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Description: East Town Association Presents: Soule Monde Happy Hour starts at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. Soule Monde (pronounced SO-lay MON-day) is Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton long time members of the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB). The name is inspired by Lawton's middle name (Soule) and Paczkowsk's first name (Raymond) and is purportedly a Haitian Creole term, loosely translated, meaning 'smashed world.'

Description: Get your company s name on a piece of SPiN Milwaukee real estate! Select 4 of your company s most competitive ping pongers to win the trophy to our FIRST ever quarterly SPiN CORPORATE CUP Thursday, June 20th starting at 6pm. Companies must register their teams no later than June 1st, 2013. If interested please email for an invitation: events@spinmilwaukee.com.

Description: The Zoological Society and Kohl's Cares have partnered to bring you Kohl's Wild Theater, which provides conservation-themed theater performances using drama, songs and puppetry. Join the KWT actors in this 30-minute mix of short skits about animals and conservation.

Description: Come out to Miller Park as your Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves!

Description: Celebrate Summer! June 21 Welcome in a new season with outdoor fun celebrating the sunny, hot days of summer. Join the Bug Brigade at 10:30 a.m., leap into summer fun at 11:30 a.m. by jumping rope and dig into afternoon activities with ABC Garden Explorers at 2 p.m.

Description: Join us on Friday, June 21, 2013 aboard the Harbor Lady for the First Annual Summer Gala featuring live entertainment, wine and beer tastings, hand-passed hors d'oeuvres, and a 2 hour cruise of downtown Milwaukee and the lakefront. A 3-piece band will be on board keeping the crowd entertained. The Harbor Lady features 2 levels with 3 outside decks and travels through downtown along the Milwaukee River and into Lake Michigan. Grab your friends and purchase your tickets today. Ticket price includes the 2 hour cruise, a Pietra Santa wine tasting, a Milwaukee Brewing Co. beer tasting, and plenty of hors d'oeuvres to compliment the beverages. A full cash bar will also be available. This is one cruise you do not want to miss! Cocktail attire is encouraged but not mandatory. *All guests must be 21 or older with valid ID to board this cruise.

Description: In 2008, Jamie Lee Rake of The Shepherd Express labeled Mathew s self-penned sound as, Groove-oriented, improvisational-minded folk rock with a smattering of world music flavors. No matter how his art is defined, Haeffel prides himself on performing dynamic and engaging shows nightly. In 2010, he released his first LP, Rhythm Ethics, which consists of top-notch recording techniques fused with quality studio support from guests who call Prince, John Mayer and the BoDeans their peers. www.haeffel.com www.facebook.com/mathew.haeffel

Description: Join us for Pizzeria 3301's BEER & PIZZA TASTING NIGHT open to the public! For just $25 per person you'll taste 5 different Italian/craft beers with 5 different wood-fired pizzas... plus a mini tour of Palermo's Pizza Factory! Advanced reservations are required. Non-alcoholic pairings available for $20 per person.

Description: In its 30th year, this black-tie event has raised more than $7.5 million for the non-profit Zoological Society. The dining venues are supported by U.S. Bank; entertainment is sponsored by Johnson Controls, Inc.; and a late-night venue is sponsored by We Energies. The event s multi-pronged auction will feature prizes such as spa events, sports tickets and more.

Description: Saturday, June 22nd, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Grilling as an Art Form Become a Master From the advanced griller to the beginner, Chef Feker can advance your knowledge on all things cooked over an open flame. Grilling can be simple, it can be sophisticated, or it can be both. Join us for the nuts and bolts, and the cutting edge techniques of America s favorite cooking art form. In conjunction with our partner: Chef Feker, IL MITO

Description: Come out to Miller Park as your Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves!

Description: The East Side's Summer Soulstice Music Festival showcases original local music, arts/crafts and all things East Side as a street festival on E. North Avenue and Murray Avenue. The East Side is historically the neighborhood where the counter culture movement began in Milwaukee and has long been the home of emerging artists and creative talent. The Summer Soustice has a national reptuation as a premiere music event, but here on the East Side we think of it as our neighborhood celebration with something for everyone of all ages.

Description: Come to the Horny Goat for our complete package Brewer Bus Trip on Saturday June 22nd. -Sign up by June 10th to receive a Free Buy One, Get One Brunch for this summer! -The package will include all of the following for the 3:10pm game against the Braves: -Bottomless Horny Goat Craft Beer/Skyy Vodka mixers from the time we get on the bus until start of game. -Delicious Brats, Potato Salad, &Hamburgers at the game while tailgating. -Tickets to the game -A safe ride on a bus To Miller Park and Back, something our mothers would be proud of. Tickets are $45 and will go to the first 50 people who sign up... so don't delay buy today!

Description: Join Tia Richardson and learn how to make a complete handmade Nature Journal cover-to-cover using recycled materials! These unique journals can be used for scrap-booking, pasting photos, collecting specimens and journaling. Includes a nature walk and materials.

Description: Live music from Royal Decree

Description: Saturday, June 22nd Downtown Grafton 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fun For The Whole Family! 11:00 a.m. Races Begin and Continue All Day 11:30a.m. Beverage Tent and Food Vendors Open Visit Local Businesses for a Wide Variety of Food and Beverages including Corn on the Cob, Ice Cream, Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Much More! 2:00 p.m. Live Music Begins on the Stage On the Stage in the Paramont Plaza 4:45 p.m. BBQ Cook Off in the Paramount Plaza 5:20 p.m. Kid s Big Wheel Races on the course Register at the Beverage Tent All Day Mascot Race Grafton Cheerleading Performance 6:00 p.m. PRO BIKE RACE-90 minutes of thrills, chills and spills that you won t want to miss! Visit Our Website for More Information www.celebrategrafton.com or call 262-377-1650

Description: Enjoy a fabulous evening at Paddy s Pub with Theatre Gigante and accordionist extraordinaire Guy Klucevsek on June 20 & 21. Klucevsek will close Gigante s 25th Anniversary Season with a solo concert to remember. Forget everything you thought you knew about the accordion and take this rare opportunity to hear a solo concert by this outstanding composer and virtuoso player in a unique and intimate setting - Paddy s Pub - at 2339 North Murray Street. Shows June 20 & 21 at 7:30pm. Call 414-961-6119 for ticket reservation. Links: http://www.theatregigante.org/ http://www.guyklucevsek.com http://www.paddyspub.net/

Description: NASCAR Stock Car Driving and Ride-Along Experience! For reservations, call 855-22-RUSTY. More information available at www.racewithrusty.com.

Description: Strawberries mean summer in Wisconsin and we celebrate the most luscious fruit of the season at Historic Cedarburg's 28th Annual Strawberry Festival that takes place Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy everything strawberry, from strawberry shortcake to strawberry wine and everything inbetween. Festival-goers may stroll along Washington Avenue and discover unique treasures at Arts on the Avenue located throughout historic downtown. There is so much to do: live music, unique shopping, fun-filled contests, all kinds of children's activities, demonstrations, including the Annual Plein Air Painting Competition for adults and kids (www.cedarburgpleinair.com). It's a fun-filled festival for the whole family.

Description: Hailing from south of Chicago, Thomas has been seen on such nationally syndicated programs as: Bill Bellamy s Who s Got Jokes, The Bob & Tom Radio Show, and shot pilots for both the B.E.T and NBC networks. All this while being a relatively new face in the comedy business. Get ready for one of the freshest and most fierce comedians working the country today, Todd JT Thomas! JT s colorful background and life experiences have endeared him to audiences across the U.S., as well as garnering him the nickname amongst his comedy peers as the most interesting comic in the world. There is no way to put him in a box. Just when you think you got him pegged he ll switch lanes and go in reverse. You can t tell by looking at me but I m mixed. I have a black father and a white voice. says Thomas of his not so typical voice. Not afraid to poke fun at himself as well as others all while reminding us to have fun.

Description: The annual three-day event, which ranks among the premier juried art fairs in the country, features more than 170 leading artists from around the nation who will exhibit and sell their work on the grounds in front of the museum's Santiago Calatrava-designed addition. Thousands of art enthusiasts are expected to attend the annual festival to view and purchase works of art. The exhibiting artists - some well known and others newly discovered - are selected by a jury of art professionals. The artistic creations showcase a broad spectrum of media such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, fiber and more. The highly successful LFOA combines art, entertainment and great food to attract art enthusiasts and festival-goers alike who are looking for a pleasant way to spend a summer day, including Father's Day.

Description: Milwaukee s Original Greek Festival! June 21, 22 and 23 at Wisconsin State Fair Park! Throughout the festival, guests will be entertained by traditional Greek music and dancing. Games and rides for children of all ages will be available, along with a Greek Market full of imported goods and artifacts! A wide variety of fresh, authentic Greek food will be available, including gyros, Greek chicken, saganaki, souvlaki, baklava and loukoumades. Come, join us, and be Greek for a day! The mission of Greek Fest is to provide funding to support the ministries of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and its community outreach efforts. The festival is volunteer-run and managed, and celebrates traditional Greek culture and heritage.

