Milwaukee Events Calendar

Summerfest

Celebrate music and summer at "the World's Largest Music Festival" on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. Only Summerfest can deliver an unforgettable live music experience of this magnitude, year after year. For eleven straight days, from noon until midnight, Summerfest features a an amazing world-class 75-acre setting and showcases hundreds of performances by the music industry’s hottest artists and emerging talent, as well as delectable food and beverages and interactive activities for everyone.

Glendale Days - A 4th of July Festival

Kletzsch Park Music, food, bingo, carnival, arts & crafts, dunk tank & more! Fireworks on July 2nd & 4th. Parade: July 4th 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at the corner of Milwaukee River Parkway and Civic Drive and proceeds north to the Kletzsch Park Pavilion.

Featuring Paintings, Drawings & MORE . . .

Featuring paintings, drawings, and fine original graphic works from the 19th and 20th centuries, antique and classic posters, and outstanding regional artists' painting and sculpture. Among the many artists represented our internationally recognized include: Leonetto Cappiello, Camille Pissarro, Jules Cheret, Frederick Hart, Toulouse-Lautrec, among others and regionally represented artists include: Terry Firkins, Dennis Heimbach, Marie Lewandowski, Reginald Baylor, Francesco J. Spicuzza and Beastie artist, Dennis Pearson.

"Arline Fisch: Creatures from the Deep"

The Racine Art Museum has commissioned internationally acclaimed jewelry artist Arline Fisch to create a new exhibition for its Windows on Fifth Gallery. The exhibition, "Arline Fisch: Creatures from the Deep", will be a shimmering street-side aquarium of jellyfish sculptures. Bringing her work to a grand scale, RAM’s Windows will showcase Arline’s use of knitting and crocheting techniques to create these larger-than-life sea creatures made of wire.

Numismatics! Selections from the MPM Collection

Much more than just minted or printed money, the field of numismatics includes the study and collection of coins, currency, tokens and medals, and the MPM exhibit showcases nearly 200 rare, prized specimens. Most items date from the 1800’s, although a few “curious” currency items reach as far back as 2500 years, and many belong to organizations, regimes, colonies or even countries that no longer exist.

Nunnemacher Arms Collection

Discover a “curators’ choice” of 43 historic firearms from the Museum’s 3,500 piece Nunnemacher Arms Collection. Located at the entrance to the European Village, this exhibit offers a glimpse at the backgrounds and significance of distinctive pieces from the 17th to 20th centuries – an interesting blend of culture, engineering and artistry.

