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August 2008 - Posts
By Aimee McGeen
Monday, Aug 25 2008, 11:17 AM
08/26/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 2:30pm- 6:30pm – www.downtownwaukesha.com or 262-549-6154
08/27/2008
Badgerland
Water Ski Show
FREE
water ski show. Fun for the whole
family. Come watch beautiful chorus
lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on
the water. Bring your own seating. Show lasts about an hour and a half. Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30
pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361
08/28/2008
Water
Ski Show
Enjoy
an entertaining water ski show complete with colorful costumes, music, and a
live emcee announcing the acts. Free family fun at Lakefront Park,
Downtown Pewaukee. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 6:30 - 8:30 pm --
www.pewaukee.waterski.org -- 414-332-8713
08/28/2008-
08/31/2008
Weekend
in Waukesha
PREMIER
BIKE FESTIVAL IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WAUKESHA. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- www.105thweekendinwaukesha.com
08/29/2008
Raku
Night
One
night dedicated to the exiting process of Raku firing pottery. You will be able to pick out a piece to glaze
and fire from a selection of ready-made pottery vessels. The cost varies by the piece of work you
choose. Average cost is $35. Weather Permitting
The Potters Shop, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:00pm to 8:00pm --
www.clayartguild.com – 262-547-1920
08/29/2008
Freeman
Friday Night Live
The
streets of Historic Downtown Waukesha come alive with 4 stages of live
music. Shops and eateries are open late!
Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30pm- 8:30pm --www.waukeshadowntown.com --
262-547-1060
08/30/2008
Waukesha
Farmers' Market *NEW Temporary LOCATION for August 30th ONLY*
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on NORTH SIDE OF THE RIVER ACROSS Riverfront Plaza. Between Riverfront Community Church (210 Bank St.) and Waukesha State Bank (100 Bank St). Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and plants
are available for sale. Locally-made
baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Waukesha Farmers’ Market will also host Radio Disney’s “Quest for the Cup,” a leg of the “Disney Channel Games 2008.” Children attending the Waukesha Farmers’
Market will have the chance to compete in relay races, obstacle courses and challenges. One winner in Waukesha will receive an authentic 2008
Disney Channel Games t-shirt autographed by Disney Channel stars and one winner
will qualify as an entry into the national grand prize, a trip for four to the
2009 National Disney Channel Games. The
Disney Channel event will take place from 10 to 11 a.m.Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm – 262-549-6154 or www.downtownwaukesha.com
08/30/2008- 08/31/2008
Civil
War Experience
Participate
in campaign rallies and cast your vote for President! Tour the Sanford House in mourning. Old World Wisconsin-- 10:00am-5:00pm --
www.oldworldwisconsin.org – 262-594-6300
01/2008
Labor
Day Water Ski Show
Enjoy
an entertaining water ski show complete with colorful costumes, music, and a
live emcee announcing the acts. Free family fun at Lakefront Park,
Downtown Pewaukee. Lake front
Park, downtown Pewaukee--
5:30 - 7:00 pm -- www.pewaukee.waterski.org – 414-332-8713
09/01/2008
Badgerland
Water Ski Show
FREE
water ski show. Fun for the whole family. Come watch beautiful chorus lines, fast paced
barefoot water skiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water. Bring your own seating. Show lasts about an hour and a half. Frame
Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:00 pm --
www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361
09/01/2008-
10/15/2008
"Head
First" The Portrait Show
Almont
Gallery features its exhibition pieces in our vast gallery windows. Over 15
artists create a wide variety of fine art and fine crafts, including
one-of-a-kind gift ideas and wearable art.
