Events

Calendar 2012

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January, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

February, 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March, 2012

March 2, 8 p.m. - Jerry Smeiska at Kochanski's Concertina Beer Hall at 37th & Burnham. Jerry Smeiska, keyboards, accordion and vocals; 414-453-4931, Wauwatosa.

March 3, Noon 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. Call 414-336-1111.

March 3, 7 p.m. - Freshwater Bluegrass at The Yardarm, 920 Erie St., Racine. Harvey Reikoff, 262-497-3024.

March 4, 1 p.m. - Milwaukee Concert Band presents American Variations at the Mitchell Park Dome, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Info Theresa Moniot.

March 9, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Troubadour Room, Bay View. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

March 10, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Sunset Playhouse. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

March 11, 2:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices at Jewish Community Center, Whitefish Bay. Trefor Williams, 262-781-9520.

March 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Jamming At The Library Acoustic Jam Session featuring singing, harmony and instrumentals. Bring your own acoustic instrument and a song to lead. At Northside Library. 1500 27th Ave.. Kenosha.

March 17, 7 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra concert and silent auction. D. Pledger.

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

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

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

March 24, 4 p.m. - Piano Arts piano competition at Carmex Warehouse, 9750 S. Franklin Dr., Franklin. Info 262-370-6129.

March 25, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass present: "The Best of ther British" at Wisconsin Lutheran College; Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.

March 25, 3 p.m. - Navy Wind Ensemble to perform bicentennial salute with free concert at The Milwaukee War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee. Lt. Patrick Sweeten, Director, 847-688-4760, ext. 213.

March 25 - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at the South Milwaukee Performing Art Center, along with the Racine Kilties and guests from a few other groups. Jody Daharsh, South Milwaukee.

March 28, Noon - James and Susan McKeever Piano Duo at Bedford Concert Hall, UW Parkside. Susan McKeever, 262-595-2457, Kenosha.

March 31, 3:45 p.m. - Freshwater Bluegrass at the Big Thaw Bluegrass Festival, Unitarian Church North, 13800 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon. Harvey Reikoff, 262-497-3024.

April, 2012

April 7, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

April 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Jamming At The Library Acoustic Jam Session featuring singing, harmony and instrumentals. Bring your own acoustic instrument and a song to lead. At Northside Library. 1500 27th Ave.. Kenosha.

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

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

April 20 and 21 - Milwaukee Choristers present Spring Concert. Rachel Mosey, 414-218-2948.

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

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

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

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

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

May, 2012

May 2, 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.

May 3, 8 to 11 p.m. - Caroline's Jazz Club at Second and Florida Streets, Milwaukee. Program dedicatd toMarcella Mortellaro.

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

May 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Jamming At The Library Acoustic Jam Session featuring singing, harmony and instrumentals. Bring your own acoustic instrument and a song to lead. At Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave., Kenosha.

May 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - The Jazz Estate, 2423 N. Murray St., Milwaukee.

May 10, 5 to 8 p.m. - National Mom's Nite Out at Southridge Mall, Center Court and Macy's, Greendale. Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist, provides musical entertainment. Free.

May 12, 3 p.m. - Birthday Celebration with piano recitals at Steinway Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Mariann Landa, 414-258-6494.

May 12, 7 p.m. - Freshwater Bluegrass at The Yardarm, 920 Erie St., Racine. Harvey Reikoff, 262-497-3024.

May 19, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

May 19, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay. Mike Frazier, 262-741-1526.

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

May 20, 2 p.m. - Fond Du Lac Women's Chorus presents Songs Of our Lives at Memorial Baptist Church, 645 Forest Ave., Fond du Lac. Julie Phillips, 920-922-1568.

May 20, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass present: "Brass Olympiad" at Wisconsin Lutheran College; Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.

June, 2012

June 1, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

June 5 - Milwaukee Summer Philharmoinia - Rehearsals begin. All musicians welcome, no fees, schedule and application is on-line.

June 9, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

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

June 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Health Check Fair at Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Cold Spring Rd., Greenfield. Musical entertainment by Rich Regent. Free snacks, coffee, door prizes. Karen 414-329-5370.

June 16, 3 to 5 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers perform at Phoenix Park Band Shell, 111 East Wisconsin Street, Delavan.

June 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Greek Fest at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Recreation Building, Fond du Lac. Live music. Julie Phillips, 920-922-1568.

June 20, 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.

June 20, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

June 26 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Marquette Manor, 2409 Milwaukee Av., South Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, South Milwaukee.

June 26, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia free program with Kathy Pyeatt at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 West Chapel Hill Road, Mequon.

June 27, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July, 2012

July 4, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July 4, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July 11, 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.

July 11, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July 18, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July 21, 7 a.m. to Noon - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus has a Coney Island Hot Dog Sale at the Fond du Lac Farmers Market, Linden Street and Western Avenue in the parking lot of the City County Building. ja60phillips@yahoo.com, 920-922-1568.

July 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Port Fish Fry with the Dixie Doodlers in Port Washington.

July 24, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

July 28, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

July 31, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia free program with Ruth Brown at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 West Chapel Hill Road, Mequon.

August, 2012

August 1, 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.

August 1, 7:30 p.m. - Marshfield Civic Band - Free concert at Bandshell, Columbia Park, Marshfield. Mike Schoenfuss.

