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The Pumpkin Pavilion returns - volunteers, decorations needed!

2008-10-10T13:32:05Z

by Dana Jones

Remember the VERY cool pumpkin display at the Beulah Brinton House a couple of years back?

Well, this year it returns from the dead!

Rush mor Records, Bird Ladder, Studio Q, Milwaukee County Parks and the BVNA are working hard to revive the Pumpkin Pavilion this year! Its new location will be at the Humboldt Park Pavilion, from Oct 24 - 26th, 6:00 - 10:00 each night. In addition to hundreds of festive pumpkins on display, there will be food and beverages available, live bands (Friday 7-9 Testa Rosa, Sat 8-9:30 John the Savage), kids activities, movie showings, and more! All neighbors are invited to help carve the pumpkins at the following socials:

Tuesday, Oct 21st - 5:00- 9:00 - Bella's Fat Cat
Wednesday, Oct 22nd - 6:00 - 10:00 - Club Garibaldi
Thursday, Oct 23rd - 6:00 - 9:00 - Humboldt Park Pavilion. This event will also be the Fall Membership Social for all BVNA Members.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The planning committee is seeking volunteers to help out with the following activities:

Loading the pumpkins and cleaning up after carvings
Decorating the pavilion and park on Thursday, Oct 23rd
Helping out at the event - hopefully in costume!
Kids activity leaders
Distributing posters for the event
Getting the word out!

WE ARE ALSO SEEKING DONATIONS!

In addition to donations of time, we are also in need of the following

Tombstone/cemetery prop builders
Ghost makers
Scarecrow artists
Donations of old halloween decorations, orange or white string lights, other Halloween themed items
Candy or other "kids prize" items

If you would like to help out, or know of a group who is willing to help, please respond to this email or phone 232-2008

Bay View Neighborhood Association

PO Box 070184

Milwaukee, WI 53207

www.bayviewneighborhood.org

53207 - It's a Lifestyle!

Membership Social and more in September!

2008-09-04T13:24:10Z

by Dana Jones

September will be a busy month for the Bay View Neighborhood Association. We hope to see you at one of our events this fall!

ALL MEMBER QUARTERLY MEETING AND MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL - September 10th

Please join the Board of the BVNA on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the Bay View library for an all-member quarterly meeting. All current and prospective members are invited to attend. Hear about our plans for the rest of 2008, share your thoughts and feedback, and meet your Board and other neighbors. We'll cross the street for a membership social at the nonsmoking Alchemist Theater Lounge immediately after.

BAY VIEW BASH AND GLOBAL UNION RETURN TO BAY VIEW - BOOTH SITTERS NEEDED - Septmeber 13th & 14th

The BVNA will have a booth at both the Bay View Bash and Alverno's Global Union World Music Festival this year. We are in need of volunteers to sit in our booth and talk up our great neighborhood. One to two hours shifts available Saturday, September 13th, 11:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Bay View Bash, and Saturday and Sunday September 13-14 noon to five at Global Union. Please contact us at bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com interested.

OUR BEACHES NEED YOU - Beach Clean-Up September 20th

We have officially adopted Bay View Beach! As part of the Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-A-Beach program, the BVNA has adopted Bay View Beach North. We will be heading out periodically throughout the year to clean up the beach, test the water quality, and record other environmental data for reporting back to the Alliance. Join us for our first beach cleanup, as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, Saturday, September 20th at 9:00 a.m. Meet us by the steps in Bay View Park for coffee and donuts at 8:45. Pre-registration is encouraged. Swimsuits and water rings optional. Please visit this link to register: http://greatlakesadopt.org/home.php

GOODBYE CHILL ON THE HILL

THANK YOU everyone for your fantastic support of the 2008 Chill on the Hill concert series. From the perfect weather, to the generous sponsors, to the enthusiastic crowds and talented musicians, hardworking volunteers and parks crew, we couldn't have asked for a better season. But we can ask for your input and suggestions for 2009! Follow this link to make your voice heard!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UXteDq94ZbtJDlxMWzTp4w_3d_3d

A SAFETY SECOND - Crime Analysis Meeting September 17th

The next District 2 Crime Analysis Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Water Tower Building, 4001 S 6th Street. This is a great opportunity to meet District 2 Community Liaison Officer Jose Arzaga. You may reach Officer Arzaga at anytime a 935-7228. Remember to report all crimes to the non-emegency telephone number 933-4444. Program the into your cellphone, so you'll have it on-hand anytime you need it. If you can not attend the meetings, notes are always posted on our website at the About Us tab, at the Public Safety Comittee page.