Description: Join the Milwaukee Film 2013 Children s Selection Committee June 17 and 24 from 3 - 4 p.m. Calling all film lovers ages 6 to 9 be a part of the Children s Selection Committee to help decide what films will be shown this year at the Milwaukee Children s Film Festival! Committee members will attend two pre-screening sessions held at the Museum to view and discuss a variety of films. Participants will receive four tickets to attend the 2013 Festival (September 26 - October 10)! Space is limited and participants must register in advance by calling Susan Kerns, Education Director for Milwaukee Film, at 414-755-1965, ext. 203.

Description: In mid-June, Cedarburg s inviting National Historic District and creekside walkways become the backdrop for hundreds of Plein Air artists from all over the country. The Cedarburg Cultural Center and the Love 4 Lexi Foundation are pleased to sponsor the 2013 Youth Plein Air Contest. Awards will be presented in each age category: 5 & under, ages 6-8, ages 9-12 and ages 13-17. New this year, the Contest will feature a People s Choice award, voted on by the many visitors expected to view the artwork over this year s Strawberry Festival weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 & 23. Artwork will remain on display thjrough Saturday, August 3. Please visit the CCC website for specific contest details.

Description: This summer, we'll 'travel' the world exploring the many cultures that color our lives through art, music, and storytelling. Participants get week-long programming (Monday - Friday) that can be customized to fit a busy schedule. Choose to attend one week or two, a full-day or a half-day, mornings or afternoons. Students may enroll in up to four different classes in each grade level (K-8). Take advantage of the late-day music session and the 45-minute supervised lunch time (bring own bag lunch and beverage). Family and friends are invited to a gallery experience featuring the artwork and music talents developed during Creative Connections, July 12, from 6pm to 8pm, in the Marian Gallery.

Description: Fashion Boot Camp is a fashion intensive, two week pre-college program offered to high school students who have an interest in pursuing fashion as a career. Participants will engage in creative studies that introduce them to the multifaceted dimensions of the fashion field such as styling, merchandising and garment design and construction. Classes are taught by professionals currently working in the field of fashion. For more information, contact the Fashion Department at (414) 258-4810, ext. 329.

Description: For the instrumentalist who wants to learn more about jazz, this two-week camp teaches the basics through listening sessions, demonstrations and performance opportunities. Open to middle and high school students. Instructor: Mark Davis Experience: Instrumental experience is required. Grade Level: Entering Grades 6-8 Dates & Times: June 17-28 (M-F) 1:00-2:30pm Performance: Friday, June 28, 1:00-2:30pm Click here for more information.

Description: Join the Conservatory Big Band. Play classic charts by Basie, Ellington and Bob Mintzer under the direction of David Bayles. Focus will be on reading and ensemble skills. During the second week, Grammy award winning jazz trumpet great Brian Lynch will be on hand to offer his expertise. Students must audition for placement during Jazz Camp auditions. Preference will be given to those musicians who participate in Jazz Camp. Merit scholarships and financial aid are available; be sure to inquire at the placement hearing. Instructor: Dave Bayles - camp coordinator and director. Placement Hearings: Takes place during Jazz Camp placement hearing. See Jazz Camp description. Grade Level: Entering Grade 9-College Freshman Dates & Times: June 17-28 (M-F) 1:00-2:30pm Performance: Friday, June 28, 1:00-2:30pm Click here for more information.

Description: Ten days of straight-ahead jazz designed for serious players. Instrumentalists perform in small combos and participate in special performances. Learn about improvisation, jazz history and more. During the second week, Grammy award winning jazz trumpet great Brian Lynch will join us. Merit scholarships and financial aid are available; be sure to inquire at the placement hearing. Instructors: Mark Davis - camp coordinator, piano; Eric Jacobson - trumpet; Eric Schoor - saxophone; Paul Silbergleit - guitar; Jeff Hamann - bass; David Bayles - percussion. Experience: Placement hearing required. Select one piece demonstrating technical ability and jazz knowledge. Accompaniment allowed but not provided. Please call Student Services at 414/276-5760 to schedule a time. Placement Hearings: May 4, starting at 9:00am. Grade Level: Entering Grade 9-College Freshman Dates & Times: June 17-28 (M-F) 9:30am-12:30pm Performance: Friday, June 28, 9:30am-12:30pm Click here for more information.

Description: Students accepted into High School Jazz Camp may sign up for an additional combo experience to take place following each morning camp session. Dates & Times: June 17-28 (M-F) 1:00-2:30pm Performance: Friday, June 28, 1:00-2:30pm Click here for more information.

Description: Fine Arts Quartet Summer Evenings of Music; 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 at 7:30pm

Description: Back by Popular demand. Variety calls WICKED 'a cultural phenomenon, and when it last played Milwaukee in 2010, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is Broadway s biggest blockbuster (The New York Times). Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for 'the most complete - and completely satisfying - new musical in a long time' (USA Today).

Description: Sing, dance, craft and eat your way through the ethnic folk traditions that make Wisconsin unique. Different traditions featured each weekend during this month-long celebration. Polish: June 1 - 2 British Isles: June 8 - 9 German: June 15 -16 Scandinavian: June 22 - 23 Melting Pot of Cultures: June 29 - 30 Saturday: Meet Wisconsin Public Radio's Simply Folk host Stephanie Elkins. Sunday: Join our barn dances, held throughout the day.

Description: From the award winning composing team who brought us Disney s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; THE LITTLE MERMAID; and ALADDIN comes this high-spirited, rollicking musical comedy about a boy, a girl, and a plant. The original Off-Broadway production of LITTLE SHOP won the coveted Drama Desk Award for Best Musical as well as the Drama Critics Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards. Its recent triumphant Broadway revival was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival! It is a fun-filled, delightful spoof of all those great old 50 s science fiction movies. Seymour, the nerdy clerk at a down-on-its-luck flower shop, loves the shop s beautiful cashier Audrey and sets out to impress her by growing the world s most unusual plant. Hilarity ensues when he discovers that the plant requires more than just water and sun to thrive. A tuneful musical score and a quirky, off-beat romance makes this show one of the last decade s most successful and entertaining shows.

Description: If you missed MIAD's renowned annual senior exhibition, it's time to see faculty-juried works from all majors in the 2013 Juried Senior Exhibition. On view in MIAD's Frederick Layton Gallery. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 273 E. Erie St. Milwaukee

Description: Smooth jazz guitarist performing jazz standards and contemporary jazz favorites. Neil Davis is a jazz guitarist from Milwaukee, Wi. He has been active on the music scene since 2002. Davis is a staple at many local jazz venues and has performed multiple times at Summerfest. In addition, Davis is part of MYSO where he teaches jazz combo, guitar ensemble, and int./adv. guitar techniques. He has worked as an accompanist in the UWM dance dept. since 2005 and is also the co-founder of Milwaukee Jazz Vision a local jazz advocacy non-profit.

Description: Trinity Academy of Irish Dance June 2 and July 28 at 1 and 1:30 p.m. For 30 years, the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance has thrilled audiences with their unique showmanship. Young dancers from the internationally acclaimed group will leap onto the stage and showcase Irish soft shoe and traditional Irish jigs. Other rhythmic and traditional pieces round out the program.

Description: The 18th annual Alive in the Arts will open on Friday, June 7th, 2013 with a festive reception from 5-8pm. The JUROR for this juried competition is Craig Blietz. He is a full time artist, art instructor, and lecturer, living and working in Northeast Wisconsin. He is best known for his rural and agrarian inspired imagery. His paintings are widely exhibited throughout the Midwest and found in many public and corporate collections. $1000 in cash awards will be presented. Awards will be determined at the Juror/Judge's discretion from the actual work. The Alive in the Arts exhibit is generously underwritten by Community Bank and Trust and 20/20 Visions, Dr. Sharon Roberts and Dr. Brad Wicklund. Gallery 110 North is located in the Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill Street in historic downtown Plymouth. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 10-4pm, Saturday Noon-4PM and Sunday 1-4PM. Closed Mondays and Holidays. Admission to Gallery 110 North is always free!

