Jamie Lee Rake

The ensemble named for a Thelonious Monk album and formed at Indiana University were captured in a 1998 that would later go viral and get the group signed by Atlantic Records.

Lots to do this holiday week from fireworks and parades to a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a unique WWII exhibit.

Milwaukee offers big adventures for a small budget.

Beach bonfires, bicycling, book night at a bar and—of course—Festa Italiana this week in Brew City.

Jazzy R&B duo Acute Inflections will perform music associated with the Harlem Renaissance at their Milwaukee show.

Says Laughing Tap's Matt Kemple, “We like to say it's not about competing against other comics; it's about challenging the comedians to write great material, get bigger laughs, and become a better comic.”

Armenian Fest, Ethiopian Fest and Taco Fest are on the calendar this weekend. Thursday July 16 Betty Brinn Cildrebn's Museum Community Access Day

Tour the Third Ward and hang out at the Urban Ecology Center or the Boerner Botanical Garden this week in Milwaukee.

A Reptile Festival, a Tango Night, a Fantasy Book Club and Jewish Food Festival, this week in Milwaukee.

Wedding crashers in the deer district, a beer garden social, a health and research social, tattoo art and more happening around Milwaukee this week in the Buzz.