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Late Summer Wisconsin Arts and Music Action!

It's grown-up time! The kids are heading back to school and the summer events, such as roller coasters, fairs, waterparks and swimming pools are becoming fond memories. As the first sign of fall is in the air, now is the time to indulge in some adult art events and music. We have some suggestions for you below, and don't forget to visit Wistravel.com for everything Around Wisconsin!

Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation Blues Concert

New Lisbon, Wisconsin. On Saturday, August 26, 2006, at the Ryan Farm in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Enjoy five great blues acts featuring performances by Koko, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, Osee Anderson, and more. Great music and great food will abound! Schedule: 2PM - Lisa Stange and the 3rd Shift Band, 3:30PM - Joe Barr and the Soul Purpose Band, 5PM - Osee Anderson, 6:30PM - Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, and at 8PM Koko Taylor takes the stage. One admission covers all your food and refreshments.

For more information call (608) 562-3815.

Crawford County Art Festival

Saturday and Sunday September 16-17 at Sugar Creek Park in Ferryville, Wisconsin The Driftless area is an inspirational setting to many talented artists and artisans, Its hills and valley are home to painters and potters, woodworkers and weavers, musicians and metalsmiths. This year, artists and artisans will gather again in scenic Ferryville, overlooking the Mississippi River. Spend a few hours strolling through the exhibits. Meet the artists and see the area that inspired them. Have a bite to eat and listen to some great music. Come and celebrate the beauty and artistry of the Driftless area. Photo at right: from an original oil painting by Ken DeWaard.

For more information call (866) 452-7967.

Coalition Blues Festival is On Tap for September 16

The Coalition Blues Festival. This year the Festival is bringing a slate of regional bands to Owen Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 16, featuring the headlining Lucy Creek Blues Band. The lineup includes the following: 10:30AM-Sparky and The Wipers, 12 Noon-Poppy & The Confluence, 1PM-Mojo Terry & The Boilermakers, 2:30PM-Howard Luedtke & Blue Max, 4PM-Skeeter Lewis & The Roger Ellis Project and at 5:30PM the featured artists, Lucy Creek Blues Band. Also, Famous Dave’s will be among the vendors at the alcohol-free event. For more information call (715) 577-4197.

Mexican Fiesta Internacional comes to Milwaukee's Lakefront

Since 1977 Mexican Fiesta has brought a taste of Mexico to Milwaukee, sharing Mexican history, food, and entertainment. With bigs acts such as Grupo Limite, Alejandra Guzman, Montez de Durango, and the taste of Milwaukee's own Taqueria Jalisco, El Campesino, and many other local restaurants, 2006 is no different. Join us this year as we happily invite you to "be a part of the tradition" August 25, 26 and 27 at the Henry W. Meier Festival Park on Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront. As always, we promise that you will enjoy the sounds of the Mariachi's playing as you and your family share a meal, or as you stroll through our Cultural Village..

For more information call (414) 383-7066.

August 4-26 Milwaukee - River Flicks. Friday nights in August watch a free movie under the stars on the Milwaukee River. For information call (414) 276-6696.
August 25-27 La Crosse - Great River Folk Festival. A family-friendly weekend of outdoor contemporary and traditional folk music. UW-LaCrosse Campus. For more information call (608) 784-3033..
August 25-26 Phillips - Price County Rodeo. Bare Back and Saddle Broncs, Bull Riding, Team Roping, and MORE! For more information call (715) 339-6518.
August 26 Portage - Taste of Portage Market Fair. Sample food and specialty beers. Enjoy live music and several kid's activities. For info call (800) 474-2525.
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