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Danny Miller Band brings the blues to Chill on the Hill

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:45:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks welcome the WAMI award-winning Danny Miller Band to this week's Chill on the Hill event. Danny Miller has played with some of Wisconsin's best musicians for the past 35 years, so if you love soulful harmonica and a bluesy beat, or event if you're just curious about blues music, the Danny Miller Band is a great place to start!

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night this summer at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Music begins at 6:30pm and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand to sell brats and cold Miller Chill. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair or just spread out on the grass and enjoy the blues this week!

You may have heard Danny Miller before in bands like Rocket 88, Plumb Loco or Cahoots; over the years, Miller's played with the likes of John Eske, Mike Lawler and Rev. Dippermouth to name a few. The Danny Miller Band cites Delbert McClinton, Louis Jourdan and Paul Butterfield among its many influences.

Chill on the Hill has lots of great acts yet to come; check back here for further information. Here's how the rest of the season is shaping up:

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Don't forget to check out http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 and nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

The BVNA wishes to thank event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Dover Street School, Monarch Creative, St. Ann Center, Veritas Church, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., and Global Union World Music Festival.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts every Tuesday night this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization which exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. . The BVNA was founded in 2004 and currently has over 150 members. For further information, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

Cathouse Drifters swing Chill on the Hill

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:21:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in proud partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks are thrilled to welcome Cathouse Drifters to the stage at Chill on the Hill. The fun starts at 6:00pm, so bring your friends, your kids, your dog or just yourself and be prepared to enjoy an evening of honky-tonk twang and country-western swing. Shorts and cowboy boots recommended, but not required. Opening act is youth orchestra The Magnificant Performing Strings, comprised of musicians ranging from Kindergarten through high school, so don't be tardy!

Chill on the Hill takes place every Tuesday night this summer at the Humboldt Park bandshell in beautiful Bay View. Parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand with Miller Chill beer, brats and other delicious treats for your picnicing pleasure.

Inspired by the likes of Hank Williams and Buck Owens, Cathouse Drifters is a four-piece band focusing on tradtional country-western music of the 1940s and '50s. Comprised of former members of the Western Starlanders, these well-schooled and well-heeled musicians will delight with swinging originals as well as classics from artists such as Johnny Horton, Hank Thompson, Johnny Cash and Jack Guthrie to name a few up their sleeve. Find out more about Cathouse Drifters and check out their sound at www.cathousedrifters.com or www.myspace.com/cathousedrifters.

But that's not all - Chill on the Hill keeps on chillin' - check back here for more info on these great upcoming acts:

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Don't forget to check out http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 and nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Testa Rosa and The Championship Bring Country-Alt to Chill on the Hill

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:33 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks are proud to present the sounds of Testa Rosa and openning act The Championship at this week's Chill on the Hill. Join us at 6:00pm, Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a blanket, the family and your dog; the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for for brats an beverages.

If you haven't heard the mix of country-alt, Americana and jangley pop music of Testa Rosa, check out their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/testarosamusic, likewise for The Championship at http://www.myspace.com/thechampionshipmusic - then come down and see them live in the heart of beautiful Bay View!

Tuesday night's music is generously sponsored by Triskele's, located at 1801 S. 3rd Street in historic Walker's Point - stop in for a Friday night fish fry, Sunday morning brunch or a glass of wine from their extensive wine list. Check out their menu www.triskelesrestaurant.com.

Chill on the Hill keeps on keeping on - don’t miss these great upcoming acts:

July 15 The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

sponsored by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Finally, the Bay View Neighborhood Association’s newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

Catch the Jamie Breiwick Sextet at Chill on the Hill

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:12:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks are proud to present the Jamie Breiwick Sextet at Chill on the Hill this week. You may have heard Jamie Breiwick on 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, 91.7 WMSE or NPR’s Says You! He can also be found playing regularly in and around Milwaukee with We Six, Clamnation or Chill on the Hill alum, De La Buena. At age 27, Breiwick has been a fixture on the Milwaukee jazz scene for nearly a decade, with influences ranging from Miles Davis to Bright Eyes to Freddie Hubbard.

