2009 Events
Bravo Holiday Shopwalk!
Saturday, December 5
Throughout the Shorewood Business District Along
Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.
Our Holiday Shopwalk on Saturday, December 5 kicked off the Shorewood shopping season in style with free trolley rides, a visit from Santa and our ever-popular ice-carving exhibition. Many thanks to all of our businesses who sponsored an ice carver in front of their store, along with the Shorewood Foundation and the Shorewood Men’s Club who sponsored the trolley (the Men’s Club also sponsored an ice carving). Open Book, Shorewood’s new bookstore, was home to Santa and holiday music was in the air throughout the business district, compliments of the Shorewood Players.
Thanks also go to Don Berg and Winter Fun for coordinating our ice-carving exhibition. This year, we proudly displayed 20 ice carvings by award-winning artists, many of whom regularly compete at the international level.
- • First place went to Andy Haas Schneider for her sculpture at Shorewood Press/Robert Laurence Salon (4060 N. Oakland Ave.).
- • Second place went to Dave Andrews who carved in front of American Family Insurance (4484 N. Oakland Ave.).
- • Anne Marie Harder took third place for her ice carving in front of Garden Room/Anaba Tea Room (2107 E. Capitol Dr.).
- • Two honorable mentions were awarded to Krista Gustafson at Goldi (4114 N. Oakland Ave.) and Chris Andrews at The Men’s Room (4423 N. Oakland Ave.).
Watch for more information in early 2010 outlining our special events for the new year.
Annual Holiday Shopwalk on Saturday, December 5
Throughout the Shorewood Business District Along
Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr.
Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk on December 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kicks off the holiday shopping season with free trolley rides, special offers and complimentary refreshments from local merchants, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Residents and guests will enjoy riding the trolley along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., compliments of the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Foundation. And children will delight in a visit with Santa from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Shorewood’s new bookstore, Open Book, at 4093 N. Oakland Ave.
The signature part of the event is an ice-carving exhibition, featuring world-renowned, award-winning professional ice carvers who sculpt 300-lb. frosty blocks of ice into stunning masterpieces in front of select Shorewood businesses. This year, 20 carvers will be featured in the ice-carving event at the following locations:
- Stowell Associates Select Staff 4485 N. Oakland Ave.
- American Family Insurance 4484 N. Oakland Ave.
- Allstate Insurance 4451 N. Oakland Ave.
- Goody Gourmet’s/Vanity Fur 4425/4429 N. Oakland Ave.
- The Men’s Room 4423 N. Oakland Ave.
- North Shore Bank 4414 N. Oakland Ave.
- EYEZ Boutique 4314 N. Oakland Ave.
- Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors 4164 N. Oakland Ave.
- Goldi 4114 N. Oakland Ave.
- 10 Robert Laurence Salon/Shorewood Press 4060 N. Oakland Ave.
- Sendik’s 4027 N. Oakland Ave.
- Oakcrest Tavern 4022 N. Oakland Ave.
- Actaea Works/Anytime Fitness 4001/4009 N. Oakland Ave.
- Gloss Photography Studios 3805 N. Oakland Ave.
- Harleys: The Store for Men 3565 N. Oakland Ave.
- Culver’s 1325 E. Capitol Dr.
- State Farm Insurance 1410 E. Capitol Dr.
- Shorewood Police Department 3936 N. Murray Ave.
- Garden Room 2107 E. Capitol Dr.
- City Market 2205 E. Capitol Dr.
Shorewood’s annual Holiday Shopwalk is presented by the Shorewood Business Improvement District. Shorewood’s vibrant business district features a wide selection of award-winning restaurants, coffee shops and delicatessens, specialty boutiques and apparel stores, salons and spas, and more - all within convenient walking distance. For more information, call 414.962.7002.
“Guerrilla Marketing” Workshop
Tuesday, October 6, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • North Star American Bistro
4515 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, Wis.
Don’t miss this half-day, marketing seminar (including continental breakfast) with industry expert Al Lautenslager, co-author of Guerrilla Marketing in 30 Days. Effective marketing is the key to business survival, growth and success. Al will outline a simple and effective marketing plan that focuses on the day-to-day implementation of key marketing strategies. He will help you cut through the clutter and market your business more efficiently and effectively - without spending a lot of money. This in-depth workshop will be invaluable to any business owner or marketing executive. Please join us - and use Al’s creative strategies to be successful in today’s challenging economy. Visit Al’s website at www.market-for-profits.com.
Cost: $55 per person OR $50 per person if two or more people attend from the same organization.
Click here to download a registration form.
Showcase Shorewood: Saturday, September 26
On the lawn of Shorewood High School, Oakland Avenue and Capitol Drive, and throughout the business district
Fine art and fine craft fair and business expo 10-5
Live music and free trolley rides
What makes Shorewood such a great place to live, work and shop? Village residents and guests discover more about our wonderful Village during this popular fall event. Shorewood proudly showcases its finest - from fine art and fine crafts created by local talent, to sidewalk sales, in-store promotions, live musical entertainment and a business expo. Face painting and complimentary trolley rides round out the day.
Click here to download a program with details of the event.
Butterflies in Flight - A Public Art Project Now Through August 23
Presented by the Shorewood Foundation
Produced by the Shorewood Business Improvement District
Additional Sponsors: The Shorewood Marketing Initiative, the Shorewood Men’s Club and the Shorewood Department of Public Works
Official event photographer: Gloss Photography Studios, 3805 N. Oakland Ave.
