009
Capitol City Band
June 6, 7 p.m. - Jackie and Some Guy, made up of Jackie Nicholson and Rudy Custer, perform at Winestein's, Oconomowoc Lake on Hwy P North, just north of Hwy 16. Info.
June 7, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass Exploring compositions that have us look to the sky for inspiration and forging ahead to new brass frontiers, at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. David Meyer.
June 9 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Cudahy Historical Society, 4647 S. Kinnickinnc Av., Cudahy. Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316.
June 11, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
June 12 - 28 - Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents Haydn Seek. Samantha Crownover, 608.255.9866, Madison.
June 14, 4 p.m. - Strings and Song Benefit Concert at First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh. Info 920-233-7510.
June 18, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
June 21, 2 to 5 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers play at Mukwonago Summerfeste.
June 25, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
June 28, 9:15 a.m. - Cream City free outdoor worship at Christ Episcopal Church, 5655 N. Lake Dr., Whitefish Bay.
June 28, Noon - Dixie Doodlers Kettle Moraine Days parade and program at Eagle.
June 30, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Marquette Manor, 2409 lOth Av, South Milwaukee. Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316.
June 30, 9 p.m. - Cream City at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee.

July, 2009

July 2, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 4, 10:30 a.m. - Capitol City Band on the Square. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 9, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 11, 7:30 p.m. - Gathering on the Green Festival a red white and blue celevration at Mequon Park Pavilion. Andrea Albrecht, 608-239-1701.
July 16, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 19, 1:30 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Cen, WI Ctr., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 19, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers free program at Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E. Wisconsin Av., Delavan.
July 19, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Jazz Boat with Paul Vrakas Group, tickets $20. Boarding at 8:45 p.m. Sail Lake Michigan on the Iroquois Boat, 505 Riverway, Clybourn Street Bridge on the Milwaukee River. Watch Festa Italiana Fireworks.
July 21, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Heritage Days Concert at St. Lukes Church, 2208 18th Av., South Milwaukee. Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316.
July 23, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
July 25, 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Michael Heinrich and John Taylor at Papa Social Club, 7718 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee. Info 414-871-1704.
July 30, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.

August, 2009

August 1, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Corn and Bratwurst Festival for Walworth Rotary Club in Fontana.
August 5, 6 to 9 p.m. - Vagabond Reeds and Butch Thompson at Colliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Av., Madison. Dave MacGregor, 414-272-1932.
August 6, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
August 9, 1 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
August 9, 2 p.m., Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra free concert at Library Park, Lake Geneva, during the Art in the Park art fair presented by the Geneva Lake Art Association. Compositions with a water theme will be performed by 35 musicians under the direction of Andrew Dogan. Info 262-248-1198.
August 13, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
August 15, 7 p.m., Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra free concert at Phoenix Park Band Shell, Washington and S. 2nd Sts., Delavan. Compositions with a water theme will be performed by 35 musicians under the direction of Andrew Dogan. Info 262-248-1198.
August 20, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
August 26, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers Auditions at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av. Info 414-354-1933.
August 27, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band at Rennebohm Park, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608-835-9861.
August 29, 5 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Delavan Phoenix Park Bandshell, Delavan.
August 30, 11 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Muskego Fest Parade, Janesville Road from Lannon Drive to Racine Avenue.