Almont Gallery, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 10-6 M-Th 10-8 Fri,
10-4Sat, 12-4 Sun -- www.almontgallery.org -- 262-542-1522
09/02/2008
Waukesha
Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 2:30pm- 6:30pm – www.downtownwaukesha.com
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By Aimee McGeen
Monday, Aug 18 2008, 12:13 PM
08/19/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 2:30pm- 6:30pm – www.downtownwaukesha.com -- 262-549-6154
08/20/2008
Jazz
in Cutler Park
Cutler
Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7:00pm- 9:00pm -- www.jazzincutlerpark.org
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08/20/2008
Waterfront
Wednesday's Concert Series
Free
concert series every Wednesday June- August on Pewaukee Lakefront Park Pavilion/Beach
house. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 6:00-9:00 pm
-- www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9735
08/20/2008
Badgerland
Water Ski Show
FREE
water ski show. Fun for the whole
family. Come watch beautiful chorus
lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on
the water. Bring your own seating. Show lasts about an hour and a half. Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30
pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361
08/22/2008
Freeman
Friday Night Live
The
streets of Historic Downtown Waukesha come alive with 4 stages of live
music. Shops and eateries are open late!
Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30pm- 8:30pm --www.waukeshadowntown.com --
262-547-1060
08/23/2008
Annual
Antique/Classic Boat Show and Waterfront Art Fair
Be a
part of the excitement of this boat show and art fair- theres something for
everyone! Lakefront Park, Pewaukee-- 9:00am- 4:00pm --
www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9224
08/23/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront
Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha--
7am- 12pm -- www.downtownwaukesha.com -- 262-549-6154
08/23/2008-
08/24/2008
Sussex Antique Power Show
Sussex
Villiage Park, Sussex-- -- www.sussexantiquepower.com --
08/24/2008
Give
Mom A Break!
All
area mothers are invited to attend, "give mom a break!", a special
fundraising event that will raise awareness of Mothers & More- a local and
national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers
through every state of their lives. Waukesha
County EXPO-- 11:00am- 5:00pm -- www.mothersandmoremilw.org -- 262-896-8490
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By Aimee McGeen
Monday, Aug 11 2008, 10:59 AM
08/11/2008- 8/15/2008
Old
Mail Boat Tours / Guided Walking Tours
Take a
guided historical boat ride tour around Lac La Belle following the old mail
boat route of days past. Guided historic
walking tours are also available.
Oconomowoc-- Boat Tours- 1:00pm & 6:30pm / Walking Tours-TBA --
www.oconomowoc.org -- 262-567-2666
08/12/2008
Waukesha
Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 2:30pm- 6:30pm –
www.downtownwaukesha.com or
262-549-6154
08/13/2008
Jazz
in Cutler Park
Cutler
Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7:00pm- 9:00pm -- www.jazzincutlerpark.org
--
08/13/2008
Waterfront
Wednesday's Concert Series
Free
concert series every Wednesday June- August on Pewaukee Lakefront Park Pavilion/Beach
house. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 6:00-9:00 pm
--www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9735
08/13/2008
Badgerland
Water Ski Show
FREE
water ski show. Fun for the whole
family. Come watch beautiful chorus
lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on
the water. Bring your own seating. Show lasts about an hour and a half. Frame
Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha--
6:30 pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361
08/15/2008
Freeman
Friday Night Live
The
streets of Historic Downtown Waukesha come alive with 4 stages of live
music. Shops and eateries are open late!
Historic Downtown Waukesha--
6:30pm- 8:30pm -- www.waukeshadowntown.com -- 262-547-1060
08/16/2008
Donna
Lexa Memorial Art Fair
12th
Annual juried art fair, with entertainment, food, and children's area. Village
of Wales-- 10:00am-5:00pm -- www.donnalexamemorialartfair.org -- 262-521-2292
08/16/2008
Waukesha
Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm – www.downtownwaukesha.com
or 262-549-6154
08/16/2008
Old
World County Fair
Join in
the recreation of an 1860s county fair, with livestock judging, music, heirloom
produce and flower displays, children's games and, of course, food! Old World Wisconsin-- 10:00am-5:00pm
-- www.oldworldwisconsin.org -- 262-594-6300
08/16/2008-
08/17/2008
Oconomowoc
Festival of the Arts
Attend
the third best ranked juried fine art festival in the Nation. The show features 135 artists from all over
the United States
plus live entertainment on three stages, children's activity tent, silent
auction and food tent. Fowler
Park, Oconomowoc--
10:00am-5:00pm -- www.oconomowocarts.org -- 262-567-1243
08/16/2008- 08/17/2008
Maxwell Street Days Flea Market
Over
650 vendors selling a variety of goods, 52nd successful year! Food and refreshments available on
grounds. Admission is free. Sellers can get registration forms by
contacting the chamber or visiting the webpage.