TRICK OR TREAT - October 25th

Hard to believe October is right around the corner. Committee Chair Heather Ryan will be seeking additional volunteers to help with getting the word out and about regarding Night Time Trick or Treat in Bay View, which will occur Saturday, October 25th from 5:00 - 8:00 this year. Anyone interested in reviving the Pumpkin Palace...? With enough volunteers, we can make it happen! Contact us at bayviewneighborhood.org to get something started!

Bay View Neighborhood Association
PO Box 070184
Milwaukee, WI 53207
www.bayviewneighborhood.org

Swing is the thing with Swing Nouveau at Chill on the Hill's season finale August 26th!

2008-08-26T13:52:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks close the season with Swing Nouveau at Chill on the Hill's final summer concert event! Be there at 6:00pm as the Delaware House dance instructors take the stage. Swing Nouveau will go on at 6:30, so be ready to boogie and twirl to some hot swing sounds.

Chill on the Hill is a family-friendly free concert series taking place every Tuesday night all summer long at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spread out on the grass to enjoy the festivities. The Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will have brats and Miller Chill beer for sale among other tasty treats.

Chill on the Hill's season finale is sponsored by Delaware House. Located in the heart of Bay View, Delaware House is dedicated to taking care of body and spirit. Offering a variety of unique services and classes, their motto is "feel good, look good, have fun" - check out the Delaware House and let their motto become yours!

Don't forget to stop by the orange and brown 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee booth for a last opportunity to get your Summer Passport stamped - the more stamps you have, the more times you're entered to win four roundtrip tickets on Midwest Airlines and four nights' of hotel accomodations! Listen to 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee for details.

In addition to thanking event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Newspapers, Shepherd Express and Global Union World Music Festival, the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks owe a debt of gratitude to everyone who came out and supported the Chill on the Hill concert series this summer.

Chill on the Hill has been an enormous success and we couldn't have done it without generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the wonderful residents of Bay View and beyond who have come out to enjoy themselves week after week in Humboldt Park. Please patronize our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their sponsoring free music in our parks!

CONTACT:
Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair
(414) 339-3045
cvoss8@wi.rr.com

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. . The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members. For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org

The Urbanites bring reggae to Chill on the Hill

2008-08-18T21:39:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in proud partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks welcomes reggae band The Urbanites to Chill on this Hill this week. Starting at 6:30pm, expect The Urbanites to rock it steady with orginal reggae as well as reggae classics innfluenced by ska, roots and culture, neo-soul, dub, hip-hop and indie rock.

Chill on the Hill is a family-friendly free concert series taking place every Tuesday night all summer long at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spread out on the grass to enjoy the festivities. The Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will have brats and Miller Chill beer for sale among other tasty treats. For more information on Chill on the Hill, visit bayviewneighborhood.org.

This evening of music and entertainment is generously sponsored by Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. Located at 260 W. Holt Avenue and 2242 S. Kinnickinnic Avenues, Jimmy John's has a sandwich for you - fast. And they deliver!

Don't forget to stop by the orange and brown 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee booth and get your Summer Passport stamped - the more stamps you have, the more times you're entered to win four roundtrip tickets on Midwest Airlines and four nights' of hotel accomodations! Time's running out - contest ends September 3rd. Listen to 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee to find out where the next Summer Passort even will be!

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Newspapers, Shepherd Express and Global Union World Music Festival.

CONTACT:
Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair
(414) 339-3045
cvoss8@wi.rr.com

Reilly reels Chill on the Hill Tuesday night

2008-08-12T14:45:00Z

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in proud partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks welcomes Celtic rock band Reilly to Chill on this Hill this week. Don't be late - the Glencastle Irish Dancers and the Shamrock Club Bags and Pipes begin the fun at 6:00pm.

Reilly has been rocking Milwaukee with jigs and reels since 2000; their music can best be described as "high-energy Celtic rock featuring a collision of accordion, banjo, mandolin and fiddle, fused with hard-driving rhythms banging out on the drums, bass and electric guitar. Read more and check out their sound at reillyrocks.com.

Chill on the Hill is a family-friendly free concert series taking place every Tuesday night all summer long at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spread out on the grass to enjoy the festivities. The Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will have brats and Miller Chill beer for sale among other tasty treats. For more information on Chill on the Hill, visit bayviewneighborhood.org.

