http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_seasonal_festivals.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Festival Guide en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:15:10 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 In today's Kramp Cast I talk to Hugh Masterson of the Milwaukee band Hugh Bob and The Hustle about growing up in the small town of Butternut, Wis., his musical and personal influences, struggles with family and writing music that matters. Plus, he plays a new song called "Bigger Man." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/hughbobandthehustle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/hughbobandthehustle.html?34167 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:14:00 CDT If you're hankering for some original music, great local bands, fantastic street food and good old-fashioned family fun, look no further than the East Side. The 12th annual Summer Soulstice festival will take place on June 22, and as always it promises good music and good times. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstice12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstice12.html?25981 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:00 CDT This is Downtown Historic Cedarburg at its summery best. Sure, the berries are the stars, but there's much more to this massive hometown celebration than that. With a pancake breakfast, wine tastings, live music, art shows, shopping as far as the eye can see and as much ice cream as you can eat, there's something at the Strawberry Festival for everyone. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/cedarburgstrawberryfestival.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/cedarburgstrawberryfestival.html?2972 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:18:00 CDT Summerfest celebrates its 45th anniversary this summer and 43rd along the 75-acre lakefront grounds and the 11-day festival has once again lined up a diverse lineup across its 11 stages to celebrate the summer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013.html?33991 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:01:00 CDT The Lakefront Festival of Art features works for sale by more than 170 artists from around the world. Guests can purchase art from painters, potters, sculptors, glassblowers, photographers and others selected by a jury to display their creations. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/lakefrontfestivalofart.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/lakefrontfestivalofart.html?2968 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:29:00 CDT There's a reason this is the 47th year that Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of West Allis puts on their annual Greek Fest. Milwaukeeans can't get enough gyros, lamb and chicken roasted on a spit, or the amazing Friday night fish fry. Throw in some family fun and carnival rides and it's a party! Opa! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greekfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greekfest.html?22749 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:29:00 CDT Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration marks the freeing of the slaves after the Civil War. The city comes alive for this meaningful event that begins with a parade and ends with a street festival featuring entertainment and food. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/juneteenth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/juneteenth.html?2995 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:15:00 CDT There are quite literally dozens of festivals during the great Milwaukee summer. No one can really get to them all. So, it's natural that everyone has favorites and a few blind spots, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/whatsyourfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/whatsyourfest.html?26388 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:03:00 CDT This family's guide to Milwaukee's festivals will tell you what each festival in June and July offers to children and families, and when you can get in cheapest. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/familyguidefests2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/caliejoyherbst/familyguidefests2013.html?34084 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:01:00 CDT For Summerfest's 2013 greening program the main focus on recycling and reducing waste. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greenprogramsf13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greenprogramsf13.html?34057 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:01:00 CDT This summer, save a little green and do a little by getting free or reduced admission to major festivals. All you have to do is take note of what times the festivals are accepting donations of food items to the Hunger Task Force. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/hungertaskforcefreeadmis.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/hungertaskforcefreeadmis.html?34056 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:01:00 CDT Are stick-y food integral to the fair experience, like the cream puffs or the smell of animal poop? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/statefairblogstickfood.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/statefairblogstickfood.html?33998 Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:42:00 CDT Ever wondered what Summerfest looks like from the lake? This year, you'll get the chance to see for yourself. Summerfest is introducing a new attraction that will allow festival-goers to rent paddleboats and travel around the northern portion of the lagoon between Henry Maier Festival Park and Lakeshore State Park, under the Lakeshore State Park bridge and into the marina near Discovery World. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestpaddleboats.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestpaddleboats.html?33957 Thu, 30 May 2013 15:22:00 CDT Milwaukee's near-zero waste outdoor music festival Rock the Green is canceled for 2013, but is slated to return Sept. 13, 2014. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rtgcanceled2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rtgcanceled2013.html?33920 Tue, 28 May 2013 15:02:00 CDT Thirty bands comprised of more than 200 student performers from around the country will have the opportunity to perform live at Summerfest on June 29 at a School of Rock Battle of the Bands competition, to be held at Harley-Davidson Roadhouse, Uline Warehouse and U.S. Cellular Connection Stage. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/schoolofrockbattle62913.