Events

Calendar 2011

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January, 2011

January 8, 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.

January 11 - Police Band plays at Mass of Blessing for Police Officers at St. Josaphat Basilica.

January 16, 2 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus presents "A Child's Christmas" concert at Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Ave, Fond du Lac.

January 18, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at San Camillo (assisted living), 10101 West Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

January 28 - Jazz Heritage Festival - Info Barry Oosterwaal, 414-267-2048.

February, 2011

February 5 at 7 p.m. - 20th Annual Ceili for Peaceat Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Ceol Cairde and Ceili Dancing. Kristina at 414-372-3060.

February 5, 7 p.m. - Jeff Stoll & Mike Caldwell with Chanel Le meaux at Packing House, 900 E. Layton Ave., Milwaukee, 414-483-5054.

February 5, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. Mike Frazier, 262-741-1526.

February 8, 7:30 p.m. - We Six, All Our Own at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, 414-276-5760.

February 9, 6 to 9 p.m. - Jazz Unlimited Musical Night at The Red Mill, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Brookfield.

February 9 - The Peggy Lee Project at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Mitchell Park, south of 198th and Capitol Dr., Brookfield, 262-781-9520.

February 11, 6:30 p.m. - Jazz Jam Session, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, 414-276-5760.

February 11, 8 p.m. - Karrin Allyson at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Mitchell Park, south of 198th and Capitol Dr., Brookfield, 262-781-9520.

February 14, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Joyce Parker, Bay View. Info 262-744-8866.

February 19, 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.

February 19, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Larghetto - Emmanuel Chabrier, In the Forest - Emile Pessard, work for solo piano, and Six Melodies Gounod at Music on KK,2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

February 19, 7 p.m. - Jeff Stoll & Mike Caldwell with Chanel Le Meaux at Packing House, 900 E. Layton Ave., Milwauke, 414-483-5054.

February 20, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Horn of Plenty. Prata Duo with Carolyn Atwell, Flute and Hornucopia Horn Quartet. Works by Gounod, Charles Callahan, Sparre Olsen, and horn ensemble works. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

February 22, 7:30 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at South. Milwaukee. PAC, 901 15th Ave (S.M. High School), South Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

February 25, 7:30 p.m. - New Berlin Community Band Winter Concert at New Berlin Free Methodist Church, 2975 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin. Info 262-782-3560.

February 27, 1 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers perform for Madison Jazz Society at Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Ave., Madison.

March, 2011

March 1, 7 p.m. - Orchestra O presents Schubert Mass with Oconomowoc Community Choir at St. Catherines, Oconomowoc.

March 2, 5:30 to 7 p.m. - Swing Time Music Quintet at Free Tunes at Monona Terrace. Info John Lombardo.

March 5, 5:11 p.m. - Bill Sargent Big Band at Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee for the "Il Grande Carnevale - A Night Of Fantasy." Info 414-223-2180.

March 6, 3 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band celebrates 35th season with concert and reception at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, 611 Evergreen Blvd.,Cedarburg. Info Diane Giacobassi, 414-462-8821.

March 10 to 13 - Bix Beiderbecke at Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Ave., Racine. Info Phil Pospychala, 847-996-0246.

March 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

March 18 - The Ultimate Man Zone - Pat McCurdy Live Ed Alf, 262-751-5145, Waukesha.

March 19 - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at Geneva National Clubhouse. Info Mike Frazier, tickets 262-248-1198.

March 29, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at San Camillo (independent living), 10200 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, 414-764-6279.

April, 2011

April 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

April 10, 2 p.m. - Orchestra O presents Spring Concert at Oconomowoc Arts Center, Oconomowoc.

April 10, 4 p.m. - Mike Keegan, horn, and Gary Wood, organ free classical concert at St. Casimir Church, 2600 N. Bremen St., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan.

April 15, 7 p.m. - MenoHARmonee Men's Chorus presents Cabaret at St. James Catholic Church, W220 N6588, Town Line Rd., Menomonee Falls. John Rhode.

April 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m. - The Milwaukee Choristers presents a spring concert "Post Meridian" at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Robert J. Ruggieri, 414 -355-6625.