Description: Florentine Opera at Alterra - celebrating 10 years! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this summer on the caf patios at Alterra Humboldt, Alterra Bay View and Alterra at the Lake for arias and ensembles presented by the Florentine Opera Company singers. Alterra is excited to celebrate 10 years of partnership with our friends at the Florentine! Wednesdays in Riverwest & Bay View, 7pm: June 19 at Alterra Humboldt July 17 at Alterra Bay View August 14 at Alterra Humboldt Thursdays at Alterra @ the Lake, 7pm: June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15 All performances are FREE and open to the public. Concert cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on the Alterra News and Events page no later than 5pm the same day of the show. Audience members at Lakefront performances are reminded that additional free parking is available in the marina lot across Lincoln Memorial Drive. We hope to see you there! And special thanks to our summer concert media sponsor, WUWM 89.7, Milwaukee Public Radio! Learn more or stream live at http://wuwm.com/

Description: Florentine Opera at Alterra - celebrating 10 years! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this summer on the caf patios at Alterra Humboldt, Alterra Bay View and Alterra at the Lake for arias and ensembles presented by the Florentine Opera Company singers. Alterra is excited to celebrate 10 years of partnership with our friends at the Florentine! Thursdays at Alterra @ the Lake, 7pm: June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15 Wednesdays in Riverwest & Bay View, 7pm: June 19 at Alterra Humboldt July 17 at Alterra Bay View August 14 at Alterra Humboldt All performances are FREE and open to the public. Concert cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on the Alterra News and Events page no later than 5pm the same day of the show. Audience members at Lakefront performances are reminded that additional free parking is available in the marina lot across Lincoln Memorial Drive. We hope to see you there!

Description: KidZ Days At the Center provides children at a young age the chance to experience live performing arts that incorporates an educational component and encourages interactive participation free of cost.

Description: The Murder Mystery Company, the nation's number one interactive theater troupe, presents their award winning show: 'Death at the Doo-Wop'. Grab your Poodle Skirts and Horn-Rimmed glasses; the class of 1957 is having one killer prom! Before the king and queen can have their first dance, tragedy strikes! You ll play detective in this swell interactive murder mystery dinner. Can you bring the true killer to justice before this sock-hop prom is ruined? Golly Gosh! Tickets are $60.00/ Person. Mention this ad and get your tickets today for only $45 a piece! For additional information or to purchase tickets please visit us at http://www.grimprov.com/Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Milwaukee-/ or call (888) 643-2583 and talk to one of our skilled detectives today. June 9, 2013 @ 5:00pm June 28, 2013 @ 7:00pm August 9, 2013 @ 7:00pm

Description: Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Yevgeniya Kaganovich and her student assistants will take up residence in the studio all afternoon to make the next planting of grow, Kaganovich s durational installation. grow is a system of interconnected plant-like forms simulating a self-propagating organism in multiple stages of development. Created from a singular material, recycled plastic bags, the system grows over time, its growth rate determined by the number of bags accumulated in our official recycling bin. Drop in to watch or participate as Kaganovich fuses the layers of plastic to create a surface similar to leather or skin, molds the skin into plant-like volumes, stuffs the volumes with more bags, and connects the forms with plastic bag thread. Tasks include cutting sheets and strips; fusing sheets and tubes; sewing bulb forms and connecting them to bases; crocheting tubes and necks; stuffing stalks; and assembling the plants.

Description: Open Art Studio June 18 and August 20 at 11:30 a.m. Experiment with the process and fun of creating art! Make a fanciful sun catcher in June and prepare for school in August with a bead-and-string backpack buddy.

Description: Opening reception June 7, 5-8pm. Artist Talk at 7pm. Over the span of her 40-year career, Martha Wilson has embraced the critical questions posed by feminist and socially engaged art. Her complex body of work encompasses conceptually based performances, videos, and photo-text compositions dealing with identity as self-defined, projected, and negotiated. Regarding both gender and identity as fluid expression, Wilson has focused on fictive appearances and double transformations. Gallery Exhibition Hours: 12-5 Wed-Sun, 12-8 Thurs.

Description: Puppet Play May 3 and July 9 at 11:30 a.m. Young children develop social skills by participating in interactive stories, songs and puppet shows. Adults learn how to use these activities to stimulate language development.

Description: 2013 Teen Workshops & Summer Camps JUNE 17 - AUG 23 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | Week-Long Workshops & Camps $275 Members | $300 Non-Members *Special pricing offered for Merit Badge Workshops/Camps and the 3-Day Camps (Week of July 1st). Please see Registration Form in downloadable brochure link below.* This Summer Teens & Youth Will Build a Bright Future @ Discovery World - Milwaukee s Premiere Center For Public Innovation We know that your kids are smart, talented, creative, curious, and eager to build the future. Discovery World is their launch pad - the place where they learn how to build that future. We ve designed our Teen Workshops and Summer Camps just for them - 10 weeks of unique, exciting, non-stop fun for young scientists, engineers, artists, innovators, and designers. Week-Long Teen Workshops* Grades 9-12 Designed specifically for high school teenagers, these new workshops will provide a more in-depth and focused week-long experience. By providing a place to interact directly with industry professionals, teens learn real-world techniques and participate in guided experiences. Teens will focus their work on a final project that will prepare them for college and future careers. Week-Long Summer Camps* Grades 3-8 Our camps for middle school and grade school students appeal to builders, creators, and explorers curious about the world around them as well as those interested in technology and the environment. Small camp sizes promote one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement. Guest experts and professionals in the field augment our exceptional staff by enhancing our camps with their real-world experiences. Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops Middle and high school students will work together to earn badges ranging from Oceanography and Architecture to Radio and Electronics. The Merit Badge Workshops will follow the same schedule as the regular Summer Camps and Workshops and will be offered as one or two-day experiences. *Grade Requirement: Participants must be entering the grade required for the Workshop/Camp of their choice by the start of the 2013-2014 school year. Nourish special talents and interests! Enroll in a workshop or camp at Discovery World! IMPORTANT: Before registering, please view the full Teen Workshops/Summer Camp descriptions in the downloadable brochure. DOWNLOAD THE 2013 BROCHURE NOW PLEASE NOTE: Choose PROGRAMS in the Box Office Selections. If you require Extended Care , please also choose the day/time options available which are listed separately. Or call 414.765.8625 or email reservations@discoveryworld.org for more information and to register today.

Description: FREE concert series featuring some of the top bands in the Milwaukee area. Indoor and outdoor seating. Food and beverages available.

Description: Take a step back in time as you tour one of Cedarburg's oldest family homesteads spanning five generations. Imagine the lives of early Cedarburg immigrants as you view vintage clothing and furnishings in this mid-nineteenth century home. The house will be open for tours on Fridays from 1:30-4:00pm and Saturdays from 11am-4pm. Special hours during Festivals.

Description: YOGA & TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN Yoga with Heather Eiden Sundays, 2-3:30 pm June 9 - August 25, 2013 (No class June 23) Tai Chi with Angela Laughingheart Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12 noon June 4-August 20, 2013 (No class July 9) Sundays, 3:30-5 pm June 9-August 25, 2013 (No class July 7) FEES Drop-in fee: $9/general; $6/members. 8-class card: $64/general; $40/members. Good for yoga and tai chi. Class cards are non-transferable and are good through August 25, 2013. Purchase single sessions or class cards online or at the admission desk prior to your class. Register online now. About Yoga in the Garden Find a quiet retreat for the practice of yoga, sheltered from the wind, level and clean, free from rubbish, smoldering fires, and ugliness, where the sound of water and the beauty of the place help thought and contemplation. - The Upanishads Heather Eiden, ceramic artist, art educator and yoga instructor, offers a weekly beginning/intermediate Hatha Yoga class outdoors at Lynden. Yoga, which means union, refers to the interconnection of mind, body and spirit. Yoga is an ongoing process of discovery, an evolving art, and a pathway to holistic health. Eiden focuses on mindfulness, centering and alignment as she leads students through asanas (physical postures), pranayama (control of the breath), and relaxation. The class takes place outdoors (it will move into the art studio in inclement weather), so wear appropriate clothing and footwear (yoga socks) for outdoor practice and bring a mat. Heather Eiden has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2004. She is a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, and has studied at several places, including the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Society in Rishikesh, India. She has offered a variety of yoga classes, including Beginning Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for Alignment, at the Wisconsin Athletic Club and the Solcare Wellness Center. She has been teaching yoga at Lynden since 2011. About Tai Chi in the Garden Lynden expands its movement offerings this summer with two Tai Chi/Qigong classes taught by fiber artist Angela Laughingheart. Outdoor practice allows for the best harmonization with Nature, observes Laughingheart. Tai chi and Qigong are soft moving sequences, developed by the Chinese for health, longevity and self-defense. These exercises regulate the body, breathing, and mind of the practitioner to bring the human qi (bioelectricity) system to a higher and more balanced state. Using the same energy paths as an acupuncturist, we adjust the qi flow with movements instead of needles. No experience is necessary. Handouts for home practice provided. The class takes place outdoors (it will move into the art studio in inclement weather), so wear appropriate clothing and footwear (tai chi shoes or thin soled sneakers) for outdoor practice. Angela Laughingheart is a certified Tai Chi Instructor with Yang's Martial Arts Association, International: www.ymaa.com.