Whatever is There is a Truth: Robert Rauschenberg’s Prints

The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University will host an exhibition of prints by revolutionary postwar American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) from December 12, 2008 through October 4, 2009 in tribute to his life and legacy as a printmaker. The museum is free and open to the public. This exhibition also celebrates the Haggerty Museum’s recent acquisition of several prints including the gift of Eagle Eye (Ruminations), 1999, as well as prints from the Stoned Moon series, 1969-70, recently purchased by the museum. Central to the American art scene from 1950 until his death earlier this year, Rauschenberg was widely regarded as a principal bridge between Abstract Expressionism in the 1950s and Pop art in the 1960s, but he did not subscribe to any narrow doctrine. Rauschenberg worked in a variety of disciplines and mediums including printmaking, painting, sculpture, photography, dance, technology and performance art that has influenced generations of artists. Always counter-intuitively experimenting with techniques, Rauschenberg revolutionized the art of printmaking by combining printmaking methods such as lithography and serigraphy within the same print, producing an effect of the spontaneous stroke in contrast to the precision of a photographic image. His deep and abiding interest in printmaking facilitated a major revival in the medium, and his achievements in lithography were instrumental in the creation of a contemporary market for prints. Rauschenberg expressed social, cultural and political ideas through his art. The Stoned Moon series of 1969-1970 reflects his artistic response to witnessing the lift-off of Apollo 11 at Kennedy Space Center in 1969 at the invitation of NASA. This series is also a double-entendre as the lithographs are made with stones and the historically significant experience left the artist feeling metaphorically “stoned”. Milton Ernest (Robert) Rauschenberg was born to Ernest and Dora Rauschenberg in Port Arthur, Texas in 1925. The artist renamed himself Robert in adulthood. He briefly studied pharmacology at the University of Texas in the early 1940s, before being drafted into the United States Navy at which time he developed an interest in drawing. Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1945, Rauschenberg took advantage of the G.I. Bill and studied art at a number of institutions including the Kansas City Art Institute, Academie Julian in Paris, Art Students League in New York and Black Mountain College in North Carolina. While a student at Black Mountain College, Rauschenberg studied under Josef Albers, and had his first solo exhibition at the Betty Parson’s Gallery in New York. In the early 1950s, he traveled to Europe and North Africa with Art Students League compatriot Cy Twombly at which time he worked on a series of small collages, hanging assemblages, and small boxes filled with found elements, which he exhibited in Rome and Florence. After Rauschenberg’s return to New York in 1953, he met Jasper Johns; the two are considered the most influential of artists who reacted against Abstract Expressionism. They had neighboring studios, regularly exchanging ideas and discussing their work, until 1961. Rauschenberg began to silkscreen paintings in 1962. In 1963 at the age of 37, he was given his first career retrospective by the Jewish Museum, New York, and was awarded the Grand Prize for Painting at the 1964 Venice Biennale. He spent much of the remainder of the 1960s dedicated to more collaborative projects including printmaking, performance, choreography, set design, and art-and-technology works. In 1970, Rauschenberg established a permanent residence and studio in Captiva, Florida, where he lived until his death earlier this year.

Treasures From Zimbabwe - African Shona Stone Sculpture

Over 200 sculptures by established and emerging artists from 6 in. to 7ft. Serpentine, red jasper, cobalt, opal and springstone. Artists have exhibited in prestigious museums - Rodin Museum, Paris;Museum of Modern Art, NY and Chicago Botanic Gardens. Artists include: Witness Bonjesi, Washington Msonza, John Takawira, Jonathan Mhondorohuma, Gerald Takawira and Colleen Madamombe.

Sea Monsters

Take a prehistoric adventure back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America in two. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ –as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur!

Come For Great Stories, Leave With Your Own.

Drawn from an unparalleled collection of outrageous customs, personalized gear and pop culture, the Harley-Davidson Museum™ reveals the stories behind a century of people, products, and motorcycling culture.

Go Figure! The Human Form in RAM's Collections

Coinciding with the Racine Art Museum’s upcoming career retrospective of American ceramic sculptor Viola Frey, the museum presents Go Figure! The Human Form in RAM’s Collections. Using Frey’s interest in the human figure as a starting off point, this exhibition brings together works from RAM’s permanent collection that depict the human form in a variety of styles and media. The exhibition demonstrates that the human figure–one of the oldest subjects in the history of art, dating back to cave paintings–is subject of interest to artists working in most art media today.

Astronaut

Space exploration is the greatest endeavor ever undertaken by humankind, and becoming an astronaut is a dream of children everywhere. But what does it take to become one? What do astronauts do? Astronaut answers these questions and more as you get a firsthand look at the lives of the men and women brave enough to travel through space. Planetarium shows take place Monday through Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62+) and children (ages 3-15). For a complete listing of current showtimes visit the mpm.edu website or call 414/319-4629.

IMAX: "Astronaut!"

Space exploration is the greatest endeavor ever undertaken by humankind, and becoming an astronaut is a dream of children everywhere. But what does it take to become one? What do astronauts do? Astronaut!, an immersive planetarium show created by the National Space Centre, answers these questions and more as you get a firsthand look at the lives of the men and women brave enough to travel through space.

Edge of the Sublime: Enamels by Jamie Bennett

Curated by Jeannine Falino, "Edge of the Sublime" presents a first-ever retrospective of works by Jamie Bennett, one of the most important enamelists working today. This exhibition explores the artist’s creative use and development of a variety of enameling and metalworking techniques to produce highly color-saturated imagery on signature brooches, necklaces and pendants.

Half Price Bottles of Wine

Half Priced bottles of wine every Tuesday!