April 20, 7 p.m. - The Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble presents the 11th Annual Great Night of Jazz sat Wauwatosa East HS, 7500 Milwaukee Ave., Wauwatosa.

April 29 to May 1 - Capital City Jazz Fest, PO Box 8866, Madison WI 53708.

April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 7:30 p.m. and May 1, 8, 2 p.m. - Falls Patio Players presents Annie. Info 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls.

May, 2011

May 5, 6 to 9 p.m. - National Mom's Nite Out at Southridge Mall, Center Court, Greendale. Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free admission and parking.

May 13 to 15 - Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee, Julie Flemming, 920-928-6094.

May 13, 7:30 p.m. - New Berlin Community Band Spring Concert at New Berlin Free Methodist Church, 2975 S. Sunnyslope Rd., New Berlin. Info 262-782-3560.

May 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

May 14, 7 p.m. - Milwaukee Concert Band Spring Concert at Brown Deer High School. Theresa Moniot, 262-649-3330.

May 14, 3 p.m. - Prata Duo presents The Lyric Horn at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

May 15, 4 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band presents young artists winner Thomas Bagin on trombone at Cedarburg PAC, 611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. Info.

May 17, 7 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Youth Brass plays at Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee. Dave Meyer, 414-517-7620.

May 19 - 21 Music Department Piano Sale at UW-Stevens Point. Info 800-884-7654.

May 21, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra presents A New World at Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. Mike Frazier 262-741-1526.

May 22 - Concert featuring JU's 2010 Scholarship Winners.

May 22, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents St. Mark's Composer Concert. Works by Steve Wolff, Daniel Baldwin, Mike Keegan, and Other Composers. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

May 27 to 29 - Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Alumni Weekend in celebration of 55 years of service to southeastern Wisconsin, MYSO is working hard to locate any and all former members, board members, and artistic and administrative staff members. Please register now, Amber Oosterwaal, 414-267-2958.

May 28, 8 p.m. - The Glenn Asch and Chris Hanson Swingtet and singer Rae Cassidy at The Greenfield Performing Arts Center, 4800 South 60th Street, Greenfield. Colleen Lentz,l 414-254-9086.

June, 2011

June 4, 2 and 7 p.m. - Dairy Statesmen Acappella Chorus presents Rock'n'Wail at Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. Info 262-633-4218.

June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Info 414-336-1111.

June 5, 3 to 5 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Phoenix Park Bandshell, 111 E.Wisconsn St., Delavan.

June 9, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

June 10, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices present A Night in Vienna at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Bay View. Info 414-744-8866.

June 11, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices present A Night in Vienna at Sunset Playhouse, 8800 Elm Grove Rd., EElm Grove. Info 262-782-4430.

June 15, 5:30 p.m. - Civic Music Association Awards Banquet.

June 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Free Health Fair at Greenfield City Hall, 7215 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield. Enjoy 47 different tunes performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Info 414-329-5370.

June 16, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

June 18, 6:30 to 10 p.m. - Swing Time Music Quintet at Liliana's Restaurant, 2951 Triverton Pike, Fitchburg. Info John Lombardo.

June 19, 9 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers present a free Dixieland church service at Adoration Lutheran, 3840 W. Edgerton Av., Greenfield. Info 414-281-0414.

June 23, 10:30 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers in Mequon and Theinsville Parade.

June 30, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

July, 2011

July 4, 10 a.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Brookfield Parade.

July 4, 1 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at New Berlin Parade.

July 7, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

July 8, 7:30 to 10:30 - The Skyliners play at Milwaukee Moose Lodge, 13th and Grange, Milwaukee. Jerry Smeiska .

July 9, 12 to 2 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Info 414-336-1111.

July 14-16 - Gathering on the Green Performing Arts Festival at Rotary Park-Mequon 4000 West Highland Rd., Mequon. Info, 262-236-0510.

July 14, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

July 16, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. - The Fond du Lac Women's Chorus will have a concession Stand at the Down Town Farmers Market in Fond du Lac in the parking lot of the City County Building located on Linden Street and Western Avenue. Julie Phillips, 920-922-1568.

July 21, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

July 23, 7 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Greendale Gazebo Music Night.

