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Calendar 2010

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January, 2010

January 10, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Performer’s Choice at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point.

January 16 - Auditions for MacDowell Club performing members. Audition Requirements. At Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point, in the Joan Steele Stein Center for Communication Studies, Fine Arts Building "M".

January 22, 9 p.m. - Cream City at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee.

January 24, 3 p.m. - Carolyn Atwell, flute, and Steve Wolff, piano/organ, perform at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave. Milwaukee.

January 24, 9:30 p.m. - Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo.

January 25, 7 p.m. - Milwaukee Accordion Club presents Members’ Open Mic Night at Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson Ave., Franklin. Sandy Bednarek, 414-421-7577.

January 30, 8:15 p.m. - Statesmen Barbershop Harmony Society and Carthage College Music Department will be sponsoring Marmony Festival at Seibert Chapel at Carthage Collage. Bob Gall, 262-637-8984, Kenosha.

January 31, 10:30 a.m. - Cream City at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3302 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee.


February, 2010

February 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ruth Brown Cafe Opera at Brewed Cafe, 1208 E. Brady St., Milwaukee.

February 6, 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

February 6, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra plays musical selections based on the theme “Positively Romantic” will be presented in concert at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. Fred Noer, 262-728-4392.

February 7 - Mixed choir begins Sunday rehearsals at Mt. Horeb HS. No auditions, varied program for the 25th season. Greg Dennis, 608-437-5049, Mount Horeb.

February 6, 7:30 p.m. - Present Music with Burkina Electric and Lukas Ligeti at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1032 N. 4th St., Milwaukee.

February 13, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, “Of Earth and Sky” at Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, 2366 N. 80th St., Wauwatosa. MCA, 262-628-5022.

February 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Free Clarinet Clinic with Pavel Vinnitsky at Cascio Interstate Music, 138th and National Ave., New Berlin. Jacob Miller, 262-789-7600.

February 20, TBA, - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band 2010 Concerto Competition at Carroll University, 100 N. East Avenue, Nancy Herro, 262-370-6129.

February 21, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices concert at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Brookfield. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

February 21, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Organists Choice at St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee.

February 21, 3 p.m. - Horns of Many concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.


March, 2010

March, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Bits of Blarney (to be announced).

March 7, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Concert Band presents Brass, Broadway, and a Little Bit More at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Info.

March 7, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass presents Italia at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Dave Meyer, 414-517-7620.

March 13, 8 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at Humphrey Scottish Rite Center, 790 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee.

March 14, 3 p.m. - Bits of Blarney presented by MacDowell Club of Milwaukee at Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W. Layton Av., Greenfield. Map.

March 14, 2 p.m. - Cardinal Stritch University New Music Concert, Kendall Theater, free admission.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. - Dairy Statesmen perform at Regency Shopping Mall, southeast entry, in Racine. Info.

March 20, 3 p.m. - Prata Duo free program at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnikinic Ave., Bay View. Mike Keegan.

March 20 - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert. Fred Noer, 262-728-4392.

March 20, 7:30 p.m. - Water City Chamber Orchestra Season Finale: Reflections & Dances at UW-Oshkosh Music Hall, Oshkosh. Info 920-424-2350.

March 21, 6 p.m. - Party Gras with Ted Oliver and Special Friends at Steinway Piano Gallery, 116th and North Ave., Milwaukee. Mary, 414-727-5995.

March 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Musician Win-A-Gig Playoff at Red Mill West, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Brookfield. With backup band of Sharon Schmidt, Jeff Stoll and Joe Zarcone.

March 29, 3 to 9 p.m. - Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra benefit fund raiser at Noodles & Company, Hwy 83 & I-94. Info.


April, 2010

April 1, 6:30 to 9 p.m. - Musician Win-A-Gig Playoff at Red Mill West, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Brookfield. With backup band of Sharon Schmidt, Jeff Stoll and Joe Zarcone.

April 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m. - The Milwaukee Choristers presents a spring concert "A Better World" at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Robert J. Ruggieri, 414 -355-6625.

April 15, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. - 50 Plus Lifestyle and Retirement Show at Mayfair Mall, Food Court, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. Rich Regent, clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free admission and parking.

