A Golden opening day at Summerfest

Published June 25, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.


Former Packers legend Paul Hornung (pictured) was among the attractions as Summerfest kicked off its 11-day run on Thursday at the Lakefront.

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For Los Lonely Boys, it's all about the shoes

Published July 2, 2009 at 2:59 p.m.


Some of the musicians who perform at Summerfest kill time during the day by hitting area golf courses, checking out the Milwaukee Art Museum, jogging along the lakefront or sleeping. Los Lonely Boys went shoe shopping.

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Shift switch: Summerfest bartender for a day

Published June 30, 2009 at 4:03 p.m.


With the Big Gig in full swing, we thought it would be fun to send senior editor Drew Olson into another "shift switch" assignment -- this time as a bartender at Summerfest. After spending 25 years in front of the various bars on the grounds, Olson stepped into a beer stand near the rock stage and poured beers for thirsty patrons. He left with sore legs and hips, a little tip money in his pocket and a new appreciation for the people who pour.

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Don Smiley Making The Big Bucks

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Published Dec. 10, 2009 at 1:44 p.m.

Check out that last sentence.   Smiley racks in $280,000 a year.   Not to shabby for running an eleven day circus.    I have to assume that the hole in one island is used to pay his salary.   In other news Mmathau will now be able to pick up young boys until 2030 as the lease has been extended until then ... Summerfest lease extension advances ... By Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel ... Posted: Dec. 10, 2009 10:58 a.m ... A deal that extends Summerfest's lease for the Henry Maier

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Getting to kite festival is a breeze

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Published Sept. 10, 2009 at 4:55 p.m.

The annual Frank Mots Kite Festival, now in its 31st year, returns to the lakefront this weekend with two full days of kite-flying.Kite teams and professional fliers will have demonstrations Saturday and Sunday. Among those scheduled to appear are Team Pegasus from Puerto Rico; the six-person Chicago Fire team; and I-Quad Revolution, another six-person team whose members maneuver four-line kites.Yves LaForest of Montreal will be flying two kites that have become familiar features in the sky

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Isn't "Classic Rock" A Genre?

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Published July 4, 2009 at 12:56 p.m.

From Dave Tianen - 102 year old music critic for the Journal Sentinel - in today's review of last night's Kenny Chesney show: ... "Most of the great music festivals are specialized events. Coachella is a modern rock festival. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is exactly what the name says. But Summerfest does not play genre favorites ... With one exception: If there was a music genre called "fun," that's where Summerfest would live." ... Ummm ... okaaaaaaay ... "Summerfest doesn't play

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For Los Lonely Boys, it's all about the shoes

Published July 2, 2009 at 2:59 p.m.


Some of the musicians who perform at Summerfest kill time during the day by hitting area golf courses, checking out the Milwaukee Art Museum, jogging along the lakefront or sleeping. Los Lonely Boys went shoe shopping.

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The complete Summerfest lineup for Saturday

Published July 4, 2009 at 8:03 a.m.


Happy Fourth of July, everyone. If you're not enjoying a back yard BBQ of some kind, you should head down to the Lakefront for one of the last days of Summerfest '09. Here is the complete music lineup for Saturday.

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Shift switch: Summerfest bartender for a day

Published June 30, 2009 at 4:03 p.m.


With the Big Gig in full swing, we thought it would be fun to send senior editor Drew Olson into another "shift switch" assignment -- this time as a bartender at Summerfest. After spending 25 years in front of the various bars on the grounds, Olson stepped into a beer stand near the rock stage and poured beers for thirsty patrons. He left with sore legs and hips, a little tip money in his pocket and a new appreciation for the people who pour.

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Live blog: OnMilwaukee.com kicks off the week at Summerfest

Published June 29, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.


It's the start of a new week and the first Monday of Summerfest 2009 and the OnMilwaukee.com editorial staff is out trolling the festival grounds to see what's new and exciting at the Lakefront. Be sure to chime in your comments and questions on our live blog!

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