Insane Sushi

Insane Sushi, $5 rolls, every Thursday!

Thursday is Frozen Margaritas

$1 frozen margaritas every Thursday!

Sunday is for Tacos

$2 tacos every Sunday!

Art Museum Brise Soleil Cruises

Cruise to the Milwaukee Art Museum on a 38 ft. motor yacht to see the wings of the Milwaukee Art Museum Brise Soleil operate. On this cruise, the history of the Milwaukee River will be narrated. Blue Max Charters Downtown; call for your appointment 414/828-1094.

Bast Bell Museum Open - View 5,000 Bells from Around the World!

Bell of the Month Program

The Bell of the Month program presented by curator Eileen Densow highlights bells from new cultures of the world continues to inform and educate visitors. A “Koffee Haus” setting from 1:00 - 4:00 PM features European pastries from Germantown's Truffles Bakery and Specialty?Koffee from the Village’s Latitudes coffee house will be served with regular admission to the museum. The Bell program will take place at 2:00 PM for all attending.

Charter A Fishing Trip

Fishing on a 38 ft. motor yacht is an experience that all can enjoy. All equipment is furnished. Large and small groups welcomed seven days a week, Blue Max Charters-Downtown; Every day-call for your appointment 414/828-1094.

Dawoud Bey: Class Pictures

A Chicago-based artist with an international reputation, Dawoud Bey has photographs in the collections of major institutions worldwide and has had his work exhibited at, among others, the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Art Institute of Chicago; National Portrait Gallery, London; and Whitney Museum of American Art, where he was included in the 2000 Whitney Biennial. The forty portraits and writings that make their premiere in Class Pictures provide a poignant, penetrating view into the lives inside today’s American high schools. As part of a five-year project begun in 2002 on Chicago’s South Side, Bey spent two to three weeks in each of three schools in the Midwest and on the East coast, getting to know students and encouraging them to explore their creative voices through photography. Toward the end of his time at each school, Bey photographed the students and asked them to write a one-page description of themselves, which appear in the exhibition as edited texts. With this traveling exhibition and its associated book, Bey hopes “to create a compelling and significant contemporary portrait of American youth in its various social and human dimensions. I believe that such a group of photographs-with the attendant texts-will constitute a significant record and examination of our time...Rather than viewing young people through a lens of social problematics that generalizes the individual, I intend to make a rich and complex description of these subjects.”

Wisconsin Artists Exhibition

Featuring John Steuart Curry, Bohrod, Sylvia and Francesco Spicuzza, Altman, Mark Tobey, Howard Schroedter, Alayna Rose, Catherine Holmburg, Dan Muller, David Barnett, Karin Krohne Kaufman, Reginald Gee, Della Wells, Deirdre Schanen, Grotenrath/Lichtner, Craig Lueck, Joan Dvorsky, Philip Krejcarek and Charles Kraus.

Wisconsin at Work: Thorsten Lindberg Paintings and Drawings

Thorsten Lindberg was a Wisconsin artist who flourished during the 1930s and 40s completing work as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Many artists contributed to the WPA, and many local artists saw their careers developed and transformed during this time. Lindberg, in particular, took to documenting the work of human industry, particularly that of rural Wisconsin and Milwaukee in several large-scale paintings from the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Also featured are a number of drawings documenting the creation of Milwaukee's Park System. Mon-Fri: 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sat: Noon- 6p.m.; Sun: 1-4p.m.

Threaded Metaphors

Six fiber artists and six poets share and exchange inspiration – the artists create works based on poetry while the poets craft words about the fiber arts; a true collaboration between object and text each interwoven with the other. Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 22, 5p.m.

Disney High School Musical

High School Musical is a phenomenon! This Emmy Award-winning television film was the most successful Disney Channel movie ever produced with 7.7 million viewers in its premiere broadcast in the United States. The Fireside is thrilled to bring this smash hit musical to life on our stage in a sparkling production designed to delight young and old alike. If HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is a favorite in your household think what fun it will be to bring the family to see the songs, dances, characters, and story live on our stage featuring a cast of talented and energetic young Broadway and Regional performers. This is a show not to miss!

