The Washington House Inn E-News
Issue 4:7, July 2010 
In This Issue
Calendar of Events
A Peek Inside Room...
Recipe of the Month

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"Let your memories be your travel bag"

  
 -- Alexander Solzhenitsyn
 
 
 
 

 
 
Greetings from Cedarburg!
 
There is so much happening this time of year, it's difficult to decide what to highlight!  Cedarburg's 4th of July Hometown Celebration is sure to please with the parade and fireworks.  Every year we hear the comment "How does such a small community put on such a great fireworks display?"  Cedarburg visitors and residents alike come out for the good times and know how to have some fun.   Don't forget the much anticipated drum & bugle corp competition during the Rotary Music Festival.   If you were unable to attend the Strawberry Festival last weekend, Cedarburg serves up another opportunity for some fun-loving, friendly hospitality--known as "Gemuetlichkeit"-- with the German Festival held at Cedar Creek Park on the 17  & 18th.   See the Calendar of Events below for details.
 
 
Cedarburg Farmer's MarketBe sure to incorporate a visit to the Cedarburg Farmer's Market Fridays between 9-3pm located on Washington Avenue just two blocks south of the Washington House Inn. 
 
Located just a hop, skip and jump to the south of Cedarburg in the town of River Hills, the  Lynden Sculpture Garden is now open to the public and is marking a new era for the Brown Deer Road outdoor garden.  Over 50 sculptures will surprise and delight visitors as they stroll amid 40 acres of parkland and woods.  It's worth adding to your summer must-see events.  The Garden is open 10am-dusk every Wednesday and Noon-5pm on Sundays. 
 
Take advantage of our new reduced weekday prices by adding a weekday (Sunday-Thursday) to your weekend stay at our new reduced rate.  You may check availability and prices by visiting our website and clicking the "Reservations" tab.  You may click here to link directly to the on-line Reservation system.  Or call the Inn anytime to discuss room amenities and availability.
 
We look forward to your stay!
Sincerely,

Wendy J. Porterfield, Innkeeper
The Washington House Inn
Calendar of Events--July 2010
 

June 4 -August 28  Kuhefuss House Museum tours run Fridays 1-3:30pm; Saturdays 10am-3pm with additional tours during Strawberry Festival and Wine and Harvest Festival; $3 donation.

 

June 24-July 4 Milwaukee's Summerfest is the World's Largest Music Festival showcasing the top touring talent on the planet on 11 stages, including the 23,000 seat Marcus Ampitheatre, for entertainment of approximately 900,000 music fan each year.  Catch theOzaukee County Express Freeway Flyer to Summerfest's mid-gate from a park-ride lot located in Saukville or park downtown and catch the Shuttle to Summerfest's north gate.  Ozaukee County Express provides ½ hour service from 11:30-12:30 each day.

 

July 2 The Rotary Music Festival offers performances by six fabled drum and bugle corps from across the state. They are: the 9-time World Champion Cadets, Blue Stars, Madison Scouts, Pioneer, Colts and Racine Scouts. Tickets $20 Advance Premium Seating; $25 at the gate; $10 backfield seating; 7:00pm.

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July 2 Summer Sounds free concert at Cedar Creek Park presents "Verona Grove."  Welcome energetic, original pop/rock from "Verona Grove," a group of three musicians who were voted "Best Rock Band" in the state by Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) in 2009.  Bring non-perishable food items to the concerts which will be donated to Family Sharing; 6:30-10:00pm.

 

July 2 Cedarburg Farmer's Market takes place every Friday from 9am-2pm, June through October. Find a wide variety of fresh farm produce, organic foods, flowers, herbs and perennials, fresh coffee, bakery and artisan crafts.

 

July 4 America's favorite holiday, the 4th of July; Independence Day falls on a Sunday, so please note that the 2010 parade will start at Firemen's Park at 11am to accommodate local churches and then make its way south. Day-long activities and entertainment in Cedar Creek Park, culminating with a fantastic fireworks display at dusk.  

