Whitewater
FOOD & DRINK
Skelly’s Roadside Stand is Standing Us Up
For the past several years there’s been a popular fresh fruit and vegetable stand in the BP gas station parking lot on West Main Street. Apparently it hasn’t been popular enough, as Jim and Kathy Schumacher kindly passed on to the Banner the sad news that Skelly’s indicates they are not returning to Whitewater this year due to insufficient sales. Their closest stands, which open on July 5, will be in Janesville: 1) Milton Avenue at the Creston Park shopping center, near Office Max, and 2) Pontiac at the former Pontiac Convention Center.
Savory Sounds Summer Concert Series brings lunchtime tunes to Flat Iron Park in Whitewater
WHITEWATER — Take a break with the Savory Sounds Summer Concert Series on Thursday afternoons at 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Flat Iron Park, 402 W. Main St., with the next one July 11. Hosted by the Whitewater Arts Alliance, the Savory Sounds concerts evolved from a three-concert series to five. With a variety of music, first a German band then an Irish one, the next concert features the Piper Road Spring Band, a bluegrass group. ...
The Tiny But Legendary Hamburger Stand In Wisconsin That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
There’s a culinary gem in the charming streets of Jefferson, Wisconsin, that has created a buzz among locals and visitors alike. Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor is easily one of the most beloved spots in town. They serve up mouthwatering burgers and creamy ice cream that...
Lex’irriaz: Woman-owned food truck brings birria and karaoke to Janesville
JANESVILLE — Through perseverance and passion, Alexis Riemer of Janesville has made her dream of owning a food truck a reality. Lex’irriaz is a woman-owned and operated karaoke birria food truck that serves Janesville, Beloit and surrounding areas. “I never would have thought my career would have been with food,” Riemer said. Initially wanting to...
Happy Fourth of July from Fort Atkinson Online and WhitewaterWise
Editor’s note: Fort Atkinson Online and WhitewaterWise, with help from a poem, titled: “1776,” by Ron “RadioRon” Stelse, wish our readers a happy Fourth of July. Which in turn defended our will. Whoever heard of these things. Certainly not England across the sea. It would...
Recreation Division to Host Pop-Up Play in Parks
Are you looking to keep your little one active this summer? The City of Janesville Recreation Division invites you to Pop-Up Play in Parks. Throughout the summer, Recreation Division staff will be “popping” into some neighborhoods with all kinds of free activities, games, and sports equipment for kids of all ages.
Drum & Bugle Corp Competition at Perkins Stadium – Sat.
The Whitewater Classic is an annual event at Perkins Stadium on the UW-Whitewater campus that draws a large crowd. It’s part of the annual competition of Drum Corps International and is hosted by the Madison Scouts. The competition typically lasts for three plus hours and the accomplished musical performances are accompanied by phenomenal choreography.
4th of July Specials & Rhythm and Booms
Happy Birthday America! 99.9 WJVL will celebrate this 4th of July holiday with a radio special from CBS. Join us July 4th from 9 to Noon for CBS Country 4th with Friends, hosted by Lezli Young. We’ll have a repeat broadcast on July 4th from 3 to 6 pm.
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