July 24, 1:30 to 3 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers at Frabklin Legend PArk, 8050 S. Legend Dr., Franklin.

July 24 - Jazz Unlimited's Jazz Boat called the Vista King.

July 28, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

August, 2011

August 4, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

August 4, 7 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at Flatiron Park on the Lakefront just east of the Riviera in Lake Geneva.

August 7, 3 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at Phoenix Park Bandshell, Delavan.

August 11, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

August 12, 4 p.m. - 8th Annual Cheese Capitol Jazz Crawl for the Arts at Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth. Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409.

August 13, 12 to 2 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Info 414-336-1111.

August 17, 7:15 p.m. - The Fond du Lac Women's Chorus and Kids From Wisconsin Concert at Buttermilk Park, Fond du Lac. Julie Phillips, 920-922-1568.

August 18, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

August 25, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band concert at Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

August 31, 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, 2011

September 9, 7:30 to 10:30 - The Skyliners play at Milwaukee Moose Lodge, 13th and Grange, Milwaukee. Jerry Smeiska .

September 9 and 10 - Music Fest at Mt. Olympus. Phone 1-800-497-9316, Wisconsin Dells.

September 12, 7 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus begins season at Memorial Baptist Church.645 Forest Ave. Julie Phillips, 920-922-1568.

September 13, 7 p.m. - Civic Music Asscoation presents The Art of the Cello at Woman's Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee. Info , 414-483-3223.

September 18 - Jazz Unlimited's Piano Trio with Frank DeMiles, Jeff Stoll, and Connie Grauer, improvising grand pianos. Steinway Piano Gallery - 11550 W. North Av., Wauwatosa.

September 25, 4 p.m.- Steve Wolff, Solo Piano, Organ, and Classical Guitar at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

October, 2011

October 6, 7, 8 - Falls Patio Players presents Some Enchanted Evening. Laura, 262-255-8372.

October 7, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. - The Skyliners play at Milwaukee Moose Lodge, 13th and Grange, Milwaukee. Jerry Smeiska .

October 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

October 12, 12 p.m. - Noon Concert Series with Daniel del Pino, piano, free at Student Center Ballroom, UW-Parkside Music Department, Kenosha. Info 262-595-2457.

October 16, 4 p.m. - Prata Duo will present a concert of works for horn, organ, and piano by Bach, Schumann, Gounod, Vaughan-Williams, and other composers at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, 2490 N. Cramer St. as part of the "Concerts on Cramer" Series. A reception will follow this concert.

October 16, 3 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band presents Carl Orff's Carmina Buranaat the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg. Bev Ventura, 262-483-0713.

October 19, 12 p.m. - Noon Concert Series woth Ami Bouterse, soprano, and Alejandro Alumbreros, piano, free at Student Center Ballroom, UW-Parkside Music Department, Kenosha. Info 262-595-2457.

October 22, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Choral Artists "Northern Lights" at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa.

October 23, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass Band Concert presents "Ghosts and Goblins" at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

October 25, 7:30 p.m. - UW-Parkside Jazz Ensemble with Russ Johnson, director, at Student Center Ballroom, ,UW-Parkside Music Department, Kenosha. $8/5, Info 262-595-2457.

October 26, 12 p.m. - Noon Concert Series with Student Recital free at Student Center Ballroom, UW-Parkside Music Department, Kenosha. Info 262-595-2457.

October 28, 6 p.m. - Naima (American Idol Finalist) & Mom Adekola (Milwaukee Jazz Diva) at UWM Zelazo Center, 2410 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. Naima Concert Poster, Purchase Tickets.

October 30, 4 p.m.- Prata Duo with St. Mark's Brass. Works by Schumann, Bach, Gabrieli, and other composers at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

November, 2011

November 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Frank DeMiles and Friends present an alphbetical music program at Villa Terrace North, 2220 North Terrace Avenue, Milwaukee, 414-271-3656.

November 6, 6:30 p.m. - An Evening with Judi K at Wood Fire Station Trattoria, 124 S. Front St., Dowagiac, MI, info 269-782-0007.

November 7, 7 p.m. - Lake Country Orchestra open auditions at Nature Hill Intermediate School. Jim.