April 17, 7 p.m. - Cream City at The Yardarm, 920 Erie St, Racine.

April 17, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists, “MCA is on Fire!” at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 1615 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. MCA, 262-628-5022.

April 18, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble Music for Flute and Horn at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.

April 18, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble program at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.

April 18, 6 p.m. - Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. Info 800-437-2951.

April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 7:30 p.m. and April 25 and May 2, 2 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents Oliver. Info 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls.

April 26-27, 7:30 p.m. - Sunset Playhouse Dames, Dolls and Divas at Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd. Information 262-782-4430.

April 30, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band, "Luminescence" with Sabrina Pruszka, clarinet, at Carroll University, 100 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Nancy Herro, 262/370-6129.

April 30 and May 1 - Heritage Music Fest at Heritage Christian School in West Allis. Bill Sargent, 414-777-0100.


May, 2010

May 1, 7 p.m. - Rak Pack at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Rick D'Amore, Anthony Clementi and Kim Marie. Phone 414-281-4444 or Kim at 414-529-2175.

May 2, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble St. Mark Composer Concertat St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.

May 6, 6 to 9 p.m. - National Mom's Nite Out at Southridge Mall, Center Court, Greendale. Rich Regent, clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free admission and parking.

May 7, 7 p.m. - Cardinal Stritch University Piano Showcase, Kendall Theater, free admission.

May 9 - Dairy Statesmen for ordering a Mother's Day special song. Dairy Statesmen, 262-643-5271.

May 9 2 p.m. - Cardinal Stritch University, Spring Choral Concert, Mr. Michael Batcho, conductor, Kendall Theater, free admission.

May 9, 7 p.m. - Cardinal Stritch University, Faculty Recital, Mrs. Kay Belich, mezzo-soprano, Kendall Theater, free admission.

May 15, 8 p.m. - Concord Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa.

May 15, 8:30 p.m. - Cream City at The Silver Creek Brew Pub, N57 W6172 Portland Rd., Cedarburg.

May 16, 6 p.m. - Scholarship Benefit Concert at Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Featuring the 2010 Jazz Unlimited of Greater Milwaukee Scholarship Winners:

  • Sam Neufeld, trumpet, Nicolet
  • Dylan Ovanin, alto saxophone, Wauwatosa East
  • James Kroner, string bass, Wauwatosa East
  • Justin Wells, alto saxophone, Brookfield Central
accompanied by the Frank De Miles Trio. $15.OO Suggested donation to benefit JU Scholarship Fund. Students free.

May 16, 2 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents "A Diamond Jubilee--Celebrating 60 Years in Song!" at St. Paul's Cathedral, 51 W. Division St., Fond du Lac. Laurel Last, 920-273-7920.

May 21, 4 to 9 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices goes Italian! Pizzeria Piccola, 7606 W. State St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-443-0800.

May 22, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony OrchestraDavid Anderson conducts his inaugural concert at Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay. Fred Noer, 262-728-4392.

May 23, 3 p.m. - MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, Gathering Rosebuds at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point.

May 27, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices America's Patriotic Songs for Peace at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. Info 414-443-0800.

May 28, 9 p.m. - Cream City at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee.

May 29, 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

May 31, 10 a.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at War Memorial, 10th and Rawson Ave., South Milwwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.


June, 2010

June 6, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass Spirituelle concert at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. David Meyer.

June 8, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Cudahy Historical Society, Cudahy Depot, 4647 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Cudahy. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

June 9, 7 to 9 p.m. - Johnny Padilla Quintet jazz, Les Paul Performance Center, Cutler Park, Waukesha. Johnny Padilla, 414-807 0568.

June 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Greenfield Health Check Fair in City Hall, 7325 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield. Enjoy the musical entertainment of clarinetist Rich Regent. Free health screening, educational materials, display booths, door prizes, snacks and coffee.

June 11 - July 25 - Green Lake Festival of Music. Info, 800-662-7097, Green Lake.

June 12, 2 to 5 p.m. - Johnny Padilla Quintet jazz, Atwater Park, Shorewood. Johnny Padilla, 414-807 0568.

June 26, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

June 26, July 10, July 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Fort Atkinson Area Summertime Men's Chorus at Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Rd., Fort Atkinson, John Wack, 920-563-4730.

