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The Best Spots for Free Music!

by Amy Jo Jones

July 07, 2009

Phew! Did Summerfest wear you out?

If so, and you are looking for a slightly smaller venue but still want to enjoy first rate musical acts than keep reading because here is a list of places hosting summer music in Milwaukee on a family friendly level.

Summer Sundays at Villa Terrace in the Mercury Courtyard
2220 N. Terrace Ave, All shows start at 10:30 a.m.
cavtmuseums.org

Village Nights on the Green
Greendale Gazebo Park, corner of Broad Street and Schoolway. Saturdays and Sundays.

Concerts in Humboldt Park -- Chill on the Hill
Humboldt Park Bandshell, 3000 S. Howell Ave.
bayviewneighborhood.org
All concerts 6:30-8:30 p.m., no rain dates

Jackson Park Concerts
Jackson Park, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave.
All concerts 6:30-8:30 p.m., no rain dates

Kosciuszko Park
2201 S. 7th St.
Aug 4. -- The Spanglish Band, 6:30 p.m.

Washington Park Concerts
Washington Park Bandshell, 1859 N. 40th St.
All concerts 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Wonderful Wednesdays Family Concerts
Lake Park, 3233 E. Kenwood Blvd., Picnic Area 3
lakeparkfriends.org
All concerts are 6:30-8:30 p.m.

River Rhythms
Pere Marquette Park, 900 N. Plankinton Ave.
westown.org
All concerts 6:30-9 p.m.

Westown Farmers Market
Zeidler Union Square, Downtown
westown.org
All concerts 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Wednesday Night Live
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave.
wistatefair.com
All concerts 6:30-10 p.m.

Live at the Arrow
Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St.
myspace.com/liveathearrow
All concerts 7 p.m.

Jazz in Cutler Park
Cutler Park, 321 W. Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha
All shows start at 7 p.m.

Waterfront Wednesdays
Pewaukee Lake Beach, 120 W. Wisconsin Ave.
positivelypewaukee.com
All shows at 6 p.m.

Tosa Tonight
Hart Park, 73rd and State Street, Wauwatosa
tosatonight.com
Opening act begins at 5:30 p.m. and main act at 7 p.m.

Starry Nights
Wilson Center for the Arts Gerlach Outdoor Theater, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield
wilson-center.com
All concerts 6:30 p.m.

Harry Connick Jr's The happy elf

by Amy Jo Jones

December 05, 2008

There's no such thing as an unhappy elf, so when Eubie finds himself in Bluesville, his elf-ness is put to the test as he is determined to make the naughty town smile in time for Christmas. Eubie's enthusiasm will not be denied as he embarks on his quest to raise a Christmas Tree in the Town Square. This heart-warming holiday musical from Harry Connick, Jr. warmly captures the joy of the season  Read more...

Making Music in Milwaukee

by Amy Jo Jones

October 27, 2008

When I went to school (many, many years ago) music class was mandatory and everybody had to play the recorder whether you had a musical bone in your body or if you were completely tone-deaf. Today many schools offer music as an elective or sadly, it is not offered at all. If you have a budding Mozart on your hands or you are looking for ways to foster a love of music in your family  Read more...