August 14, 7:30 p.m. - Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia free program with Steven Ayers at the Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 West Chapel Hill Road, Mequon.

August 18, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

August 25, 5 to 8 p.m. - Newburg Fire Department 125th Anniversary Celebration includes Ladies Must Swing at 508 Main St., Newburg. Kathy Walczyk, 262-675-6262.

August 28, 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Cudahy Historical Society Train Depot, 4447 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., South Milwaukee. Jody Daharsh, South Milwaukee.

August 29, 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, 2012

September 9, Noon to 4 p.m. - Jackson Historical Society "Raspberry Festival" at 1860 Mill Road, Jackson. Live music, free, Bob, 262-253-700

September 21-22 - Plymouth Oktoberfest promoted by Plymouth Arts Center. Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409.

September 22, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

September 27, 28 and 29 - A 1940’s Big Band theatrical swing revue complete with the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and The Andrews Sisters. The show features singers, dancers, and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. At Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 262-670-0560, Hartford.

October, 2012

October 5 to 14, various days and times - Falls Patio Players presents Guys on Ice. Laura Ciletti.

October 6, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

October 7, 3 p.m.- Hartland Community Band presents Gib Wiegel Scholarship Concert, Oconomowoc Arts Center, Oconomowoc. Gail Borth, 262-689-4912.

October 10, Noon - McKeever Piano Duo Recital at Bedford Hall, Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Rd., Kenosha. Free. Karen Sorenson, 262-595-2457.

October 18, 5 to 8 p.m. - Paint the Mall Pink at Southridge Mall, Center Court, Greendale. Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist, provides musical entertainment.

October 19, 7:30 p.m. - The Swingin' Cowboys, Jason Petty with Carolyn Martin and her Western Swing Band pay tribute to the ol' West as they travel down memory lane with Home On The Range, Streets Of Laredo, Don't Fence Me In, and Back In The Saddle. At Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 262-670-0560, Hartford.

October 21, 4 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble perform works by Franz Strauss, Saint-Saens, Mozart, Susato, Vaclav Nelhybel, and Other Composers. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

November, 2012

November 11, 2 to 5 p.m. - Annual Meeting of Jazz Unlimited. At Papa's Social Club, 7718 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee, free admission with jam sessions. Info: Augie Ray, 414-390-0271.

November 11, 4 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble perform collaboration works by Bach, Mike Keegan, Mozart, Vaughan-Williams, and Other Composers. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

November 17, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

November 23, 8 to 10 a.m. - Black Friday at Southridge Mall, Greendale. Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist, provides the Christmas musical entertainment.

November 25, 2 p.m. - Uncle Mike's Polka Variety Show, sing along with Mike Schneider on accordion as he teaches children about the alphabet, numbers, occupations, hygiene, geography, and even how to dance the polka. At Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 262-670-0560, Hartford.

November 30, 8 p.m. -Warren Nelson Trio, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua founder Warren Nelson is a songwriter, musician, poet, and historian; Nelson’s trio features multi-talented musicians on guitar, dobro, ukulele, vocals, and banjo. At Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 262-670-0560, Hartford.

December, 2012

December 1, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra at Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.

December 2, 3 p.m. - Hartland Community Band presents Christmas Concert, Holy Hill National Shrine, Hubertus. Gail Borth, 262-689-4912.

December 7, 7:30 p.m. - Leahy Family Christmas, as seen on PBS, the Canadian musical powerhouse of eight brothers and sisters mystifies audiences with fiddle-driven music, dance, and vocals augmented by keyboards and percussion. At Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 262-670-0560, Hartford

December 7, 7 p.m. - Piano Arts presents Christopher Taylor performing at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee. Info, 414-255-0801.

December 9, 2 p.m. - Community Chorus concert Emanuel United Church of Christ, Forest Home Ave. at 106th St., Milwaukee. Don McMurray, 414.282.9058.

December 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Holiday Mixer, a joint venture of Visit Milwaukee and East Town Association. Enjoy Christmas music performed by versatile jazz clarinetist Rich Regent at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, Bradley Promenade, 929 N. Water St. Contact Visit Milwaukee for ticket of $10 admission, wine, catering by Sazama's Fine Catering, and hors d'oeuvres.

December 15, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free parking and admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

December 15, 7:30 p.m. - Community Chorus concert Emanuel United Church of Christ, Forest Home Ave. at 106th St., Milwaukee. Don McMurray, 414.282.9058.

December 16, 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass presents "Holiday in Brass II" at Wisconsin Lutheran College; Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee.

December 24, 1 to 3 p.m. - Christmas Eve at Southridge Mall, Greendale. Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist, provides the Christmas musical entertainment.

December 29, 1 p.m. - Madison Marimba Quartet concert at Mills Concert Hall, UW Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park Street, Madison. Jim Latimer, 608 835-9861.

• 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 (since 1982) - August, entertainment, gospel and children's stage, Milwaukee Maier Festival Grounds, Milwaukee, 414-372-4567.
• American Fest - July, Near Eastern music, St. John the Baptist American Church, Milwaukee, 414-282-1670.
• Apple Festival - October, two stages for entertainment, Bayfield.
• Arab World Fest - Dance, craft, entertainment, August, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee.
• Asian Moon Festival - June, music and dance, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, 414-483-8530.
• BandSlam Battle Royale - June, Washington Park or Humboldt Park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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