Join us at 6:30pm, Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Spread out on a blanket with family and friends; the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

Jazzreview.com calls the Jamie Breiwick Qunitet album, Song to a Rose “Trumpet with a mellow tone, bluesy lines, sounding somewhat gritty and phrasing that keeps you listening intently.” Song to a Rose features some of the area’s best jazz performers and can be purchased at Border’s, iTunes and CDbaby.com.

Chill on the Hill has more great music to come! Don’t miss these great acts:

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Get ready for the 4th with The Milwaukee American Legion Band at Chill on the Hill!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:10:21 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

Start celebrating Independence Day early and enjoy patriotic standards as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Milwaukee American Legion Band at Chill on the Hill this week! This Tuesday's music is generously sponsored by Community Care, Inc.

Chill on the Hill happens every Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Milwaukee American Legion Band is a non-profit organization consisting of talented and dedicated musicians from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. An award-winning group with an over-85-year history, the Band specializes in traditional and patriotic Concert Band music – music that captures the very heart of American culture. Check them out at www.milwaukeeamericanlegionband.com.

Finally, our newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer. Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment. Coming attractions are as follows:

July 1 Jamie Breiwick Sextet – Jazz

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Get your polka on with The Squeezettes at Chill on the Hill!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:06:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

Get ready for Polish Fest and polka music as the Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks present The Squeezettes at Chill on the Hill this week! The Syrena Polish Folk Dance Ensemble and Syrenka Polish Children’s Folk Dance Ensemble kick off the evening at 6:00 pm, so don’t be late!

It all happens Tuesday night at the Humboldt Park bandshell. Bring a lawnchair, a blanket and a friend and lounge on the lawn; parking is plentiful and the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

The Squeezettes are comprised of former members of The Riverwest Accordion Club and are sure to provide the polka-fix you need - check them out at www.squeezettes.com. You can find more info on Syrena and Syrenka at www.syrenadancers.com and www.syrenkachildrenspolishdancers.org.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to extend a special thank you to Polish Fest – enter to win Polish Fest tickets at the BVNA booth to complete your Polish experience. More thanks go out to Veritas Church, who has generously sponsored Chill on the Hill’s June entertainment. Visit them online at www.veritasunderground.com.

Finally, our newest feature: click on http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id+759320 to nominate yourself or someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

There’s plenty of chilling yet to be done on this hill this summer. Tune in here for more info on Chill on the Hill entertainment. Coming attractions are as follows:

June 24 The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

sponsored by Dover Street School

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

sponsored by Delaware House

Chill on the Hill with the Uptown Savages

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:00:16 GMT

by Carol Voss

With a little luck, we'll have some good weather tonight for the second week of Chill on the Hill! Come down to the Humboldt Park bandshell for great music in the park.

Tonight features toe tapping rockabilly music from The Uptown Savages who will take the stage at 6:30.

MKE and My Community Now will also be on hand, nightly sponsor The Delaware House and monthly sponsor Veritas Church will have booths, as will 88 Nine Radio Milwaukee along with their Summer Passport tent. Don't forget to enter to win Summerfest tickets and Miller Chill giveaways at the Bay View Neighborhood Association booth!

Lastly, our new feature: visit bayviewnow.com at the link below to nominate someone you know for the Bay View Neighbor of the Night!

http://bayviewnow.com/story/index.aspx?id=759320

CHILL ON THE HILL IS HERE!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:51:43 GMT

by Dana Jones

Hopefully you've already heard the news thanks to our many media sponsors that on Tuesday, June 3rd, the BVNA and Milwaukee County Parks kick off the 2008 Chill on the Hill Concert Series! Our first of 13 concerts at the Humboldt Park Bandshell begins at 6:00 p.m. with the very talented Fritsche Drumline! Milwaukee Latin Jazz Band De La Buena takes the stage at 6:30. There is sure to be dancing in the park, rain or shine. Add to that free parking, plenty of lawn space, food and beverage concessions, promotions and contests at the park and there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. After the concert, head over to June 3rd sponsor Highbury Pub at 2322 S KK Avenue, to hear Bay View locals Dave Wake of De La Buena, and 88Nine's Peter Adams spinning music for the official Chill on the Hill After Party.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Columbia St. Mary's Bay View Family Health Center, Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, Delaware House, Veritas Church, Highbury Pub, Dover Street School, St. Ann Center, Community Care Inc., Triskele's Restaurant, Monarch Creative, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Now Newspapers, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Global Union World Music Festival, and onmilwaukee.com

Also thank you to our dedicated crew of Chill on the Hill planning volunteers!

