TANTALIZING TIDBITS
from Milwaukee’s Arts Scene
Washington Park Wednesdays
This summer, head to Washington Park, 1855 N. 40th St., for a free summer concert series. The Washington Park Wednesdays concert series, presented by Stifel and produced by Washington Park Neighbors, runs July 8-Aug. 26.
Hosted at the Washington Park Bandshell, the eight-concert series features diverse music genres, including funk, jazz, Latin, indie, and music from cultures across the globe. Performances include free ASL interpretation, family-friendly activities and free meals for kids provided by select community partners. Happy Hour begins at 5pm, with concerts starting at 6pm
Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy music, themed nights, art, circus acts, and a friendly, community-centered environment at the historic Washington Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who is famously known for designing New York City’s Central Park.
For details and a complete lineup, visit washingtonparkneighbors.com/calendar.
Present Music
Present Music’s upcoming concert on June 5 at 7:30pm at the Milwaukee Art Museum unites the magical artistry of MAM’s exhibitions Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World is a Mystery and Currents 40: Widline Cadet, along with its renowned Haitian art collection, with Present Music’s socially resonant programming.
The concert features artist Nathalie Joachim, who will perform her work Ki Moun Ou Ye, a performance featuring her rich live and electronically sampled vocal textures. A tribute to Joachim’s Haitian heritage, the performance includes an instrumental ensemble conducted by David Bloom.
Other performances include Marcos Balter’s We Carry Our Homes Within Us Which Enables Us to Fly and inti figgis-vizueta’s Form the Fabric. Museum doors open at 5:30pm, and a cash bar and small appetizers will be available
Purchase tickets at presentmusic.org/events/nathalie-joachim.