Key Milwaukee

August 2015

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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HIGHLIGHTS OF 100 ACTS ON 17 STAGES F R O M T H E B E G I N N I N G , M I L W A U K E E I R I S H F E S T H A S I N T R O D U C E D A M E R I C A N A U D I E N C E S T O T R A D I T I O N A L A N D C O N T E M P O R A R Y I R I S H A N D C E L T I C M U S I C I A N S . As the sun goes down, catch a hurling match on TV at the Irish Fest Sports Pub while enjoy- ing an ice-cold refreshment or participate in a trivia contest hosted by Quizmaster. Festival updates Go to IrishFest.com for the latest info, or Facebook at face- book.com/irishfest.milwaukee, or Twitter @MKEIrishFest. Admission Adults: $17, Seniors 60+: $12, Kids 12 & Under: FREE Milwaukee Irish Fest makes it easy and affordable to enjoy the festival. Special promotions include discounts for college students, seniors, military per- sonnel and their families. To learn more about discounts and special promotions, visit IrishFest.com and click on the "Festival Info" tab. Returning this year are fan favor- ites Gaelic Storm and Red Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as The Willis Clan – who are coming off of their popular TLC television show. Festival Hours Aug. 13, 5pm to 10pm Aug. 14, 4pm to midnight Aug. 15, Noon to midnight Aug. 16, 11am to 10pm The lineup also includes Scythian, Evans and Doherty, Tom Sweeney, The High Kings, Celtic Tenors, and Screaming Orphans. The 2015 festival continues that trend with the "Living Tradition Showcase." A sampling of show- case performers includes Dallahan and Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul. Other Showcase performers: Flash- point, FullSet, Goitse, John Whelan, Keane and O'Connell, Morga, Socks in the Frying Pan, Ten Strings and a Goat Skin, and We Banjo 3. (Groups in boldface are pictured.)

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