September, 2009
September 12 at 1 p.m. - Cream City at East Troy Bluegrass Festival, town square, East Troy. Info, 262-497-3024.
September 13, 1 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee present free program, Sharon Hansen and Roger Ruggeri at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point.
September 13, 7 p.m. - Dave Miller and the Highlife Band at Milwaukee Firehouse Pub, 2758 S. 35th St. Milwaukee, 414-383-5300.
September 16, 6:30-10 p.m. - Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Roger Boll, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.
September 17, 6 to 9 p.m. - Sharon Schmidt, Jeff Stoll and Joe Zarcone at the Red Mill, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd, Brookfield.
September 19, 9:30 p.m. - Rockin' Revue with Dave Miller at Lil Downtown Lounge, 8812 W. Greenfield Av., Milwaukee, 414-257-3592.
September 20, 10:30 a.m. - WISTA Camp Fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse in Greenfield. Sue Stachelski.
September 20, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble Solo and Ensemble Concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.
September 20, 7 p.m. - Dave Miller and the Highlife Band at Milwaukee Firehouse Pub, 2758 S. 35th St. Milwaukee, 414-383-5300.
September 24, 6 to 9 p.m. - Sharon Schmidt, Jeff Stoll and Joe Zarcone at the Red Mill, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd, Brookfield.September 20, 12:30 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at St. Frances De Sales Fall Festival, Lake Geneva.
September 25, 1:30 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at University Lake School Homecomng Parade, Main Street, Delafield.
September 25, 7 p.m. - Dave Miller and John Frye at Winestein's Cafe, W359 N5002 Brown St., Oconomowoc, 262-567-6985.
September 25, 9 p.m. Cream City at Revere's Wells Street Tavern, Delefield. Info, 262-497-3024.
September 26, 10 a.m. - Cream City at the Bayview Farmers' Market held, South Shore Park, Bayview. Info, 262-497-3024.
September 26, 11 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Muskego Historical Society Art and Craft Fair, W184 S8074 Racine Av., Muskego.
September 26, 6 p.m. - Dave Miller Express at Historic Red Mill, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Brookfield, 262-797-9133.
September 27, 7 p.m. - Dave Miller and the Highlife Band at Milwaukee Firehouse Pub, 2758 S. 35th St. Milwaukee, 414-383-5300.

October, 2009

October 4, 3 p.m. - Prata Duo, Steve Wolff and Mike Keegan, will perform at St. Casimir Church, 2600 N. Bremen St., Milwaukee.
October 10, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, "Watermusic" at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1100 N. Astor St., Milwaukee. MCA, 262-628-5022.
October 11 - 3:00 p.m. Milwaukee Festival Brass presents"Silver Jubilee" concert at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee.
October 13, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa. Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316.
October 15, 5 p.m. - Milwaukee Area Musiciains Network Open Jam Party at Club Geribaldi, 2501 S. Superior St. Milwaukee, 414-483-6335.
October 16, 9 p.m. - Johnny Padilla Quartet at the Cafe Luna Lounge, 106 W. Seeboth St.,Milwaukee. The Cafe Luna Lounge is a full service bar and a smoke free environment. They also have some very delightful desserts.
October 17, 8 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa.
October 17, 9 p.m. - Dave Miller and the Legends with Stokes at O'Keefe's House of Hamburg, 5937 S. Howell Av., Milwaukee, 414-747-9444.
October 18, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, �Music in the Afternoon� at Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Dawes Studio Theatre, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Wilson Center, 262-781-9520.
October 24, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert at Delavan-Darien HS, 150 Cummings St., Delavan. Featuring Beethoven's �Fifth Symphony,� Mozart's �Symphony 29,� Weber's overture to the �Der Freischutz� opera and Sibelius' �Finlandia.� Guest conductor Alexander �Sascha� Mandl. $10 admission. Call 262-248-1198.
October 24, 7:30 p.m. Lake Geneva Orchestra at Delavan-Darien High School. Tickets.
October 25, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Discoveries Concert at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point.
October 10, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, "Watermusic" at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1100 N. Astor St., Milwaukee. MCA, 262-628-5022.
October 25, 7 p.m. - Hornucopia Horn Quartet at Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Av., Milwaukee. Info Mike Keegan, 414-964-1513.
October 30, 8 p.m. - Original Schlitz Syncopators at Libiamo's Restaurant, 221 W. Galena St., Milwaukee. Features Vince Giordano, tuba, string bass, bass saxophone; Andy Schumm, cornet; John Otto, clarinet and saxophone; Dave Bock, trombone; Leah Bozin, banjo and guitar; Josh Duffee, traps. Info Andy Schumm, 217-898-3887.
October 30, 8 p.m. - The Wooden Bridges Band present The Smith Brothers: Rudy Custer, guitar; and his brother Mike Custer who play their special brand of Country and Blues at Hansen's Bar, east of Hwy 83 on Hwy V V. Info.