Field Park, Mukwonago-- 8am- 5pm -- www.mukwonagochamber.org
-- 262-363-7758
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By Aimee McGeen
Monday, Aug 4 2008, 11:32 AM
08/05/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 2:30pm- 6:30pm – www.downtownwaukesha.com or
262-549-6154
08/06/2008
Jazz
in Cutler Park
Cutler
Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7:00pm- 9:00pm -- www.jazzincutlerpark.org
--
08/06/2008
Waterfront
Wednesday's Concert Series
Free
concert series every Wednesday June- August on Pewaukee Lakefront Park Pavilion/Beach
house. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 6:00-9:00 pm
--www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9735
08/06/2008
Badgerland
Water Ski Show
FREE
water ski show. Fun for the whole
family. Come watch beautiful chorus
lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on
the water. Bring your own seating. Show lasts about an hour and a half. Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7:00
pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361
08/08/2008
Fabulous
Second Friday Sales
Historic
Downtown Waukesha-- --
www.downtownwaukesha.com -- 262-547-1060
08/08/2008
Cinema
in the Sand
A free
family friendly movie will be shown on the beach area of Pewaukee Lake
park. Lakefront Park, downtown
Pewaukee-- 8:45pm -- www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9735
08/08/2008
Freeman
Friday Night Live
The
streets of Historic Downtown Waukesha come alive with 4 stages of live
music. Shops and eateries are open late!
Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30pm- 8:30pm -- www.downtownwaukesha.com --
262-547-1060
08/08/2008-
8/17/2008
Festival
Week
Daily
and evening events for all ages including Downtown Extravaganza and Sounds of Oconomowoc,
August Street Dance, Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Parade of lights,
Fireworks, guided Historic Walking Tours, Old Mail Boat Tours, Kid's Fest and
Kid's Day, band concerts, moonlit movie and Festival of the Arts. Oconomowoc--
Various -- www.oconomowoc.org -- 262-567-2666
08/09/2008
August Street Dance
Enjoy a
variety of food, beverages and live music.
This event is an end of summer celebration. TBA-- 5:00-11:00pm --
www.oconomowoc.org -- 262-567-2666
08/09/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In
Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront
Plaza. Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and
plants are available for sale.
Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm – 262-547-6154
08/09/2008
Downtown
Extravaganza
Includes
activities throughout the downtown all day.
Live musicians will perform in participating businesses from 5-9pm.
Downtown Oconomowoc-- 10:00am-9:00pm -- www.oconomowocusa.org -- 262-567-6543
08/10/2008
Evening
in the Park and Parade of Lights
Listen
to the Oconomowoc Legion Band and enjoy ice cream at the Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Social, sponsored by the Oconomowoc Historical Society. Immediately following is the Parade of Lights
(boat parade) with fireworks concluding the evening. TBA-- 6:00-10:00pm --
www.oconomowoc.org -- 262-567-2666
08/10/2008
Waukesha
Old Car Club- Car Show & Picnic
Stop by
the car show in beautiful Frame Park located along the Fox River in Historic Downtown
Waukesha. Live band as well as food and
refreshments will be sold. Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 8am- 3:30pm --
www.waukeshacarclub.com -- 262-542-0330
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