Description: M sica del Lago 2013 - Latin Music Performance Series Now in its ninth year, Alterra s M sica del Lago series highlights some of our city's finest Latin music groups, with views of Lake Michigan and the historic Milwaukee River pumping station serving as a backdrop. Bands perform a variety of musical styles - ranging from jazz to bossa nova to salsa and more - and help promote the culture and traditions of Latin America, where Alterra sources many of its coffees. Thursdays at Alterra @ the Lake, 7pm: June 13 - Nabor June 27 - La Chazz July 11 - Cach July 25 - Carmen Lamarque Aug. 8 - De La Buena Aug. 22 -Bah a Aug. 29 - Rain date All performances are FREE and open to the public. Concert cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on the Alterra News and Events page no later than 5pm the same day of the show. Audience members at Lakefront performances are reminded that additional free parking is available in the marina lot across Lincoln Memorial Drive. We hope to see you there! Thanks to our M sica del Lago co-sponsor: The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee develops, supports and promotes teaching, research and outreach about Latin America and the Caribbean. CLACS seeks to promote informed, culturally sensitive perspectives for Wisconsin, the upper Midwest and the United States. And special thanks to our summer concert media sponsor, WUWM 89.7, Milwaukee Public Radio! Learn more or stream live at http://wuwm.com/

Description: MOWA s State Gallery showcases work by members of Wisconsin s numerous art organizations. The first selection is the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association (WRAA) which was founded in 1954 to encourage non-professional artists who had participated regularly in the innovative Rural Art Shows of the 1940s held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison s Memorial Union. Under the leadership of John Steuart Curry, James Schwalbach and Aaron Bohrod, the Rural Art Program flourished in the 1940s and beyond, with strong participation by Wisconsin s non-professional artists, not only from rural areas but also from cities and suburbs. Today, WRAA works with UW Madison s Division of Continuing Studies to offer workshops, exhibitions, and critiques throughout the state to ensure that WRAA s 600 non-professional members, have opportunities to learn and flourish in their avocation. MOWA wants to encourage and support artists at this grassroots level by giving them exhibition opportunities in the state s only Museum dedicated to Wisconsin artists.

Description: The Anderson Insect Zoo June 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and August 19 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Learn more about the fascinating world of insects with Mark O Hara and Tom Dobrinska of Anderson Pest Solutions when they visit the Museum and bring along some of their unusual insect friends for children to experience up close.

Description: River Rhythms, downtown Milwaukee's fastest growing music series, is every Wednesday in Pere Marquette Park (on Old World Third Street between State and Kilbourn) from 6:30 until 9pm. Admission is free, and food and beverages are for sale in the park. There will be no River Rhthms July 3rd. There will be a Bonus Concert on Friday, August 30th, in celebration of Harley Davidson's 110th Anniverisary. For the full 2013 River Rhythms line-up, visit our website.

Description: Healthy Moves, Healthy Meals May 24, June 11, July 23 and August 13 at 2 p.m. Learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Play games with active challenges that highlight good nutrition, safety rules and gear, personal care routines, and the need to stay active and physically fit by making good choices.

Description: YOGA & TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN Yoga with Heather Eiden Sundays, 2-3:30 pm June 9 - August 25, 2013 (No class June 23) Tai Chi with Angela Laughingheart Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12 noon June 4-August 20, 2013 (No class July 9) Sundays, 3:30-5 pm June 9-August 25, 2013 (No class July 7) FEES Drop-in fee: $9/general; $6/members. 8-class card: $64/general; $40/members. Good for yoga and tai chi. Class cards are non-transferable and are good through August 25, 2013. Purchase single sessions or class cards online or at the admission desk prior to your class. Register online now. About Yoga in the Garden Find a quiet retreat for the practice of yoga, sheltered from the wind, level and clean, free from rubbish, smoldering fires, and ugliness, where the sound of water and the beauty of the place help thought and contemplation. - The Upanishads Heather Eiden, ceramic artist, art educator and yoga instructor, offers a weekly beginning/intermediate Hatha Yoga class outdoors at Lynden. Yoga, which means union, refers to the interconnection of mind, body and spirit. Yoga is an ongoing process of discovery, an evolving art, and a pathway to holistic health. Eiden focuses on mindfulness, centering and alignment as she leads students through asanas (physical postures), pranayama (control of the breath), and relaxation. The class takes place outdoors (it will move into the art studio in inclement weather), so wear appropriate clothing and footwear (yoga socks) for outdoor practice and bring a mat. Heather Eiden has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2004. She is a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, and has studied at several places, including the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Society in Rishikesh, India. She has offered a variety of yoga classes, including Beginning Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga for Alignment, at the Wisconsin Athletic Club and the Solcare Wellness Center. She has been teaching yoga at Lynden since 2011. About Tai Chi in the Garden Lynden expands its movement offerings this summer with two Tai Chi/Qigong classes taught by fiber artist Angela Laughingheart. Outdoor practice allows for the best harmonization with Nature, observes Laughingheart. Tai chi and Qigong are soft moving sequences, developed by the Chinese for health, longevity and self-defense. These exercises regulate the body, breathing, and mind of the practitioner to bring the human qi (bioelectricity) system to a higher and more balanced state. Using the same energy paths as an acupuncturist, we adjust the qi flow with movements instead of needles. No experience is necessary. Handouts for home practice provided. The class takes place outdoors (it will move into the art studio in inclement weather), so wear appropriate clothing and footwear (tai chi shoes or thin soled sneakers) for outdoor practice. Angela Laughingheart is a certified Tai Chi Instructor with Yang's Martial Arts Association, International: www.ymaa.com.

Description: The Big Picture proves big isn t just about size. Artists Dave Niec, Kathy Hofmann, and Vicki Reed are masters of creating grand images. Though smaller in scale, their art will pull you into sweeping landscapes, wide open skies and expansive environs that extend far past the frames in which they are hung. Open Daily: 10:00-5:00 Parking available on the south side of building Free admission

Description: Fresh, colorful, and complex could be three words used to describe the paintings that have secured Reginald Baylor a place as one of the most original and recognizable artists working in Wisconsin today. Even so, this Milwaukee-born artist is always looking forward, expanding his horizons beyond acrylic on canvas to woodcuts, fabric, coloring books and digital media, revealing that while his style may be instantly recognizable, he does not wish to be constrained by any single medium. Beyond offering sensuous visual stimulation, what s Baylor s work about? It s about life in modern America. It s about home, work, pleasure, leisure, cultural icons, cultural norms, preconceptions and misconceptions. They might take a bit of deciphering, but in the end they reflect our image -saturated society, tell us stories about who we are, where we live and the world we have created around us. MOWA is delighted that one of its inaugural exhibitions will feature four brand-new, never-before-seen works by Reginald: two acrylic on canvas paintings, a textile piece and one digital media animation.

Description: This exhibition brings together more than 20 paintings from the Westmoreland s collection of late 19th and early 20th century scenes of industry. Featured works capture the transformation of the American landscape from an agrarian society to an industrial one, interpreted in the work of both Pennsylvania and national artists celebrating industry as their subject. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is the largest repository of southwestern Pennsylvania art in the country and they share this exhibition with the hope of developing a new appreciation not just for the art of Pennsylvania, but other geographic regions as well.

Description: 30 Americans is a dynamic exploration of contemporary American art. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, video, and more made by African American artists since 1970 raise questions of what it means to be a contemporary artist and an African American today. Whether addressing issues of race, gender, sexuality, politics, or history or seemingly remaining silent about them these works offer powerful interpretations of cultural identity and artistic legacy.

Description: Through the use of autonomous camera systems, camouflaged sensors, and remote audio monitors, this exhibition will present raw media from the field animal behavior, industrial processes, erosional effects in an immersive video and sound installation. Gallery Exhibition Hours: 12-5 Wed-Sun, 12-8 Thurs.

Description: Through the use of autonomous camera systems, camouflaged sensors and remote audio monitors, this exhibition will present raw media from the field animal behavior, industrial processes, erosional effects in an immersive video and sound installation. Gallery Exhibition Hours: 12-5 Wed-Sun, 12-8 Thurs.

Description: Bug Brigade May 10, June 21, July 12 and August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Age 3 and older. Do bugs bug you? Children will learn about and explore insect science with simple hands-on experiments.

