Awesome experience, and well ran. Lots of art both local and international. Also plenty of…read moreperforming arts to listen to and watch as well.

OFA is a yearly event that takes place at the lovely Fowler Park in Oconomowoc, WI. It features…read morenumerous artists (local and out of towners) selling their arts and crafts. They feature such mediums as : ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, woodwork, and sculpture. They offer a shuttle for off-site parking, which is a very convienent way to come and walk around, enjoy the fest, and not have to worry about walking 'all the way back to the car.' They also offer entertainment for the kids, like a youth stage, playgrounds, entertainers, and petting zoos. Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts has been around for 40+ years and offers art from more than 130 artists! It's worth your while to check out - spend a day in beautiful Oconomowoc and support a good cause while you're at it. BTW : This year's OFA will be held on August 17th and 18th, 2013 from 10am - 5pm.

Bay View Gallery Night....what can I say. Ever since I was made aware of this event, I have become…read morea big fan. I used to go to the Third Ward Gallery Night but since this is in my neighborhood, I decided to go to this one instead. They have had food trucks at Morgan Park (by St Thomas More High School). That has definitely gotten bigger since it started - I remember when it started a couple years ago, there were only a few trucks. But yesterday, there was a huge crowd with at least 8 trucks and little tents of other vendors for food. I love walked down KK, wandering into different stores that have art. Sometimes I'll walk into stores I rarely frequent and end up finding things that are interesting that I want to buy. Definitely visit the Hide House because there are definitely a lot of artists in there with their art displays. There is always interesting art to look at. Also, don't forget to go to the Makers Market at Colectivo's parking lot - there is a lot of cool handmade jewelry and art for sale. There is always something cool that catches my eye that would make a fool gift for someone (or for myself...haha!). Come to Bay View Gallery Night - it's worthy a visit.

It was a great night of music wrapped into the visual arts. It created a cerebral pairing of the…read moresenses. The event was well attended, the weather made it more than welcoming. Great to see so many people enjoying the main drag of Bay View.

Look, if you don't understand the magic of the Milwaukee Public Museum I can't help you. This place…read moreis nostalgia overload with immersive displays, incredible dioramas (which, BTW, have an entire style named after them called "Milwaukee-style") and three floors of fun to explore. Hot tip: Start from top to bottom to avoid getting burnt out on the larger exhibits on the first floor.

I grew up in the Fox Valley and have fond memories of the occasional field trip to the Milwaukee…read moreMuseum and the occasional family trip to visit as well. It took until adulthood for me to learn there's a button to make the rattlesnake move. (If you know, you know). I enjoyed bringing my own kids when they were little and seeing the exhibits through their enthusiasm. I have nostalgic memories of MPM and I really hope that transcends to the soon to be new facility. I hear the streets of Milwaukee exhibit will be modified in the move. To the powers that be that may stumble across this review - this exhibit and what you do with it when you move will do a lot to make or break public sentiment.

Fun gallery to walk around and browse local creativity! Lovely gal at the front desk with good…read moreinformation. It is free and a good way to support artists.

Beautiful, interesting artwork and very friendly local artist! Free to look and definitely worth…read morestopping by.

This has always been a backup go to for Friday nights. I love how much local talent comes out in…read moreall ages! It's so fun to check out the local shops and variety of crafts and delectables. So much for the kids to do at any age.

I was expecting more…read more They had a large area of downtown closed to traffic so I felt very safe walking around the streets to see what was going on. There was plenty of security just in case. I guess I expected to see food tents and a lot more vendors selling stuff. Perhaps I misunderstood what this was about. There were some bands playing but nothing that I was interested in listening to. I will say that they were all far enough away from each other so that the music didn't interfere with another act. Most of the shops were open and ready to help. Restaurants were all ready to serve. The streets weren't overcrowded but there was no clear definition of what was happening or how things worked. Even after visiting the website I have no clue. Speaking of the website, please look at if if you plan to go. Every week is already planned out with performances and where they will be playing. This is really neat. They also have a map showing where to park. If you're not from the area this is really helpful. And, if you can't figure out what to do or need to get away from the crowds, just take a walk along the river. It's beautiful and the paths are wide and clearly defined.

SoundBites is a pretty rad event…read more This annual event is a fundraiser for 88.9 Radio Milwaukee at the oh-so-swank Iron Horse Hotel, and this year, Yelp MKE sponsored the event/donated all the headphones for attendees. Rad, right? Sure, the ticket price is a little steep, maybe, but it's a fundraiser which means that first and foremost the idea is to raise funds. The concept: food + music pairs, and well. The attendee enjoys one, carefully selected song based on a restaurant's featured dish and listens/eats/enjoys all at once. The tuneage and vittles are designed to be complimentary... that's the hook! Each restaurant/chef table is paired with an 88.9 DJ who (wo)mans their listening station and boom: Esoteric French pop pairs with Lake Park Bistro, Prince's "Breakfast Can Wait" pairs will Goodkind's delightful pancake dish... you get the idea. A few complimentary booze/wine tastings dot the landscape, there are cash bars as well. This year, while I loved almost everything I tried, I believe the universal "winningest" dish amongst the Yelp attendee consensus was Balzac's falafel taco, which is sadly not on their regular menu. (If I start a petition and deliver it to Balzac, would you guys sign it? I mean, I'd be there eating that thing at least once per week and you all probably would be too... ) Yay local music, yay Iron Horse, yay 88.9 and yay Milwaukee!

Off the charts fun. The food was amazing and it was great to try samples from restaurants we have…read moreet to visit. We left with several priceless action items. Can't wait for next year.

Five stars all the way for yet another addition to the Milwaukee festival arena. The Walkers Point…read more5th Street Festival is literally an extravaganza of phenomenal proportions. Taking place on the economic mecca known as Fifth Street this event is seeing its second season in production. It is also experiencing the revitalization of an area that was once a desolate section of Milwaukee with next to not much in it as many neighborhoods once were. The whole street is shut down and blocked off to traffic, for just this one special day. The North stage and South stage server as the pillars between everything that lie within. From Nomad, Hamburger Mary's, Mob Craft Beer and Fuel Café, to name a few, along with Milwauke staples like Too Much Rock for One Hand or the Var Gallery, this is another stellar representation of all things Milwaukee. For this particular day one couldn't ask for much more than what it was, crisp, sunny and cool. The street was alive and there was plenty of people soaking up the first official day of fall. Walkers Fifth Street Festival is morphing into holding its own down in the slightly hipster-ish and oh so trendy scene of Walker's Point. Keep this going! It's a good thing indeed!

I love the show! I've been coming here since I was a little kid with my parents and have continued…read moreto come every year as an adult! My first-degree was a fine arts degree from Mount Mary college so I love this event! There is something for everyone here at this art show. There's so many unique artists with everything imaginable for indoor or outdoor spaces. There's also amazing jewelry you can buy along with homemade bags and purses. If you've never been I would definitely recommend coming to the show it's a really fun time!

This is a great event to go to - especially if you enjoy art and are looking for items for your…read morehome (or office) or as a gift. There is a wide variety of artists and art - there are several rows of tents to wander through. Art ranges from photography to paintings to pottery, among other art. Everything is $100 or less (minus tax). It is nice to be able to buy art without breaking the bank. Get there early, because once art runs out, it runs out!