November, 2009

November 7, 7 p.m. - Red Star Express Gospel & Bluegrass Concert at Plymouth Arts Center 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth. Info, 920-892-8409.
November 7, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Songs and Dances" at Carroll University, 100 N. East Avenue, Nancy Herro, 262-370-6129.
November 12, 6 p.m. Fund Raiser for the Milwaukee Woody Herman Statue at Kiko's Lounge at Frank Monreal's El Matador, 9155 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee.
November 13, 7 p.m. - Hootenanny at the Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th. St., Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or just come to sing. Thanksgiving and Veterans Day are celebrated in November, so we�ll do a few songs to remember those holidays. Cold weather is coming soon and we know a few winter songs like �Four Strong Winds� and �Song For a Winter�s Night�. Marialyce.
November 14, 3 p.m. - The Prata Duo performs at the Music on KK Series at Joyce Parker Productions. Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices presents An American Thanksgiving - 300 years of Song and Dance at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520, Brookfield.
November 15, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Operatic Options at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Av., Wauwatosa.
November 15, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble All Mozart Concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.
November 15, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Concert Band presents Fall Concert "As the World Turns" at Brown Deer HS, Brown Deer. Info, 262-649-3330.
November 22, 4 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, A Present Music Thanksgiving, world premiere of �In Beauty, May I Walk� at St. John�s Cathedral, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. Present Music, 414-271-0711.
November 27, 5:30 p.m. - Acoustic Jam and Open Mic at Plymouth Arts Center 520 East Mill St., Plymouth. Info, :920-892-8409.
November 28, 7 p.m. - Celtic Christmas with Theiss and O'Connor at Plymouth Arts Center 520 East Mill St., Plymouth. Info, :920-892-8409.

December, 2009

December 2, 7 p.m. - Fox Valley Horn Choir at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.
December 4, 5 p.m. - Hornucopia Horn Quartet performs during Dickens of a Christmas in Greendale at the Public Library, Broad St.. Greendale.
December 5, 6:30 p.m. - Candi's Piano Studio presents a Holiday Concert at YMCA - Young Leaders Academy, 1350 W. North Ave., Milwaukee. Candice Dillon.
December 6, 2 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents "I Dream a World" concert The Fond du Lac Women's Chorus 2009 Christmas concert celebrates the spirit of the season. The Cardinal Bell Choir from FDL High School join us as our special guest artists. The Chorus is directed by David Simmons and accompanied by Sheree Froemke. Free (donations accepted) at St. Paul's Cathedral, 51 W. Division St., Fond du Lac.
December 6, 4 p.m. - Lessons and Carols with the St. Mark's Episcopal Church Choir, St. John on the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Av., Milwaukee
December 8, 7 p.m. - Statesmen Holiday Caroling at Harmony Hall, Regency Mall, Racine. Dan Schaumberg.
December 8 and 15, 7 to 9 p.m. - Statesmen Holiday Caroling at south east entrance to Regency Mall, Milwaukee.
December 11, 3:30 p.m. - Master Singers of Milwaukee at Barnes and Noble, 95 N. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. Ed Richards, 262-271-1154.
December 11, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Holiday Concert" at Carroll University, 100 N. East Ave., Nancy Herro, 262/370-6129.
December 12 and 13 - Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Duet For One, a play by Tom Kempinski based on the plight of cellist Jacueline du Pre. Michelle, 414-276-8842, Milwaukee.
December 12, 7 p.m. - Cream City at the Yardarm, 920 Erie St., Racine.
December 13, 3 p.m. Water City Chamber Orchestra "A Glorious Holiday Festival" at Alberta Kimball Auditorium, Oshkosh. Info 608-424-2350.
December 15, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Emanual United Church, 10627 W. Forest Home Av., Wauwatosa. Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316.
December 15, 7 p.m. - Statesmen Holiday Caroling at Harmony Hall, Regency Mall, Racine. Dan Schaumberg.
December 19, 12:30 p.m. - Cream City Benefit For Dan Nimphius at Assembly of God Church, 4970 S. Swift Ave., Cudahy.
December 13, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.
December 19, 8 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee.
December 20, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass presents "Christmas for Kids" at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.
December 26, 1 p.m. - The Madison Marimba Quartetat Mills Concert Hall, UW Madison, 455 N. Park St., Madison. Information: 608 835-9861.
December 27, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble Prata Duo, Horn and Organ Works for Advent and Christmas at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.
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Festivals, 2009

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 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, 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, usually face painting, and more. Info 920-868-3717, Egg Harbor.
Racine Harbor Fest - Various stages offer music, Racine Lakefront Festival Grounds, Racine.

RiverSplash
River Splash 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
Westown June-September, Wednesday nights, Pere Marquette Park, Kilbourn and Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee, 414-276-6696.

Wisconsin State Fair
WI 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.

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Colleges and Universities

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

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Other Groups

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.
Lake Country Jam - Third Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., Good Harvest Market, Community Room, 1850 Meadow Lane, Pewaukee, Rich Schwartz.
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. Info 414-771-1300.

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