Tag Archives: attractions and events
Community Spotlight: Festa Italiana
Milwaukee’s Italian community has established itself in the city’s old Third Ward, but had been split apart by urban renewal projects in the late 1950’s. Looking for a way to reunite the local Italian community, the idea of Festa Italiana …
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Shorewest’s Community Round-Up
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County * Help support breast cancer awareness at the Breast Cancer Showcase * Check out the local musicians on the six different stages at Locust Street Festival Waukesha …
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Shorewest Fall Forecast — Enjoy Activities that Celebrate the Season
October means celebrating the arrival of Autumn, including changing leaves, fall food like apples and pumpkin pie and spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. At Shorewest, we’ve rounded out some of the best activities throughout southeastern and south central Wisconsin for …
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Shorewest Weekend Preview: German Fest, Taste of Lake Country and Brewfest
German Fest, Milwaukee Milwaukee’s ethnic fests continue this weekend at Henry Maier Festival Park, where German Fest takes place Thursday, July 25-Sunday, July 28. Established in 1981, the true spirit of authentic German culture is alive and well at this …
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Shorewest Weekend Preview: Celebrate All Things French at Bastille Days
Bienvenue à Bastille Days, the largest outdoor French festival in North America. Hosted in Downtown Milwaukee July 11-14, this celebration honors France’s Independence Day. Bastille Days, brought to us by the East Town Association and located in Cathedral Square Park …
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Shorewest Holiday Preview: Independence Day!
From cookouts to fireworks, the Fourth of July is a cherished summer holiday all across America. Be sure to take part in the various community celebrations below, and if you’re in the Cedarburg area, look out for the Shorewest fire …
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Summerfest, the World’s Largest Music Festival, Starts Today!
Summerfest, Milwaukee’s 11-day music festival, opens today at noon. With 11 stages and over 800 acts, this year’s Summerfest is sure to please the nearly 900,000 people who will visit the festival. Hosted at Henry Maier Festival Park, the fest …
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Shorewest Weekend Preview: Strawberry Festival and Lakefront Festival of Art
Summer has arrived, and this means festival season is starting in Wisconsin, and there are two great festivals to check out this weekend: the Lakefront Festival of Art in Milwaukee and Strawberry Fest in Cedarburg. Start your festival weekend on …
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Visit Milwaukee Restaurants During 2013’s Downtown Dining Week
Downtown Dining week 2013 is back! The eighth annual celebration showcases over 40 Milwaukee restaurants offering three-course meals — $10 lunches and $20 or $30 dinners. Milwaukee Downtown runs the event each year, and it started as a way to …
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Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo this Weekend
Whether you’re wearing a derby hat, sombrero or both this weekend, there is plenty of celebrating to be had throughout Wisconsin. Check out some of the festive offerings for either occasion! Kentucky Derby Events Join fellow horse (or mint julep) …
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