Description: US Bank & FOX 6 Neighborhood Night May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15 from 5 - 8 p.m. Enjoy FREE admission on the third Thursday of every month, and join us for the following free programs: May 16 from 5 - 8 p.m.: Art Central! Age 3 and older. Join Museum educators and professional artists from Walker s Point Center for the Arts to create unique pieces of visual art to take home, and add to a collaborative work for display in the Museum. Art Central! is supported in part by a grant from the City of Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board. June 20 at 6 & 6:30 p.m.: Super Readers! Stop by the Super Reader table, hosted by Milwaukee Public Library, and meet a new superhero sidekick who will help children - babies through age 12 - defeat Dr. Brain Drain by reading this summer! Join us at one of the story times and earn your first half hour of reading credit in the Super Reader program! Staff from Milwaukee Public Library will share stories, songs, and finger plays about summer fun - just right for children ages 2 - 7. June 20 from 5 - 8 p.m.: ABC Garden Planting Families are invited to help our ABC Garden come to life! The kids do the gardening, and special programs from Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, Milwaukee Public Library and the Museum will keep the little sprouts busy. Remember: gardening can be messy, so please dress appropriately. August 15 from 5 - 8 p.m.: Back-to-School Resource Fair Join us for our annual free Back-to-School Resource Fair, an evening filled with resources to help parents prepare children for the first day of school. For families in need, elementary school-age children are eligible to receive free school supplies, while supplies last. This event is sure to make a child s first day of school exciting and fun. This year s event is supported by Mike and Jennifer Keough. School supplies are donated by the employees of US Bank. To support the Resource Fair or to make an in-kind donation, please call 414-390-KIDS (5437) ext. 240.

Description: Music and Me May 28, June 25, July 30 and August 27 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 - 5. Play instruments to explore sounds, try musical storytelling to foster language skills, and move to musical beats to develop coordination in this interactive program that highlights musical concepts that benefit children s development.

Description: Introducing The Patio, a fabulous new outdoor dining experience at the InterContinental Milwaukee. Survey the happenings of downtown Milwaukee while savoring a meal or kicking back with a drink. It s the new place to be. Join us Saturdays for free live music! JUNE June 1 - Ben Janzow June 8 - Xeno June 15 - Bill & LJ June 22 - Eric Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute June 29 - Waiting on Walski JULY July 6 - Annette Marie July 13 - Dirty Boogie July 20 - Michael Sean July 27 - V-Squared AUGUST August 3 - Kevin Patrick August 10 - Katie Mack & The Moan August 17 - Matthew Haeffel August 24 - Gabriel V2 August 31 - Blonde on Blonde

Description: This year marks the 46th anniversary of the David Barnett Gallery and what better way to celebrate than to create a show that reflects on the history of the gallery. From this idea, Blast From the Past: 46 Works of Art from the Collection of David Barnett and the David Barnett Gallery was born. The 46 works of art on display will represent an artwork from the collection for each year the David Barnett Gallery has been in business. An opening reception will be held on Gallery Night & Day, Friday, April 19, 2013 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The exhibit will run through July 20, 2013. The gallery is located at 1024 E. State St. at Prospect Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From humble beginnings as a 19 year old Fine Arts and Art History student of UW Milwaukee, David Barnett started his gallery with working capital of $186.00. That was 1966. In 1968, David took his first trip to New York and in 1969 he took his first of many trips to Europe to meet with art dealers and artists in order to bring back artwork that was needed in Milwaukee. At that time, the David Barnett Gallery was the only gallery in the Midwest to feature works and one man shows by Milton Avery, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Thomas Hart Benton and Pablo Picasso Ceramics. Over the past 46 years, the gallery has grown and evolved from exhibiting the work of local graduate students to an inventory of more than 6,000 works of art from around the world. One of the most diverse collections in the country including paintings, watercolors, drawings, original prints, sculpture, vintage posters and art glass. Local, regional and nationally recognized American artists, European masters from Rembrandt to Contemporary, Central and Latin American masters, Indonesian, New Guinea, Japanese, Chinese, African art from the Congo, Mali, Burkina Fasso, Gold Coast (Ghana), Nigeria and Sierra Leone. A large collection of contemporary stone sculpture by the Shona people from Zimbabwe. The gallery is internationally recognized for its 40 years of dealing in Picasso Ceramics. In 1984 the gallery became a primary exhibitor and seller of paintings, watercolors, drawings and original prints by Milton Avery. In 1975 the gallery held the first one man show in the USA for French artist, Claude Weisbuch. Featured artists include, Avery, Brandt, Calder, Chagall, Curry, Dali, Diebenkorn, Giacometti, Gutierrez, Johnson, Kandinsky, Lee, Lichtenstein, Man Ray, Marini, Miro, Mucha, Picasso, Pissarro, Rosenquist, Rembrandt, VanDongen, Vuillard, Weisbuch, Whistler, Rozman, Schroedter, Francesco & Sylvia Spicuzza, Lewandowski, Summers, Nemtoi, Madamombe, Arp, Gee, Lenero, Craig, Che, Meadmore, Masson, Matisse, Renoir, Steinlen, Walkowitz, Warhol and John Takawira. The David Barnett Gallery provides professional art consultation, appraisals, restoration and conservation, framing, lighting, custom giclee printing, delivery, and installation services. The gallery s Van Go mobile art service brings artwork to residences and offices for on location selection. Viewing hours at the David Barnett Gallery are 11:00am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday, 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday, or by appointment. For further information, please call (414) 271-5058.

Description: April 2013 Gallery Night and Day Opening: FORCE OF NATURE, THE Fine Art Gallery On Friday, April 19th, THE Fine Art Gallery in the Historic Marshall Building, will be home to a fresh new exhibition by gallery artists Michael Broderick, Dagmara Costello, Virgi Driscoll, JJ Joyce, Nancy Lamers, Marie Mellott, David A. Powell, Darlene Wesenberg Rzezotarski, and Jean Sobon. Do put THE Fine Art Gallery at the top of your list! This stop is a MUST for Gallery Night and Day! Located in Suite 210, right off the elevator, THE Fine Art Gallery welcomes guests with quality artworks to excite and lift the spirit. Gallery Night and Day, always bustling with activity in the Historic Marshall Building in the 3rd Ward, consistently offers good conversation and fine refreshments to go along with fine art viewing.. THE Fine Art Gallery artists will welcome visitors on Friday April 19 from 5-10PM. Come as early as 11AM on Friday and beat the crowds, or stop in on Saturday, Gallery Day, between 11AM and 4PM.. THE Fine Art Gallery offers a large range of media and prices that will appeal to all visitors.

Description: 'Hop 'n Shop, Wine 'n Dine' aboard the Milwaukee Trolley Loop, Thursdays - Saturdays. Offering visitors a connection to attractions and summer activities throughout Westown, East Town and the Historic Third Ward, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop links riders to the Milwaukee Public Market, Delta Center, Milwaukee Public Museum, Jazz in the Park, farm markets, Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, and the theater and hotel districts. Other highlights along the route include the connectivity to street-level retail, restaurants, spas and salons. Two trolleys will service the route to offer 20-minute headways at designated stops. One complete loop is 40 minutes. Fare is $1 per person, round trip.

Description: Located on the Oak Leaf Trail and nestled among the trees in the heart of Wauwatosa, lies the newly rebuilt TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park. This state-of-the-art community pool offers modern amenities that make it THE place to bring friends and family for an enjoyable day at the pool.

Description: The Zoo presents a fun and safe way to see some of the most intriguing and interesting underwater animals: sting rays and sharks! The exhibit features a 14,000-gallon pool featuring cownose and southern sting rays and bonnethead and bamboo sharks, all safe for visitors to touch. Look also for horseshoe crabs in the exhibit! Cownose Rays Their unique forehead resembles the nose of a cow. These rays school and migrate in large groups, sometimes up to thousands of individuals. These rays have been seen jumping clear out of the water and landing on their bellies, making a loud smacking sound! Southern Rays This species has a flat, diamond-shaped body. Southern sting rays bury themselves in the sand with only their eyes and spiracles (openings just behind their eyes) visible. Bamboo Sharks White-spotted bamboo sharks have dark brown spots on a lighter brown/gray background, and white spots.Their body and tail are stout, with a rounded snout and two fleshy lip appendages. Bonnethead Sharks Also known as a shovelhead shark, bonnethead sharks are the smallest member of the hammerhead family. Their semi-circular shaped heads resemble a shovel or bonnet. Food is available for purchase for visitors who would like to feed the sting rays.

Description: ABC Garden exhibit Open June 21 - September 30 Planting on Thursday, June 20 from 5 - 8 p.m., during US Bank & FOX 6 Neighborhood Night A visitor favorite returns to the Museum this summer in the ABC Garden, sponsored by Garden Room in Shorewood. Beautiful flowers, plants and vegetables bloom on the North balcony in the Museum s alphabet garden boxes, from A to Z! On Thursday, June 20 from 5 - 8 p.m., families are invited to help the ABC Garden come to life! Admission is free during Neighborhood Night.

Description: The Thursday Dinner is a popular choice to entertain business clients or to celebrate special occasions and provides a romantic atmosphere for couples. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course menu and travels the Milwaukee River and shoreline of Lake Michigan. Enjoy breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Edelweiss Thursday Dinner Cruise. Cruise past the art museum, Discovery World, yacht clubs, the Summerfest grounds and countless architectural treasures in downtown Milwaukee. Thursday Dinner Menu: Caesar Salad, Rolls & Butter, Stuffed Chicken Breast accompanied by Fresh Pasta and Red Sauce with Tiramisu for dessert.