This evening of music and entertainment is generously sponsored by integrated marketing and design firm Monarch Creative. Located in the historic 3rd Ward, Monarch Creative specializes in smart and strategic design. Find metamorphosis at monarch creative.net.

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Newspapers, Shepherd Express and Global Union World Music Festival.

CONTACT:
Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair
(414) 339-3045
cvoss8@wi.rr.com

Chill on the Hill introduces Kids & Family Night

2008-07-30T14:30:00Z

by Jenn Rollings and Dana Jones

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in proud partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks is excited to announce the addition of Kids & Family Night to the Chill on the Hill concert series, taking place Tuesday, August 5^th. Inspired by National Night Out, the BVNA has assembled an evening of musical entertainment and informational booths for the entire family. Festivities begin at 6:00pm with a demonstration by the Shape Up Shoppe followed by a double-bill of music.

The Chickadees have just released their first CD of fun and educational children’s music, “Songs from the Great Outdoors” which toddlers and children enjoy. Comprised of a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and professional vocalist, the trio decided to “slow down” and focus their talents on inspiring children to have fun, be silly and learn through music. Learn more at thechickadees.net.

WAMI award-winning band The Figureheads will wrap up the evening with music that’s entertaining, spirited and inspiring; kids through college students are sure to enjoy. Check out The Figureheads, listen to their music and buy CDs at figureheadsinc.org.

In addition to fantastic children’s music, kids will be able to meet the famous Klement’s sausage mascots and Bella the Fat Cat or try the Milwaukee Wave’s “Speed Kick” game. There will also be face-painting, park bench painting, popcorn, community organization booths and more!

Chill on the Hill is a family-friendly free concert series taking place every Tuesday night all summer long at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Whether a fan of jazz, country, rock, folk or reggae, Chill on the Hill has something for everyone.

Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket and spread out on the grass to enjoy the evening festivities. The Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will have brats and Miller Chill beer for sale among other tasty treats. For more information on Chill on the Hill, visit bayviewneighborhood.org.

Chill on the Hill’s Kids & Family Night is generously sponsored by Dover Street School. Located at 619 E. Dover Street, the Dover Street School has been providing excellence in education and a special “city within a school” environment to Milwaukee’s south side for over a century. More information on Dover Street School can be found at www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/dover/.

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, Shepherd Express and Global Union World Music Festival.

CONTACT:

Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair

(414) 339-3045

cvoss8@wi.rr.com The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. . The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members. For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

Esprit d'Brass quintet, Fritsche Marching Band and Humboldt Park Watch corn roast all at Chill on the Hill!

2008-07-28T14:48:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks welcome Canadian brass-style music to Chill on the Hill this week with the esprit d'Brass quintet! Consiting of two trumpeters, a trombonist, French horn player and a tubist, esprit d'Brass plays everything from Patriotic to Broadway to Dixie. Don't be late: you won't want to miss the Fritsche Marching Band as they start off the evening at 6:00pm. But that's not all - the Humboldt Park Watch will be having their annual corn roast at Chill on the Hill as well!

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night this summer at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair or just spread out on the grass and enjoy free music in the park. The Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand to sell brats and cold Miller Chill.

Chill on the Hill has lots of great acts yet to come! Here's what's coming up:

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Don't forget to check out http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 and nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Chill on the Hill's Esprit d'Brass eveing is sponsored by the St. Ann Center. St. Ann is an intergenerational day care center open from 6:00am until 6:00pm providing community-based health and educational services for children, adults, the eldery and persons with disabilities. Some of St. Ann's many services include adult day care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, aquatic programs, beauty shop/hair and nail care, child day care, gardening and woodworking classes, on-site nursing care, outpatient rehabilitation and wellness services. Learn more at www.stanncenter.org.

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Dover Street School, Monarch Creative, St. Ann Center, Veritas Church, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., and Global Union World Music Festival.

Danny Miller Band brings the blues to Chill on the Hill

2008-07-20T22:45:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks welcome the WAMI award-winning Danny Miller Band to this week's Chill on the Hill event. Danny Miller has played with some of Wisconsin's best musicians for the past 35 years, so if you love soulful harmonica and a bluesy beat, or event if you're just curious about blues music, the Danny Miller Band is a great place to start!

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night this summer at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Music begins at 6:30pm and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand to sell brats and cold Miller Chill. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair or just spread out on the grass and enjoy the blues this week!

You may have heard Danny Miller before in bands like Rocket 88, Plumb Loco or Cahoots; over the years, Miller's played with the likes of John Eske, Mike Lawler and Rev. Dippermouth to name a few. The Danny Miller Band cites Delbert McClinton, Louis Jourdan and Paul Butterfield among its many influences.