June 28, 8 p.m. - The Milwaukee Accordion Club presents Rony Lovello, the “Liberace” of the Accordion at Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson Av., Franklin. Sandy Bednarek, 414-421-7577.

June 28, July 5, July 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m. - Fort Atkinson Area Summertime Men's Chorus at Faith Community Church, W5949 Hackbarth Rd., Fort Atkinson, John Wack, 920-563-4730.

June 29, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Marquette Manor, 2409 10th Ave., So. Milw. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.


July, 2010

July 2-16 - Chamber Music Camp. Info, 800-662-7097, Green Lake.

July 18, 9 to 11 p.m. (boarding at 8:45 p.m.) - Jazz Unlimited 2010 Boat Cruise. Sail Lake Michigan on the Iroquois Cruise Boat, meet at 505 Riverway, Clybourn Street Bridge on the Milwaukee River. Featuring the Dixie Doodlers, watch the Fest Italiana Fireworks. Tickets $20, mail check and s.a.s.e. to Jim Hayden, 4743 N. Sheffield Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53221.

July 20, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Heritage Days, 2208 18th Ave., South Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

July 22-25 - Choral Institute. Info, 800-662-7097, Green Lake.

July 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

July 25, 12 to 5 p.m. - Ozaukee County Historical Society 19th Old Time Fiddlers' Contes at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, 4880 Highway I, Saukville. Mary Sayner, 262-242-2624.


August, 2010

August 3, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

August 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission. Info 414-336-1111.

August 14, 12 p.m. - Orchestra O presents Sounds of Oconomowoc Stage in downtown Oconomowoc.

August 24, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Willowcrest, 3821 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

August 21, 2 p.m. - Orchestra O performs at Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts.

August 22, 9 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers sing along at Adoration Lutheran Church, 3840 W. Edgerton Ave, Greenfield. Outdoor service, fre parking and free admission.

August 25, 6:30 p.m. - The Milwaukee Choristers auditions for new members at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info Robert J. Ruggieri, 414-354-1933.


September, 2010

September 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

September 10 & 11 - Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival in Riverside Park, West Bend. Phone 877-271-6903.

September 19, 3 p.m. - A Jazz Trio featuring Connie Grauer, Frank DeMiles and Barry Velleman plays Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and Richard Rodgers. At Steinway Piano Gallery, 116th and North Ave, Milwaukee. Tickets at $10 from Jim Hayden, 4743 N. Sheffield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211.

September 24, 7 p.m. - Concert at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Steve Wolff, 414-881-1454.


October, 2010

October 1, 7:30 pm. Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Joyce Parker Production Theater, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Bay View.

October 1, 9 p.m. - Cream City at Paddy's Pub, 2339 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee.

October 2, 7:30 pm. Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Studio Theatre, Sunset Playhouse, Elm Grove.

October 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

October 16, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Works by Franz Strauss, Heinrich Schmid, Schumann, Faure, and Cherubini at Music on KK, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee.. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

October 17, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Prata Duo with Gail Schumacher, Horn. Works by Bach, Telemann, Mike Keegan, Faure, Cherubini, and More. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

October 23, 7 p.m. - Cream City at The Yardarm, 920 Erie St, Racine.

October 23, 7:30 p.m. - Accordion Concert at Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee. Shirley Barry, 414-543-7714.

October 24, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass concert Traditions at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

October 29, 7:30 p.m. - New Berlion Community Band Fall Concert. with featured soloist Jay Huenink at New Berlin Free Methodist Church, 2975 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin. Tony Kaufman, 262-782-3560.


November, 2010

November 3, 12 p.m. - Sandwich & A Steinway with Al's Happy Notes - This Ensemble began in 2000 at a local Milwaukee Church, where Al Gorecki was an usher, and Fran Henkel, an organist. They had collaborated on special music for Christmas and worked well together. Al mentioned that he would like to start a musical combo. He asked Fran if she were interested. She was, and between them, they found the other four members. Marie Geldner (violin), Richard Regent (clarinet), Anne Marquardt (flute) and Susan Janke (cello). After several years, Marie and Richard left the ensemble for health reasons, and Mary Stetson (violin) and Jeanne Leland (clarinet) replaced them.