See our website for complete schedule and information at www.bayviewneighborhood.org.

Chill on the Hill shows go on rain or shine; concerts will be cancelled only in the event of severe weather.

Warm Up Before You Chill on the Hill

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:24:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association and the Milwaukee County Parks want you to “warm up” before you attend the summer-long “Chill on the Hill” concert series in Humboldt Park. Bay View-area school groups will provide a warm-up to the concert series this Tuesday, May 27th; expect to be impressed as area school groups play for your musical enjoyment. The show starts at 6:00 pm and parking is plentiful!

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event taking place every Tuesday night in summer beginning June 3rd. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy an eclectic mix of music. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on hand for refreshments.

The complete Chill on the Hill line-up is as follows:

May 27 “Warm-Up” – Bay View School Groups

June 3 De La Buena – Afro/Cuban Latin jazz

June 10 Uptown Savages - Rockabilly

June 17 The Squeezettes - Polka

June 24 The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

July 1 Jamie Breiwick Sextet - Jazz

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

July 15 The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

The BVNA wishes to thank current event sponsors Miller Chill, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, OnMilwaukee.com, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, Community Now Newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc., Apple A Day Massage, Bird Ladder, The Delaware House, The Highbury Pub, Triskele’s Restaurant, Global Union World Music Festival and The Shepherd Express.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts Tuesday nights this summer, please contact Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair at (414) 339-3045 or cvoss8@wi.rr.com.

Members’ Social, Thursday the 15th - but you don't need to be a member to attend!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:52:00 GMT

by Anne Fisher

The Bay View Neighborhood Association will hold a membership networking and social event at 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 15^th at The Sugar Maple bar, 411 E. Lincoln Avenue.

BVNA members, potential members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, the BVNA Board and find out what’s going on in the community!

The Sugar Maple boasts 60 American microbrew beers on tap, along with a smoke-free atmosphere. Triskele’s Restaurant will provide the hors d'oeuvres.

For further information, please contact BVNA Chairperson Patty Pritchard Thompson at (414) 297-9783 or bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com

Get Green with our Earth Week Activities

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:42:00 GMT

by Dana Jones

Thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, April 22^nd is now known as Earth Day around the globe. The Environment and Transportation and Public Spaces Committees of the Bay View Neighborhood Association have teamed up to bring a handful of activities to our neighborhood in honor of Earth Day and Earth Week. Earthweek.org has declared the theme for 2008 to be Global Change/Local Action.

Kinnickinnic River Cleanup - Saturday, April 19^th, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Cleveland Park at 10^th and Cleveland - BVNA continues its partnership with The Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers, The Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, and Americorps to clean up the banks and waterways of the endangered Kinnickinnic River. Bring the entire family to help make a difference for our local river, learn more about protecting our water, and enjoy fun eco-events for kids! Please note the new location this year. Please dress appropriately. Gloves will be provided. Lunch will be served at noon.

Pre-registration appreciated: http://mkeriverkeeper.org/milwaukeerivercleanup/reg.htm

Seminary Woods Family Educational Hike - Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:30 p.m. - Weather Permitting - Bring the kids and join the BVNA as we set off on a hike to enjoy nature’s best in our own backyard. Environmental educators will lead the hour long hike and activities to learn more about the animals and plants in this beautiful area. Meet by the wooden bridge on the north side of the Cousins Center parking lot, near the soccer fields.