Chill on the Hill has lots of great acts yet to come; check back here for further information. Here's how the rest of the season is shaping up:

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Don't forget to check out http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 and nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts every Tuesday night this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

Cathouse Drifters swing Chill on the Hill

2008-07-09T12:21:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in proud partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks are thrilled to welcome Cathouse Drifters to the stage at Chill on the Hill. The fun starts at 6:00pm, so bring your friends, your kids, your dog or just yourself and be prepared to enjoy an evening of honky-tonk twang and country-western swing. Shorts and cowboy boots recommended, but not required. Opening act is youth orchestra The Magnificant Performing Strings, comprised of musicians ranging from Kindergarten through high school, so don't be tardy!

Chill on the Hill takes place every Tuesday night this summer at the Humboldt Park bandshell in beautiful Bay View. Parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand with Miller Chill beer, brats and other delicious treats for your picnicing pleasure.

Inspired by the likes of Hank Williams and Buck Owens, Cathouse Drifters is a four-piece band focusing on tradtional country-western music of the 1940s and '50s. Comprised of former members of the Western Starlanders, these well-schooled and well-heeled musicians will delight with swinging originals as well as classics from artists such as Johnny Horton, Hank Thompson, Johnny Cash and Jack Guthrie to name a few up their sleeve. Find out more about Cathouse Drifters and check out their sound at www.cathousedrifters.com or www.myspace.com/cathousedrifters.

But that's not all - Chill on the Hill keeps on chillin' - check back here for more info on these great upcoming acts:

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Don't forget to check out http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 and nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Testa Rosa and The Championship Bring Country-Alt to Chill on the Hill

2008-07-07T21:36:33Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks are proud to present the sounds of Testa Rosa and openning act The Championship at this week's Chill on the Hill. Join us at 6:00pm, Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a blanket, the family and your dog; the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for for brats an beverages.

If you haven't heard the mix of country-alt, Americana and jangley pop music of Testa Rosa, check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/testarosamusic, likewise for The Championship at http://www.myspace.com/thechampionshipmusic - then come down and see them live in the heart of beautiful Bay View!

Tuesday night's music is generously sponsored by Triskele's, located at 1801 S. 3rd Street in historic Walker's Point - stop in for a Friday night fish fry, Sunday morning brunch or a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. Check out their menu www.triskelesrestaurant.com.

Chill on the Hill keeps on keeping on - don’t miss these great upcoming acts:

July 15 The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Finally, the Bay View Neighborhood Association’s newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Catch the Jamie Breiwick Sextet at Chill on the Hill

2008-06-27T13:12:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks are proud to present the Jamie Breiwick Sextet at Chill on the Hill this week. You may have heard Jamie Breiwick on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 91.7 WMSE or NPR’s Says You! He can also be found playing regularly in and around Milwaukee with We Six, Clamnation or Chill on the Hill alum, De La Buena. At age 27, Breiwick has been a fixture on the Milwaukee jazz scene for nearly a decade, with influences ranging from Miles Davis to Bright Eyes to Freddie Hubbard.

Join us at 6:30pm, Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Spread out on a blanket with family and friends; the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

Jazzreview.com calls the Jamie Breiwick Qunitet album, Song to a Rose “Trumpet with a mellow tone, bluesy lines, sounding somewhat gritty and phrasing that keeps you listening intently.” Song to a Rose features some of the area’s best jazz performers and can be purchased at Border’s, iTunes and CDbaby.com.

Chill on the Hill has more great music to come! Don’t miss these great acts:

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Get ready for the 4th with The Milwaukee American Legion Band at Chill on the Hill!

2008-06-23T13:10:21Z

by Jenn Rollings

Start celebrating Independence Day early and enjoy patriotic standards as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Milwaukee American Legion Band at Chill on the Hill this week! This Tuesday's music is generously sponsored by Community Care, Inc.

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Milwaukee American Legion Band is a non-profit organization consisting of talented and dedicated musicians from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. An award-winning group with an over-85-year history, the Band specializes in traditional and patriotic Concert Band music – music that captures the very heart of American culture. Check them out at www.milwaukeeamericanlegionband.com.

Finally, our newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer. Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment. Coming attractions are as follows:

July 1 Jamie Breiwick Sextet – Jazz

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Get your polka on with The Squeezettes at Chill on the Hill!

