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Tom Noll – Art That Rocks: Waukesha Guitar Town Project

Published May 13, 2012 | By Scott

Some people have artistic talent, but very few artists are imbued with a natural raw talent like Tom Noll of Creative Bone Artworks.

Tom Noll_Art That Rocks A Waukesha resident and one of ten Wisconsin artists chosen to paint a ten foot tall guitar as part of the Waukesha Gibson GuitarTown Project, I had the honor of interviewing the man behind the paint brush which transforms invisible thoughts into layers of vibrant colors and bold abstract strokes of oils and acrylic paint. Not just… Continue reading →

2012 Waukesha Farmers Market Begins

Published May 6, 2012 | By Scott

The 2012 Waukesha Farmers Market kicked off this weekend with almost double the number of vendors from past seasons. In all, approximately 103 vendors set up their stands Saturday along the Fox River between W. Broadway and N. Barstow Street in downtown Waukesha.

Located along the picturesque Fox River walk, the Waukesha Farmers’ Market serves residents while adding to the vibrancy of downtown Waukesha on Saturday mornings.

So what’s new for the 2012 season?

Unlike past years where vendors… Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of 5 Diamonds Fields this Weekend!

Published May 1, 2012 | By Scott

5 Diamonds Fields is celebrating its Grand Opening this Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 6:00-9:00pm at the youth baseball complex located at W234 S3555 Les Paul Parkway in Waukesha.

The Ceremonial First Pitch will be thrown at 6:30pm, and the event will include games and prizes from some of 5 Diamonds’ corporate sponsors. Food vendors will also be on site to provide samples. The Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages will visit the event and be available for pictures.

5 Diamonds will… Continue reading →

Posted in Charity Events, Events, Youth Activities | Tagged 5 Diamonds Fields, Waukesha youth baseball complex

Did Waukesha Police Use Excessive Force? Federal Court Rules “Yes”!

Published May 1, 2012 | By Scott

In a ruling dated April 27th, 2012 the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals found that a trial judge should have granted Tamara Phillips’ motion for judgment as a matter of law, despite a jury’s verdict in favor of the police.

Joe Forward, Legal Writer for the State Bar of Wisconsin, wrote the following:

April 30, 2012 – Waukesha police officers used excessive force when they shot Tamara Phillips four times in the leg with a SL6 Baton Launcher, the… Continue reading →

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A Tribute to a Guitar Legend – Les Paul

Published April 28, 2012 | By Scott

When it was officially announced that Waukesha had been accepted as an official Gibson Guitar Town, word traveled fast throughout Waukesha and other communities, and many people were excited about the title that Waukesha was attaining. Yes, Les Paul was born in Waukesha. True, Les Paul now rests in Waukesha. Yes, people from around the world are certain to visit Waukesha to learn more about the person who contributed so greatly to the music world. However, it’s more than… Continue reading →

Posted in Waukesha Guitar Town Project | Tagged The true nature of the Waukesha Guitar Town Project | 2 Comments

City Parks

Banting Park, Bethesda Park, Buchner Park
Cutler Park, Davids Park, Dopp Park
Fox River Parkway North, Fox River Parkway South Fox River Sanctuary
Frame Park, Grandview Park, Heyer Park
Hillcrest Park, Horeb Springs Park, Lowell Park
Merrill Crest Park, Mindiola Park, Moorewood Park
Pebble Valley Park, Prairie Park, Priedeman Park
River Valley Park, Rivers Crossing Park, Roberta Park
Saratoga Softball Complex, Waukesha Springs Park, William R. Oliver Youth Sports Complex
Woodfield Park

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