June 21, 2010

Shorewood Welcomes Summer With Free Community Concert Series

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Concerts to be held on three Thursday evenings at Hubbard Park

NEXT CONCERT: THURSDAY, JULY 22
STREETLIFE WITH WARREN WIEGRATZ

Enjoy a delightful summer evening under the stars in Shorewood’s handsome Hubbard Park along the Milwaukee River, as you listen to the cool sounds of some of the hottest musical groups in town! The Village of Shorewood is pleased to host a series of free outdoor concerts for its residents and guests. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and make a night of it on three Thursday evenings: July 1, July 22 and August 12. Picnic food and assorted beverages, including beer and wine, will be for sale from Hubbard Park Lodge (please, no carry-in alcohol; make your purchase in the park).

This new concert series is presented by North Shore Bank, the Shorewood Foundation and the Village of Shorewood Marketing Program. Other event sponsors include the Shorewood Men’s Club, Culver’s of Shorewood, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Hubbard Park Lodge and Shorewood Family Chiropractic. Make a night of it and bring the whole family! Hubbard Park opens at 5 p.m. and each concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Register to win VIP concert tickets, compliments of North Shore Bank. Visit either of North Shore Bank’s Shorewood locations (3970 N. Oakland Ave. or 4414 N. Oakland Ave.) to enter to win.

Enjoy this all-star musical line up:
July 1: Darele Bisquerra & Trio de Janeiro

Trio de Janeiro strolls the threshold between sand and sea. Be it BossaNova, Vintage Latin, CafeJazz, IslandSol or a splash of Swing, the music exudes a soothing energy. Explore the shore with Trio de Janeiro!

July 22: Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz
A unique blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz and contemporary styles, combining superb musicianship with an exciting stage presence. Recognized countless times with industry music awards, Streetlife is the house band for the Milwaukee Bucks!

August 12: MRS. FUN
Complex and sophisticated, MRS. FUN is a jazz/funk duo composed of keyboard player Connie Grauer and drummer Kim Zick. They have played with Robin Pluer, the Indigo Girls, k.d. lang and many more! Enjoy their electric mix of keyboards and drums in a non-stop action show!

Hubbard Park is located at 3565 N. Morris Blvd. (4 blocks south of Capitol Dr.). To avoid the Capitol Dr. construction, enter Hubbard Park from Menlo, Newton or Beverly off of Oakland Ave. Go west to Morris and then south to the Park entrance. The park is handicapped-accessible at the lower level turnaround.

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

June 4, 2010

Shorewood Business District Launches “Best Seats in the House” Public Art Event

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Grab a seat! . . .you have 41 to choose from in Shorewood’s newest public art project, “Best Seats in the House.” This exciting event, following in the footsteps of last year’s successful “Butterflies in Flight,” will engage the entire community this summer. Beautifully decorated cedar benches, featuring the talents of local artists, are on display throughout the Shorewood Business District along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., and other landmark Shorewood locations including the library, Village Hall, Shorewood Police Department, Shorewood Fitness Center and Shorewood Post Office. Meet and greet the artists from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5 at designated bench locations, when they will talk about their work and answer questions.

According to Barb Caprile, marketing director for the Shorewood Business Improvement District which is producing the event, “Public art projects enrich communities culturally and create a synergy among residents, community groups, businesses and artists. Shorewood’s 2010 project will showcase Shorewood’s shops, restaurants and beautiful business district and Village by attracting new visitors/customers to the area throughout the summer months.”

Many of the artists featured in this year’s event live in Shorewood, Wis., including Melinda Fishman, Donna Burdge, Don Berg, Amy Thomas, Leann Wooten, Dave and Mary Jo Thome, Jenny Steinman Heyden, Bruce Seeds, Cindy Shuelke and numerous students from both Atwater School and the Shorewood Intermediate School. The benches have been creatively decorated using paint, mosaic, ironwork and mixed media. Brochures listing each bench location and artist are available at each sponsoring business and Village Hall, or by visiting www.shorewoodwi.com.

The Shorewood Foundation is the major underwriting sponsor of “Best Seats in the House.” The event will be on display from June 5-August 15 and a public auction will be held on Sunday, August 29 when the benches will be sold to benefit the Shorewood Foundation. Please call 414.962.7002 or e-mail barb@shorewoodwi.com for more information.

May 6, 2010

Shorewood Public Library Ranks 4th in Wisconsin!

