Milwaukee Post
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By KEVIN PASSON Special to The Post MILWAUKEE – Bob Babisch made his first waves in the music industry more than 40 years ago as an employee at a record – yes, record – store in Milwaukee. "I started in the concert business in 1973," said Babisch, who now serves as vice president of entertainment for Summerfest. "I was a runner for concerts and then started working with a promoter. In 1976, I had about a 30-second interview at Summerfest, and I've been here ever since." Summerfest 2014 will take place from noon to midnight Wednesday through June 29 and July 1 through July 6, and will be closed June 30. Following its 1968 debut, less than a decade before Babisch started there, Summerfest has evolved into what is now DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING No excuse for ignoring the law Page 9 Clerks to blame for unknown status of ruling • The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan." • "Mountain Dew" is an old slang term for moonshine. • Did you know the Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters? – Source: Cool Facts app COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES BRING AWARENESS TO HEROIN EPIDEMIC – PAGE 7 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE Rodgers will need help as QB enters 10th season Page 11 Success will depend on players around him Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost See SUMMERFEST on Page 6 Summerfest covers all genres of music MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER JUNE 20, 2014 Entertainment VP says music mix makes for unique event Submitted photo Kip Moore performed at the 2013 Summerfest and will return this year at 8 p.m. July 1 at the BMO Harris Pavilion. Zimmermann's Service 360 E. Howard Ave. 414-744-9868 With coupon. Expires 7/5/14. FREE AC CHECK most cars 238976007 238976005 *Excludes sale price. *Excludes sale price. $ 3 OFF * Rose Bushes *Excludes sale price. *Excludes sale price. LOOking for Quality Plants $ 3 OFF * 10" Pot Hanging Baskets $ 1 OFF * 4-1/2" Jumbo Pot Perennials LUXEMBOURG GARDENS With this ad 1 FREE 3" Pot Perennial With any purchase. Limit one per visit. Luxembourg Gardens Expires 6/29/14 MP 8429 W. Forest Hill Ave. FRANKLIN 414-425-5696 Hours: Mon - Fri. 8-7,Sat. 8-6, Sun. 9-5 $ 3 OFF * Flats of Annuals (48 Plants) Great Selection of Quality Annuals, Perennials, Hanging Baskets & Herbs!