Description: Money Minders sponsored by WaterStone Bank May 3, May 17, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, August 6 and August 20 at 2 p.m. Age 4 and older. Children will enjoy money-related stories and games, practice making financial choices and use play money. Parents learn how to develop their child s financial vocabulary, establish good financial habits early on, and encourage thinking about earning, saving and philanthropy.

Description: Extend your Life on the Farm experience. Try out the 19th-century lifestyle by working together in the Schottler bakehouse to prepare a sunrise meal the same way many early immigrant farmers did. We'll work up an appetite as we feed the farm animals and tend to the gardens. We may even find some eggs or berries to add to our meal. As the stove is lit, you will chop, stir, season and fry to prepare a hearty German-American breakfast. View the full Rousing with the Roosters breakfast menu. Our abundant breakfast will be served family style on Schottler farmhouse porch. Ask about gluten-free options. Admission to the museum is included with your ticket, so stay for the day and enjoy the rest of Old World Wisconsin. The museum opens at 10 am. Rousing with the Roosters breakfasts are limited to a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 registrants on each date. There is a possibility that the event will be canceled if the minimum number of registrants isn't met. Registration closes at noon the day before each event.

Description: This exhibition will shatter any preconceptions you might have had about glass and will make you think about glass in a new, fresh light while marveling at what masters of their medium can do. Antifragile will demonstrate that the studio glass movement is alive and well in Wisconsin and that the selected artists, many of whom have national and international reputations, are producing work with remarkable confidence, originality and panache. Studio glass, compared to other art forms such as painting and sculpture, is relatively speaking, still in its infancy having only begun in Madison in the early 1960s. What is remarkable is that over the subsequent 50 years it has reached a level of sophistication and maturity beyond anyone s imagination. Instead of factory-produced decorative and functional glassware being the norm, artists became designer/makers, enhancing their skills to the point where glass is almost used as a canvas to convey meaning, message and inspiration. Stellar examples of this are in this exhibition, together with others who have taken the possibilities of glass further, creating conceptual pieces that address such subjects as genetically modified foods, climate change, mortality inherited from the 17th century tradition of still-life paintings, and light as the source of creation and discovery. That Wisconsin has remained a tremendously strong state for studio glass production is evident by the geographic diversity of the featured artists: Stephan Cox (River Falls), James and Renee Engebretson (Hudson), Steve Feren (Fitchburg), Audrey Handler (Verona), Wes Hunting (Princeton), Lisa Koch (Madison), Beth Lipman (Sheboygan Falls), Thomas and Rebecca Maras (Hudson), Mick Meilahn (Pickett), Karen Naylor (Wilmot), Nolan Prohaska (New Richmond), Chuck Savoie (Ripon), Douglas and Renee Sigwarth (River Falls), and Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka (Sturgeon Bay). While working in the same medium, these artists (who are all formally trained), consciously or subconsciously maintain what can be regarded as a Wisconsin tradition: a legacy of self-taught artists who cherish their independence and eschew trends and fads. Another unifying factor is that their diverse and predominantly rural locations offer something that is extremely beneficial: quality of life and ease of production. In short, they can afford to run independent studio facilities that might be prohibitive in larger urban areas. Additionally, their relative isolation means less distraction, leading to another standout feature: the uniqueness of each artist s work and development of styles that are instantly recognizable.

Description: Opening Reception - Friday May 3, 2013 - 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussion and Q&A with Co-curators Nirmal Raja, Christopher Willey, and participating artists. Panel begins at 7:00 p.m. How are present day artists responding to the land? Have technologies like satellite imagery and the internet demystified the landscape? How are artists in turn using these technologies to enrich and influence their work? Has the reverence for the landscape that artists like George Innes and Winslow Homer portrayed in their work diminished or increased in recent artwork?' These are the questions that curators Nirmal Raja and Christopher Willey are exploring in the exhibition Chasing Horizons. 12 Artists will be exhibiting their response to the varied, open, and constantly changing concept of landscape through a variety of media such as digital photography, video, kinetic and site specific sculpture, paintings, and mixed media installations. The artists featured in the exhibition are: Emily Belknap, Beki Borman, Crystal Ann Brown, Stephen Cartwright, Allan DeSouza, Kevin Giese, Tonia Klein, Dara Larson, Paul Ramirez Jonas, Alessandra Torres, Clement Valla, and Jason S. Yi.

Description: Don t miss this exhibit of works by Soviet painter Felix Lembersky at Jewish Museum Milwaukee. It s the first exhibition of his work at a public museum in the US! Lembersky (1913-1970) takes the viewer on a journey through the Jewish experience in the Soviet Union, capturing a complex world where life, faith, and the creative spirit persevere amid war and state-sponsored terror.

Description: Pre-School Pop-In Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (except July 3) Ages 3 - 5. Pre-schoolers participate in music, movement and visual art activities that encourage early reading and introduce beginning math concepts. Adults learn about age-appropriate activities that stimulate a child s development.

Description: Tot Time Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (except July 4) Ages 1 - 3. Toddlers will enjoy songs, games, finger-play, stories and art experiences. Adults learn how these experiences impact early childhood development and foster curiosity, persistence, imagination and cognitive skills.

Description: SATURDAYS JUNE 1 - OCTOBER 5, 2013 9 AM - 1 PM Cathedral Square Park Stop by Cathedral Square Park on Saturday mornings for fresh produce, locally made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. Over 100 Wisconsin farmers, craftsmen, bakers and chefs offer seasonal, fresh and unique items. Everything is made or grown locally, so shopping here is the GREEN thing to do! Click here if you are interested in being a vendor. Each week, enjoy fresh produce, prepared foods, yoga sponsored by the WAC starting at 9am, live music, dance lessons from Danceworks and more! Saturday Music Line-Up The East Town Market features live music every Saturday from 11am-1pm. Click here for complete music lineup Saturday Danceworks Workshop Lineup Click here for complete Danceworks schedule

Description: This is an experience that no child will want to miss! Join Captain Jack and the Edelweiss crew to help defend the vessel from unruly pirates with water canons and balloons. Dress up like a pirate to make the experience even more enjoyable! Parents are sure to have just as much fun (if not more) than the kids! Ticket includes a buffet lunch of hot dogs, tacos, potato chips and juice. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cash bar also available for the duration of the cruise.

Description: Opening Reception - Friday May 31, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Charles Allis Residence remains today one of the most evocative intact collections of fine and decorative art in Milwaukee, reflecting the diverse tastes of its original owners. Treasures from the Allis Collection will reveal a fascinating narrative of how Charles Allis, son of one of Milwaukee s great industrialists and art collectors, created a comprehensive art collection with his wife, Sarah, at the turn of the twentieth century. To house and display their treasures, they engaged the architect, Alexander Eschweiler, to design a purpose-built mansion with the intention of sharing their magnificent with the community they so loved. Utilizing new scholarship on the lives of the Allis , this exhibition will detail the exceptional taste the Allis family, exhibited in their selection of paintings, prints, Asian objects, furnishings and their procurement of works by Tiffany Studios, New York. This promises to be an exhibit not to be missed and will place Charles and Sarah Allis in the context of art collecting in Milwaukee over one hundred years ago.

Description: Tuesdays in the Garden takes place the second Tuesday of every month, April through August, from 10:30-11:30 am. Feel free to stay and picnic afterward. Fee: $10/$5 members (includes admission to the sculpture garden for one adult and all children aged 4 and under). The 40 acres that house the Lynden collection of monumental outdoor sculpture are also home to many birds, insects, frogs, mammals and plants. Join naturalist Naomi Cobb on the second Tuesday of each month for hands-on, all-senses-engaged exploration of the natural world at Lynden. We ll consider a new theme each month, taking into account the changing seasons. This group is designed for parents and children from birth through age 4. Please dress for outdoor play. Full Schedule of Tuesdays in the Garden April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13

Description: This cruise is the best venue to impress and entertain significant others, family, and friends. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course 'Surf n Turf' menu and travels the Milwaukee River and shoreline of Lake Michigan. Enjoy breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind experience aboard the Edelweiss Saturday Dinner Cruise. Cruise past the art museum, Discovery World, yacht clubs, the Summerfest grounds and countless architectural treasures in downtown Milwaukee. Saturday Dinner Menu: Spinach, Apple and Candied Cashew Salad, a Duet of Grilled Steak and Jumbo Shrimp Kabobs, accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables with a Seasonal Dessert. A cash bar is available for all beverages.

