Recreation and Entertainment
Fun Stuff!
Arts and Entertainment
Ants on a Log is a Philadelphia-based trio: elementary science teacher, Anya Rose, and music therapists Julie Be and Miles Crabtree. Blending their skills has enabled the trio to reach beyond the usual scope of simple songs for children, tackling complex themes and embracing the full potential of a child’s ability to think and feel.
Known for skillfully weaving together social justice and silliness, the Ants have produced four albums, two musicals, and numerous singles, music videos, and educational resources. The “Trans & Nonbinary Kids Mix” won national acclaim as a landmark album in the world of intersectional kids media, featuring “They’re My Best Friend,” which became the first song on national radio to feature all nonbinary pronouns. Their musical “Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline!” won a Parent’s Choice Award for the 2019 soundtrack, and is viewable as a musical movie, as well as a script for schools to perform. The Ants have created companion content for several songs, including an anti-racism discussion guide and a skills worksheet for coping with anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
Ants on a Log’s music has been featured widely in national media, including the NY Times and NPR, and their self-produced music videos have been selected for juried film festivals around the world. The band has accrued songwriting awards from the International Songwriting Competition and the Songwriters’ Association of Washington’s Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. In 2021, Julie Be received a Leeway Foundation Transformation Award, recognizing artists who demonstrate a long-term commitment to social change work.
Performance credits include Wolf Trap, Cabot Theater, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Philadelphia Zoo, Strand Theater, World Cafe Live, and Provincetown Family Week. The Ants often partner with environmental, LGBTQ, and other justice-based organizations.
Milwaukee Rep has been deeply engaged in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) work over the past five years, and last year elevated ED&I with the full backing of trustees, staff, and stakeholders as one of our three strategic priorities. Although we feel we have made tangible progress in this area of our work, we also believe we have significantly more work to do throughout all aspects of our organization and that there is a need to move at a faster pace.
Sports and Stuff!
Adventure Rock is a PFLAG Waukesha Donor
The Queer Climbing Collective (QCC) is an organization whose goal is to bring LGBTQI+ individuals together through their love of climbing and the outdoors. QCC Milwaukee is for climbers of all ability levels and backgrounds. QCC Milwaukee meets every second Sunday of the month at Adventure Rock WKP. The intention is to create space for the community to come to on a regular basis and celebrate the shared love of climbing and the out-of-doors. No climbing experience needed.
Where: Meets at Adventure Rock WKP-613 s 2nd St. Milwaukee, WI 53204
When: Second Sunday of the Month at 6:00pm (please check the webpage meeting dates vary)
Please register at https://adventurerock.com/event/queer-climbing-collective/
Cost: Members Free/ Non-Members $15
Queer/Trans Yoga Same evening at 5:00pm with
separate registration at https://adventurerock.com/event/queer-climbing-collective/
Questions? Email QCC@adventurerock.com
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
Address
510 W. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone
Tickets
414-227-0550
Merchandise
414-227-0800
Corporate Partnerships
414-227-0552
Email
Tickets
ticketinfo@milwaukeeadmirals.com
Merchandise
shop@milwaukeeadmirals.com
Corporate Partnerships
connelly@milwaukeeadmirals.com
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Educational Foundation, Inc. (AKA Wisconsin Bike Fed) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cultivates, motivates, and unites residents, communities, businesses, and political leaders to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin through education, legislation, and involvement.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed is the only statewide organization that advocates for better bicycling for everyone who rides a bike in Wisconsin, with thousands of individuals, households, organizations, businesses, and communities who support our work.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed looks out for all cyclists by:
- Advocating at the state and national level for bike-friendly laws and budgets.
- Partnering with communities on trail and street projects that ensure safe access and travel.
- Teaching kids how to safely ride a bike and navigate their neighborhoods.
- Engaging with a Council of Advocates representing WI counties on local issues and needs.
- Enriching the lives of older adults through the Cycling Without Age program.
- Creating special events like Ride Across Wisconsin and Santa Cycle Rampage.
- Interacting with organizations such bike shops, businesses, communities, and advocacy/non-profit groups that share common goals.
Email
info@wisconsinbikefed.org
Phone
414-626-1540
Travel and Summer Camps
The Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee (FFGM) is comprised of adventurers who are always open with both heart and mind to host visitors here at home and to journey to new places around the world forging new friendships. You are invited to join us for the same experiences. Our members believe in sowing the seeds of friendship across the barriers that may divide us. Primarily, we are adventurers who enjoy traveling to new places around the world forging new friendships.
Consider participating with our chapter on a journey abroad or in the U.S. Or participate in the many Milwaukee-area activities during the hosting of Friendship Force ambassadors. Either way, you will have many rewarding and memorable experiences while learning the value of cultivating friendships with people throughout the world.
Join the Friendship Force to learn why we are so committed to forging friendships in support of global unity.
Discover + Connect + Thrive
Uniting LGBT+ Affirming Camps & Families!
We envision a world where families of LGBTQ+ kids effortlessly discover the perfect summer camp experiences where joy, acceptance, and unforgettable memories take center stage. Imagine every LGBTQ+ kiddo and their allies not only finding a safe and affirming camp but also a space that celebrates their individuality, fosters lifelong friendships, and ignites a journey of self-discovery. That’s the dream we’re creating – happy parents, happy campers, and summers filled with growth, joy, and belonging!
Thank you for joining us on this journey!
Novelties
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
Discover the future of creativity with Imperial 3D Printing & Design! Dive into a world of limitless possibilities where imagination comes to life. From custom-made prototypes to breathtaking fantasy and pop culture items, we’re here to bring your ideas into the tangible realm.
Toys/Gaming for Children and Adults
A PFLAG Waukesha Donor
Come visit us at The Smiley Barn!
The Smiley Barn is an old-fashioned toy and candy store unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Come wander through our stunning historic barn exploring room after room of awesome toys!
As a small business, nothing pleases us more than creating happy childhood memories for the kids in our community. Our team will help you find the perfect play item for your little one… something special that you can’t get at the big box stores.
We hope to see you soon!
Maria & Glen Luther, Owners
Address
2420 Milwaukee Str
Delafield, WI 53018
Phone
262-303-9037