http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_seasonal_festivals.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Festival Guide en-us Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:30:26 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 I'm ashamed to say that despite living in Bay View for the last two years, last night was the first time I went to Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/chillonhilltime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/chillonhilltime.html?20096 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 16:16:00 CST Tonight is "Bike Night" at River Rhythms, which hosts Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz. Get to Pere Marquette for music, bikes and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bikenightrr.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bikenightrr.html?19961 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:20:00 CST Today is the last day of the 2009 Wisconsin State Fair. Do you have any suggestions for the 2010 State Fair? Is there anything you would like to see changed or improved? Or is it perfection on a stick? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff081609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff081609.html?19925 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:01:00 CST The WSMA Showcase is a conglomeration of the organization's programs; giving attendees a sampling of marching bands, jazz ensembles and launch pad bands. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairwsma.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairwsma.html?19822 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 07:08:00 CST Cheryl O'Brien isn't a Milwaukee native, but she calls the Brew City her "second home." O'Brien, 23, has spent the last several years here as a student studying Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and working as an assignment editor at WISN-TV (Channel 12). She left that gig a few months back when she was named the 62nd Alice in Dairyland - Wisconsin's Agricultural Ambassador. She took some time during the State Fair to chat with OnMilwaukee.com about the state's $60 billion ag industry. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/alicetalks081509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/alicetalks081509.html?19934 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:49:00 CST A combination of copious amounts of fatty food, top-notch people watching, pitchmen pushing gadgets and of course, more farm animals than you can handle, I'm always game for at least a couple hours at the Fair each year. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/wiscostatefair.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/wiscostatefair.html?19853 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:03:00 CST The cream puffs are puffed. The pigs are oinking at the starting line, primed to race. Foods of all kinds are being carefully loaded onto sticks. It's opening day of the Wisconsin State Fair. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairliveblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/statefairliveblog.html?19854 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:05:00 CST When I was a kid visiting from New York, I enjoyed State Fair, but as I got older I became more of a Summerfest person. These days, though, I'm back on the Fair wagon. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/StateFairfan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/StateFairfan.html?19847 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 14:36:00 CST Last year the number of foods on a stick at the fair went up by one, to 32. This year, there are a whopping 44 options for sticked chow! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/stickstick.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/stickstick.html?12178 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 05:07:00 CST I'm giving away four more sets of free German Fest tickets to lucky readers. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/gftix072309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/gftix072309.html?19750 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:21:00 CST In 2004, after a decade away from the Milwaukee music scene, singer Louie Lucchesi returned with a new vision and a new album called "Second Hand Smoke" featuring seven cover songs and a few originals. Lucchesi's band, Brother Louie, plays at Festa Italiana on Sunday, July 19, at noon http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/brotherlouie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/brotherlouie.html?19647 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:06:00 CST This weekend, OnMilwaukee.com is helping to sponsor two amazing events at Bradford Beach. Both are full of fun, good people and good times. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bradfordbedluau.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bradfordbedluau.html?19699 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:35:00 CST Every weekend there's a festival in Brew City, some of which are held at the Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) and some that simply bust out on blocked-off streets or parks. There are pros and cons to both, but most people usually prefer one over the other. So, what's your vote: big or small Brew City festivals? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff0701209.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff0701209.html?19637 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:09:00 CST In addition to all the usual headaches -- weather concerns, competition with the British Open and a sagging economy -- the U.S. Bank Championship faces a new dilemma this season. U.S. Bank is pulling out as title sponsor of the event, which has left organizers scrambling to find a replacement in order to keep the tournament going for a 43rd year. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/usbankchampionsip2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/usbankchampionsip2009.html?19646 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:23:00 CST I love the Circus Parade festival event because it touches all ages. 2 year-olds love it and 82 year-olds revel in the memories. It's free, family fun in the true spirit of the great Milwaukee summer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/circusfestivalblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/circusfestivalblog.html?19645 Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:15:00 CST An historic tradition returns to Milwaukee -- The Great Circus Parade! This colorful celebration of entertainment has been on a hiatus for six years due to lack of funding and may not be back for a while, at least not in 2010, so this would be the weekend to check it out. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/circusparade09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/circusparade09.html?19630 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:52:00 CST If I had my druthers, I'd probably visit Summerfest two or three times, opting for quality over quantity. This year, I went six days, and each was for work. I'm not exactly complaining, but Summerfest burned me out this year. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfesthangover.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfesthangover.html?19625 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:22:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com held another one of its Jazz In The Park VIP event's last night. Here's a brief summary from our own Todd Hall. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/jazzsummary1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/jazzsummary1.html?19601 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:19:00 CST The world's largest musical festival again takes Milwaukee's lakefront by storm. Here's the official OnMilwaukee.com, complete with previews and reviews, feature stories and blogs. Summerfest fans, we've got you covered! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest09.html?19470 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:53:00 CST Chilly or not, rainy or not, this weekend is the kind of weekend that makes the Milwaukee summer great for me. At some point this weekend, we'll hit two festivals on our side of town. First up is the church festival at Sts. Connie and Helen in Wauwatosa, which is now one of my favorites. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/kingconnie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/kingconnie.html?19374 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:42:00 CST African World Festival will not take place this year, despite earlier reports that the festival would return after a one-year hiatus with a new focus on community talent and resources. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/africanfestcanceled.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/africanfestcanceled.html?19345 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 17:21:00 CST Whether you're a lover of water, music, art or activity, the Gathering Waters Festival intends to familiarize you with Milwaukee's great new lakefront green space and have a little fun in the process. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/gatheringwaters.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/gatheringwaters.html?19332 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 16:05:00 CST Jazz in the Park launched its season on Thursday and enforced the law that prohibits the public from bringing alcohol. Is this bogus or acceptable? Sound off now, Milwaukee, and let us know your thoughts about carry-ins at public venues. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff060709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/soundoff060709.html?19315 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 08:03:00 CST Poi Dog Pondering headlines Riversplash! on Saturday night. Here is a clip to get you in the mood for the show, but don't forget appearances by Pat McCurdy and Reckless Kelly. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod060509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod060509.html?19317 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 11:18:00 CST Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks will headline a free street festival July 4 in Bay View, officials announced today. The festival, co-sponsored by the Pabst Theater and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, will officially be called "Red, White and Blue Ribbon," but folks already seem to be referring to it as "PBR Fest." http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/pbrfestbayview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/pbrfestbayview.html?19255 Thu, 28 May 2009 21:23:00 CST The Elm Grove Memorial Day parade was canceled Monday when a train hit a minivan about an hour before the parade was to start. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/elmgroveaccident.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/elmgroveaccident.html?19204 Mon, 25 May 2009 10:43:00 CST What's new this year at Riversplash in Downtown Milwaukee? A big and better music lineup, gated entrances and a $1 charge for access to buy beer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwrist.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwrist.html?19130 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:45:00 CST Milwaukee bands The Last Rhino and Jake Jendusa and The Dead Men have battled hard over the last nine weeks of musical competition, but only one will emerge victorious Friday night as not only the champion, but also with a guaranteed gig at Summerfest and Summer Sousltice Music Festival on Saturday, June 20. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bob09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bob09.html?19108 Thu, 14 May 2009 14:35:00 CST Summerfest, which runs from June 25 - July 5 on Milwaukee's lakefront, announced its headlining acts for the MandI Classic Rock Stage. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rockstagelineup09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rockstagelineup09.html?19117 Thu, 14 May 2009 08:53:00 CST The Briggs and Stratton Big Backyard at Summerfest 2009 has a diverse group of headliners. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/briggsannounce.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/briggsannounce.html?19111 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:28:00 CST Summerfest announced this afternoon that Stevie Wonder will return to the Marcus Amphitheater for this year's festival on June 28. John Legend will play with the RandB icon. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steviewondersummerfest09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/steviewondersummerfest09.html?19103 Tue, 12 May 2009 16:41:00 CST Local favorites The Gufs, along with Matthew Sweet, Meat Puppets, Asher Roth, Shinedown, Cage the Elephant and The Airborne Toxic Event are among the headliners slated to appear at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage at Summerfest. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/uscelllineup09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/uscelllineup09.html?19094 Tue, 12 May 2009 08:09:00 CST Summerfest officials announced the headliners for the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Rock Stage at Summerfest 2009. Artists include Robin Trower, Los Lonely Boys, Saving Abel, 12 Stones, Billy Squier, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Femi Kuti (in photo) and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestrockstagelineup09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfestrockstagelineup09.html?19039 Wed, 6 May 2009 11:15:00 CST Yesterday we reported on Summerfest's Miller Lite Oasis 2009 lineup and watched as you readers posted your comments in regards to its quality. Today we've got the headliners for the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse stage. Have at it, folks. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/roadhouse09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/roadhouse09.html?19025 Tue, 5 May 2009 11:20:00 CST While Bob Dylan dad has a headlining slot at Summerfest earlier in the season, son Jakob and his own chart-topping band The Wallflowers top the bill at State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sfwallflowers09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/sfwallflowers09.html?19001 Mon, 4 May 2009 08:09:00 CST The start of another Milwaukee summer festival season is about a month away; are you ready? We definitely are. Beginning at 9 a.m. today, the editorial staff at OnMilwaukee.com dives into a live blog about the upcoming season of fun. Feel free to chime and and chat with us about band lineups, good eats and everything else that comes with living in the city of festivals. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/liveblogfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/liveblogfest.html?18934 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:31:00 CST Music legends Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson will share the bill July 1 at the Marcus Amphitheater, Summerfest officials announced today. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/dylanandwillie09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/dylanandwillie09.html?18916 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:15:00 CST Bon Jovi, which is only performing a handful of concerts this summer, makes a stop June 25 at the Marcus Amphitheater. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bonjovifest09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bonjovifest09.html?18332 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:00 CST The reunited No Doubt plays Summerfest, headlining the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, July 2. Paramore opens the show and a second opener will be announced later. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/nodoubtsf09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/nodoubtsf09.html?18297 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST We Milwaukeeans know how to party like the people of Munich all year round, but this weekend we really show our strong German heritage. Old World 3rd Street's annual two-day Oktoberfest celebration kicks off today, Friday, Sept. 26, at noon with the Dick Strauss Orchestra and doesn't end until Saturday night. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/oktoberfestmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/oktoberfestmke.html?16703 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:44:00 CST You shouldn't need an excuse to experience the positive vibrations at Irish Fest, but the Saw Doctors, who perform Saturday and Sunday night, are another reason. Check out this clip. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod081508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod081508.html?16264 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:15:00 CST Sunny skies and all the festive offerings of the Wisconsin State Fair propelled attendance and sales during the fair's 11-day run that ended Sunday. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/08fairnumbers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/08fairnumbers.html?16205 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:27:00 CST With the Wisconsin State Fair in full swing, here is a look at a staple event: the pig race! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod080108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod080108.html?16120 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:15:00 CST With German Fest in full swing, we pay homage to a highlight from a few years ago: the Glockenspiel. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod072508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod072508.html?16019 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST Recently, I took my kids to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and learned a few (useless) factoids. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html?15992 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:58:00 CST Poor Festa. Sure, it's the third week in July, so we can expect heat. And sure, with the heat comes the threat of thunderstorms, but can this festival catch a break? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaweather.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/festaweather.html?15977 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:48:00 CST In honor of Polish Fest -- and the weekend -- here is a clip of polka legend Frankie Yankovic. Enjoy the weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod062008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/twvod062008.html?15663 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:15:00 CST The Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival Summer Sizzle marks 10 years this summer and celebrates with an impressive two-day lineup. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersizzle08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersizzle08.html?15533 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:57:00 CST As a resident of Old World 3rd Street, I hope Ald. Bob Bauman was serious when he said RiverSplash! would be no more. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwagner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/riversplashwagner.html?15460 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 19:59:00 CST Another Riversplash! has come and gone. Here are ideas on how to improve it and, hopefully, prevent problems at next year's festival. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rvrsplash08ideas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/rvrsplash08ideas.html?15434 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:30:00 CST