It's Time Again for Summerfest
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i i! .. - i N LY i rsi • Chancellor — John H. Schroeder was recent ly elected as UWM's newest Chancellor. It's obvious he has high expectationsions. (page 3) • Calendar — Stop wondering what to do this summer, look at our big calendar, (pages 4 & 5) • East Side Story — See how a newcomer to the East Side copes with his new experience, (page 6) Monday, June 10, 1991 In The Public Interest Since 1956 Volume 35, Number 57 It's time again for Summerfest This year's Big Gig the real action is to be found on the nu June 30, the venerable Dr. John and his merous smaller stages at Summerfest. band will take the stage. And of course, features something The following is only a brief listing of Summerfest wouldn't be complete with some of the highlights. out the accordion virtuosity of Buck for everyone Leinie's Lodge has always had the wheat Zydeco, who will be at the Lodge Fest's best beer, and this year, they have on July 5 and 6. These and several other by Bill Meyer the bands to match. The Dirty Dozen Leinie's acts represent the very best mu Brass band kicks things off on June 27, sic Louisiana has to offer these days, and isten very carefully for a minute. Do I guarantee you won't be disappointed. with another performance on the 28. On you hear something? It's a very low- Ldecibel noise, but it's growing gradu Over at the 93 QFM Rock Stage, you'll ally. Though hard to describe, it sounds find a surprisingly wide variety. QFM-sta- vaguely like Frankie Valli music. Or Marcus ples Blue Oyster Cult and Steppenwolf belching. Or skin being sunburned. can be seen on June 27 and July 2r re Actually, it's all of the above and much Amphitheater spectively. But music for people under more. That noise you hear is the unmis 40 is well-represented too. Be sure to takable approach of Summerfest. check out The Fixx (remember them?) on June 27, the Divinyls on July 6, and This year, something on the order of Whitney Houston Drivin' and Cryin' July 7. But for the ulti eight billion people will go to Summerfest. June 27 mate evening at the Rock Stage, make But only a handful will do it right. The plans to catch local hardcore heroes Die rest will find themselves victimized by Kreuzen at 5 p.m., then stick around for parking nightmares, crummy bands, and Poison the Replacements at 10 p.m. on July 1. Overpriced gook that some vendors have the audacity to call food. June 28 Again, it's impossible to do justice here But not you. You're above that. You to all the performances worth seeing this read the Post, after all. So, for those of Violent Femmes year. Summerfest is the ideal opportuni you who intend to thrive, not just survive, June 29 ty to catch all those up-and-coming local at the Big Gig, here is a brief rundown of groups and obscure national acts you've the steps to take. been meaning to check out. After all, First of all, you have to get there, Warrant they're free. which is often the most daunting aspect June 30 of the Summerfest experience. Parking For more Summerfest information, on the lots in the vicinity of the call 273-FEST. A recorded message will Summerfest grounds is $5, assuming Hank Williams, Jr. give you updates on the shows appear you can find a space. A better bet is to July 1 ing at the Marcus Amphitheater, as well use the shuttle service, which runs on as the other venues. The message will Wisconsin Ave. about every ten minutes also help you with ticket information and during Summerfest hours. Most of the Michael Bolton parking availability. parking lots and structures along the route charge $3 or less on weekends and July 2 after 5 p.m. on weekdays. The shuttle Big BBQ a great costs fifty cents each way. MTV Tour If you're coming from the suburbs, you start to annual may want to try one of the 14 Freeway Fly July 3 er routes, which will take you right to the main gate. Parking is free at all Flyer lots. festival barrage The Judds s a warm-up to Summerfest, this But those of you heading to the July 4 year's Big BBQ will salute our re lakefront on two wheels will find the best A turning troops on June 21 and 22. deals of all. As usual, Harley Davidson Deemed as America's biggest back will be sponsoring a free parking lot for Huey Lewis and the News motorcycles (yes, even Hondas) on a first yard barbecue, the Big Q will offer music come, first serve basis. Ample bicycle July 5 ranging from zydeco and blues to rock parking, also