November 11, 7:30 to 10:30 - The Skyliners play at Milwaukee Moose Lodge, 13th and Grange, Milwaukee. Jerry Smeiska .

November 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

November 12 - Prata Duo will present a concert of works by Chabrier, Cherubini, Franz Strauss, and other composers.

November 13, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Pulling Out All the Stops" at Carroll University, Shattuck Music Center, Waukesha.

November 13 - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents "Voice of the Horn" Solo and Chamber Music Works by Mozart, Chabrier, Cherubini, and other composers. Prata Duo with Other Performers at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

November 25 (Black Friday), 7 a.m. - Southridge Center Court, Rich Regent plays Holiday Jazz. Info 414-421-1102.

November 27, 2 to 6 p.m. - A very special tribute to Chuck Hedges. Warming up the crowd at 2 O'clock will be the Friends of Chuck Quartet: Andy LoDuca, Hal Miller, David Sullivan, Barry Velleman. Then you will hear two great bands: The Chicago Connection and the Milwaukee Connection. This event will be held at the spacious American Legion Post 449 (Stenz-Grisiesell-Smith), 3245 N. 124th Street, Brookfield (between Burleigh & Capitol off I-41/45). The Chicago group opens the first hour set at 3 PM, Milwaukee starts at 4:10 PM, with jam session finish. Advance tickets only $10.00, $15 at the door. Orders to: Jazz Unlimited, c/o Jim Hayden, Treasurer, 4743 N Sheffield Ave, Whitefish Bay, WI 53211. Enclose a return self-addressed stamped envelope. Chicago Connection musicians include Bobby Lewis (cornet/trumpet); Russ Phillips (trombone); Eric Schneider (clarinet); Jeremy Kahn (piano); Bob Rummage (drums); Nick Schneider (bass). Local musicians in the Milwaukee Connection are Steve Lewandowski, Jack Carr, George Welland, Bob Maynard, John Blegen, and Gary Meisner. Clarinetist Chuck passed away last year; he was well-known worldwide and deserves continuing recognition. Quoting Hal Willard, author of "The Wildest One, The Life of Wild Bill Davison", he said "Chuck Hedges on clarinet could have played head-to-head with Benny Goodman on Goodman's best days and never missed a beat".

December, 2011

December 2, 5 to 7 p.m. - Southridge Center Court, Rich Regent plays Holiday Jazz. Info 414-421-1102.

December 3, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 4, 1:30 p.m. - South Shore Chorale presents A Concert of lessons and Carol at The Former St. Patrick's Church, 41 E. Follett St., Fond du Lac. Julie Phillips or 922-1568.

December 6, 5 to 7 p.m. - Southridge Center Court, Rich Regent plays Holiday Jazz. Info 414-421-1102.

December 9, 7:30 p.m. - Waukesha Area Symphonic Band "Holiday Music" Carroll University, Shattuck Music Center, Waukesha.

December 23 at 7:30 to 10:30 - The Skyliners play at Milwaukee Moose Lodge, 13th and Grange, Milwaukee. Jerry Smeiska .

December 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Enjoy a variety of live music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

December 11, 4 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble presents Music for the Season with Prata Duo and St. Mark's Brass. Music for Advent and Christmas at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee.

December 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Southridge Center Court, Rich Regent plays Holiday Jazz. Info 414-421-1102.

December 18, 6 p.m. - Lakeshore Symphonic Band Christmas Concert at Holy Hill. Diana Jonen, 262-644-6704.

December 23, 5 to 7 p.m. - Southridge Center Court, Rich Regent plays Holiday Jazz. Info 414-421-1102.

December 26, 1 p.m. - Madison Marimba Quartet at Mills Concert Hall, UW School of Music, 455 N. Park St. (Mosse Humanities Building) at the corner of Park Street and University Ave., Madison. Info 608 835-9861.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Interstate Music
  Clinics Calendar (Formerly Cascio before May, 2003).
  
  
• Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more. Meeting on the first Tuesdays and Bluegrass Jam on third Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Hartland Music Showroom. Rich Schwartz, Hartland.
• 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. Shelia, 414-325-4229.