Bigger, Better, More: The Art of Viola Frey

The Racine Art Museum and the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, are pleased to announce the first major exhibition of artist Viola Frey’s work since her death in 2004. "Bigger, Better, More: The Art of Viola Frey" features Frey’s colossal clay figures, as well as a selection of her paintings and ceramic plates. The exhibition will travel to Toronto in September, and then, to museums nationwide, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City.

Schomer Lichtner Exhibition

Featured artworks are large, colorful paintings by the late Schomer Lichtner of his beloved ballerinas and cows. Schomer was also brilliant with his quickly drawn nude figures.

Fox Skylight Gallery of Antiques Outdoor Flea Market

Fox Skylight Gallery of Antiques Outdoor Flea Market Schedule First Saturday of the month - May thru October Rain Date - First Sunday of the month - May thru October 112 East Mineral Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Two Block South of National Avenue on 1st Street For more information, call: 414-382-0006 Dealer Spaces Available on a First Come, First Served Basis Space pricing: $5.00, $7.50, and $10.00 Schedule: Outdoor Flea Market Rain Date Sat. May 2, 2009 Sun. May 3rd Sat. June 6, 2009 Sun. June 4th Sat. July 4, 2009 Sun. July 5th Sat. August 1, 2009 Sun. August 2nd Sat. September 5, 2009 Sun. September 6th Sat. October 3, 2009 Sun. October 4th

Cabinets of Curiosity

Cabinets of Curiosity: Wondrous Objects & Extraordinary Stories from the Museum’s Collections - May 8, 2009 through April 5, 2010 Themed in honor of the Museum’s 125th anniversary, this exhibit illustrates the vast scope of MPM holdings by highlighting four aspects of the collections: diverse range, odd extremes, intriguing collection stories, and obscure object functions. Cabinets of Curiosity is the culmination of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies program, through which students develop the annual exhibit from inception to completion.

Cabinets of Curiosity

Cabinets of Curiosity: Wondrous Objects & Extraordinary Stories from the Museum’s Collections - May 8, 2009 through April 5, 2010 Themed in honor of the Museum’s 125th anniversary, this exhibit illustrates the vast scope of MPM holdings by highlighting four aspects of the collections: diverse range, odd extremes, intriguing collection stories, and obscure object functions. Cabinets of Curiosity is the culmination of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies program, through which students develop the annual exhibit from inception to completion.

Threaded Metaphors

Six fiber artists and six poets share and exchange inspiration – the artists create works based on poetry while the poets craft words about the fiber arts; a true collaboration between object and text each interwoven with the other.

Bike Night

Meet at the crossroads of 5th and Canal Street for food, beer, bags and more. Happening every Thursday night 5p.m. to dusk.

Walking Tour: The Culture and Architecture of Lincoln Village

Tour includes the Basilica of St. Josaphat, humble Polish flats, Kosciuszko Park, art rooms and unique architecture along Lincoln Avenue. Tour begins at 3p.m. each Saturday, May through October. Meet at Lincoln Avenue and 5th Place. No reservations needed.

Car Cruise Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Meet at the intersection of 5th and Canal Street in Milwaukee every Tuesday throughout the summer. Come for food, beverages, music, drawings and more.

$3 Thursday

Join us for $3 Thursdays in Bar 333! Offering $3 Mini Slider Trios, $3 Tap Beers & $3 House Cocktails!

Astronaut at the IMAX

Space exploration is the greatest endeavor ever undertaken by humankind, and becoming an astronaut is a dream of children everywhere. But what does it take to become one? What do astronauts do? Astronaut answers these questions and more as you get a firsthand look at the lives of the men and women brave enough to travel through space.

Frederick Hart Exhibit

Through June. Bronze, acrylic & cast marble sculptures by the late Frederick Hart; including some of his latest releases.

Scheutzenfest Von Milwaukee

Scheutzenfest Von Milwaukee – through August 31, 2012 Schuetzenfest Von Milwaukee takes a historical look at Milwaukee's shooting festivals of the late 19th century. The exhibit includes 23 locally significant firearms, period photos, replicas of awards and the Milwaukee Sharpshooter's Club flag, and a number of other interesting tidbits of Milwaukee and shooting festival culture.