July 8, 9 & 10 Gathering on the Green is back for three days running this year. Thursday's Jazz on the Green features Tierney Sutton. The park opens at 5pm and the concert begins at 7pm; tickets $20-$37. Enjoy GOG's new Friday Feature with Daryl Stuermer and Genesis Rewired.  And on Saturday, celebrate the best of Milwaukee's performing arts with an afternoon and evening of entertainment featuring Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera and the GOG Festival Orchestra, conducted by Richard Hynson.  Special performance by the Trinity Irish Dancers and  fireworks finale. Park opens at 4pm, performance at 7:30pm. Tickets $15-$37.

July 9 Summer Sounds free concerts at Cedar Creek Park presents "King Solomon."  Be ready to get up and dance when King Solomon musicians pick up their instruments and perform their popular blend of dancehall roots reggae. Bring non-perishable food items to the concerts which will be donated to Family Sharing; 6:30-10:00pm.

July 10 Cedarburg Garden Club hosts the 2nd Annual Garden Walk will be held on Saturday, July 10. Five local gardens will be open between 9am and 4pm.  Tickets $7; on the day $8. Raffle tickets ($1/1, $5/6, $10/13; $20/25, with proceeds returned to the community in the form of scholarships and charity donations.  

July 16 Summer Sounds presents free concert at Cedar Creek Park featuring "Five Card Studs."  Get to the Cedar Creek Park early to get a good spot for Five Card Studs, the hardest working lounge band in the Midwest. Bring non-perishable food items to the concerts which will be donated to Family Sharing; 6:30-10:00pm.

July 17-18 Historic Cedarburg will be bursting with gemuetlichkeit for the 3rd Annual German Festival in beautiful Cedar Creek Park. Live German bands, games and contests galore. Free admission and parking.  Saturday, 10am-9pm; Sunday, 11:30am-6pm.

July 17-18 Ozaukee County Pioneer Village's Antique Power Reunion Tractor and Machinery Show.

July 18 Maxwell Street Days Cedarburg's popular flea market, that takes place four times each year (May 30, July 18, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3) 7am-3pm rain or shine. Over 1,000 vendors with a varied selection of antiques, collectibles, crafts, fine arts, fresh produce, seasonal items, sports memorabilia, flea market items and more.

July 23 Summer Sounds presents free concert at Cedar Creek Park featuring "Chasin' Mason."  Put on your dancing shoes for Chasin' Mason, a band that is known for roots country laced with rock 'n roll. Bring non-perishable food items to the concerts which will be donated to Family Sharing; 6:30-10:00pm.

 

July 25 Enjoy the Old Time Fiddlers' Contest at Ozaukee County Pioneer Village, a living history museum with over 24 buildings and structures from 1840 to early 1900s.  Noon-5:00pm.

 

July 28 - August 1 The Ozaukee County Fair is the last free county fair in southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy Midway thrills, games, animal judging, a rodeo, demolition derby, truck pull, main stage entertainment, food and family fun. Open 10am-10pm at Cedarburg's Fireman's Park.

 

July 30 Summer Sounds presents free concert at Cedar Creek Park featuring "Dot Dot Dot."  Get ready for a lively evening at Summer Sounds with Dot Dot Dot, known for their hot tempo and danceable power pop;  6-10:30pm.  Bring a non-perishable food item to the concerts which will be donated to Family Sharing.

 

Link here for more Ozaukee County events. 

 

 
A Peek Inside Schroeder Guest House Room #3 -- The Adeline Lehman Room
  
Schroeder Guest House Room #3Adeline Lehman was the daughter of William and Agatha Schroeder, who originally  built the Schroeder homestead in 1856.   The Washington House Inn purchased the home from the Schroeder family and opened the The Washington House Inn's Schroeder Guest House in 1994.   
  
The Schroeder Guest House is located less than 1/2 block north of the main Inn and features 5 private guest rooms--each offering a Queen size bed, an oversize whirlpool bath and gas-powered fireplace. 
 
 
Recipe of the Month
 
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Strata
 
10 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb cooked crumbled bacon
1 teaspooon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
8 slices bread, cubed
 
In large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until completely mixed, add remaining ingredients and combine.  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan, cover and refrigerate overnight, if desired.  Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes or until set.