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The 2010 HAPLR Index was just released and in our category of 1,562 libraries, the Shorewood Public Library ranked 28th. But what is more impressive is that out of all the libraries in Wisconsin, Shorewood ranked 4th – higher than any other Milwaukee County library! The index uses federal data provided by 7,930 public libraries in the U.S. and it identifies those libraries with the highest input and output measures. Shorewood’s success is due to terrific community support. Congratulations to Library Director Beth Carey and her talented team of librarians who enthusiastically serve our Village. Stop by the Shorewood Public Library soon at 3920 N. Murray Ave. and see for yourself how great a community library can be! Our library is at the center of the community.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Friends of Shorewood Public Library is pleased to invite Shorewood adult residents to enter “Art Between the Pages,” a new, juried art exhibition showcasing local talent. “Art Between the Pages” will be on display from June 18 through August 29 at the library, celebrating the richness and talents of the Shorewood community and demonstrating what a desirable place Shorewood is to live, work and raise a family.

All Shorewood residents age 18 years and older are invited to enter “Art Between the Pages.” Original work in clay, fiber, glass, leather, metal, painting, paper, wood, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media is eligible. Work must be original and produced by the exhibiting artist, and must be appropriate for display in space available at the library, including walls and the tops of low bookcases. (There are no locked cases.)

Applications for “Art Between the Pages” must be received by Saturday, May 22. There is no fee to enter and artists may either send in photos of one to two pieces of work, or drop off their original art for jurying on Saturday, May 22 between 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Library. (Original work can then be picked up the same day between 3-4 p.m.) Exhibit applications are available for pick up at the library or may be downloaded from the library website at www.shorewoodlibrary.org.

Cash awards of $150, $100 and $50 will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Work may be priced for sale, but all sales must be handled between the artist and customer after the show closes on August 29. All work will be insured during its display at the Library. An opening reception will be held at the Library on Friday, June 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Shorewood residents and guests will be invited to meet the featured artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and network with their neighbors and friends.

For more information about “Art Between the Pages,” contact Beth Carey at the Shorewood Public Library at 414.847.2676 or beth.carey@mcfls.org.

April 21, 2010

Going Green in Shorewood!

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Shorewood Conservation Committee Builds Community Partnerships

Cross-sector partnerships are common buzz words, but in Shorewood they mean high-impact community change. Shorewood’s Conservation Committee continues to work in partnership with the Village, local businesses, Shorewood Schools and residents to move toward environmentally friendly practices. The results are exciting – and there are many green initiatives taking root in Shorewood.

Shorewood recently passed a resolution to become an eco-municipality, joining other Wisconsin cities that pledge to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, reduce dependence on chemicals and other manufactured substances, and reduce dependence on activities that harm life-sustaining ecosystems. Village staff is receiving training on these principles and is working to develop a long-term Village sustainability plan that will have the entire Village working together toward these goals.

As this plan is taking shape, other initiatives through the Conservation Committee are expanding. Recycling, once just residential pick-up, now includes receptacles on Village properties and parks, at our schools and on Shorewood’s main streets. The latest improvement is to have better marked recycling bins at the Village’s outdoor summer events. And the Village is also considering a switch to a natural lawn care program to improve the health and safety of our residents, pets and our valuable lake and river.

In the business district, progress has been made in the pilot program for Green Leaf Awards. Several businesses are collaborating with a volunteer through the Conservation Committee to meet certain criteria outlined in an assessment tool that helps businesses implement green practices. Suggested changes not only help reduce business’ carbon footprint, but often integrate smart business decisions that save money and increase customer base and loyalty.

In the Shorewood School District, community organic gardens and a host of other new green projects are taking place. Recently, the Intermediate School held a green event where students took a “lunch-break” from their typical day’s usage of 125 polystyrene plates (that decompose in a landfill a gazillion years from now!), and instead, used a paper plate made from pre-consumer recycled fiber for their hot lunches.

Plus, in homes throughout the community, the Conservation Committee is starting a mentoring program for residents who want to implement a home composting system to turn yard waste, fruit/veggie scraps and coffee grounds into nutrient-rich soil and keep solid food waste out of the landfill.

Healthy green initiatives are taking hold in Shorewood! Everyone can do more at home, at work and at school to implement environmentally friendly practices and protect and preserve our precious resources.