Sea Monsters at the IMAX

Take a prehistoric adventure back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America in two. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ –as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur!

The Lens Returns to the Lighthouse

The original fourth order Fresnel lens that once lighted the way for  ships in the Milwaukee Harbor and Lake Michigan has now returned to  the North Point Lighthouse. (When the North Point Light Station was  decommissioned in 1994, the US Coast Guard removed it from the tower.)  Now beautifully restored for adaptive resue as a museum and event  space, the North Point Lighthouse will feature its one-of-a-kind lens  in the main gallery along with other nautical artifacts.

Wallace Van Sandt Display

Wallace Van Sandt’s motorcycle and memorabilia on display in the lobby.

Wings From Down Under Sponsored by Loews

Take flight this summer at the Zoo as more than 1,000 birds from Australia are displayed in naturalistic, enclosed habitats. The exhibit is $2.50 and includes a food stick to feed these interative birds! Additional food sticks are $1.

Wings from Down Under sponsored by Lowe's

Take flight at the Zoo this summer with more than 1,000 beautiful birds from Australia. Surround yourself with Eastern Rosellas, Grass Parakeets and Cockatiels, as they fly freely in naturalistic habitats. The exhibit is $2.50 after regular Zoo admission. Food sticks are provided to feed these interactive birds (additional food sticks are $1).

Confession

Mount Mary College presents “Confession,” new work from Wisconsin artist Andris Strazdins, May 24 – July 18, 2009 in the Marian Art Gallery on the College Campus. The show will consist of 36 works, all two-dimensional pieces featuring ink on paper or ink on collage. An opening reception will take place Sunday, May 24, 2-4p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Marian Gallery is located on the first floor of Caroline Hall at 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway and is open Monday – Friday, 9a.m.-7p.m. and 1-4p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Scene of the Crime: Warrington Colescott Depicts Dillinger

The Racine Art Museum marks the release of the film "Public Enemy" with an exhibition of prints, based on the exploits of John Dillinger, by internationally recognized Wisconsin artist Warrington Colescott. Spurred by colleagues who were gangland lore enthusiasts, as well as by Colescott's recollections of the bandit’s escapades drawn from radio, newsreel accounts and Hollywood movies, the artist created a body of work between 1964 and 1974 that provides a fresh interpretation of the Dillinger story. On November 20, 1933, the legendary gangster robbed the bank that once occupied the Racine Art Museum building. For added interest, the show will be displayed in a space adjacent to one of the bank’s original vaults, still intact inside RAM and rarely seen by the public.

Adventure Sailing On Lake Michigan

Experience Milwaukee’s scenic shoreline from Lake Michigan. View the world famous architecture of Calatrava’s Burke Brise Soleil at the Milwaukee Art Museum, along with other landmarks on the spectacular Milwaukee skyline. McKinley Marina (Slip G-1) Lagoon Drive off of N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

Edelweiss Classic Dinner Cruise

The Classic Dinner Cruise is a popular choice to entertain business clients and special occasions. In 2008 The Edelweiss dinner cruises were voted Milwaukee’s best dinner date venue. This 2 hour cruise features a 3-course menu consisting of a Caesar Salad followed by a combination entree of filet mignon in a red wine reduction and a chicken breast in shitake mushroom sauce accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, with tiramisu as the final course. A glass of wine is included with meal service and select bottles of wine are half price! A cash bar is available throughout the cruise. *A vegetarian meal is available upon request* Layered portabella mushroom with baby spinach, grilled onions and asparagus. Recommended for all ages

Hop N' Shop, Wine N' Dine on the Downtown Trolley Line

With 20 minutes in between trolleys, there's plenty of time to grab a bite, head to a show or do a little shopping. The route captures the charm of Westown, East Town and the Historic Third Ward with stops at many of downtown's attractions.

River Rhythms

The Westown Association presents a free concert series at the Midwest Airlines Landing in Pere Marquette Park each Wed. evening. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and enjoy downtown Milwaukee's most unique concert series.

