Transparent Watercolor Society of America Annual National Juried Exhibition
2023-05-06 - 2023-08-06 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Paintings from transparent watercolor artists from across the country will be on display. Works include a wide variety of subjects from landscapes and portraits to abstracts.
Transparent Watercolor Society of America is a national organization devoted to advancing the stature of transparent watercolor as a major expression and to foster its appreciation.
According to TWSA: All watercolor pigments applied in a transparent manner allow light to penetrate the layers of glazes and reflect back through the pigments from the paper below. The whites are brilliant paper left unpainted. This light, reflecting off the white of the paper, makes the medium work. No white paint is accepted. Artists are required to preserve the white of the paper’s surface wherever a white statement is intended. Learn more about TWSA at www.watercolors.org.

Independence Day Sale
2023-06-30 09:00 - 2023-07-02 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Millie Bo Beep, 5720 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
25% off of all red, white, & blue apparel in store. Cannot combine with any other coupons or offers. Some exclusions may apply.

Celebrate America Featuring Fireworks
2023-07-01 | Along The Harbor, 54th Street and 6th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The carnival starts July 1, while the music and entertainment on multiple stages kicks off on July 2, as the City of Kenosha prepares to celebrate Independence Day. A full line-up of entertainment continues through July 4 along the lakefront, highlighted by the Festival Foods Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. Pyrotechnics expert The Mad Bomber promises another spectacular show to light up the skies over the lakefront.
Happenings Magazine, Festival Foods, Kenosha County and many community partners join the City of Kenosha to support Celebrate America activities along the harbor.
Hours:
July 2 following the parade: 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
July 3: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
July 4: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(See July 1-4 Carnival Hours further down)
Look for live music, the Action Territory Kids Zone and vendors north of 54th Street between Sixth Avenue and Second Avenue; and also music and vendors at Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St. Admission is free and open to the public. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Action Territory Kids Zone (Northeast of 54th Street and Sixth Avenue):
The Action Territory Kids Zone is a new feature this year, with activities such as inflatables and a giant sandbox where kids can dig for quarters and silver dollars. The giant sandbox will be located in a parking lot on the northeast corner of 54th Street and Sixth Avenue. Fees apply for Kids Zone activities.
Celebrate America Schedule of bands July 2-4, 2023:
July 2:
Shoreline Stage (along the harbor near 54th Street and Fourth Ave.):
3:00 p.m. Mix Tape Heroes
5:45 p.m. Party Obvious
8:30 p.m. Yankee Cowboy
Fireworks Stage (at Veterans Memorial Park, 625 52nd St.):
3:30 p.m. Cajual
6:15 p.m. Would You Kindly?
9 p.m. Moe Joe’s Jukebox
July 3:
Shoreline Stage:
3:30 p.m. Flat Creek HWY
6:15 p.m. The Space Echoes
9:00 p.m. Exit 147
Fireworks Stage:
3:00 p.m. Indigo Canyon
5:45 p.m. Roundabouts
8:30 p.m. My Metal Heart
July 4:
Shoreline Stage:
12:30 p.m. Ecolimes
3:15 p.m. Mitch The Lip and Side Hustle
5:00 p.m. Kicked out of Choir
7:45 p.m. EZ-FM w/ Diva Montell
Fireworks Stage:
1:00 p.m. Kids From Wisconsin
4:00 p.m. Trolley Dogs Hot Dog Eating Contest
5:00 p.m. Jessie’s Girl
7:45 p.m. Boys and Toys
Carnival July 1-4:
Rainbow Valley Carnival features an assortment of rides and fun. The carnival is located between 54th Street and 55th Street, west of Sixth Avenue. Fees apply.
Carnival Hours:
July 1, July 2, July 3: Noon to 10 p.m.
July 4: Noon to 8 p.m.
Getting Around:
Due to the high volume of traffic resulting from all of the festivities, people should be aware of road closings and traffic adjustments. Seventh Avenue is closed between 54th Street and 55th Street through July 4 for setup and operation of the Rainbow Valley Carnival, along with a parking lot east of that area.
Beginning at noon on June 30, traffic will be directed one way only in a counter-clockwise loop east of Third Avenue, between 54th and 56th Streets, along Calabria Way and continuing to Eighth Avenue. Sixth Avenue will be closed between 52nd Street and 54th Street; and also between 54th Street and 55th Street until 1 a.m. July 5. Beginning at 4 p.m. on July 1, 54th Street also will be closed between Fifth and Eighth Avenues and westbound traffic will be redirected.
On July 4, there will be no access to the east end of Celebration Place for pedestrians or vehicles, as it is closed for safety purposes for the fireworks display. No traffic will be allowed between 8:30 and 10 p.m. on July 4, east of Third Avenue between 56th Street and 54th Street, including around Calabria Way. The road closure is prompted by safety concerns related to traffic in that area leading up to and during the Festival Foods Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
RV Parking:
Due to heavy traffic in the HarborPark area on July 4, RVs will be directed to park in a less congested area. The vacant lot west of City Hall, 625 52nd St., has been designated for RV parking in marked parking spots, after 6 a.m. on July 4. The lot may be accessed from 54th Street, east of Sheridan Road. All vehicles must vacate the area by 7 a.m. on July 5.
No vehicle access to Simmons Island July 4:
Consistent with the last several years, and at the direction of Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton, there will be no vehicle access or parking on Simmons Island on July 4 for the general public. The roadway will be barricaded at 50th Street and Seventh Avenue and also at Kennedy Drive and 45th Street. This is being done to increase safety and enhance the event for Simmons Island visitors.
People are still welcome to access Simmons Island by walking to and from the park. Barricades will be staffed and vehicle access will be restricted. Only residents of Fourth Avenue, the Coast Guard, and those with business at the Kenosha Water Utility, Great Lakes Yacht Sales and Kenosha Yacht Club will be allowed on the island.
Kennedy Drive will follow a one-way traffic pattern northbound on July 4, beginning at 8 a.m. One-way traffic will flow north beginning at 44th Street, continuing through Kennedy Park and Pennoyer Park, and exiting at 35th Street. The one-way traffic pattern is designed to help avoid congestion after the fireworks and will end at 1 a.m. July 5.
Free shuttles and streetcars on July 4:
People are encouraged to park downtown – including the parking ramp on Eighth Avenue and 56th Street – and ride a free shuttle or streetcar to points of interest. The rubber tired trolley will not be running its regular lakefront route on July 4. Instead, the trolley will shuttle people free of charge between the transit center and Carthage College, via Seventh Avenue, Alford Park Drive and Sheridan Road. Hours of operation are 2 to 11 p.m. July 4.
Another free shuttle service offers access to Simmons Island on July 4. The Simmons Island shuttle operates from 2 to 11 p.m. in a 15-minute loop from the transit center, 724 54th St., to a drop off point at Simmons Island Park.
Free streetcar service will operate from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4, passing the HarborPark area east of the museums (popular for fireworks viewing) and along the harbor, where the Celebrate America festival is taking place.
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I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970
2023-07-01 | Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Together, they provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement and shed light on the movement’s integration in the daily living in the American South.