November 6, 2 p.m. - Madison Flute Choir program at Midvale Community Lutheran Church.Susan Ketchum, 608-843-1926.

November 6, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choristers concert The Bonds of Music at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 20725 Davidson Rd., Brookfield. Robert J. Ruggieri, 414-354-1933.

November 6, 7:30 p.m. - Early Music Now present Fretwork Sir Francis Drake at UWM's Helen Zelazo Hall. Info. 414-225-3113.

November 7, 3 p.m. - Prata Duo at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 2490 N. Cramer St., Milwaukee. Works by Bach, Faure, and Steve Wolff. Free admission and a reception to follow in the Parish Center. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

November 13, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra Rachel Barton Pine will perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor at Elkhorn Area High School. D. Pledger or 262-248-1198.

November 14, 2 p.m. - Annual meeting of Jazz Unlimited at Papa's Social Club, 7718 W. Burleigh Av., Milwaukee. Great music, good fellowship. Featuring live music of the Dixie Doodlers.

November 14, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Music for Flute, Horn, and Piano/Organ. Prata Duo and Carolyn Atwell, Flute. Special Guests: Brass Ensemble from St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cudahy. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

November 20, 8:30 p.m. - Cream City at The Silver Creek Brew Pub, N57 W6172 Portland Rd., Cedarburg. Harvey Riekoff .

November 26, 8 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. - Black Friday Christmas Jazz at Southridge Mall, Center Court, Greendale. Rich Regent, clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free admission and parking.

November 27, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Rich Regent plays jazz clarinet at the Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Free admission and parking. Info 414-336-1111.

November 30, 7:30 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at St. John’s Home,1840 N. Prospect Ave. , Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.


December, 2010

December 2, 7:30 p.m. - Cantors by Candlelight concert at Congregation Beth Israel, Glendale. Anita Nagurka, 414-352-7310.

December 3, 5 p.m. - Police Band at Third Ward Tree Lighting at Catalano Square, 143 N. Broadway St., Milwaukee.

December 4, 3 p.m. - New Berlin Community Band in the New Berlin Christmas Parade.

December 4, 6 p.m. - New Berlin Community Band at East Troy tree lighting in downtown Square, East Troy.

December 10, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents Holiday Music at Carroll University, Shattuck Auditorium, 218 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Nancy Herro, 262-370-6129.

December 11 and 12, 3 to 5 p.m. - Christmas Jazz at Southridge Mall, Center Court, Greendale. Rich Regent, clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free admission and parking.

December 12, 2 p.m. - Orchestra O Fall Concert at Oconomowoc Arts Center.

December 14, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Emanual United Church of Christ, 10627 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

December 15, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers Auditions at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av. Info 414-354-1933.

December 17, 7:30 p.m. - The New Berlin Community Band Christmas Concert at New Berlin Free Methodist Church, 2975 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin.

December 19, 9 a.m. - Adoration Evangelical Lutheran Church, Christmas program with choir and instrumental ensemble at 3840 W. Edgerton Ave., Greenfield.

December 19, 3 p.m. - Bethel Lutheran Church free Christmas Concert with choir and full orchestra. At S77 W18426 Janesville Rd., Muskego. Info 262-679-1616.

December 19, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass concert Christmas for Kids at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

December 19, 6 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band presents Christmas concert at Basilica of Holy Hill. Diane Giacobassi, 414-462-8821.

December 21, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Trinity Village, 7300 W. Dean Rd., Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

December 24, 10 p.m. - Saint Francis' Episcopal Church, Christmas Messiah Program with instrumental wind quartet at N84W16525 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls. Info 262-251-7420.

December 31, 9 p.m. - Bill Sargent Big Band dancing at Italian Community Center, Milwaukee.

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Festivals, 2010

  • 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
    Bastille DaysJuly 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.
  • 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
    Jazz in the ParkOne 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 SplashJune, staged areas throughout the festival grounds feature over 40 bands, 414-297-9855, Milwaukee.

  • Rock Fest
    Rock FestJuly, 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
    SummerfestJune-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
    WestownJune-September, Wednesday nights, Pere Marquette Park, Kilbourn and Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee, 414-276-6696.

  • Wisconsin State Fair
    WI State FairAugust, 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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  • 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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