November 17, 2009

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN SHOREWOOD

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Harleys: The Store for Men Presents SHOP FOR SEED
A Holiday Shopping Night To Benefit Shorewood Public Schools

Harleys: The Store for Men in Shorewood is all decked out for the holidays in its new location at 3565 N. Oakland Ave. – and is staging a private shopping night to benefit SEED (Supporters of Excellence in Educational Development). Harleys is proud to support Shorewood Public Schools with a percentage of all purchases benefiting SEED.
• Enjoy live music by Shorewood students
• Complimentary refreshments from Harry’s Bar & Grill
• Suggested donation $5 per person at the door includes one free raffle ticket with a chance to win either a $500 Harleys’ shopping spree, four front row Admirals’ tickets or four Bucks’ tickets (tickets donated by Ticket King)! Additional raffle tickets may be purchased (need not be present to win).

Harleys is celebrating its 61st year as a landmark business in Shorewood. Harleys features sophisticated business attire, comfortable sportswear, elegant formal wear and unique accessories from today’s most prestigious designers. Harleys is proud to offer the same unparalleled service that has been their trademark for more than six decades. Visit www.harleys4men.com or call 414.332.3404.

Shorewood Stages Annual Holiday Shopwalk on Saturday, December 5
Throughout the Shorewood Business District Along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.

Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk on December 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kicks off the holiday shopping season with free trolley rides, special offers and complimentary refreshments from local merchants, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Residents and guests will enjoy riding the trolley along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., compliments of the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Foundation. And children will delight in a visit with Santa from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Shorewood’s new bookstore, Open Book, at 4093 N. Oakland Ave.

The signature part of the event is an ice-carving exhibition, featuring world-renowned, award-winning professional ice carvers who sculpt 300-lb. frosty blocks of ice into stunning masterpieces in front of select Shorewood businesses. This year, 20 carvers will be featured in the ice-carving event at the following locations:

1 Stowell Associates Select Staff 4485 N. Oakland Ave.
2 American Family Insurance 4484 N. Oakland Ave.
3 Allstate Insurance 4451 N. Oakland Ave.
4 Goody Gourmet’s/Vanity Fur 4425/4429 N. Oakland Ave.
5 The Men’s Room 4423 N. Oakland Ave.
6 North Shore Bank 4414 N. Oakland Ave.
7 EYEZ Boutique 4314 N. Oakland Ave.
8 Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors 4164 N. Oakland Ave.
9 Goldi 4114 N. Oakland Ave.
10 Robert Laurence Salon/Shorewood Press 4060 N. Oakland Ave.
11 Sendik’s 4027 N. Oakland Ave.
12 Oakcrest Tavern 4022 N. Oakland Ave.
13 Actaea Works/Anytime Fitness 4001/4009 N. Oakland Ave.
14 Gloss Photography Studios 3805 N. Oakland Ave.
15 Harleys: The Store for Men 3565 N. Oakland Ave.
16 Culver’s 1325 E. Capitol Dr.
17 State Farm Insurance 1410 E. Capitol Dr.
18 Shorewood Police Department 3936 N. Murray Ave.
19 Garden Room 2107 E. Capitol Dr.
20 City Market 2205 E. Capitol Dr.

Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk is presented by the Shorewood Business Improvement District. Shorewood’s vibrant business district features a wide selection of award-winning restaurants, coffee shops and delicatessens, specialty boutiques and apparel stores, salons and spas, and more - all within convenient walking distance. More information can be found at www.shorewoodwi.com or call 414.962.7002.

October 19, 2009

FALL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS IN SHOREWOOD

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Our friendly, walkable community is packed with special events and activities to celebrate the fall season. We welcome residents and guests to take advantage of all the reasons that make Shorewood, Wis. such a great place to live, to work, to play and to shop!

October 23: Fish for Peace
A Community Benefit for the Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee, Fri., Oct. 23, 6 p.m.
North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 N. Bartlett Ave.
Treat yourself to a delicious seasonal dinner of baked fish, roasted potatoes, tossed greens, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables, in support of the Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee. Program highlights include remarks by honorary guest, activist and peace mentor Vel Phillips, and reflections of PLC’s experiences in peace-building and nonviolent conflict resolution with Milwaukee school children. $20 per person with advance reservation ($25 at the door) or $45/family ($50 at the door). E-mail nspc@sbcglobal.net to make your reservation, visit www.northshorepres.org for details/directions or call 414.350.4721.

