Summer Sizzle is a free, neighborhood festival and features live jazz -- best of local, regional and Chicago musicians -- in a variety of styles: traditional, Latin, swing, Dixieland and even blues.
Taste of the Ward
Spicing up the 2011 Sizzle was the first ever Taste of the Ward. Select Historic Third Ward
restaurants featured some of their very
best culinary treats!
Chefs of the Ward went head to head in the Mixed Basket Competition. Congratulations to Chef Dan van Rite and Sous Chef Adam Schieri of Hinterland and the Third Ward’s Iron Bartender 2011 champion, Alejandro Pour-A-Lot of Chic Lounge.
Thank you to all participating Third Ward restaurants: Cafe La Scala, Chic Lounge, Club Charlies, Coquette Cafe, Ryan Braun's Graffito, Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub, Milwaukee Ale House, Palms, Riverfront Pizzeria, and SPiN Milwaukee.
Art Milwaukee
Art Milwaukee will be Artin’ with live painting, sculpting and will be asking for your ARTicipation by hosting an open canvas session!
Stay tuned! The 2012 Summer Sizzle Entertainment Schedule will be available after March 30, 2012.
Summer Sizzle 2011 Entertainment Schedule
| MAIN STAGE (corner of Broadway & Menomonee) | |
| 11am-1pm | Rhythm Voyage Argentinean drummer Leo Tato and his sextet kick off the festival with Latin jazz and world music. |
| 1:30-3:30pm | Todd Holmes Band |
| 4-6pm | Alison Margaret Jazz Quartet |
| 6:30-8:30pm | Keith Scott Blues |
| Tizer Trio | |
| 9-11pm | Tizer Trio Nationally known keyboardist Lao Tizer leads this musical trio and treats the audience to captivating crossover jazz with strong rhythm and contemporary beat. |
| COMMISSION ROW (300 block of North Broadway) | |
| 11am-1pm | Lenard Simpson & Bop-O-Philes Tosa East jazz combo scores A+ playing bebop: Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker and more. |
| 1:30-3:30pm | Bourbon Street Stompers |
| 4-6pm | Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Gypsy jazz group, Influenced by Django Reinhardt, performs "hot swing" repertoire, originals and uniquely arranged standards. |
| 6:30-8pm | Agnieszka Iwanska Polish-born Iwanska sings originals in a sultry, sensitive style. Howard Reich hails her as the "voice of promise in contemporary jazz." |
| 8:30-10:30pm | Swing Nouveau Twirl and boogie in the streets to the hip, high energy sounds of this 15-piece vintage swing band. Groovy! |
| SOUTH PARK (100 block of North Broadway) | |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Dick Eliot Master guitarist Dick Eliot expertly roams jazz archives, with superb bassist Don Eliot. |
| 3-5pm | Kringel-Tatnall-Calarco Trio sends out intense grooves with popular standards and funky originals. |
| 6-8pm | Ray Tabs & Ollie Davis Solid pianist Tabs and soulful vocalist Davis perform night filled with dynamic jazz. |
| 8:30-10:30pm | Eric Jacobson Group evokes suave sounds of Freddy Hubbard and Art Blakey, with hints of Latin jazz and funk of Donald Byrd. |
| NORTH PARK (200 block of North Broadway) | |
| 12-2pm | Terry Sims Keyboardist Sims celebrates positive vibes and undiluted jazz funk. |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Pam Duronio & Tim Stemper Vocal diva Pam Duronio and ace guitarist Tim Stemper create cool, upbeat jazz. |
| 5-7pm | Eric Jacobson Group evokes suave sounds of Freddy Hubbard and Art Blakey with hints of Latin jazz and funk of Donald Byrd. |
| 8-10pm | Marcya Daneille Classically trained and soul-inspired jazz vocalist delivers remarkable renditions of favorite tunes. |
Parking is available!
In addition to street parking, two parking structures are available for your convenience. Located at 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St.
Interested in sponsoring this neighborhood event?
Your financial support helps keep the Third Ward "sizzlin'"! Contact Executive Director Nancy O'Keefe at 414.273.1173 or via email to discuss sponsorship opportunities!
Interested in being a vendor?
Email your contact information and information about your business to office@historicthirdward.org. Applications are sent out in late May.
