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The list is growing! The following artists have all signed on as Marcus Amphitheater headliners for Summerfest 2012, and there's only one spot left to fill. Who will it be?

Summerfest 2012 Headliners:

• 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: Rascal Flatts
  
• 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28: ?
• 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 29: Train and Kelly Clarkson
  
• Saturday, June 30: Lady Antebellum
  
• 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1: Beach Boys
  
• 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3: Tiesto
• 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4: Iron Maiden
  
• 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5: Zac Brown Band
  
• 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 6: Big Time Rush
  
• 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7: Aerosmith
  
• 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 8: Neil Diamond
  

Summerfest 2012 will run from June 27 - July 1, and July 3 - 8.

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One sure sign of summer in Milwaukee is the neighborhood church festival. The first of the bunch, St. Florian's, runs Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 20. After that, you can find at least one of these quirky, fun festivals happening nearly every weekend through Labor Day

Read more at Milwaukee Church Festivals 2012.

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If you've been pining for fresh, locally-grown produce since last fall, your wait is almost over: early Farmers Markets are soon opening for the season! The first to open this year will be the West Allis Farmers Market, on the corner of National and 65th Street, and the Fondy Farmers' Market at 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Both open Saturday, May 5. Stop by for an early taste of summer!

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Mother's Day is just around the corner -- Sunday, May 13 -- so now is the time to make your reservations in one of Milwaukee's hallowed brunch halls.

For a listing of great brunch venues, see: Mother's Day Brunch in Milwaukee.

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Every year, the city of Milwaukee conducts Project Clean & Green, a free pick-up of unwanted furniture, mattresses, household items, brush, tires (up to five) and extra recyclables at residents' normal trash collection points on their scheduled collection day for a specific week. Find out when Project Clean & Green pick-ups will occur in your neighborhood!

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Although its sometimes hard to see underneath its gruff, post-industrial exterior, early Milwaukee officials gave great thought to our green spaces. Thanks to the foresight of men like Charles Whitnall, Milwaukee has an extensive infrastructure of park land. This year, why not pay tribute to the groups working to preserve our greenery, locally and otherwise, by participating in some Earth Day celebrations.

Learn about 2012 Earth Day Events in Milwaukee.

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Take advantage of this unique chance to find a few things you never knew you needed during The Milwaukee Repertory Theater's annual end-of-season garage sale. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, lucky shoppers will have the chance to purchase such items as metal trees (props from the last gala), stocks (used in King Lear), stage furniture, clothing and costumes.

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is located at 108 E. Wells St., and the sale will take place in the Rep's Paint Shop. Look for signage by the ticket office to find your way. Payment by cash or check. All purchases are cash and carry, and must be removed from The Rep by the end of the day. For more information, call (414) 224-­1761.

Planning a wedding is often no easy task. Even with the smallest of ceremonies, you still need to get a wedding license, and perhaps some special clothes. For many in the Milwaukee, however, it's a far more arduous task. Weddings in the Midwest can be big affairs, and take months, even years of planning. Find out where to start planning your special day with this guide to Milwaukee Wedding Planning.

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April brings many things to Milwaukee, the beginning of the baseball season, spring gallery night, and a chance for residents to do some collective outdoor cleaning for Earth Day. Read on for a list of great April Events in Milwaukee, and get in on the fun.

Find the Easter Bunny and other animal friends at several different Milwaukee locations throughout April. Events range from breakfast at Watts Tea Shop to an egg hunt at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

Read more: Milwaukee Easter Events

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