Kenosha Public Market
2023-07-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha Public Market is a year-round Saturday market located in the heart of the Downtown district. Our vendors present a variety of fresh local products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, artisan pastries and confections, locally sourced meats, poultry and eggs, fine cheeses, prepared foods & handmade gifts. Check out our online store, KPM2GO. Place orders during the week and pick up at our Saturday market!
Join us for the outdoor market season in Downtown Kenosha! Our location is in the center of this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with convenient parking options, world-class museums, an authentic streetcar system, two lighthouses, unique dining, and plenty of shopping options. Kenosha Public Market is proud to be one of the many shopping destinations Downtown.
Well behaved dogs welcome at your community market.
We welcome SNAP customers at Kenosha Public Market and the KPM2GO online store. Double your dollars (up to $20 match per person per market day): inquire at the Kenosha Public Market Info Booth. Spend $20, get $20 free! Applies to eligible food only.
Early bird shopping (8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) will be dedicated to seniors and those with disabilities. Hours for the general public are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kenosha HarborMarket
2023-07-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha HarborMarket, 56th Street and 2nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kenosha HarborMarket®: fun for the entire family! Visit Kenosha’s Original HarborMarket, the bustling European-style mixed market now in its 21st Season. Find them on 2nd Ave, between 54th and 56th Streets and the adjacent Place de Douai, just 1 block west of The Civil War Museum and Kenosha Public Museum every Saturday from May 13 through October 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Make a day of it – shop for the freshest local produce, proteins, cheeses, baked goods and more, enjoy fabulous and diverse foods cooked at HarborMarket and soak up the live music of talented local musicians, all in a scenic, park-like setting with ample green space with tree-lined streets and surrounded by Lake Michigan.
Find fresh organic and conventionally grown vegetables, microgreens, fruits, meats, cheeses, eggs, plants and flowers from local producers. Explore a new cuisine or pick up a favorite delicious food from over a dozen prepared food vendors this season. Treat yourself to fresh baked goods including breads, pastries, pies, cookies and other desserts. Stock up your pantry with fruit preserves, snacks, seasonings, gourmet oils and vinegars, nuts and much more. Onsite knife sharpening is available while you shop. Over 150 vendors this outdoor season and over 100 booths every week.
Every week brings two local musicians to HarborMarket. Enjoy their live performances on both 2nd Ave and Place de Douai. Additional special events will take place many Saturdays including the Bookmobile, The Puppet Underground and a few special surprises.
Admission and parking are always free.
Market Moola is an incentive program that provides matching funds of up to $20 per week to SNAP/EBT users who shop at Kenosha HarborMarket®. Individuals and families who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can enjoy matching funds as part of this HarborMarket program. Tokens can be purchased in $2 increments at the Friends of the Market booth using their EBT cards. These tokens can be used like cash at approved vendor stands that supply foods for the household to consume at home such as breads, cereal, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, cheeses, garden seeds that produce food, and more.

