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.

August 20, 2009

Shorewood Butterflies in Flight Public Auction August 30

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The unique and beautiful display of custom-decorated butterflies in Shorewood has been the talk of the town this summer, but will soon draw to a close. The culmination of the “Butterflies in Flight” public art event takes place on Sunday, August 30 at Hubbard Park Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., when the butterflies will be sold to the highest bidders at a public auction to benefit the Shorewood Foundation, the event’s presenting sponsor.

“We are sad to see our butterflies flutter away,” says Barb Caprile, marketing director for the Shorewood Business Improvement District which produced the event. “This amazing public art event has brought our entire community together and attracted guests from all over the country. We are most appreciative of the support of the Shorewood Foundation in helping us launch this first-time event. And we look forward to staging another public art exhibition next year – we are already thinking about a new form to decorate!”

The public is invited to attend the August 30 auction (starting at 4:30 p.m.) for $10 per person, which includes delicious appetizers and lemonade, a cash bar, and a meet-the-artists reception. In addition, butterfly notecards, posters, bookmarks, and specially designed butterfly jewelry will all be for sale to benefit the Foundation.

The auction of the butterflies will begin at 5:15 p.m. Cash, check or credit cards will be accepted and butterflies need to be taken home that evening. (The butterfly form is freestanding on three metal legs and will be sold without the wood base. All the butterflies have been clear-coated and are suitable for long-term outdoor display.) Bidding sheets are available at each butterfly location to pre-bid on your favorite form, especially if you are unable to attend the auction. Please visit www.shorewoodwi.com to see photos of all 30 butterflies. Questions? Call 414-962-7002.

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.

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.

June 17, 2009

Butterflies in Flight Public Art Project Grand Opening Celebration

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Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
See 30 Custom-Decorated Butterfly Forms Throughout the Shorewood Business District along Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive

Pick up a brochure listing all butterfly locations at participating businesses. Butterflies will be on display through August 23.

• See all the butterflies on display! On Saturday, some locations may only be open from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., so get out early to check out all the butterflies.
• Meet and greet the artists from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at their butterfly locations!
• FREE trolley rides from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., compliments of the Shorewood Men’s Club.
• Butterfly face painting by Sparkles the Clown at Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors, 4164 N. Oakland Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. only.
• Complimentary boutique photo shoots and FREE 4 x 6 portraits for kids ages 0-12 in costumes or dress-up attire. First come, first served – get in line early! Gloss Photography Studios, 3805 N. Oakland Ave. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. only.
• Summer Cookout! Nehring’s Sendik’s on Oakland, 4027 N. Oakland Ave.
• Complimentary refreshments from many local merchants including Allstate Insurance (11 a.m.-1 p.m. only at 4451 N. Oakland Ave.), Stowell Associates Select Staff (11 a.m.-1 p.m. only at 4485 N. Oakland Ave.) and SHOP (1918 E. Capitol Dr.)
• Live music, Aveda Sale, summer grill out, and family chalk jam and photo shoot at The Establishment, 4503 N. Oakland Ave.
• Free balloons and mini chair massages outside Chiropractic Company, 3510 N. Oakland Ave.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY!
Meet representatives from the North Shore Tobacco-Free Coalition outside Sendik’s.
Learn more about Shorewood’s new smoke-free ordinance going into effect July 1, 2009.

Butterflies in Flight is presented by the Shorewood Foundation and produced by the Shorewood Business Improvement District. Additional event sponsors: Shorewood Marketing Initiative, Shorewood Men’s Club and Gloss Photography Studios

June 8, 2009

Men’s Club Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que

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Saturday, June 13 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Meet your neighbors and friends and enjoy great food, musical entertainment and camaraderie at the annual Shorewood Men’s Club Chicken Bar-B-Que on Saturday, June 13 at Atwater Park (Capitol Drive and Lake Drive). This 38th annual event helps the Men’s Club raise important funds that are used in giving back to the community for a variety of worthwhile projects.

The Chicken Bar-B-Que takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and there is special parking for carry-out orders. Get your chicken dinner to go, or enjoy a picnic at the park! Live music all day includes the Johnny Padilla Quartet Jazz to the Limit from 1-4 p.m., the Shorewood Concert Band at 4:30 p.m and Blarney at 6 p.m.

Advance tickets can be purchased from any Shorewood Men’s Club member, or by calling the Men’s Club answering machine at 414.332.5999. Choose from 1/4 chicken dinner ($7) or 1/2 chicken dinner ($9), whole meals ($19) or a whole roasted chicken, fully cooked and freezer-wrapped ($14). And don’t forget the ice cream sundaes at the park!

Summer is here in Shorewood! Kick off the new season at the Men’s Club Chicken Bar-B-Que!

May 21, 2009

Shorewood Stages New Public Art Exhibition This Summer

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“Butterflies in Flight” Features 30 Custom-Decorated Butterfly Forms

The Village of Shorewood will be all a-flutter this summer with “Butterflies in Flight,” a public art project designed to celebrate the uniqueness of the Village. The “butterflies” are part of an exhibition of custom-decorated forms that will be on display throughout the business district from mid-June to mid-August. Individual businesses and community groups are pitching in to “sponsor” a butterfly. The Shorewood Business Improvement District (BID) is managing and producing the event which is presented by the Shorewood Foundation. Additional support from the Shorewood Department of Public Works, the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Marketing Initiative has made this first-time public art exhibition possible.

Designs for the butterfly forms are being created by talented local artists and individuals. See amazing designs using paint, mosaic, fabric and mixed media. The 30 colorfully decorated fiberglass butterflies can be viewed outdoors starting June 20 during regular store hours throughout the Shorewood business district along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr., as well as at Village Hall and the Shorewood Library. The exhibition is an extension of the business district beautification that began with last summer’s Oakland Avenue streetscaping project. After the event closes in August, the butterflies will be collected and sold during a voice auction this fall to benefit the Shorewood Foundation.

Public art projects such as this enrich communities culturally while creating a synergy among residents, community groups, businesses and artists. For more information on “Butterflies in Flight,” please e-mail today@shorewoodwi.com or visit www.shorewoodwi.com.

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