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/schoolofrockbattle62913.html?33913 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:04:00 CDT The Indigo Girls play Pride Fest on Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 p.m. Recently, OnMilwaukee.com chatted with one half of the folk duo, Amy Ray, about homesickness, new music, songs she refuses to play on stage and Beans and Barley. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/amyraypridefest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/amyraypridefest.html?33840 Sat, 25 May 2013 05:30:00 CDT The Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will be held on June 13 adjacent to the Hilton Milwaukee in advance of the Milwaukee IndyFest on June 14-15. There will be a vintage car show, House of Harley Davidson parade and more exciting entertainment options. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/mkeindyfeststreetparty.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/mkeindyfeststreetparty.html?33902 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:00 CDT Wauwatosa's fourth annual VillageGreen Street Fair will be held on June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the historic Village. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/villagegreen2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/villagegreen2013.html?33850 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:00 CDT The headliners for this year's Summer Soulstice Music Festival on Milwaukee's East Side have been announced. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstices2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstices2013.html?33872 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:00 CDT Good news, music fans. You can spend your entire summer budget at Summerfest and still check out live music for free all summer long. Take your pick of jazz, rock and an array of local bands in between. Milwaukee's weekly concerts offer something for everyone. Grab some food, some friends and enjoy a free summer night with some great summer tunes. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/musicseries.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/musicseries.html?3000 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:05:00 CDT Festa Italiana announced its complete entertainment line-up today. The weekend-long celebration of Milwaukee's Italian heritage is slated for July 19-21. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaentertainers2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaentertainers2013.html?33862 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:00 CDT Summerfest is bringing back its popular Emerging Artists Series this year. Every day at the US Cellular Connection Stage, up-and-coming bands will have a chance to perform from 3 to 7 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/emergingartistbrief13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/emergingartistbrief13.html?33846 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:18:00 CDT Summerfest will offer free or discounted admission alternatives on every day of this year's festival. Here's a list of them. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013promos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013promos.html?33833 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:00 CDT Voting for this year's Land The Big Gig Talent Search begins today at LandTheBigGig.com. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/landthebiggigvoting0513.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/landthebiggigvoting0513.html?33798 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:58:00 CDT It was announced today that the ninth annual Steel Bridge Songfest in Sturgeon Bay will feature Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steelbridgefest050613.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steelbridgefest050613.html?33682 Mon, 6 May 2013 14:33:00 CDT Race fans have the opportunity to take in two of the most historic races this IZOD IndyCar Series season with the "Indy to IndyFest" ticket package. The package includes one Saturday Milwaukee IndyFest 200-level grandstand seat and one Indianapolis 500 North Vista grandstand seat for only $99. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/indianapolis500indyfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/indianapolis500indyfest.html?33627 Sun, 5 May 2013 14:06:00 CDT This morning Summerfest officials announced the lineup of headliners slated for the BMO Harris Pavilion during Summerest 2013. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bmopavilion050313.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bmopavilion050313.html?33648 Fri, 3 May 2013 05:00:00 CDT What's in a Summerfest stage name? When Johnson Controls entered into a sponsorship deal with Summerfest that granted them naming rights to a grounds state, they turned to their employees for advice. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/johnsoncontrolsstagename.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/johnsoncontrolsstagename.html?33629 Thu, 2 May 2013 11:11:00 CDT Summerfest and Milwaukee IndyFest are offering festival fans and race fans significant savings to enjoy two of Milwaukee's hottest summer events when they purchase the "2-For-$33 Rev Up the Summer" ticket package. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/milwaukeeindyfestsummerfesttickets.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/milwaukeeindyfestsummerfesttickets.html?33624 Thu, 2 May 2013 09:11:00 CDT This morning, Summerfest officials announced the name of a new stage on the grounds for 2013, as well as its headliners. The Johnson Controls World Sound Stage is part of a new three-year sponsorship deal between Johnson Controls, Inc. and Milwaukee World Fest. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/johnsoncontrols050213.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/johnsoncontrols050213.html?33633 Thu, 2 May 2013 05:00:00 CDT Festa Italiana announced this week that it would welcome Matt Nathanson and the Plain White T's, who are slated to perform at the Spiked Island Adult Lemonade Stage on Saturday, July 20. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festabrief050113.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festabrief050113.html?33614 Wed, 1 May 2013 09:29:00 CDT Summerfest announced the 2013 headliners for the Miller Lite Oasis stage. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/millerliteoasis2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/millerliteoasis2013.html?33609 Wed, 1 May 2013 05:00:00 CDT Summerfest announced the 2013 lineup of headliners for the new Uline Warehouse. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/ulineheadliners2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/ulineheadliners2013.html?33600 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CDT Summerfest announced the headliners for the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/uscellularheadliners13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/uscellularheadliners13.html?33583 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CDT Summerfest officials today announced the headliners for the 2013 Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard with Coors Light and Tap Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/briggsandstratton2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/briggsandstratton2013.html?33564 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:30:00 CDT Summerfest announced the headliners for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/hdroadhousebrief13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/hdroadhousebrief13.html?33548 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CDT Summerfest announced headliners for the new K-Nation/Cascio Interstate Music Stage as well as Jojo's Martini Lounge. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest042413.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest042413.html?33530 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CDT The Westown Association announced the line-up for its popular River Rhythms summer concert series. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riverrhtyhm2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riverrhtyhm2013.html?33432 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:19:00 CDT Summerfest announced seven additional Grounds Stage Headliners including Matt and Kim, ZZ Ward, The Go-Go's, Cold War Kids, 311, Talib Kwelil and Courtyard Hounds. Also announced was a new ticket giveaway called Fest Flag that will provide $1 million in tickets to fest fans. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestflagsconcerts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestflagsconcerts.html?33384 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:40:00 CDT The Wisconsin State Fair announced its final six shows for this year's lineup at the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Bingo Casino today. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefair2013finalsix.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefair2013finalsix.html?33366 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:08:00 CDT Summerfest made a few big announcements today, revealing that the Avett Brothers will co-headline with the already-announced Violent Femmes at the Marcus Amphitheater on Opening Day, June 26. Officials also announced headliners for the grounds stages. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summfestgroundstages.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summfestgroundstages.html?33343 Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:25:00 CDT Over breakfast at an East Side diner, Summerfest President and CEO Don Smiley told me he was "amazed" the news about his salary was front page news. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/donsmileysummerfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/donsmileysummerfest.html?33294 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:05:00 CDT Summerfest has announced two more headliners for 2013. Rapper Pitbull will headline the Marcus Amphitheater on Sunday, June 30. Country artist Luke Bryan headline the amphitheater on Wednesday, July 3 with special guests Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line. Alice Cooper will also play at the Big Gig. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/pitbullbryanannounced.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/pitbullbryanannounced.html?33290 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:18:00 CDT The 2013 lineup for the Live @ Peck Pavilion series in Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion has been announced. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/liveatpeckbrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/liveatpeckbrief.html?33288 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:16:00 CDT The Violent Femmes revealed on their tour schedule that they will be headlining the Marcus Amphitheater on June 26. Summerfest has not made an official announcement yet. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/violentfemmessummerfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/violentfemmessummerfest.html?33265 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:55:00 CDT John Mayer announced his first major tour in three years and it will kick off on Saturday, July 6 at Summerfest. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/johnmayersummerfest2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/johnmayersummerfest2013.html?33217 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:01:00 CDT Bo Black, who was once featured on a Playboy cover in the 1960s, was the attractive blonde Summerfest executive director with rabid fans and critics alike who made the woman called "Bo" one of Milwaukee's most interesting figures for more than two decades. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/boblacksalary.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/boblacksalary.html?33202 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:05:00 CDT The Eagles have been added to the growing list of Summerfest 2013 headliners. Officials announced today that the group will close out the Big Gig on Sunday, July 7. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/eaglessummerfest13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/eaglessummerfest13.html?33210 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:59:00 CDT The Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival: Summer Sizzle, hosted by the Historic Third Ward Association, Inc., will not take place this year. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/jazzfesthaitus.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/jazzfesthaitus.html?33200 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:31:00 CDT It was announced today that Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience has been added to the Wisconsin State Fair's opening night, Aug. 1. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/ledzepexannounced.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/ledzepexannounced.html?33163 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:51:00 CDT