FRIDAY, JUNE 4

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE BENEFIT, Newhall & Capitol
For Havalah Kolb's liver transplant. More info: www.brokebox.com/baby.

LAKEFRONT BREWERY PALM GARDEN, Commerce St.
Friday Fish Fry w/The Brewhaus Polka Kings at 6PM.

ONOPA, Center & Fratney
Friday Fish Fry at The Bistro w/, 6:30PM.
Later on: Telectro, Vatican Unit, Dana Pasko.

CIRCLE A, Chambers & Weil
"Alive at 8" w/The Black Hats, 8PM, $3.
"Rockin' A Friday" w/Chuk Le Fuk, 10PM.

ART BAR, Burleigh & Fratney, 8PM-MIDNITE
Riverwest Accordion Club, no cover.

BREMEN CAFE, Bremen & Clarke, 9PM
Patrick Fennelly.

LINNEMAN'S, Locust & Weil, 10PM
Women's acoustic showcase w/melaniejane, Desparate Measures String BAnd, Sarah Pace.

MAD PLANET, Center & Booth
Retro Dance Party, 21+, secure parking.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 5
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MONDO BROTHHERS, 2730 N. Humboldt (& Center)
Weekend Brunch, Saturday & Sunday.

HUGE BLOCK RUMMAGE, 9AM-3PM
3400 blocks of Weil & Humboldt and 1000 blocks of
Townsend & Keefe. Come and shop, there's something for everyone!

RUMMAGE, 3302 N. Humboldt, 9AM-3PM
The Sierra Club Great Waters Group will be holding its
annual rummage sale June 5th, from 9am-3pm and June 6th,
from 9am-12pm at 3302 N Humboldt. Come to buy or stay to volunteer, all for a worthwhile cause. Proceeds will
benfit the Great Waters Group, which represents the Greater Milwaukee area and Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. We need volunteers to help organize the
event and to help sell items. We are also looking for
donations of any old furniture, books, clothing, or
sporting goods that you may not need anymore, but
someone else would love to buy. If you would like to
volunteer or make a donation please contact Jodi Goocher at 414-423-5442 or by email at smellecaster@aol.com. Hope you can stop by!

HUGE RUMMAGE, 2831 N. Humboldt Blvd, 10AM-3PM
In garage and backyard....enter from alley.
Cleaning out years of accumulation.
Multiple Families. Everything's got to go.
NO EARLY SALES.

RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE BENEFIT, Newhall & Capitol
For Havalah Kolb's liver transplant. More info: www.brokebox.com/baby.

PRIDE FEST, SummerFest Grounds, 11AM-MIDNITE
Wisconsin's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender cultural event. More info at: www.pridefest.com or 272-3378.

PEACE ACTION RALLY, Water & Wisconsin, NOON
Rally Against the Israeli Apartheid Wall to coincide with
an International Day of Protest. From Water & Wisconsin,
march to the Federal Courthouse on Wisconsin & Jefferson. Sponsored by Peace Action Wisconsin Middle East Committee, ADC, Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Muslim Student Association, Greater Milwaukee Green Party, and Jews for Peace.

MAD PLANET, Center & Booth
Since by Man, The Response, Bosio, Shoot Bang Dead. All
ages, 5PM.
Since by Man, The Response, Bosio, 10PM, 21+. Secure
parking.

CIRCLE A, Chambers & Weil
Alive at 8 w/, 8PM.
Psychephonic Psaturday w/Krautzeit, 10PM.

ART BAR, Burleigh & Fratney, 9PM-1AM
Guest DJ Nite: Kick it up!

BREMEN CAFE, Bremen & Clarke, 9PM
Eric Blowtorch & The Infammables will destroy the
dancefloor with special guest KT-G. Witness the destruction
and ensuing creation, $5.

LINNEMAN'S, Locust & Weil, 10PM
Wise Fools.