Description: The Classic Dinner Cruise is a popular choice to entertain business clients or to celebrate special occasions and provides a romantic atmosphere for couples. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course menu and travels the Milwaukee River and shoreline of Lake Michigan. Cruise past the art museum, Discovery World, yacht clubs, the Summerfest grounds and countless architectural treasures in downtown Milwaukee. Classic Dinner Menu on Wednesdays: Dinner Salad, Rolls & Butter, Grilled Sirloin Filet paired with a Grilled Chicken Breast accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables, and Seasonal Dessert Classic Dinner Menu on Fridays: Dinner Salad, Rolls & Butter, Grilled Sirloin Filet paired with Grilled Salmon accompanied by Roasted Red Potatoes and Fresh Vegetables, and Seasonal Dessert

Description: From early June through October, visit our Outdoor Urban Market! Come and enjoy the day in one of Milwaukee s most charming and unique neighborhoods. Stroll through our sunny location on St. Paul Avenue, where we have the best of what summer has to offer. In addition to the fresh seasonal produce, the outdoor market experience is complemented by some of the best artists in the region. Plan a visit to the Outdoor Urban Market on St. Paul Ave. sidewalks adjacent to the Milwaukee Public Market. Meet the makers of jewelry, soaps, paintings, postcards, purses, lotions, crocheted accessories, posters and more. Running every Saturday rain or shine!

Description: Pat McCurdy is a singer-songwriter with an unusual off-beat sense of humor. A favorite of the college crowd, this national performer is known for his comic lyrics. Check him out monthly on Monday nights following Team Trivia!

Description: Theo Merriweather is a Milwaukee-based keyboardist whose main musical background is Jazz. He studied at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and counts pianists Herbie Hancock, Ramsey Lewis, and organists Don Patterson and Jimmy Smith as the main of many influences. Being well versed in various musical genres affords him the opportunity to play with excellent musicians and also keeps him in demand for session work. He has performed on stage with saxophonists Ronnie Laws and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders. He has been a member of opening acts for David Sanborn, Chris Botti, and Kenny Wayne Shepard, among many others. Writing and production are also part of Theo s contribution to the numerous projects he participates in.

Description: Since opening in 2003, Racine Art Museum s collection of craft and works on paper has almost quadrupled over the last 10 years, from 2,200 to almost 8,000 pieces. Since 2013 is dedicated to acknowledging the importance of community in building, maintaining, and growing an institution, RAM has decided to let the public vote on what collection works they find most inspiring or interesting. Over 200 works from the collection will be displayed in the galleries and our visitors will get the chance to pick their Top 10. Winning pieces will then be highlighted in RAM s gallery spaces as well as on the website.

Description: Enjoy the festive atmosphere of downtown's oldest market located at Third and Michigan Streets in Zeidler Park. Purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and art from local vendors as you are entertained by local musicians during the lunch hour. There is no market July 3rd. For the full list of music and special events at the market, please visit our website.

Description: You won't want to miss this incredible opportunity! The Oceans of Fun, 1 hour Aquatic Adventure program, begins behind the scenes at our facility, where we educate you about marine mammals, animal adaptations, training techniques, and steps we can take to protect these animals as well as the environments they live in. Participants then get suited up in life vests and booties in preparation of meeting our animals. You'll enter the water on a wet dock, which sits about 3-4 feet in the water. All participants are given the opportunity to touch, feed, interact with, and train our seals or sea lions. The program was designed to give participants a unique hands on experience with these beautiful and intelligent marine mammals. After your final sea lion kiss goodbye, you re invited to grab a seat in the stadium, relax and enjoy the animals as they take center stage and entertain you.

Description: Walk through downtown Milwaukee while hearing historic commentary and learning photographic tips for taking creative pictures along the way. Wisconsin Avenue in particular offers a stunning then-and-now view of downtown Milwaukee and will impress locals and tourists alike with its cream city brick, detailed building elements, and captivating history. Our tour concludes at the Milwaukee Art Museum highlighting its dramatic architecture and scenic gardens. Whether you're a novice or professional photographer, or just interested in history, you'll enjoy this tour. To book a tour, visit http://www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: Experience Milwaukee's scenic shoreline from Lake Michigan. Relax in style and comfort aboard s/v Quinn Marie, a 38 ft. Catalina sailing yacht. Enjoy a Sea Dog Sailing excursion in the Milwaukee Harbor on public or private, daysails, sunset cruises, or other attractions. For reservations or more information call or text 414-687-3203. You can also visit our website at www.seadogsailingmilwaukee.com

Description: We will be offering a Brewer's shuttle to all weekend, premier, and central division games! Shuttle service begins one hour before first pitch and starts return rides in the 7th inning. GO BREWERS!

Description: John Grade s (WA) dynamic new installation, Capacitor, explores an immediate and direct relationship with the natural world. The massive work responds to weather conditions at the Arts Center. Changes in the wind direction trigger the components to move and temperature changes are reflected in the sculpture s internal lighting. Viewers entering the immense interior space of the sculptured coil are immersed in the cloth forms attached to the coil s frames, each form reminiscent of an elongated, fluted stamen from an enormous flower. Photo Caption: John Grade with his work Capacitor at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. photo: 2013.

Description: Relax on a Sunday afternoon with family and friends aboard our brand new luxury double-decker, The Harbor Lady, with a 3-course Seated Brunch. This cruise is 2 hours long and provides stunning views of the Milwaukee River and Lakefront. Our enclosed cabin provides comfortable accommodations in any type of weather. Brunch Menu: Champagne and Orange Juice, Fresh Fruit Plate and Fresh Bagels and Lox, Baguette French Toast, Vegetable and Egg Strata, Bacon, Sausage, Oven-Roasted Potatoes, and Seasonal Dessert.

Description: Lauren Fensterstock explores the paradoxical themes of natural and artificial as represented in three horticultural traditions: the American lawn, the formal designs of eighteenth-century Europe, and the Japanese art of cultivating chrysanthemums. Creating three distinct gardens using ornately quilled, cut, and sculpted black paper, Fensterstock has cultivated highly crafted, delicate installations that embody the inherent contradiction of all gardens. Arts Center horus: MWF 10am-5pm; TTh 10am-8pm; SSu 10am-4pm Photo Caption: Lauren Fensterstock, Celebration of Formal Effects, Whether Natural or Artificial (detail), 2013; charcoal, paper, plexiglass, and mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Description: Drawing from the natural landscape and the built world, Carolyn Ottmer s (IL) SPLICE presents oversized hanging vines and branches cast in stainless steel. These hybrid creations are inspired by the plant life that thrives, against all odds, in urban environments. Photo Caption: Carolyn Ottmers, Splice series, 2010; cast stainless steel; installation view at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Arts Center hours: MWF 10am-5pm; TTh 10am-8pm; SSu 10am-4pm

Description: Blu is bringing even more musical talent straight to you by featuring The Pfister pianist Dr. Jeffrey Hollander. Enjoy the Rhapsodies in Blu series on the first Thursdays of every month. Thursday, June 6th I DIDN T KNOW ABOUT YOU The music of Duke Ellington Thursday, August 1st WE RE HAVING A HEAT WAVE The music and times of Irving Berlin Thursday, September 5th SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN Songs of the Hollywood composer Harry Warren Thursday, October 3rd UNDER PARIS SKIES Music inspired by the city of Paris Thursday, November 7th THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Songs from the films of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Thursday, December 5th LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW The marvelous songwiting team of Jules Styne and Sammy Cahn

Description: Want to learn to train marine mammals? If you are between the ages of 5-10, then Sea Lion Splash is the program for you! Sea Lion Splash is a 2 hour program designed to educate children about animal training and give them a chance to put their new skills into practice. During this one-of-a-kind interactive program, junior trainers will have the opportunity to work up close and personal with the animals at Oceans of Fun. Participants will learn about marine mammal characteristics, adaptations, habitats, training and conservation while preparing the diet used to reward our animals for the wonderful things they do! Kids will play interactive games to learn about seals and sea lions, pollution and the training techniques used with our animals. After bucketing a diet of fresh fish, the junior trainers will interact with our animals pool-side using their hands and voices to communicate with their new flippered friends! Following this private training session, the junior trainers will share their new skills with their family and friends during a public or private presentation. After the program, our educator will escort the children and parents out to our Sea Lion Shoppe to conclude our program. Parents will have the opportunity to view and purchase photos of their children interacting with our animals. Sea Lion Splash programs open for the season in March 2013.We have a limited number of reservations per program and summers fill quickly.

Description: With clay as her medium, Arts/Industry artist Kate MacDowell (WA) highlights both the impermanence and the fragility of natural forms in a dying ecosystem, while paradoxically using a material that can last for thousands of years. Her subject matter the vulnerability of animal species is brought into the documentary realm as she photographs her slip-cast frogs and pigeons in outdoor landscapes, bearing witness to the endangered animal in its natural environment.

