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January, 2014

January 4, 2 to 4 p.m. - The Kids From Wisconsin Backstage Sale of 45 years of costume, nostalgia and equipment. At State Fair Park, Tommy Thompson Youth Center, 640 S 84th St., West Allis. Tina Weiss, 414-266-7067, Milwaukee.

January 11, 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.


February, 2014

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

February 16, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Music Horns-A-Plenty featuring Prata Duo, St. Mark's Brass, Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble, and a Horn Choir. Works by Gliere, Faure, Mozart, Mike Keegan, Handel, and other composers. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave, Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.


March, 2014

March 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Parkside Manor Mardi Gras Celebration open free to public. Snacks, food, live music with jazz clarinetist Rich Regent. Info Jackie Williams, 815-529-7457.

March 1, 4 to 8:15 p.m. - Dixie Doodlers will be performing Mardi Gras at the Potawatomi, Milwaukee.

March 8, 7 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass presents: "Brass at Night" at Schwan Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee.

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

March 15, 3 p.m. - Prata Pro at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. KK Ave., Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

March 16, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Music Irish Music Concert featuring the Prata Duo. Works by Charles Callahan, Bozza, Mendelssohn, and original compositions by the Prata Duo. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave, Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

March 16 - Jazz Unlimited Scholarships Auditions at Steinway Piano Gallery, 116th & North Ave., Wauwatosa.

March 22, 7 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at the Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.

March 30, 7 to 10 p.m. - Interfaith Singles Dance at Hiawatha, 9809 Durand Av., Sturevant. Live music, info Jerry Smeiska, 414-453-4931.


April, 2014

April 10, 1 to 2 p.m., at Emanu-El Temple, 2020 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Rich Regent jazz clarinet.

April 11 - Northern Illinois Jazz Ensemble concert and clinics directed by Ron Carter. Guest artists: Vincent Gardner, trombonist. Carroll University, Shattuck Music Center.

April 12, Noon to 2 p.m. - Rich Regent, versatile jazz clarinetist, performs a variety of live music. Free admission. Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111.

April 22, 8:10 to 9 a.m. - McKeever Duo on WGTD FM 91.1 in Kenosha. Info Susan McKeever.

April 23, Noon - McKeever Duo at UW Parkside, Fine Arts Building, Bedford Hall, 900 Wood Rd., Kenosha. Info Susan McKeever, 262-595-2345.

April 25-27 - 26th Annual Capitol City Jazz Fest featuring Jim Cullen Band, Bob Schultz's Frisco Band, Black Eagle Jazz Band and After Midnight. Madison Quality Inn and Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, 608-850-5400.

April 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., - Indoor Farmer's Market, South Milwaukee HS, 801 15th Ave., South Milwaukee. Noon to 1 p.m., Rich Regent jazz clarinet.

April 26, 7:30 p.m. and April 27, 3 p.m. - Master Singers present The Whole Kilt and Kaboodle at The Troubadour, 3221 S. Lake Dr., Milwaukee. Info Trefor Williams,

April 27 - St. Casimir Church organ concert series. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.


May, 2014

May 3, 4 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 700 Bloomfield Rd., Lake Geneva. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.

May 4, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Music St. Mark's Composers Concert featuring original compositions by Steve Wolff, Steve Rohde, Mike Keegan, and Other Composers.At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave, Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767.

May 16-18 - Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee featuring the Bunny Berigan Memorial Band, The Bob Schultz's All-Stars, The Vagabond Reeds, The Kay Berigan 5Tet and the Barb City Stompers. Julie Flemming 920-928-6094.

May 17, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

May 17, 7:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at Calvary Community Church, Highway 50 and Harris Rd., Williams Bay. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.


June, 2014

June 12, 7 p.m. - Capitol City Band opening concert 46th season at Rennebohm Park on Madison's near west side. James Latimer, 608 835-9861, Madison.

June 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Health Check Fair at Greenfield Community Center, 7215 W. Coldspring Rd., Greenfield. Jazz music by Rich Regent. Door prizes, snacks, coffee, free admission and parking, exhibitors needed, info 414-329-5370.

June 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

June 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield. Info 414-329-5275. Free admission and parking. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

June 19, 5 to 7 p.m. - South Milwaukee Outdoor Farmer's Market, 10th and Milwaukee Streets, South Milwaukee. Rich Regent, jazz clarinet.

June 21, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.


July, 2014

July 5, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

July 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield. Info 414-329-5275. Free admission and parking. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

July 31, 6 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at Flatiron Park, Lake Geneva. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.


August, 2014

August 2, 6:30 p.m. - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at Phoenix Park Bandshell, Delavan. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.

August 8 - Plymouth Arts Center and downtown Plymouth clubs and restaurants having a fundraiser for the Plymouth Arts Center. Wristbands in advance are only $10; night of the event: $13. Ride the Trolley to the venues. Warren Wiegratz and Streetlife; Jazz N' More; Dave Petty Ensemble, Talk of the Town and Kevin Van Ess; Grooveology; The Blue Olives; the Bluetones; The Lighthouse Big Swing Band; Smooth Groove; Fabian Qamar; Common Tone Jazz Quintet. Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409, Plymouth.

August 16, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

August 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Greenfield Farmers Market at Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield. Info 414-329-5275. Free admission and parking. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.


September, 2014

September 13, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.


October, 2014

October 4, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

October 12, 3 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber EnsemblePrata Duo, Works by Rudolf Bibl, Franz Strauss, Saint-Saens, Howard Skempton, J.S. Bach, and Other Composers. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave, Milwaukee.Mike Keegan, Director, 414-225-1767

October 18, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

October 19, 3:00 p.m. - MacDowell Club Composers Concert at Steinway Piano Gallery, 11550 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa.


November, 2014

November 8, 10 a.m. - Racine Symphony Orchestra - Violin auditions. Anna Kojovic, 262-880-8586, Racine.

November 8 at 7:30 p.m. and November 9 at 3 p.m. - Milwaukee Metroplotan Voices at Next Act Theatre, with songs of the last 100 years, directed by Mallory Metoxen. Tickets, 414-278-0765.

November 9, 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Concert Band Autumn Concert at Brown Deer High School, 8060 N. 60th St., Brown Deer. Theresa Moniot, 262-649-3330.

November 22, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

November 22, 2 p.m. - Racine Symphony Orchestra - Viola, Cello and Double Bass auditions. Anna Kojovic, 262-880-8586, Racine.

November 9, 7:30 p.m. - Eastwinds Chamber EnsembleChamber Music, Erica Edquist, Soprano, Lynn Lemke, Flute and Soprano, Nazia Delica, Violin, Gary Wood, Organ, Natalie Bakken, Horn, and Prata Duo. Works by Schumann, Telemann, Gounod, Handel, Stolzel, and Schubert. At St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Ave, Milwaukee.Mike Keegan, Director, 414-225-1767


December, 2014

December 13, 7 p.m. - Milwaukee Festival Brass concert at Father Robert V. Carney PAC Pius XI High School, 135 N. 76th St., Milwaukee.

December 13 and 14 - Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra music at Calvary Community Church, Lake Geneva. D. Pledger, 262-359-9072.

December 20, Noon to 2 p.m. - Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Call 414-336-1111. Free admission. Live music with Rich Regent, jazz clarinetist.

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Festivals, 2014

  • 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
    Bastille DaysJuly, 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.
  • 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, 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. Shelia, 414-325-4229.


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