Articles tagged with 'Fireworks'

Festa Italiana celebrates 35 years!

Published July 16, 2012

Festa Italiana celebrates 35 years at the Lakefront this year, running Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22 at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park.

Summerfest reflections

Published July 10, 2012

We all have our dirty little secrets. Here's mine: I have lived in Milwaukee all my life and have only been to Summerfest once before this year. I know. I get it. That's bad. Here are a few of the more memorable moments from my first real Summerfest.

Blu Bar & Lounge invites you to watch July 3 fireworks

Published June 26, 2012

Blu Bar and Lounge, located on the 23rd floor of the historic Pfister Hotel on Wisconsin Avenue, is offering four luxury packages for the night of Tuesday, July 3, when the U.S. Bank Fireworks show will light up Milwaukee's night sky.

Social Circle: "Do you buy fireworks for the 4th?"

Published June 30, 2011

Fireworks aren't legal in Milwaukee, but it doesn't stop people from driving beyond the city to buy them. This week, our Facebook likers and Twitter followers told us what they think about buying personal stashes of big bangs.

Sazama's returns to Summerfest

Published June 1, 2011

Sazama's Lakeside Grille, the sit-down eatery with dining service that's located on the south end of the Summerfest grounds - adjacent to the Classic Rock Stage - will return for a second year.

A panoramic, elevated seat for July 4 fireworks

Published June 23, 2010

Not sure which of the many fireworks displays to go to on July 4? Then head Downtown because the Hyatt will re-open Polaris from 7 p.m. until midnight on Sunday, July 4, offering a 360-degree, rotating view of fireworks for as far as the eye can see.

Summertime technology that I crave

Published July 9, 2008

I'm not asking for anything as dramatic as flying cars, just a couple of things that seem like they could make the great Milwaukee summer even great

Sunday Sound-off: Do laws affect fireworks fun?

Published July 6, 2008

Milwaukee police cracked down on fireworks this year, and possession fines doubled. Did you still spark up the sky?

Big Gig Face Off: Marcus Amphitheater vs. Big Bang

Published June 28, 2008

How does one of the biggest venues in town, the Marcus Amphitheater, stack up against the free and explosive Big Bang fireworks display?

Homicide Commission under fire

Published March 5, 2008

Members of the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission will update the city's Public Safety Committee on its progress this week.

I just want a box of sparklers!

Published July 4, 2006

Filled with the Fourth of July spirit, and not willing to drive to one of those freeway-side fireworks shanties outside of town, I decided to try to find a box of sparklers in the city of Milwaukee.