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What's Happening: August 25 to September 02

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


 

What's Happening: August 18 to August 25

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 --

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


 

What's Happening: Aug 11 to Aug 18

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


 

What's Happening: Aug 4 to Aug 11

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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