Learn more about Seminary Woods: http://www.mkeconservancy.org/localpartnerships.html

Bay View Neighborhood Cleanup - Saturday, April 26th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Meet in the parking lot of Bay View United Methodist Church, 2772 S Kinnickinnic Avenue. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Klement’s Sausages. Sign in at the registration table and learn about targeted cleanup areas. Youth groups, schools, and church groups are encouraged to attend. Free admission coupons for Milwaukee County Recreation facilities will be provided to volunteers.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Presentations - Presented by Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers - Saturday, April 26^th, 12:30 and 2 p.m. - Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers will offer two power point presentations on how we as citizens can help reduce storm water runoff that pollutes our lakes and waterways. These presentations will take place at the Bay View United Methodist Church, 2772 S Kinnickinnic. No registration required. Come to one or both!

Rain Gardens and Landscaping for Stormwater Management: 12:30 – 1:30 - This presentation seeks to educate about storm water runoff and prevention. It illustrates how to landscape with storm water management in mind, and gives in-depth attention to rain gardens, native plants, and rain barrels.

Environmentally Friendly Lawn and Yard Care: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. - This presentation raises awareness of the environmental impact of green lawns. It provides environmentally friendly lawn care techniques, including soil testing, composting, and minimizing use of herbicides and insecticides, and introduces feasible alternatives to green lawns.

Here’s what else we do: Humboldt Park Pot Luck, Annual All-Member Meeting and Board Elections, Winter Fun at South Shore Pavilion, Quarterly All-Member Meetings, All-Summer Humboldt Park “Chill on the Hill” Free Concert Series, Nighttime Trick-or-Treat, KK Holiday Event

The BVNA is a membership-based organization. Dues support our mission and enable us to continue with our programs and special events that benefit the entire Bay View community. Our work would not be possible without members who support our organization both financially and with their volunteer efforts. We would love for you to join us with your time or membership.For further information on Earth Week activities, please visit us online at www.bayviewneighborhood.org

Chill on the Hill – Now All Summer Long!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:29:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association in conjunction with the Milwaukee County Parks is thrilled to announce that the Chill on the Hill concert series in Humboldt Park has been expanded beginning this summer. The BVNA, in partnership with the Milwaukee County Parks will host 13 dates this summer, beginning June 3^rd.

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event taking place every Tuesday night and parking is plentiful. Nights involving opening acts comprised of local school and youth groups will begin the fun at 6:00 pm with bands taking the stage at 6:30. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the eclectic mix of music that the Chill on the Hill planning committee is working hard to provide. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Parks concessions truck will be on-hand for refreshments.

Event chair Carol Voss states, “We’re looking forward to a full summer of music at Humboldt Park’s band shell. This year, attendees can look forward to an even bigger and better opportunity to meet their neighbors and chill on the hill!” The season will conclude on Tuesday, August 26^th.

The complete Chill on the Hill line-up is as follows:

June 3 De La Buena – Afro/Cuban Latin jazz

June 10 Uptown Savages - Rockabilly

June 17 The Squeezettes - Polka

June 24 The Milwaukee American Legion Band - Patriotic and Standards

July 1 Jamie Breiwick Sextet - Jazz

July 8 Testa Rosa; The Championship - Americana/Country-Alt

July 15 The Cathouse Drifters – Country-Western/Swing

July 22 The Danny Miller Band - Blues/Dance

July 29 Esprit d'Brass – Patriotic/Dixie/Broadway

August 5 The Chickadees; The Figureheads – Kids and Family Night

August 12 Reilly - Irish Folk and Rock

August 19 The Urbanites - Reggae

August 26 Swing Nouveau - Big Band/Swing

The BVNA wishes to thank current event sponsors Miller Brewing, Bay View Homes, Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center, OnMilwaukee.com, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee, Community Now newspapers, MKE Entertainment Weekly, Community Care Inc. and The Shepherd Express.

Additional nightly as well as series sponsorships are still available. If you’re interested in sponsoring a particular evening and helping to ensure that Bay View can look forward to free concerts Tuesday nights this summer, please contact Carol Voss at (414) 339-3045.

