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Two golf courses in the Milwaukee County Parks offer after hours or what is known as "nite-glow golf"  on Friday evenings with tee times starting at 8:30 until 10:30 at night   They are Hansen and Warimont golf courses.  Play with the aid of illuminated tees, flag sticks, holes and glow in the dark golf balls - nine holes for $15.  To make a reservation call Hansen at 453-4454 or Warnimont at 481-1400. 

Though I've never really seen a live air show, I think I would really like to take the kids and go see this one starting at 10am until about 3:30pm on Saturday or Sunday.  Of course I'll invite the wife, but I honestly don't know if that's her cup of tea or not.  (She gets motion sickness everytime she flies.)  I think just to view the top-notch U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Jet Demonstration Team and U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team would certainly be worth the effort.  I mean the price is right and there's even a "Kids Zone" with inflatable rides, bounce houses, and games.  I understand numberous vendors will be on hand if we get hungry or thirsty.  Bradford Beach will have live music going for the 5th annual Bradford Beach Jam starting at 5pm on Friday, July 24th and running through 5pm, Sunday, July 26th.  Come to think of it, if I take my kids to the Air Show maybe one will want to be a pilot someday or maybe even an astronaut.

Known for a blend of jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues, the "Eddie Butts' free concert at the Whitnall Park golf clubhouse, 6751 S. 92nd Street, this Friday, July 17th at 6:30 to 8:30pm is going to be one of the top performances of the summer, especially when one considers the beautiful views overlooking Mallard Lake, 150 free State Fair tickets given away with the purchase of a fish fry ( baked option available) and an opening show compliments of the "Seniorgee Dancers" at 6pm.  The fish fry is served from 4-8pm and reservations may be made, though not required, at (414) 425-1810.  Enjoy!

If you want to save some time as well as some money on gas, I would recommend you check out the present special being offered at Currie Park Golf Course, 3535 N. Mayfair Rd.  As we say at the Parks, "Stay local. Play local.  For residents and non-Milwaukee County-residents alike, golfers can play 18 holes with a cart for $25 Mon.-Fri anytime and weekends after 2pm.   Or if you only have time for 9 holes, then play 7 days a week after 4pm with a cart for only $15.  For more information call the golf office at (414) 257-8024 or go to countyparks.com 

Numerous Milwaukee County Parks continue to offer free concerts throughout the summer season.  Those who attend are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and something to snack on as they unwind and relax.  The concerts will continue through the last week in August.  I have found the quality of the music and performances to be excellent.  Here is a sampling of some concerts coming up soon:

Humboldt Park, "Chill on the Hill," Series will present "Christopher's Project" on July 7,  "Limberhorn" on July 14 and "Sue DeBaco and Wise Fools" on July 21st all from 6:30-8:30pm.

Concerts at Boerner Botanical Gardens presented by Wimmer Brothers will feature "Peter Mac" on July 9, "Salt Creek" on July 16th and "Toad Kings" on July 23rd all from 6:30-8:30pm.

Concerts at Washington Park will include "Eddie Butts" on July 8th, "Paul Spencer Band" on July 15th and the "Reverand Raven" on July 22 all from 6:30-8:30pm.

"Musical Mondays" concerts at Lake Park will present "Tim Burr & Son" on July 6, "Peter Baime & Friends" on July 13 and "Philomusica String Quartet"  on July 20th all from 6:30-8:30pm.

"Wonderful Wednesdays" at Lake Park will feature, "The Chickadees" on July 8th, "Fox and Branch" on July 15 and "KG & The Ranger" on July 22nd.

"Steve Cohen" will play at Grant Park on July 16th from 6:30-8:30pm

"South End Blues Band" will perform at Mitchell Boulevard Park on July 14 from 6:30-8:30pm.

"Eddie Butts" will play at the Whitnall Park Golf Clubhouse on July 17 from 6:30-8:30pm.

 For more information visit countyparks.com or call (414) 257-PARK.