Wednesday Night Garden Walks

Every Wednesday, local experts lead a tour in the different areas of the Gardens. Highlights include the Peony Garden, the Rose Garden and the Herb Garden. Check the website for the walk of the week!

Westown Farmer's Market

The Westown Farmer's Market, downtown Milwaukee's oldest and largest open air market, is every Wednesday in Zeidler Union Square (on Michigan Street between Third and Fourth Streets). From 10a.m. until 3p.m., the market features Wisconsin-grown produce, hand crafted art, prepared food items, and lunch from area restaurants. Live music is in the park's gazebo from 11:45a.m. until 1:45pm.

Wolf Haus Genealogy Research Library Open - Germantown, WI

Historic Milwaukee Sightseeing Tour

During the 1 hr and 15 minute cruise, you will experience Milwaukee at its best. Departing from our convenient location in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, you cruise under the bridges of Milwaukee in our european style cruise vessels. The Edelweiss will then take you down the Milwaukee River through the Historic Third Ward and out into the Port of Milwaukee, where you will capture views of Pier Wisconsin, the Calatrava Art Museum, the Summerfest grounds all while listening to the narration inspired by John Gerda's "Making of Milwaukee" book.

Jazz in the Park

One of downtown's most popular after-work activities featuring exciting local and national jazz performers every Thursday evening. Admission is free. Bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine from local vendors. Relax in the park with friends and colleagues.

Jazz in the Park

One of downtown's most popular after-work activities featuring exciting local and national jazz performers every Thursday evening. Admission is free. Bring a picnic or try delicious food and wine from local vendors. Relax in the park with friends and colleagues.

Kuhefuss House Summer Tours, June 5-Aug. 29 (Fridays and Saturdays)

Summer tours of the historic 1849 Cedarburg landmark home are given every Friday (1-3 p.m.) and Saturday (10a.m.-3 p.m.) starting June 6 through Aug. 29. Additional tours will be given on Sundays (noon-3 p.m.), during Strawberry Festival (June 28) and during the Architectural Treasures of Ozaukee County weekend (Aug. 2). The home will also be open in the fall during Cedarburg's annual Wine & Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20. This year's theme is "Cedarburg Weddings" and includes vignettes of wedding apparel and accessories from some of Cedarburg's most influential families. Wedding lore and late 1800s matrimonial traditions highlight the summer tour program.

East Town Farm Market

The East Town Farm Market every Saturday morning in historic Cathedral Square Park. Fresh produce, potted plants, artists, crafters, food vendors, children's entertainment along with free jazz concerts.

Fitness in the Square

Certified Iyengar Yoga instructor Jason Cummings will give complimentary 90-minute classes in the Town Square throughout the summer. No reservations required; just bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Saturdays, except for July 4 ,June 6, August 29. 8- 9:30a.m. Fitness in the Square Presented by Neroli Salon & Spa

The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs

A protean artist, actor, and furniture-maker dedicated to the primacy of individual expression, Charles Rohlfs (1853–1936) called his unprecedented designs “artistic furniture.” His unusually inventive forms and imaginative carving combined many different influences, from the abstract naturalism of Art Nouveau styling to the pared-down oak forms that became hallmarks of the Arts and Crafts movement. This exhibition—the first major monograph of Rohlfs’ work—will present over forty pieces of his best surviving furniture and decorative objects. The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs explores the artist in the context of new research that reveals his success in Europe as well as America, and traces his influence on other early-twentieth-century furniture designers including Gustav Stickley. The exhibition is organized by the Milwaukee Art Museum, Chipstone Foundation, and American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation. It is curated by Joseph Cunningham of the American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation.

