Downtown Dining week 2013 is back! The eighth annual celebration showcases over 40 Milwaukee restaurants offering three-course meals — $10 lunches and $20 or $30 dinners. Milwaukee Downtown runs the event each year, and it started as a way to market downtown restaurants. The popularity of the event over the past years has ensured its [...]
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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 [...]
Festa Italiana Celebrates 35 Years
Festa Italiana, Milwaukee’s celebration of all things Italian, turns 35 years old this year. From July 19–22, we can once again experience the festival which celebrates Italian culture — from ancient Rome to present day. The four-day extravaganza takes places at Henry Maier Festival Park, better known as the Summerfest Grounds. A special attraction to [...]
Free Summer Concerts Series – July 2012
Summer is in full swing, and it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor summer concerts. Here’s a great list of the different venues offering free live music throughout the week.
Summerfest, The World’s Largest Music Festival™, Starts Today
Summerfest starts today, June 27, 2012, when gates will open at 12 pm. In 2012, The “World’s Largest Music Festival” and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer event will celebrate its 45thAnniversary from June 27 – July 1 and July 3 – 8. Since 1968, Summerfest has provided unforgettable live music experiences for fans from around the world. [...]
Milwaukee County Parks – What Is New This Summer?
Milwaukee County Parks have always had lots to offer, and this year there is a refreshing addition at Estabrook Park near Shorewood. An old fashioned German Biergarten has opened, operated by Hans Wisgerber III, owner of the Old German Beer Hall downtown! Beer Gardens were a popular community gathering space in Milwaukee parks in the [...]
Upcoming Milwaukee Food Tours
Just a reminder, especially with fall here and still wanting to do things outside and in. What a great way to enjoy the fall colors, eat some good food and enjoy Milwaukee. I have written about this company before and I just got a great email reminder of upcoming tours they are providing. Visit their [...]
Menomonee Falls Safety Fair 2011 This Saturday!!
The Village of Menomonee Falls will hold its Annual Falls Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m on Saturday, September 10. The Safety Fair will take place at the Menomonee Falls High School, located at W142N8101 Merrimac Drive in Menomonee Falls. The Fair will include Fire Apparatus displays, Police displays, games, Sesame Street Puppet [...]