Description: Ultimate Fighting Championship viewing

Description: H-D Museum Design Lab Anniversary models have become an integral part of Harley-Davidson s historic celebrations. This display gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Harley-Davidson s Styling Department developed the unique paint schemes and trim features for the new 110th Anniversary models.

Description: Come one, come all! Help feed the Center's resident turtles, snakes, fish and more!

Description: This open mic night, presented by the Caste of Killers, is free and open to the public. Come test out your comedy skills or just come laugh at someone else. Sign up at 7:30.

Description: Share a potluck dinner and join the enthusiastic, informative discussions, presentations, and films about food related topics.

Description: Potawatomi Bingo Casino s Bingo Hall is home to some of the nation s largest daily payouts. Attracting players from across the country, daily payouts average $75,000. The 1,350-seat Bingo Hall features a 500-seat, non-smoking area, and is complete with large television monitors. Guests can play the games on paper, or the newest in electronic bingo.

Description: A Killer's show is built from a line-up of comedians with various comedic styles. Each comedian is the master of their form. So there are no 'opening acts' in Caste of Killers events, rather a group of HEADLINERS who perform together like an elite squad of super ninja jesters.

Description: Join us for some incredibly fun and FREE trivia, Monday and Thursday nights with Team Trivia Wisconsin at Karma. Bring your friends and enjoy our tasty menu & bar items as you put your brain & pop culture obsessions to the test! Prizes are awarded every week, so come get some.

Description: Free to members and dogs, or with admission to the sculpture garden. It's the 2013 edition of Dog Days! Bring your canine friends for an afternoon of romping in the garden. Picnickers welcome! Full Schedule of Dog Days in 2013: Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, September 21, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 12 noon-5 pm

Description: Milwaukee Food Tours is once again presenting its Historic Third Ward Walking Food Tour on Fridays and Bloody Third Ward Bloody Mary Brunch Tour on Sundays beginning at 10:30 a.m. Brunch includes traditional brunch options and four 6-ounce Bloody Marys from several Historic Third Ward restaurants as well as a sweet ending of hand-dipped chocolate inside the Milwaukee Public Market. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: Linking her aesthetic and creative sensibilities with a desire to explore ways in which human beings understand and utilize our environment, artist Christine Lee creates installations that both delight and encourage contemplation. With a background in woodworking and furniture design, Lee manipulates and configures a variety of surplus items, such as recycled or salvaged wood, phone books, and fire hoses, to create her work. Through a process of building, rearranging, and deconstructing, she embarks on an investigation of materials that ultimately suggests a new way to understand everyday objects.

Description: Discover the sights and flavors of Milwaukee's most delicious & historic neighborhoods with Milwaukee's original and award-winning food tour. Our Brady Street, Historic Third Ward, Bay View, Walker's Point, RiverWalk/Old World Third Street, Village of Wauwatosa and Town of Cedarburg neighborhood tours are each routes that explore unique neighborhoods that are now districts filled with diverse eating opportunities.The guided tours include food samples that add up to a meal along with stories about Milwaukee's rich immigrant history and the exceptional people who bring it to life. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: Get your hands dirty! Help us restore our parks by removing exotic invasive plants and propagating and planting native species.

Description: Get out your cameras and watch the Valley change through the seasons and through the years! This club meets each month to take photographs and draw pictures of the natural area around the center. We hope to create a picture record to help us understand the way the Valley is changing and the factors at play. Bring a camera if you can, but no photography experience necessary-we will learn as we go!

Description: Help us improve the health of our forests in Riverside Park and the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum. Who doesn't love trees, right?

Description: Do you know a child who's interested in science and nature? Join us in the Menomonee Valley! From hiking to gardening to helping with research to caring for our Center's animals, every day in the Young Scientists Club is a new adventure.

Description: Get your hands dirty! Help us restore our parks by removing exotic invasive plants and propagating and planting native species.

Description: Help feed the Center's resident turtles, snakes, and fish!

Description: Join Milwaukee Food Tours as we sample the quintessential thin crust pizza, grab gourmet slices of tomato goodness, and search for the most historic pies in Milwaukee. We'll go from old-school, 5-star pizzerias to newer, upscale establishments and enjoy a variety of unique tastes that they each offer. And, save room for dessert as Milwaukee's Pizza Tour concludes with a divine scoop of gelato. To book a tour, visit www.MilwaukeeFoodTours.com or call.

Description: If you'd like to learn more about Palermo's Pizza we invite you to take Milwaukee's only pizza factory tour. Tours of our Villa Palermo facility are available during which you'll learn about how pizzas are made, our company's history and other fun facts about pizza. Tours take approximately 1 hour to complete and include a 20-minute video of our company history; a mezzanine tour where guest can see our Pizzaiolos making pizza; and a slice of our fresh pan pizza in our Pizzeria & Caf and Palermo's merchandise.

Description: KASANA Caf and Bistro Introducing a new addition to the KASANA Collective: Chef and Pizzaiolo, Dale Fahrnow, with his entertaining Pizza Show! Rolling the dough is not enough... Throwing and rolling down the shoulders is the way to go!! Every Wednesday dine endlessly on our Brazilian faire. Let our bartender help you select wine or a cocktail to pair with your meal, or to add to the experience of the region, try one of our traditional Caipirinha s, made with fresh organic limes, organic sugar and Cachaca. Complete the dining experience with one of our signature desserts: Maracuja Mousse, Passion Fruit Mousse Relax with an after-dinner drink, steaming Valentine's Espresso, or a 'Quentao', hot wine with spices; a beverage that is traditional and decadent. Rodizio de Pizza includes:Our Pizzaiolo will provide 5 types of savory and sweet homemade pizzas with organic ingredients. One side, a choice of organic mixed greens or the organic veggies of the day, and one Maracuja Mousse.

Description: Join Director of Collections and Exhibitions, Graeme Reid, or Executive Director Emeritus, Tom Lidtke, for a 30-minute introduction for Wisconsin art. Every talk is different, so join us often.

Description: Think that brains matter as much as beauty? Nerds at Heart makes matches for smart hetero and queer singles. Flirt over board games and trivia at our Dating for Nerds parties or find love during the best of local culture served up with wit at our Nerderati mixers.

Description: Davis-disciple brings crossover appeal by combining jazz with pop standards.

Description: Phil s style can be described as eclectic and expressive, and it draws you in from the first notes.

Description: The trio provides an exciting blend of styles and influences spanning the history of jazz, latin, funk, and popular music.

Description: Join our Museum staff for a special guided tour that offers in-depth explanations of Museum exhibits and provides a glimpse into the private areas of the Harley-Davidson Archives. The tour is available on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (subject to change) and the tour is limited to 15 people. Larger groups and alternate times can be accommodated with advance reservations.

Description: Two-part tour including Museum admission, plus a trip by shuttle to the Harley-Davidson Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility. The Steel Toe Tour gives you a chance to learn Harley-Davidson history and get up-close and personal with V-Twin engine manufacturing Harley-Davidson Motor Company's 849,000 square-foot Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is home of Big Twin. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plants in York, Pennsylvania and Kansas City, Missouri for Touring, Softail and Dyna model families. Engines and transmissions are also produced for sale through Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. The Steel Toe Tour package includes one ticket to the Harley-Davidson Museum where you'll get a glimpse of history and culture like you've never seen it before - including the must-see Engine Room. A shuttle will take you from the Museum to the Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility, where you'll get an up-close-and-personal view of the assembly line, powder coat process, cold testing and steel and aluminum machining. Fully-enclosed, low-heeled shoes are required for touring the plant. Steel toe covers and safety glasses are provided. Includes: One ticket to the Harley-Davidson Museum One ticket to the Steel Toe Tour Commemorative Pin Photo inside Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations Schedule: Two sessions are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Duration for each tour time is three hours. Tours depart from the Harley-Davidson Museum, located on 6th and Canal Streets in downtown Milwaukee. Upon returning to the Harley-Davidson Museum, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum. Capacity: 20 guests per session Age: Guests must be 12 years of age or older

Description: Tapas and Beer! This unique brewery experience is one you'll truly savor. Begin with a brewery tour, then settle in for 12 tapas plates paired with 12 Sprecher beers. Your experience of over 70 different flavors takes you on a delicious journey of complimentary, contrasting and synergistic taste combinations. We've worked with local artisan food makers to feature Wisconsin products in this unprecedented extravaganza. Great for date night, or as something to do with a group of friends.The party starts at 6pm every Thursday night. Reservations are required. Call 414.964.2739 to make yours.

Description: Lakefront is a locally-owned microbrewery celebrating their 25th year in Milwaukee and offering traditional and innovative beer styles, as well as one heck of a good time! Tour tickets are $7.00 per person and all attendees must be 21 years of age with a valid ID or accompanied by a legal parent or guardian. Please see lakefrontbrewery.com for the most up to date tour times and for pre-tour ticket purchasing.