“Butterflies in Flight” is an exhibition of custom-decorated butterfly forms that has been on display throughout the business district June 20-August 23. Designs for the butterfly forms were created by talented local artists and individuals. See amazing designs using paint, mosaic, fabric and mixed media. Thanks to our business owners and community groups for sponsoring a butterfly.
Congratulations to our award winners:
First place: Heather Corley, “Flight of Fancy” at Allstate Insurance, 4451 N. Oakland Ave.
Second place: Greg Moerner, “Iron Butterfly” at The Establishment, 4503 N. Oakland Ave.
Third place: Leann Wooten, “The Language of the Butterfly” at North Shore Bank/Jack Loyda Insurance, 4414 N. Oakland Ave.
Honorable Mention: Kathleen Hoffman, “Knot Just a Butterfly” at Gilded Edge Lakeshore, 4401 N. Oakland Ave.
Honorable Mention: Jenny Steinman Heyden, “SHS Launching Leaders” at the Shorewood Fitness Center, 3839 N. Oakland Ave.
SPECIAL EVENT: BUTTERFLY VOICE AUCTION
Sunday, August 30, Hubbard Park Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd.
$10 per person - Everyone is invited to attend!
All proceeds will benefit the Shorewood Foundation
4:30 p.m. Check in, complimentary appetizers and lemonade, and cash bar. View all the butterflies and meet the artists!
5:15 p.m. Auction begins. Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Butterflies must be taken home that evening. Notecards and posters also for sale.
If you cannot attend, place your bid ahead of time at any butterfly location. Questions? Call 414.962.7002.
Click here to download an event program or poster. For more information about public art, visit www.cowpainters.com.
6th Annual Criterium International Cycling Classic: Thursday, July 16
Presented by the Shorewood Foundation
Major Title Sponsors: Tim Hart D.D.S. And Rainbow Jersey Bicycles
WORLD-CLASS CYCLING THROUGH THE SHOREWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT ALONG NORTH OAKLAND AVENUE Don’t miss the 6th annual Shorewood Criterium International Cycling Classic, featuring top professional and elite amateur cyclists and teams from across the U.S. and more than 20 foreign countries.
- 4 p.m. Pro Women’s Race
- 5:30 p.m. Junior Bike Roll for kids age 3-7 with helmets
- 5:45 p.m. Pro Men’s Race
- 8 p.m. Awards Ceremony
The summer’s most fantastic bike race will speed through the heart of Shorewood’s business district and adjacent resident streets on Thursday, July 16. The Shorewood Criterium International Cycling Classic is a powerful fusion of the best athletes in the world and today’s high-tech bicycles in an explosion of speed, power and thrills.
The women’s Pro/Am race starts at 4 p.m., followed by a Junior Bike Roll sponsored by Shorewood’s Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors (at approximately 5:30 p.m.) for neighborhood children ages 3-7 with helmets. The men’s Pro/Am race starts at about 5:45 p.m. The race is staged along North Oakland Ave. in Shorewood’s business district and through adjoining residential streets.
The Shorewood Criterium is part of the Point Premium International Cycling Classic – also known as “Superweek” – the longest-running, multi-day bicycle race in the U.S. The 2009 series marks the 41st year of the event, taking place from July 10-26 in 15 cities. For a complete race schedule, visit www.internationalcycling.com.
According to Tim Ryan of Harleys: The Store for Men and President of the Shorewood Business District Board of Directors, “This race continues to grow every year and attracts thousands of guests to Shorewood. It is one of our Village’s greatest high points of the summer season, and we are pleased to be able to stage this race for our community with the help of so many generous sponsors.”
Make it a great summer afternoon and evening in Shorewood! The Shorewood Booster Club will be selling food and beverages, including Point Beer, at Olive St. and Oakland Ave. Or, enjoy patio dining and special offers from many of Shorewood’s award-winning restaurants and pubs. Enjoy live music at the Sprint Store, 4144 N. Oakland Ave., featuring “Special K and the Triple Play” playing from 7-9 p.m. And be sure to stay after the race to meet the racers after the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. The Start/Finish Line is at Marion St. and Oakland Ave.
Other major sponsors of the race include Garden Room, North Shore Bank, Eastmore Real Estate, Orthopaedic Hospital, Harleys: The Store for Men, State Farm Insurance/Diana Kostal Agency, Harry’s Bar & Grill, Culver’s of Shorewood, Shorewood Family Chiropractic, Shorewood Men’s Club, Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors, North Star American Bistro, Allstate Insurance/Andrew McCabe Agency, Chiropractic Company, Integrative Health Services, Village Pub and Grille, Edward Jones/Mike O’Brien, Caprile Marketing/Design, The Plaisted Group, Keith Schmitz, Friends of the Shorewood Library, Shorewood Village Board of Trustees, and Starkmedia.
Residents and guests take to the streets to enjoy this exciting afternoon and evening event; many have parties or cookouts as they watch the bikers whip past their homes. They also meet at the Start/Finish Line (Oakland Avenue and Marion Street) to greet the racers and watch the awards ceremony. The race is part of the Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic – also known as “Superweek” – the world’s largest, multi-category cycling event in the U.S.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact BID Executive Director Jim Plaisted at 414.272.5823. For a complete race schedule, visit www.internationalcycling.com.