An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Summerfest 2011 delivers music for every taste Cruise aboard the IRQOUOIS & VOYAGEUR, Milwaukee’s only excursion vessels licensed to sail on the Milwaukee River, Harbor, AND Lake Michigan! YEAR AFTER YEAR, Summerfest delivers an unfor- gettable live music experience to fans, showcasing the top touring talent on the planet on 11 stages, including the 23,000 seat Marcus Amphitheater. The 2011 festival June 29-July 3 and July 5-10 takes place again at Henry Maier Festival Park, a 75‐acre permanent setting along Downtown Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Public & Private Cruises Sightseeing, Historical, Happy Hour, Concert Cruises & more depart May- Oct. Private Charters April-Dec. Call 414.294.9450 or visit mkeBOAT.com. Approximately 900,000 music fans from throughout the world attend this 11-day mega‐event each year. Summerfest offers something for all musical tastes, including more than 700 performances by today’s hottest national touring acts and emerging artists and everything in between. On any given day, atten- dees can enjoy national alternative rock, country, blues, R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Reggae headliners and more. (See the Marcus Amphitheater lineup for in this issue’s Arts & Entertainment listings on page 17.) VOYAGEUR Families and kids can enjoy interactive exhibits and displays, children’s performers and attractions, pro- fessional sports demonstrations, comedy acts, video and technology pavilions and shopping at four extensive marketplaces. Location & Tickets Dock & ticket booth are located at 101 W Michigan St. We are Downtown on the RiverWalk, between Michigan & Clybourn St. Parking available. Tickets available at mkeBOAT.com & on the dock as available. 414.294.9450 mkeBOAT.com 10 The grounds host 45 different food and beverage vendors, offering a wide variety of delectable cui- sine. General admission is $15, but there is a “3 for $33” Pass at www.summerfest.com. Marcus Amphitheater tickets are sold separately and include admission to Summerfest. Text “SMILE” to SFEST (73378) for updates, connect at Facebook or Twitter, visit www.summerfest.com for event and performance schedule information or phone 414-273-2680.