2008-06-11T17:06:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

Get ready for Polish Fest and polka music as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Squeezettes at Chill on the Hill this week! The Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble and Syrenka Polish Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble kick off the evening at 6:00 pm, so don’t be late!

It all happens Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Squeezettes are comprised of former members of The Riverwest Accordion Club and are sure to provide the polka-fix you need - check them out at www.squeezettes.com. You can find more info on Syrena and Syrenka at www.syrenadancers.com and www.syrenkachildrenspolishdancers.org.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to extend a special thank you to Polish Fest – enter to win Polish Fest tickets at the BVNA booth to complete your Polish experience. More thanks go out to Veritas Church, who has generously sponsored Chill on the Hill’s June entertainment. Visit them online at www.veritasunderground.com.

Finally, our newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer. Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment. Coming attractions are as follows:

June 24 The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Chill on the Hill with the Uptown Savages

2008-06-10T15:00:16Z

by Carol Voss

With a little luck, we'll have some good weather tonight for the second week of Chill on the Hill! Come down to the Humboldt Park bandshell for great music in the park.

Tonight features toe tapping rockabilly music from The Uptown Savages who will take the stage at 6:30.

MKE and My Community Now will also be on hand, nightly sponsor The Delaware House and monthly sponsor Veritas Church will have booths, as will 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee along with their Summer Passport tent. Don't forget to enter to win Summerfest tickets and Miller Chill giveaways at the Bay View Neighborhood Association booth!

Lastly, our new feature: visit bayviewnow.com at the link below to nominate someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id=759320

CHILL ON THE HILL IS HERE!

2008-06-03T12:51:43Z

by Dana Jones

Hopefully you've already heard the news thanks to our many media sponsors that on Tuesday, June 3rd, the BVNA and Milwaukee County Parks kick off the 2008 Chill on the Hill Concert Series! Our first of 13 concerts at the Humboldt Park Bandshell begins at 6:00 p.m. with the very talented Fritsche Drumline! Milwaukee Latin Jazz Band De La Buena takes the stage at 6:30. There is sure to be dancing in the park, rain or shine. Add to that free parking, plenty of lawn space, food and beverage concessions, promotions and contests at the park and there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. After the concert, head over to June 3rd sponsor Highbury Pub at 2322 S KK Avenue, to hear Bay View locals Dave Wake of De La Buena, and 88Nine's Peter Adams spinning music for the official Chill on the Hill After Party.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Columbia St. Mary's Bay View Family Health Center, Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, Veritas Church, Highbury Pub, Dover Street School, St. Ann Center, Community Care Inc., Triskele's Restaurant, Monarch Creative, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Now Newspapers, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Global Union World Music Festival, and onmilwaukee.com

Also thank you to our dedicated crew of Chill on the Hill planning volunteers!

See our website for complete schedule and information at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

Chill on the Hill shows go on rain or shine; concerts will be cancelled only in the event of severe weather.

Warm Up Before You Chill on the Hill

2008-05-23T12:24:00Z

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks want you to “warm up” before you attend the summer-long “Chill on the Hill” concert series in Humboldt Park. Bay View-area school groups will provide a warm-up to the concert series this Tuesday, May 27th; expect to be impressed as area school groups play for your musical enjoyment. The show starts at 6:00 pm and parking is plentiful!

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event taking place every Tuesday night in summer beginning June 3rd. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an eclectic mix of music. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand for refreshments.

The complete Chill on the Hill line-up is as follows:

May 27 “Warm-Up” – Bay View School Groups

June 3 De La Buena – Afro/Cuban Latin jazz

June 10 Uptown Savages - Rockabilly

June 17 The Squeezettes - Polka

June 24 The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

July 1 Jamie Breiwick Sextet - Jazz

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

July 15 The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

The BVNA wishes to thank current event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, OnMilwaukee.com, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, The Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Global Union World Music Festival and The Shepherd Express.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts Tuesday nights this summer, please contact Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

Members’ Social, Thursday the 15th - but you don't need to be a member to attend!

2008-05-07T20:52:00Z

by Anne Fisher

The Bay View Neighborhood Association will hold a membership networking and social event at 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 15^th at The Sugar Maple bar, 411 E. Lincoln Avenue.

BVNA members, potential members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, the BVNA Board and find out what’s going on in the community!

The Sugar Maple boasts 60 American microbrew beers on tap, along with a smoke-free atmosphere. Triskele’s Restaurant will provide the hors d'oeuvres.

For further information, please contact BVNA Chairperson Patty Pritchard Thompson at (414) 297-9783 or bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com