ONOPA, Center & Fratney, 10PM
Glass Candy with Master Zaster Blaster. Master Zaster
Blaster is on fire and this is the show to witness our rock power. Come to the show and you will see something truly, truly exceptional. Glass Candy are also very powerful and will bring pleasure to your evening, $5.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 6
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RUMMAGE, 3302 N. Humboldt, 9AM-NOON
Sierra Club Great Waters Group annual rummage sale.

HUGE RUMMAGE, 2831 N. Humboldt Blvd, 10AM-3PM
In garage and backyard....enter from alley.
Cleaning out years of accumulation.
Multiple Families. Everything's got to go.
NO EARLY SALES.

ROOTS RESTARUANT, 1818 N. Hubbard, 10AM-2PM
Sunday brunch, every Sunday.

PRIDE FEST, SummerFest Grounds, 11AM-10PM
Wisconsin's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender cultural event. More info at: www.pridefest.com or 272-3378.

ART BAR, Burleigh & Fratney, 6-11PM
Open Canvas Night w/Mark Whitman.

CIRCLE A, Chambers & Weil
"Alive at 8" w/The Riverwest Aces, 8PM.
RootSunday w/Sheppy's Jass Roots, 10PM.

MAC'S RED EYE, 3865 N. Richards, across from Wal-Mart
Live Music Sundays open mic & sing-a-long with Blue
Valentine.

QUARTERS, Center & Bremen
Mighty Django Hi-Fi w/selectors Eric Blowtorch & Joe the Amabssador.

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UPCOMING WEEKEND EVENTS ======================================================

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FRIDAY, JUNE 11
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SNAIL'S CROSSING PARK, Bremen & Burleigh, 1-7PM
Grand Opening Celebration!
1PM: Opening Ceremony w/guest speakers, parade w/school children & Milwaukee Public Theatre, entertainment by Jahmes Finlayson, and Root Beer provided by Lakefront Brewery.
2PM: Reception at Beginning Dreams Forever w/wine from Art
Bar and appetizers by Wesley & Barbara Jean Miller.
3-7PM: Neighborhood Potluck at Beginning Dreams; bring a
dish to pass. Refreshments provided by Lakefront Brewery.
7PM: Closing Ceremony.
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MAC'S RED EYE, 3865 N. Richards, 9PM
Greater Milwaukee Green Party pre-convention party.
Performers include Sandy Weisto, and Mud River Lee & the Bluegrass Three. Come and support grassroots politics for only $5.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 12
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WARNING:
No parking on Beer Run route streets from 7AM-NOON, Sunday morning, June 13 (Locust St. Festival). STREETS: West side of 2500-2900 Weil, East side of 2500-2900 Fratney, South side of 800-900 Chambers, and North side of 800-900 Wright St. Folks who live around Pierce School may use their parking lot overnight on Saturday, June 12.

JODY MONROE GALLERY, 631 E. Center, 2nd fl., 8PM
Jody Monroe Gallery $ Traverse Journal present: A NIGHT AT
SEA! with STACY SZYMASZEK (Some Mariners chapbook release
party) & BRENDA IIJIMA (Around Sea, O Books). Iijima is a Brooklyn based poet, artist and publisher of YoYo Labs/Portable Press books. $3 suggested donation, free to people with 5 or more tattoos, or who can tie a "Flemish Eight" knot.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13
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LOCUST ST. FESTIVAL & BEER RUN, 11AM-8PM
7:00AM - Locust Street closes. DPW will ticket & tow cars
out of the Beer Run area starting at 7AM!
(see specific streets above).
10:30-11:15 - Register for Beer Run at Booth & Locust.
11:30 - Beer Run starts (finishes at The Tracks).
NOON-8PM - 6 stages of live music, arts & crafts, kids activities, food, drink, and more. NOON-4PM - Authors Tom Tolan (Riverwest A Community
History) and Greg Borowski (First & Long) at Woodland
Pattern.
1:00-2:30 - Drum Circle at Locust & Bremen
1:00 & 2:00 - Capoeria Batueque Street Roda at Locust & Fratney.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19
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SUMMER SOULSTICE, E. North Ave., 10AM-Midnite
Includes East Side Open Market w/plants & fresh produce
from 10AM-2PM. Also 3 stages of live music, skateboard
demos by Phase 2, climbing wall, arts & crafts, canoe rides
on the river, food, drink, and more! On North Ave. between Oakland & Prospect.