The Eight and American Modernisms

After its two-week debut in New York’s Macbeth Galleries in 1908, the first and only exhibition of paintings by a group of independent artists dubbed The Eight—American artists Arthur B. Davies, William Glackens, Robert Henri, Ernest Lawson, George Luks, Maurice Prendergast, Everett Shinn, and John Sloan—traveled to major art institutions on the East Coast and in the Midwest. A mixture of artists in their prime and those who were on the verge of success, they caught the attention of the American art world with one fabulously successful show. Their eight stylistically different approaches were seen to challenge the academic preference for the genteel tradition of “art for art’s sake,” which had dominated the American art establishment for decades. A project that is long overdue, The Eight and American Modernisms reexamines the distinct aesthetic agendas of The Eight from 1908 to the end of their careers. Past scholarship has not considered the legacy of the group’s creative diversity, which Henri praised as an imaginative freedom that follows “no unity in any cult of painting.” Built from three outstanding collections of art by these American originals—joined together on the centennial of The Eight’s original tour—the exhibition reveals the under-appreciated stylistic complexities of The Eight, artists who are now emerging as more than painters of urban realism but as the first generation of early American modernists. The Eight and its accompanying catalogue will expand the exploration of approximately eighty-five works of art more frequently studied for their subject matter than their formal qualities.

Boat Tour: The People Nobody Knew: The Kashubes of Jones Island

Yes, a fishing village once thrived on Jones Island. Learn about “the people nobody knew” and the area. Enjoy a boat tour that meets at 1pm most 1st & 3rd Sundays at 509 E. Erie. Boat tours include a lunch and original documentary. Reservations required for boat tours by Friday at 5 before the tour.

Ice Worlds

Travel to the Arctic and Antarctic to examine the ecosystems that live and thrive in that region, and see how their survival is connected with our own. Next, travel beyond Earth, where you’ll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. Ice Worlds finishes with the MPM-produced The Pluto Story, a look at the popular ex-planet.

IMAX Summer Film Festival

Catch a classic line-up of IMAX films this summer for a spectacular price! Just $20 will get you admission to five IMAX films – just half of what you would normally pay. Films include: Ring of Fire, The Living Sea, Magnificent Desolation, Everest, NASCAR and Sea Monsters. Receive a Film Festival punch card for $20, and use punch card to receive IMAX tickets to film(s) of your choice, up to five tickets. Card must be produced on subsequent visits to receive unused tickets. Cards expire on September 30.

Cafe Sopra Mare

Enjoy the musical talents of Peter Baime, Flamenco guitarist as you enjoy coffee, tea and fresh pastry in the outdoor courtyard of the Villa Terrace.

Haggerty Museum Closed

The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University will be closed for maintenance from June 15-July 15. Looking forward to the opening of Jump Cut Pop on July 22 at 6p.m.

Vintage Day

Two Program Options available to Museum visitors age 65+ every Tuesday: Vintage Day I includes choice of breakfast or dessert, audio tour or guided tour for $20; and Vintage Day II includes lunch, audio tour or guided tour & special Harley-Davidson gift for $30. Guided tours offered at 11a.m.,1 and 3p.m.

Car Show Thursdays

Car Show Thursdays at The Gasthaus. Show off your beautiful car beginnning at  6p.m.  Live Music by "The Vibratones" 4 piece Blues/Jazz Combo from 6-9p.m.  A convenient meeting spot- 1 block South of I 94 on Hwy T in Waukesha Great outdoor patio / delicious appetizers and drinks Thursday, May 28th - BMW Cars & Motorcycles Thursday, June 18th - Audi & Volkswagen Thursday, July 16th - Harley Davidson Motorcycles Thursday, July 30th - Porsche & Mercedes Thursday, August 27th - Classic Cars & Corvettes.

Jon Michael Route: For the Love of Metal

Veteran Wisconsin metal artist Jon Michael Route’s work is in the great tradition of American Studio Craft where commitment to technique is juxtaposed with restless pursuit of artistic form. Route is especially known for his exuberant and often fanciful take on the commonplace teapot. The exhibition covers several decades of his work.

Cedarburg Farmer's Market

Treat yourself to farm fresh produce, flowers, perennials and herbs from local farmers. Additional edibles, freshly prepared bakery items and an array of hand-crafted treats await you. Enjoy live, local music on occasion. The market will be held on Fridays from 9a.m. - 3p.m., beginning June 19th and running through the end of October. Interested in participating in the farmers market, please contact the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce at 262-377-9620

Wings From Down Under sponsored by Lowe's

Take flight at the Zoo this summer with more than 1,000 beautiful birds from Australia. Surround yourself with Eastern Roseallas, Grass Parakeets and Cockatiels, as they fly freely in naturalistic habitats. The exhibit is $2.50 after regular Zoo admission, and includes one food stick to feed these striking birds.