BOOKMOBILE: Kenosha Public Market
2023-07-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Kenosha Public Market, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Come see the Blue House Bookmobile at the Kenosha Public Market!
We will be at the Market in the municipal building parking lot, 625 52nd St, most Saturdays throughout the summer! Check our event calendar for confirmed dates.
Blue House Books will still be open during normal hours at our main storefront location every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5915 6th Ave A.

Find Waldo Local in Kenosha!
2023-07-01 10:00 - 2023-07-31 17:00 | Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, 53142, United States
Find Waldo in Kenosha!
Blue House Books is so excited to be hosting Find Waldo Local in Kenosha!
Throughout the month of July, look for Waldo in 25 participating local businesses and organizations around Kenosha and earn prizes! Here’s how it works:
–Grab a stamp card from Blue House Books
–Go to the various businesses and organizations throughout Kenosha to find Waldo and get your card stamped
–Get a prize when you get 10 stamps
–At 20 stamps, get a prize PLUS get entered into a drawing for even MORE prizes, including Waldo books, a basket from BHB, free classes at the local museums, gift certificates to local establishments, and more!
Stop by Blue House Books if you have any questions and to grab your stamp card starting July 1st.
Participating businesses
Blue House Books
Studio Moonfall
RK News Hallmark
Lemon Street Gallery
Smarty’s Sweet Treats
A Summer’s Garden Florist
Kenosha Public Museum
Civil War Museum
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
PlaySpace Kenosha
The Lettering Machine
Trolley Dogs
Sandy’s Popper
Jerry Smith’s Country Store
Alpaca Art
House of Nutrition
Outpour Fairtrade Boutique
Cut Stone
Equinox Botanical Boutique
Modern Apothecary
Kenosha History Center
Kenosha Creative Space

NOISY AFFAIRS - BOMB POP Edition!
2023-07-01 11:00 | Public Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Kick off the holiday weekend at PUBLIC!
This month’s Noisy Affairs lines up perfectly with our annual BOMB POP SOUR release!
Grab your Bomb Pop any time after 11am, enjoy our special Cookout Menu, and enjoy a variety of music starting at 2pm. We’ve got tunes for everyone with top 40 hits, house music, bass music, 90s rock, hip hop and punk.
We will also be having open bags and beer pong!
and live painting by Kyle Liggett!
—————-Artists——————
LFE Jonnie

2 Ball Screwball
www.facebook.com/2bsska
Dre Marro
YouTube.com/@dremarro
d e a d k e l.
linktr.ee/deadkelmusic
Norton Burges
Yes Chef

