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Join Kenosha’s Downtown & Harborside neighborhood in celebrating summer at this vibrant and artistic musical festival. Enjoy a great lineup of live regional and local bands on the main stage, as well as over 100 musicians and artisans performing from the sidewalks throughout the district. You’ll also find plenty of children’s activities including the popular Bloomin’ Bike Parade, wonderful food, a beer & wine garden, informative exhibits and local vendors. Local merchants will also offer special promotions and activities.
Contact:
Music: John Schuld
Email: jtschuld@aol.com
*Musician spaces are still available! Contact John today to reserve your spot!
Street Artisans: Francisco Loyola
Email: francisco@franciscoloyola.com
*Artist spaces are still available! Contact Francisco today to reserve your spot!
Javier C. Rivera reminds me of the Renaissance men of years gone by; he seems to be able to flow from one art form to another almost effortlessly. Javier and I met about twelve years ago as students at UW-Parkside. We became fast friends, and I always had a sense that one day he was going to accomplish some great things. We lost touch for a while, but fortunately, we reconnected and recently started catching up. I was amazed to see just how right I was–in just a few years time, he‘s become an accomplished director, author and musician. Though Javier moved to Austin, Texas about three years ago, he spent most of his childhood and young adult life in Kenosha. So sit back, relax, and allow me to introduce you to a former local who’s making his dreams happen.
. . . is the tagline for Kenosha’s new GALLERY 56.
On a sunny Saturday, I walk into a warm, inviting atmosphere full of soft music, scented oils, and the owner’s daughter’s faux finish on the walls which complement the stained concrete floor. In this urban industrial setting bustling with customers, I was greeted by friendly, smiling faces eager to answer my questions and direct me to my target.
Lynda Griffith (art admirer, appreciator, and collector) and her husband were living in Tampa and wanted to start their own business. Her husband grew up in a small town and they soon found the small town feeling they wanted in Racine. They came to visit, took a chance in buying an existing gallery/frame shop (Framers Corners) and decided to stay. Continue reading →
As we continue our mission of promoting arts, cultural events, creative Kenosha residents, as well as the creativity of the business owners in Downtown Kenosha and the surrounding area, ExposeKenosha.com is proud to partner with the Kenosha Lakeshore Business Improvement District (BID).
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