WHATS HAPPENING - August 11 - 17, 2014 Traveling Beer Garden Tour EXTENDED!!! Due to popular demand, the Traveling Beer Garden will be adding an additional stop to the 2014 tour schedule. The added seventh stop will return to where it began at Picnic Area #1 on the Root River Parkway! county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cntyParks/media/2014-Press-Releases/081114_TravelingBeerGardenExte.pdf TWO STOPS LEFT: - Falk Park August 13th - 24th - with lots of Dog-friendly Activities! Wed., Aug. 13 at 4pm: Ceremonial Keg Tapping with Free Beer & Root Beer, while supplies last. - Extended Stop at Root River Parkway August 26th - September 7th Beer Garden details: county.milwaukee.gov/Parks/BeerGardens Register for Run for the Parks Support your parks at The Park People of Milwaukee Countys annual Run/Walk in Humboldt Park on Aug. 19th. Then stay for the Chill on the Hill concert in the park! Register now: parkpeoplemke.org/register-5th-annual-run-parks 2015 Milwaukee County Budget Hearings By Milwaukee County Executive, Chris Abele - Wed., Aug. 13 from 5-6:30pm at Brown Deer Golf Course Clubhouse - Thurs., Aug. 14 from 10-11:30am at Zablocki Park Pavilion Copernicus Park Plan Public Workshop Wed., Aug 13, 10am-12pm at Cooper Public School: Join us as we kickoff the planning process and facilitate a hands-on public workshop that will help guide plan recommendations. county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cntyParks/Planning/Public-Info_Input/CopernicusParkWorkshopFlyerwit.pdf Stroller Rolls - Garden Zoo Wed., Aug 13, 10am at Boerner Botanical Gardens. Fun, stroller-based walking program designed for parents with little ones. Each 60-minute program includes a guided walk through the garden with activities and a snack based on a garden theme. By the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens boernerbotanicalgardens.org/event/garden-zoo/ Milwaukee Domes Art Festival Fri., Aug. 15 - Sun., Aug. 17 at the Mitchell Park Domes: Find the perfect piece of art at this weekend-long juried show on the grounds of The Domes! milwaukeedomesartfestival/ IndiaFest Milwaukee Sat., Aug. 16, 11am-10pm in Humboldt Park: Vibrant costumes. Traditional, Bollywood, and fusion music and dance. Authentic Indian cuisine. They all come together to celebrate Indian culture on a grand scale at this FREE event. indiafestmilwaukee.org/ Lake Park History Walk - South Section Sat., Aug. 16, 1-3pm in Lake Park: Join members of the LPF history committe to roam Lake Park. Maps and early 20th Century postcards will guide the group in search of the secrets of the Parks past. This walk focuses on the southern portion of the park. lakeparkfriends.org/calendar.shtml#august Summer Nights Movies - Thor, The Dark World (PG-13) Sat., Aug. 16 in Veterans Park by the Gift of Wings Kite Store: Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a FREE family-friendly movie! Movies begin at dusk. county.milwaukee.gov/FamilyFlicks21477.htm Summer Splash Festival Sun., Aug. 17, 11am-4pm at Wil-O-Way Grant by the Office for Persons with Disabilities: A fun-filled day of water balloons, water games, opportunities to soak staff, and fun activities for those who prefer to stay dry! (You must register for this free event.) eventbrite/e/summer-splash-festival-tickets-11858285451?aff=affiliate9 SUMMERS BEST CONCERTS Full lineup: county.milwaukee.gov/ConcertsintheParks11320.htm Musical Mondays in Lake Park Mon., August 11th, 6:30pm in Lake Park at the Summer Stage: The Whiskey Farm ~ Winning MAMAs Best Americana/Folksong and Best Ensemble Vocals, Madisons multi-instrumental folk band features its great tunes, harmonies and lyric-driven songs. lakeparkfriends.org/music.shtml Chill on the Hill Tues., August 12th, 6pm in Humboldt Park: Reilly ~ Foot stompin’ Celtic rock & the Kinsella Irish Dancers! bayviewneighborhood.org/chill_on_the_hill Wednesdays at the Shell in Washington Park Wed., August 13th, 6:00pm in Washington Park: Liam Ford Band ~ Milwaukees Best Rockabilly Band **Free Kids Art activities from Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) from 6-8pm. Best suited for kids ages 4-14 county.milwaukee.gov/ConcertsintheParks11320.htm River Rhythms Wed., August 13th, 6:30pm in Pere Marquette Park: Vic and Gab with Fever Fever ~ Milwaukee sisters Vic and Gab highlight with “irresistible vocals and an alternative flare, this duo is a superb group shedding light on Milwaukee’s blossoming music scene.” Fever Fever is an alternative rock band bringing a unique array of energy to their live shows. westown.org/neighborhood-events/river-rhythms-2/2014-line-up/ August Nights Concert Series in Jackson Park Kickoff Thurs., August 14th at Jackson Park in Picnic Area #2, 6:30pm: Sponsored by North Shore Bank! NORTH SHORE BANK PARTY NIGHT!! With Liverpool 64 ~ A musical and visual tribute to when The Beatles changed Rock n’ Roll forever. **Free Kids Art activities from Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) from 6-8pm. Best suited for kids ages 4-14.** county.milwaukee.gov/ConcertsintheParks11320.htm Jazz in the Park Thurs., August 14th in Cathedral Square: 5 Card Studs ~ Milwaukee’s favorite LasVegas style lounge act. 5pm Happy Hour and 6pm Music. easttown/events/jazz-in-the-park Wimmer Concerts in the Gardens Thurs., August 14th, 6:30pm at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park: The 52nd Street Band ~ Playing the music of Billy Joel. wimmercommunities/about-us/concerts-in-the-gardens MORE ONGOING FUN! Kilbourntown House Tours in Estabrook Park Saturdays, 10am-4pm: This grand house was built by Benjamin Church in 1844, and relocated to Estabrook Park in 1938. The house is fully furnished with period furniture and will be open for FREE TOURS thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of Estabrook Park. Come tour this historic house on Saturdays through August 30th! milwaukeehistory.net/historic-sites-2/kilbourntown-house/ Swimming, Splashing & Wading Fun! Get the details about our Family Aquatic Centers, Deep Well Pools, Splash Pads & Wading Pools: county.milwaukee.gov/Pools9145.htm Hike for Health at Wehr Nature Center Wed., August 13th, at 10am. Every Wednesday through Nov. 26th. friendsofwehr.org/?s=hike+for+health Garden Walk Class - From the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Wed., August 13th, at 6:30pm: The Trial Garden in Bloom boernerbotanicalgardens.org/events/category/garden-walks/upcoming/?tribeHideRecurrence=1 Friday Fish Fry in the Parks Friday nights at Grant Park Golf Clubhouse (Served 4-8pm) & Whitnall Park Golf Clubhouse (Served 4-9pm). Choose baked or fried cod. Fish sandwiches and kids portions also available. milwaukeecountygolfcourses/golf/proto/milwaukeecountygolfcourses2/shared_fishfry/shared_fishfry.htm Nite-Glow Golf With only tees, flag sticks, and holes illuminated and glow-in-the-dark golf balls flying through the air, Nite-Glow Golf is a veritable light show! Rotating schedule. Tee Times available until 10:30 p.m. Fri., August 8th: At Lake (414) 961-3206 milwaukeecountygolfcourses/golf/proto/milwaukeecountygolfcourses2/niteglow/niteglow.htm Zilli Hospitality Groups Sunday Brunch at Boerner Botanical Gardens Make reservations online: zillihospitalitygroup/venues/boerner-restaurant/
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