Whether you’re wearing a derby hat, sombrero or both this weekend, there is plenty of celebrating to be had throughout Wisconsin. Check out some of the festive offerings for either occasion! Kentucky Derby Events Join fellow horse (or mint julep) enthusiasts at The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee for their third annual “Talk Derby To [...]
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Celebrate Opening Day with our Milwaukee Brewers 2013 Schedule
April 1st means it’s officially Opening Day for baseball in Wisconsin. We’re ready to celebrate all summer long, even if the high today is only 36 degrees! Make sure you don’t miss a game by saving our full season Brewers schedule below. Let’s go Brew Crew!
Shorewest Weekend Activity: Wisconsin’s Largest Boat Exposition, the Milwaukee Boat Show
Do this week’s frigid temperatures have you dreaming of summer? Attend the Milwaukee Boat Show as it wraps up this weekend — Friday, January 25 from 12-9:30pm, Saturday, January 26 from 10am-8pm and Sunday, January 27 from 10am-5pm. Admission is $9 for adults and accompanying children 12 and under attend free of charge. The Milwaukee [...]
Shorewest Weekend Preview: Hartford Midnight Madness
Many people still have some holiday shopping to do, a great time to finish up is this Friday, December 14 at Hartford’s Midnight Madness. From 6pm—midnight, enjoy special holiday shopping in downtown Hartford, with many of the city’s merchants staying open late and offering special deals as the night goes on. On top of many [...]
Heat It Up! Milwaukee’s Bloody Mary & Chili Challenge is Back
Just in time for Fall, East Town Association’s Bloody Mary & Chili Challenge is back for another year this Saturday, October 6. From 10am-1pm, enjoy sampling a variety of local chilis and bloody marys and then vote on your favorite of each. Milwaukee’s taste buds will decide which sample reigns supreme. Here’s a list of [...]
Guest Blogger: Sneak Peak Behind Milwaukee’s Normally Closed Doors
Today we have a blog post from Shorewest agent Pat Tasker on a great event — Doors Open Milwaukee. Read the post below and check out her blog Suburbs of Greater Milwaukee. – Have you ever wondered just what’s inside the Rockwell Clock Tower, below the decks of the Dennis Sullivan Schooner, what’s in the [...]
Harley-Davidson Kicks Off 110th Anniversary Celebration
Wisconsinites know the telltale signs of the annual celebration: roaring motorcycles fill the streets throughout the Metro-Milwaukee area. This year, Harley-Davidson has decided to kick-start their 110th Anniversary Celebration this Labor Day Weekend with the biggest Bike Night Milwaukee has seen. A worldwide tour, including a huge bike tour in Rome, is scheduled throughout the [...]
Watertown’s 26th Annual Riverfest – August 9-12
Watertown is hosting its annual Riverfest and is celebrating 26 years of rides, fireworks, various attractions and delicious food. Located at Riverside Park in Watertown, Wisconsin, there is plenty of fun to be had all throughout the weekend. Some of the special roving acts this year include a profession chalk artist, mime, magician, fire swallower [...]
57 New Foods at the Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair starts today — Thursday, August 2 — and one of the first things people ask about is what’s new on the fair menu this year. Past years have featured food hybrids such as chocolate dipped bacon and cheeseburgers with a Krispy Kreme doughnut bun. Some of the more buzz-worthy food items include [...]
The Opening Ceremonies of London Olympics 2012
The Games of the XXX Olympiad officially begin at the Opening Ceremony, Friday, July 27, 2012 in London, Great Britain. The opening ceremony is designed by the host city to represent the history and culture of the host country. London’s Opening Ceremony is called “The Isle of Wonders,” and is based on a play by [...]