CONTACT:

Carol Voss, Chill on the Hill Committee Chair

(414) 339-3045

cvoss8@wi.rr.com

New officers elected to the BVNA Board of Directors

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:05:00 GMT

by Jenn Rollings and Carol Voss

New officers were elected to the Bay View Neighborhood Association Board of Directors. The new executive committee consists of president Patty Pritchard Thompson, vice president Mercedes Chavez, treasurer Dana Jones and secretary Anne Fisher. Earlier in the month, district representatives, committee chairs and at-large members were elected.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association is a 501c3 charitable organization entering its fourth year of success in a vibrant, hip neighborhood. With the help of its many volunteers, made up of both residents and local businesses, the BVNA has accomplished and continues to sponsor the Chill on the Hill summer concert series in Humboldt Park, nighttime trick-or-treat, the Winter Fun in Bay View event, KK Holiday, neighborhood clean-ups and beautification projects.

The BVNA looks forward to continuing its mission to maximize the quality of life for Bay View residents and promote economic growth though activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood. For further information, please contact Patty Pritchard Thompson at 414-297-9783 or bayviewneighborhood@gmail.com.

Open Call for Bands!

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:13 GMT

The Chill on the Hill concert series in Humboldt Park is looking to book music for its Tuesday night lineup. A wide range of musical genres is sought: if your band plays rockabilly, salsa, swing, country, reggae, campesino, jazz, blues, polka, Irish music or something else entirely, the BVNA wants to hear from you! Sound will be provided for bands and lineup will be completed by April 1^st. Final band selection will be made by the Chill on the Hill planning committee.

Bands are required to arrive between 4:30 and 5:00 for sound check and will perform from 6:30 until 8:30, allowing for two sets with one 15 minute break. Certain dates will have an opening act from 6:00 until 6:30 comprised of local school groups.

Please send media kits or web links containing the following:

Band name
Band contact person information (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
Band music sample (myspace page or other web link, or recording)
Band references (minimum of two professional references from previous bookings; include name, contact information and website)
Band fee – remember, sound will be provided. Please note whether your rate is negotiable
Date preferences – Please choose two possible dates; the committee will assign a date from the options provided
Let us know what your Bay View connection is, if any

The Chill on the Hill concert series is a family-friendly event with the goal of providing an eclectic and diverse musical mix for the community to enjoy. Concerts draw a large audience of music fans from Bay View and beyond; average concert attendance is 400.

For further information, please contact Carol Voss at cvoss8@wi.rr.com with “Chill on the Hill” in the subject line of your email or call (414) 339-3045.

2008 Board of Directors Elected

Bay View Neighborhood Association — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:28:25 GMT

by Jenn Rollings

The Bay View Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting was held February 18th at beautiful Mercy Hill Church in Bay View’s Hide House. After a recap of BVNA successes and discussion of upcoming events, new members were elected to the board.

Board members for 2008 are as follows:

District 1: Karen Block

District 2: Patty Thompson

District 5: Dana Jones

Districts 3 and 4 remain open.

Safety Committee: Ann Phillippi

Public Spaces Committee: Stephanie Harling

Communications Chair: Jennifer Rollings

Environmental and Transportation Committee: Christa Marlowe

Membership Committee Chair remains open.

At Large: Mercedes Chavez

At Large: Jennifer Bickel

At Large: Carol Voss

At Large: Mary Fisher

Past President: Anne Fisher

The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to thank everyone who braved the weather to attend our annual meeting and cast your votes. Special thanks go out to new board members Mary Fisher, Karen Block and Ann Phillippi. We thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to the community!

The Bay View Neighborhood Association owes a debt of gratitude to outgoing members this year: Membership chair Jane LeCapitaine is relocating to New Hampshire and her insight, creativity and drive will be sorely missed. Vice President Michelle Wright has been a tireless volunteer and represented District 4 for three years. At Large board member Heather Ryan is largely responsible for bringing Night Time Trick or Treat back to Bay View. We have loved having you all at the BVNA and wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

If you are interested in filling an open position on the Bay View Neighborhood Association Board, please contact Anne Fisher at (414) 297-9783 or visit our website at bayviewneighborhood.org.

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