BRADY ST. SIDEWALK SALE, 11AM-6PM
Summer Sidewalk Sale at most of the shops on Brady St.
Sidewalk sales are also planned for July 17, August 21, and September 18.

JUNETEENTH DAY, MLK Drive
More info: Northcott Neighborhood House, 372-3770.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 20
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GARDENERS MARKET, Locust & Bremen, 11AM-4PM
Live music in Garden Park from Noon-3PM. Plenty of fresh flowers, produce (some organic), arts & crafts, and more. Make the Market a Sunday tradition thru October 31.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 25
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GREEN PARTY CONVENTION
Welcome party at Brew City BBQ on Water St. in downtown Milwaukee with great live music, including One Drum. Open to the public.

URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER, Riverside Park, 7-9PM
Friday Fire complete with popcorn, s’mores, and sing-a-long
fun for all ages. Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller/Actor and all-around gifted performer, Celia Farran, joins us for an evening of cozy music and stories around the fire. See more about her at www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org. $5 per person, or $10 per family (UEC members free).

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SATURDAY, JUNE 26
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RIVERWEST CO-OP RUMMAGE, Clarke & Fratney, 10AM-4PM
Proceeds will help complete the Co-op Cafe.

GREEN PARTY CONVENTION (June 24-27)
On Saturday, June 26: Green Party Presidential Nominating Convention with Super Ralley at 7:30PM. There will be several speakers including: Jason West, the young Green Mayor of New Paltz, New York who is facing felony charges for marrying gay couples; Dr. Agha Saeed, the National Chairman of the American Muslim Alliance; and Medea Benjamin from Code Pink and Global Exchange. There will also be great music by Diverse, the hottest hip hop outfit out of Chicago, and Kenneth Burns. All events are open to the public with the exception of the Saturday night rally, for which tickets will be sold for $10. For more information on the rally, please call the local Green Party office at 414-964-VOTE (8683). 

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SUNDAY, JUNE 27
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RIVERWEST CO-OP RUMMAGE, Clarke & Fratney, 10AM-4PM
Proceeds will help complete the Co-op Cafe.

GARDENERS MARKET, Locust & Bremen, 11AM-4PM
Live music with Sigmund Snopek III in Garden Park from Noon-3PM. Plenty of fresh flowers, produce (some organic), arts & crafts, and more. Make the Market a Sunday tradition thru October 31.

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RIVERWEST SUMMER EVENT SCHEDULE, 2004: ==================================================

*** JUNE ***
SUN 13 - 28th Annual Locust St. Festival & Beer Run,
11:30AM-8PM.
SUN 20 - Gardeners Market season opening, Garden Park,
Locust & Bremen, 11AM-4PM w/live music from NOON-
3PM. Every Sunday thru October 31.

*** JULY ***
MON 05 - Riverwest's humungous Independence Day
Celebration. Begins at 9AM with a parade to
Gordon Park, free flags & ice cream, music,
Games, arts & crafts, Talent Show w/prizes &
Decorating Contest w/prizes. Grand Finale with
Fireworks at dusk.
YES, IT ALL HAPPENS ON MONDAY, JULY 5!

*** AUGUST ***
SAT 21 - Rockerbox Moto Fest, Center St.
FRI 27 - Riverwest Diversity Celebration, Gordon Park.

*** SEPTEMBER ***
SAT 18 - Center St. Daze & Pushcart Race, Center St.

*** OCTOBER ***
SAT/SUN 02 & 03 - ArtWalk Weekend sponsored by RAA.
SUN 31 - Last Gardeners Market of the season
and Trick or Treat Day.

*** TBA?? ***
Gordon Park Grooves.
Summer of Peace Day.