Deadline for Wisconsin Treasures Bus Tour is Friday
The trip begins at Taliesin for a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed home.
Arts
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Poll: What's Your 'Dancing With the Stars' Involvement?
Are you one of the people who helped Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver reach the finals on the popular TV show?
Don’t underestimate this Packers wide receiver's ability. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to Green Bay Packers fans that Donald Driver has the moves. We’ve all seen him wiggle his bum on national TV after a good play. And for the past few months, Packers fans have watched him excel on Dancing With the Stars. Driver needed a miracle to stay alive this week to make it to the show’s finale, wrote the Washington Post. He got that miracle Tuesday night. Is it bad to admit I have yet to see an episode of Dancing With the Stars? I’m not a big TV person and I watch stuff when I get to it. But I’ve seen fans on Donald Driver’s Facebook page cheering him on and talking about voting for him. It makes me curious – what’s your involvement in helping …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Street Closure Ordinance Stalls Yet Again
Until a new ordinance is adopted, Freeman Friday Night Live still can run as it has in past years.
Changes to the city’s street closure ordinance stalled yet again Monday night when members of a Common Council committee weren’t ready to make a decision after they had been provided with copies of a proposed ordinance only just before the meeting. Since the ordinances haven’t changed, Freeman Friday Night Live, a weekly music event in downtown Waukesha, can go on as it has in recent years. A downtown task force has recommended, though, that the event sponsors provide liability insurance for events involving street closures. The aldermen on the Ordinance and License Committee wanted more time to review the proposed ordinance and to ask city staff questions about the changes. However, there was no one from the city attorney’s or the city …
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Photos: Nora Collins Performs at Key Westconsin
Brookfield East senior and WAMI Rising Star was in downtown Waukesha this weekend.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
East Senior Nora Collins Named WAMI Rising Star
Teen tops top honor for new artist at Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards ceremony in Appleton.
Brookfield East senior Nora Collins was named as the 2012 Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Rising Star at a ceremony Sunday at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. "Thank you so much; this is such an honor," Collins said at the ceremony, as she started to choke up. "I'm gonna cry. I really appreciate this. Thank you WAMI, and of course my parents. I couldn't do this without you." Collins has two CDs out on iTunes, called "Red Chuck Taylors," and "Run Away With Me." She also has music videos posted on her website. Collins was a nominee for the Rising Star award last year, and since then has won other awards, including the state title in the Texaco Country Showdown, a country music talent search. She has played for several…
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Latest Buzz from Downtown Waukesha
Events, Classes Make for Busy Weekend in Downtown Waukesha
What's the latest news in downtown Waukesha? Find out with the Waukesha Business Improvement District's weekly newsletter.
Did you have a relaxing holiday weekend with your family? As we all get back into the swing of things, it seems like there is some warm weather ahead of us this upcoming week! Even better - this week is full of events downtown. By the looks of things, there's certainly something for everybody this week. Make sure you take advantage of all the fun! NEED HELP WITH YOUR TAXES?: Time is running out only a little over a week left to file our taxes, don't wait until the last minute. Check out Tom Olson, CPA for any assistance you may need. LUNCH IS SERVED: Looking for a nice spot to visit during your lunch hour? Lucky for you, we have plenty of choices! Magellan's/M2 is always a popular favorite with their pizza specials that change daily. …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
A Gibson Guitar You Won't Find Anywhere Else
Menomonee Falls resident, Pat Mitchell, was one of 20 artists to design a Gibson Les Paul guitar to auction this summer as part of the celebration to honor Waukesha's designation as a Gibson GuitarTown.
It was only fitting that for the past six weeks Falls resident Pat Mitchell labored in her basement workshop donning her Gibson guitar work shirt and rocking to the tunes of Otis Redding, Darrell Scott and John Mayer in the background. Mitchell was one of 20 artists around the state chosen to use her artistic talents to design a one-of-a-kind playable Gibson Les Paul guitar. The 20 artists will showcase and auction their handiwork June 1 in Waukesha, the birth and resting place of Les Paul, and the latest Gibson GuitarTown. Mitchell, a professional fine art mosaic artist, grinded 2,239 small pieces of glass by hand to create a heart-themed mosaic on an electric Gibson Les Paul model. A couple visits to the chiropractor, some sore fingers, …
Pat Mitchell
10:10 am on Friday, April 13, 2012
Thanks Bill, I'll go count them again, just to make sure! ;) more ›
Monday, April 9, 2012
GuitarTown Showcase Acts Announced
Waukesha’s GuitarTown kicks off publicly June 1 during Freeman Friday Night Live.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided to Patch via a news release. The Les Paul Trio, Rusty Paul, and Sammy Llanas will headline the upcoming festivities to celebrate Waukesha, the birth and resting place of Les Paul, and the latest Gibson GuitarTown. The events will also showcase the finalized guitar art created by 30 visual artists. The musicians will perform during a private evening reception on May 31 at the Rotunda in historic downtown Waukesha where several of the playable Les Paul guitars will be auctioned off in person and online. A public event will be held during Freeman Friday Night Live the evening of June 1 in historic downtown Waukesha. The Les Paul Trio performs every Monday night at the Iridum, a popular …
Mr. Z
8:34 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012
"Sammy Llanas, a Waukesha native and former member of the BoDeans, is known for his distinctive and is now a solo musician." Distinctive what, may I ask? more ›
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Show Off Those Easter Eggs In Our Photo Gallery
That's it, the eggs have it. You've subsequently colored those eggs and are "egg-stremely" proud of your creation. Why not show off your work?
What's your favorite color when it comes to Easter egg dying? Do you go with your basic solid color or fancy those eggs up? And the burning question is ... what do you do with them after they are created? I always feel a little bad for those poor eggs. They were so pretty and then, you crack open those fragile shells and make a lot of egg salad sandwiches. Well I'd love for you to show off your eggs and I know there will be a lot of egg dying going on since everyone has off from school today. So feel free to upload your photos. And, while you are at it, if you have any special Easter traditions, tell us in the comments!
Chris B
7:09 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
This is about the city. A street closure ordinance affects the WHOLE city, not just downtown. The event organizer, WAUKESHA DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NEEDS to have LIABILITY INSURANCE to help protect the city from any potential litigation. Plain and simple, the city needs to protect the safety of it's residents and reduce any exposure to potential liability. . more ›