October 23-25: Shorewood High School Drama Presents Disney’s Aladdin
Don’t miss Disney’s Aladdin, presented by the Shorewood High School Drama Department. This production is an ideal show for children. In just over an hour, Aladdin, Jasmine, the Genie, Jafar and the rest of the cast will take you to “A Whole New World” with the Disney songs kids know and love. Ticket prices are only $5 for students and $6 for adults. Showtimes are Fri., Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 25t, at 2 p.m. Contact the Box Office at 414.936.6940 to reserve tickets. Performances are at the Shorewood High School Auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr.

October 31: Halloweentown in Shorewood
The Shorewood Business District is pleased to partner with the Shorewood School District and SEED (Promoting Educational Excellence in Shorewood Public Schools) for this fall’s Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31. Shorewood children can celebrate Halloween with fun and safe activities including trick or treating in the Business District from 12-2 p.m. before trick or treating in the residential district from 2-4 p.m. A community costume party and contest at Lake Bluff School, 1600 E. Lake Bluff Blvd., will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. with light refreshments (contest open to all ages). At 7 p.m. a community movie night will feature “Twilight” in the High School Auditorium, Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.

September 18, 2009

Shorewood Brings Back a Bookstore!

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Open Book Co-Op Bookstore To Become a Reality

Plans are in place to open a new bookstore in the Village on November 1. The Open Book cooperative is a store for the community, by the community. Dedicated neighbors and hundreds of people, mainly in Shorewood, have signed up to be supporting members.

The Open Book store will be in a familiar location, the former Harry W. Schwartz site at 4093 N. Oakland Avenue, which closed earlier this year. As customers walk through the doors, many good memories will return as they catch the aroma of freshly brewed coffee coming from the café. The store will have an open layout with an arrangement of sofas and chairs so browsers can leisurely leaf through selections from an inventory that will be a combination of two-thirds new books and one-third quality used titles. There will be an order desk so customers can get what they can’t find on the shelves. Many of the people who worked at the Schwartz store will be back on the staff to serve customers in the same helpful, knowledgeable way.

Memberships are being soliciting to give Open Book the financing it needs to buy book inventory, build shelves, etc. Signing up is easy, and the Open Book website has credit card capability. Visit www.openbookcoop.com and choose from a variety of memberships. Have questions about Open Book? Contact Keith Schmitz at 414.963.0847. It will be great to have a bookstore back in Shorewood!

COMMUNITY INVITED TO ATTEND SHOREWOOD FOUNDATION DINNER
Our Village is deeply grateful to the Shorewood Foundation for its many financial contributions to the community. From the 4th of July Fireworks to the seasonal lighting in the business district, this non-profit organization, founded in 1964, combines individual donations into grants that make a big difference in our Village.

Each year, the Shorewood community is invited to attend the Foundation’s Annual Dinner and Auction, to learn more about its mission and to help raise funds that will be earmarked for future grants to benefit all of Shorewood. This year’s event will be held at Hubbard Park Lodge on Saturday, November 7, with cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $100 per person. For details, call Shorewood Foundation board members Mike McCauley at 414.277.5525 or Jane Hawes at 414.964.6898.

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 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.

June 24, 2009

Shorewood Players Perform 42nd Street June 26-28

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not choose a cast of 40+ actors tap dancing in synch and singing to classics like “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “42nd Street.” Sparkling costumes, emotional acting and contagious music (with a 12-piece pit orchestra and outstanding vocals) will have you humming and singing along with the cast of “42nd Street” as they perform June 26-28 at the Shorewood High School Auditorium.

Weekend performances of “42nd Street” are Friday and Saturday, June 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 at 2 pm. Call Joanie at 414-737-3421 to reserve your seats or visit www.shorewoodplayers.org. All performances are at the Shorewood Auditorium (Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.). Please note that the high school parking lot is being renovated and parking spaces are limited. We encourage you to come early and park at North Shore Bank or on the surrounding streets.

The Shorewood Players is a not-for-profit community theatre organization that has provided outstanding stage productions to Southeastern Wisconsin for more than 78 years. The Shorewood Players is the longest-established group of its kind in the greater Milwaukee and is committed to supporting local actors, musicians, and other artists in their mission to share the joy of theatre with the community at large. Please visit www.shorewoodplayers.org for information about auditions, volunteer opportunities and more.

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