Wisconsin Visual Arts Juried Exhibition

This exhibition of work by the Southeast Chapter is juried by Ray Gloeckler, Professor Emeritus of Art at UW Madison, and a noted artist/printmaker. Awards ceremony and reception on June 13; the Ploch Art Gallery is free and open to the public.

Boat Tour: The People Nobody Knew: The Kashubes of Jones Island

Yes, a fishing village once thrived on Jones Island. Learn about “the people nobody knew” and the area. Tour meets at 1p.m. most 1st & 3rd Sundays Boat tours include a lunch and original documentary. Reservations required for boat tours by Friday at 5 before the tour.

Cafe Sopra Mare

Enjoy the musical talents of Jack Forbes Wilson, keyboard artist as you enjoy coffee, tea and fresh pastry in the outdoor courtyard of the Villa Terrace.

Discovery World Summer Camp 2009

Youth ages 7-14 can participate in week-long camps. Our camps appeal to builders, creators and explorers curious about the world around them as well as those interested in technology and the environment. Our focus has always been on bringing science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship into the hands of youth in a way that simply isn’t done anywhere else. Small class sizes promote one-on-one interactions, hands-on activities, and optimal engagement. Our exceptional camps staff is augmented by guest experts and professionals in the field, enhancing our camps with their real world experiences. Camps run Mon.-Fri., 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. with extended care available in the morning and afternoon. For more information or to enroll your child in a camp at Discover World, please visit www.discoveryworld.org/summercamp.

Cafe Sopra Mare

Enjoy the musical talents of Keith Watling, jazz guitarist as you enjoy coffee, tea and fresh pastry in the outdoor courtyard of the Villa Terrace.

All French Show

Antique, mostly French posters have been a tradition at Delind Gallery of Fine Art during Bastille Days for many years. My recent gallery move to the corner of Jefferson and Mason Streets puts me once again near the center of all the activity of Bastille Days and The Great Circus Parade. The posters we will have this year are exciting and so is the rest of the gallery show of French art. Paintings by Chuck Weber, with recent impressions of Parisian daily life featured. Also included are paintings, fine original prints, and drawings by French artists from Cheret and Chagall to Pissarro and Villon. I hope you will take this opportunity to include Delind Gallery of Fine Art in your upcoming celebration in Milwaukee's East Town. We will be open extended hours during Bastille Days.

Everything French

In Celebration of Milwaukee's favorite street festival, Bastille Days, DeLind Fine Art has assembled a collection of French art that includes paintings, drawings and yes, antique posters.  Featured are the impressionist paintings of Japanese artist Kazuki Yoshioka, who lives and paints in and around Paris and Parisian scenes by American artist Chuck Weber.  Our poster table will offer a collection of antique and classic French posters.  Paintings and drawings by notable Barbizon artists round out our Everything French art collection.  Visit our NEW location at Watts, also open for gallery night.

Sunset Zoofari sponsored by Tri City National Bank

Heat up your summer with special evening concerts at the Zoo! Enjoy the sounds of some of Milwaukee's hottest bands, all presented among the exotic Zoo animals. Performances take place on the Flamingo Patio from 6-9p.m. In the event of rain, concerts are held inside the Flamingo Cafe. For a schedule of bands, call the Zoo at 414.256.5466.

Championship Cup series (CCS)

CCS racing provides sportsman-level motorcycle road racing with 4 major displacement breakdowns: lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight and unlimited. There are 3 major classes for each group: SuperSport, SuperBike and Grand Prix.

Port Washington Farmers Market

Enjoy a bountiful Farmers Market, featuring seasonal vegetables, fruits, arts & crafts, music, food & more. Cooking demonstrations will be offered on occasional Saturdays by local experts as well. All with lovely lake views as you are strolling, sampling, and supporting local farmers.