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 YEAR AFTER YEAR, Summerfest delivers an unfor- gettable live music experience to fans, showcasing the top touring talent on the planet on 11 stages, includ- ing 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 perma- nent setting along Downtown Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline. 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, attendees can enjoy national alternative rock, country, blues, R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Reggae headliners and more. (See the Marcus Amphitheater lineup in this issue’s 38 Arts & Entertainment listings on page 19.) Families and kids can enjoy interactive exhibits and displays, children’s performers and attrac- tions, professional sports demonstrations, comedy acts, video and technology pavil- ions and shopping at four extensive market- places. The grounds host 45 different food and beverage vendors, offering a wide variety of delectable cuisine. 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.