Third Avenue Historic District Walking Tour
2023-07-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Eichelman Park, 6125 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53143, United States
Presented By:
Kenosha History Center
When:
May 6, 2023 – October 7, 2023
Price:
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person.
Time:
From: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Recurrence:
Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
On the first Saturday of the month, May through October, the Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal Southport Light Station Museum) presents this guided walking tour of the historic Third Avenue District.
The tour typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk discussing the architectural and historical significance of the buildings. The tours are led by volunteer historians.
Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center to make your reservation: 262-654-5770.
The Third Avenue Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district features Kenosha’s early 20th century mansions along the Lake Michigan shore. This area was the residential choice for many of Kenosha’s most important industrialists.

Pedals & Pints is BACK!
2023-07-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Public Craft Brewing Co., 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Do you like beer? Do you like bicycles? Well come on out for Public’s weekly bike ride where we meet at public and ride to local spots to enjoy some brews with friends! Regular destinations include Pets Biergarten and Harbor Brewing in Winthrop Harbor. Beer, Bikes, and Buds! Every Saturday at 11!
The June 3rd ride is heading to Petrifying Springs Biergarten!

House Of Nutrition's 40th Anniversary Celebration
2023-07-01 11:00 - 16:00 | House of Nutrition, 5824 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
House of Nutrition is celebrating its 40th Anniversary which has a two-day kick-off of Thursday June 29th and June 30th loaded with sales and giveaways. (If you aren’t already, find and follow us on Facebook, IG, or TikTok as to not miss those opportunities!) Each day will have a featured food truck. On the 3rd day of Saturday July 1st we will conclude the celebration with live music, karaoke, and activities for children. Also happening, in-depth discussions with some of our vendors and of course, free samples of skincare and immune products, as well as local kombucha on tap to sample or purchase. Expect some surprises to be announced as the anniversary approaches.
*= Local Wisconsin Company
Thursday’s featured vendors:
*Living Full Kombucha 9am-5pm
*Equinox botanical boutique: To receive a special plant discount, pick up a coupon here at House of Nutrition or other Friendship Park businesses. Coupons available all day during open hours.
New Chapter Vitamins 9:30am -12:30pm
*Rockitacos Food Truck 11am-4pm
Carlson Nutritional Supplements 11am-1pm
*Alive N Vibrant Superfood Powders 1pm-4pm
Gaia Herbs, MegaFood, Sunsoil Hemp oil, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics, Solaray 1pm-4pm
Friday featured vendors:
*Living Full Kombucha 9am-5pm
*Equinox botanical boutique: To receive a special plant discount, pick up a coupon here at House of Nutrition or other Friendship Park businesses. Coupons available all day during open hours.
*Terry Naturally Supplements nts 10am-12pm
K&L Food Truck 11am-4pm
Gaia Herbs, MegaFood, Sunsoil Hemp oil, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics, Solaray 1pm-4pm
*Wutt’s Up (acoustic guitar) 3-5pm
Saturday featured vendors:
*Living Full Kombucha 9am-5pm
*Equinox botanical boutique: To receive a special plant discount, pick up a coupon here at House of Nutrition or other Friendship Park businesses. Coupons available all day during open hours.
K&L Food Truck 11am-4pm
*Alive N Vibrant Superfood Powders 1pm-4pm
*Smarty’s Sweets & Treats 11am (while supplies last)
Trilogy Skincare 11am-4pm
*Cura Tinctures TBA
*True Grace Vitamins 1-4pm
Gaia Herbs, MegaFood, Sunsoil Hemp oil, Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics, Solaray 1pm-4pm
*Karaoke Kyle (Outside) 12-3pm
*Wutt’s Up (acoustic guitar) 3-5pm
Kids table available all day!
The store is open 9-5pm each day. We will have ongoing sales, free samples, music, gifts with purchase, raffles, food, and fun!

Historic Durkee Mansion
2023-07-01 13:30 - 16:30 | Durkee Mansion, 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, 53143, United States
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.

Comedy Shows at Kenosha Comedy Club
2023-07-01 20:00 - 21:30 | Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States
90 minutes of live professional comedy.
Prices vary by show.