at no cost, can be found at and country. the north end of the grounds. Julio Iglesias There will also be daily pig races and Now that you're actually inside the hog calling for those of you who miss life grounds, it's time to get down to busi July 6 on the farm. ness, i.e. music. While there will be a The highlight of the Big Q though, is number of excellent performances at the Jimmy Buffett the biggest barbecued banquet ever. Marcus Ampitheater this year (I especial Make a pig of yourself and don't miss out ly recommend Jimmy Buffett on July 7), July 7 on the biggest cookout of the summer. Page 2 The UWM Post Monday, June 10, 1991 BRIEFS UWM receives Graffiti art At the conference, Rep. Petri had re Highschoolers sponded to a question regarding Gay- $10,000 grant on display bashing with the following comment: "I voted against the law legalizing ho make debut The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee The Walker's Point Center for the Arts mosexuality. It's wrong. I think it should be Three high school musicians from the (UWM) has received a $10,000 grant from (WPCA) will host an exhibition entitled illegal. You know (that) we do have to set Milwaukee area will make their solo de a non-profit coalition to be used as a start Street Talk, which features Graffiti art standards. If you want to call it discrimina buts with the Milwaukee Symphony Or ing point for development of an en done with spray cans and mural-sized im tion, it's legal." chestra during the Young Artists Concerts, vironmental data base. ages by local artists ranging in age from 17 to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 David Nelson, president of Wisconsin through 21. In a statement to the activists, Rep. Petri in the Pabst Theater. Industries Saving our Environment (WISE) WPCA will also host a display of videos said he does not remember saying what The students were selected as winners presented the money to the Center for By by Milwaukee videographer Mark Mars, he is quoted as saying and believes that he in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra products Utilization, saying that the data titled War Parade, Crisis, and Sacred Heat. deserves an apology for being treated League's 23rd annual Young Artists Audi base "will eventually be available to all The videos display a fast-paced montage rudely after supposedly making the com tions on March 2 at the First Congrega businesses and individuals in Wisconsin. of some of the recent events of the Persian ments. tional Church in Wauwatosa. Sixty-five "It will include all types of information Gulf War. high school musicians competed in the from sources of waste materials to markets Both displays will run from June 14 "Rep. Petri's comments in March were event. for products made from recycled materials through August 9 at WPCA, 911 W Na an alarming example of the bigotry which In addition to making their solo debuts to recycling legislation nationwide," Nel tional Ave. in Milwaukee. For more infor exists in our society," said protest organiz with MSO, the three winners will receive son said. mation, contact Jane Brite or Frank C. er Stacey Li Collver. the $500 Gertrude M. Puelicher Scholar Lewis at 672-2787. ship, awarded by the MSOL, to further "When elections come up in November their music educations. of 1992, we need to elect an official who Based on their performances during the Tailgating to will rise to the challenge of ensuring the le concert, one of the three winners will also Activists protest gal rights and human dignity of all minori be selected to receive the Harry John help cure ALS ty groups," Collver, a USSA member add Brownstone Scholarship, donated by Petri's comments ed. "He or she will be an important voice Gertrude Puelicher in honor of the MSO's Miller Brewing and WVTV (Channel 18) for national legislation for Gay, Lesbian first music director. are sponsoring the Third Annual Lou At 10 a.m on May 17, twelve Gay rights and bisexual rights." Tickets are available from the Pabst Gehrig Tailgate Party at County Stadium activists from around the state, including Theater Box Office at $5 each, or by call June 10, 1991. activists from Jobs with Peace at UWM, Rep. Petri has voted against nine out of the ing 278-3663. Up to six free tickets, Food, beverages and a raffle ticket will the Gay and Lesbian Community at UWM, top 10 bills that the Human Rights Cam underwritten by EZ Paintr, are available be supplied with a $20 donation.