July 30, 2009

Shorewood Stages Free Outdoor Community Concert

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Tuesday, August 18 Concert To Feature Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz

Shorewood residents and guests are invited to a free outdoor community concert on Tuesday, August 18, at Hubbard Park along the Milwaukee River. The free concert will feature Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz, the house band for the Milwaukee Bucks. Streetlife is a unique blend of R & B, smooth jazz and contemporary styles combining superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence. Streetlife has been honored with numerous industry awards, and their popular sounds are heard throughout the year at regional and national music festivals.

Attendees are invited to arrive at Hubbard Park at 5:30 p.m. to purchase summer picnic food and beverages before Streetlife begins playing at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a lovely summer evening outdoors along the Milwaukee River. The Village of Shorewood is extending a special invitation to new residents, but the entire community is invited to attend.

In the chance of rain, the concert will be held in the Shorewood High School Auditorium at Capitol Dr. and Oakland Ave.

The community concert is sponsored by the Village of Shorewood and the Shorewood Marketing Initiative. (Please note: no carry-in alcohol is allowed – make your purchase in the park before the concert.)

For more information, call the Customer Service Desk at Shorewood Village Hall: 414.847.2700.

July 22, 2009

Shorewood Gardens Tour To Feature “Plant Doctor” Melinda Myers

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Shorewood is a treasure trove of some of the most fabulous private gardens on the north shore. Most of us only get a chance to get a peek at them once a year and that’s coming up at the 4th annual Gardens Tour on Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, you won’t want to miss this adventure into exquisite gardens in full bloom, beautiful landscaping and unique, decorative garden art.

As part of this special day, Melinda Myers, Milwaukee’s own “Plant Doctor,” will be at the Eastwood Condominiums courtyard, 3942 N. Oakland, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to answer gardening questions. Myers, best known for her gardener-friendly and practical approach to landscaping, has more than 25 years of horticulture experience. She has authored 19 books, has been the host of “Great Lakes Gardener” on PBS, and appears regularly on network television and radio throughout the country. Her books will be available for sale and signing.

The focus of this year’s tour is outdoor living. Some of Shorewood’s most imaginative and talented gardeners will graciously open their gardens to share their ideas in creating a seamless flow between outdoor and indoor living spaces. Tour-goers can pick-up innovative ideas for their own yards and see the new trend in creating spaces where families, friends and neighbors play, relax, cook, entertain and celebrate.

Stops on the self-guided tour will include residential gardens, plus the rain garden adjacent to Village Hall, the Meditation Garden at St. Robert Church and the rooftop garden at the Garden Room.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Shorewood Village Hall; the Department of Public Works (DPW), 3801 N. Morris Blvd.; the Garden Room, 2701 E. Capitol Dr.; and Bayside Garden Center, 400 E. Brown Deer Rd. - or may be purchased at any of the gardens on tour day. New this year! Custom-created cards, featuring colorful garden photos including some of the Shorewood gardens on the tour, will be available for purchase at the Eastwood Condominiums. A packet of 10 cards with envelopes is $12. After the tour, cards will be available for purchase at Village Hall and the Shorewood DPW. Tour and notecard proceeds will benefit the Shorewood DPW, and will be used to purchase annual flowers for Village boulevards and planters.

Melinda Myers’ appearance is sponsored by Kanavas Landscape Management of Elm Grove, Wis. Professional staff from Kanavas will join Myers to answer landscaping questions.

Gardens on the Tour
• 4105 N. Farwell Ave.
• 4113-4115 N. Bartlett Ave.
• 4395 N. Wildwood Ave
• 4433 N. Woodburn St..
• 4461 N. Lake Dr.
• Rooftop garden at Garden Room, 2107 E. Capitol Dr.
• Courtyard at Eastwood Condominiums, 3942 N. Oakland Ave.
• Mary’s Garden at St. Robert Church, Farwell Ave. and Capitol Dr. (next to St. Robert rectory)
• Rain Garden at Village Center, 3930 N. Murray Ave.

For more information, call the Customer Service Desk at Shorewood Village Hall at 414.847.2700 or the Shorewood DPW at 414,847.2650.

July 7, 2009

SHOREWOOD STAGES 6TH ANNUAL CRITERIUM CYCLING CLASSIC

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Popular Race Offers World-Class Cycling Through Shorewood Business District and Adjoining Residential Streets

Thursday, July 16, 2009
• 4 p.m. Pro Women’s Race
• 5:30 p.m. Junior Bike Roll for kids age 3-7 with helmets
• 5:45 p.m. Pro Men’s Race
• 8 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Get ready for the 6th annual Shorewood Criterium Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic on Thursday, July 16, presented by the Shorewood Foundation and Title Sponsors Tim Hart D.D.S and Rainbow Jersey Bicycles. This exciting race features top professional and elite amateur cyclists and teams from across the U.S. and throughout the world. The women’s Pro/Am race starts at 4 p.m., followed by a Junior Bike Roll sponsored by Shorewood’s Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors (at approximately 5:30 p.m.) for neighborhood children ages 3-7 with helmets. The men’s Pro/Am race starts at about 5:45 p.m. The race is staged along North Oakland Ave. in Shorewood’s business district and through adjoining residential streets.

The Shorewood Criterium is part of the Point Premium International Cycling Classic – also known as “Superweek” – the longest-running, multi-day bicycle race in the U.S. The 2009 series marks the 41st year of the event, taking place from July 10-26 in 15 cities. For a complete race schedule, visit www.internationalcycling.com.

Make it a great summer afternoon and evening in Shorewood! The Shorewood Booster Club will be selling food and beverages, including Point Beer, at Olive St. and Oakland Ave. Or, enjoy patio dining and special offers from many of Shorewood’s award-winning restaurants and pubs. Enjoy live music at the Sprint Store, 4144 N. Oakland Ave., featuring “Special K and the Triple Play” playing from 7-9 p.m. And be sure to stay after the race to meet the racers after the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. The Start/Finish Line is at Marion St. and Oakland Ave.

Other major sponsors of the race include Garden Room, North Shore Bank, Eastmore Real Estate, Orthopaedic Hospital, Harleys: The Store for Men, State Farm Insurance/Diana Kostal Agency, Harry’s Bar & Grill, Culver’s of Shorewood, Shorewood Family Chiropractic, Shorewood Men’s Club, Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors, North Star American Bistro, Allstate Insurance/Andrew McCabe Agency, Chiropractic Company, Integrative Health Services, Village Pub and Grille, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Caprile Marketing/Design, The Plaisted Group, Keith Schmitz, Friends of the Shorewood Library, Shorewood Village Board of Trustees, and Starkmedia.

For more information, visit www.shorewoodwi.com or call 414.962.7002.