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What are the Best Bands at the Mile of Music Festival in 2017?

Monday, July 17th, 2017
music festival

2017 Mile of Music Best Bands

The fifth installment of the all original Mile of Music (MoM) festival in Appleton Wisconsin is set to kick off Thursday August 3rd 2017.  Spanning four days MoM is an all-day all-star lineup of musicians that stretches the entire length of downtown Appleton’s College Avenue.  With a collection of the best bands that recently played Summerfest and Lollapalooza right before making their way to Appleton for MoM 2017. (more…)

What are the Basic Camping Essentials?

Thursday, July 13th, 2017
Camping

Summer time is the season to load up the family and all the gear into the back of the Ford F-150 and hit the woods for family bonding time.  Also known as camping, nothing brings the family closer than severing the civilization cord and roughing it at the campsite for a weekend or more.  There are no stronger memories made than those made in the wilderness.  Sitting around the campfire telling stories and laughing until we cry helps us connect with those closest to us.  If it’s time to make life long memories with the ones closest to you, ditch the city and head towards the north woods.  Even if you are not an experienced outdoorsman you can still organize a successful camping trip by remembering to bring these basic camping essentials. (more…)

Top 5 Fireworks Shows in the Milwaukee, WI Area in 2017

Thursday, June 22nd, 2017
4th July fireworks

Milwaukee, WI Area Fireworks Schedule 2017

No celebration is complete without fireworks and if you are a greater Milwaukee area resident get ready to celebrate.  The fourth of July is a celebration of America, but it is a celebration of so much more than that, it celebrates another school year done, the start of another summer adventure, freedom, and our ability to chase our dreams as far as we can.  It’s hard to think that one holiday can encompass all those feelings but the Fourth of July does just that. (more…)

15 Best Bands at Summerfest 2017?

Friday, June 9th, 2017
music festival

Summerfest 2017 Best Band Lineup

2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.  The world’s largest music festival is the unofficial start of summer and reigns from June 28th to July 2nd, takes a short set break then returns from July 4th to July 9th..  With headliners like The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Willie Nelson just to name some of the legends performing at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Summerfest 2017 is destined to make life long memories.  You might be surprised then that the best band lineup of 2017 Summerfest is taking place on the numerous *free stages around the Henry Maier festival grounds. (more…)

What Are Some Basic Summer Water Safety Tips?

Thursday, May 25th, 2017
beach side

Water Safety Tips and Advice

Summer is a season of excess.  Camping, fishing, boating, Wisconsin Dells and Bar-B-Q’s by the pool just to name a few frequent activities, and the common denominator is water.  Whether at a lake, river or just the neighborhood pool, water is ever present and even the strongest swimmers should still practice caution and follow these water safety tips and advice. (more…)

Finding the Best Mother’s Day Events near Milwaukee, WI

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
mother's day

If there’s one holiday that we look forward to more with each passing year, it’s certainly Mother’s Day. At EVS Auto Group, any family holiday is worthy of celebrating, of course, but it’s Mother’s Day that gets us most excited for it’s arrival. So where to celebrate in the Milwaukee area? Here are a few ideas. (more…)

History Comes Alive in these Classic Chevy Blazer Photos from Instagram

Thursday, May 4th, 2017
Rear View of the Chevrolet Blazer

At EVS Auto Group, we regularly tout the virtues of the Chevrolet SUV lineup, which welcomes two new additions to the lineup in the coming months with the redesigned Traverse and Equinox models. However, for those of us who have been there from the start, it isn’t difficult to see where these models have their roots: in the Chevrolet Blazer, a rough-and-ready, body-on-frame SUV that existed before “SUV” meant anything to anyone. So, to see where we’ve come from, let’s enjoy a look at photos of classic Chevy Blazers on Instagram. (more…)

A Tour Through Buick History, Through YouTube Commercials

Friday, April 21st, 2017
front quarter view of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Just last week, we spent a good deal of time looking at the newest additions to the Buick lineup, the Regal TourX and Regal Sportback. These represent a bold step forward for a company that has always represented first-rate sophistication, dating back for more than 100 years. To see just where this history began, however, we at EVS Auto Group decided to track down some awesome old commercials showing exactly where Buick came from. You’ll be amazed what we found. (more…)

Where are the Best Food Trucks in Milwaukee?

Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
Food truck

As the weather keeps trending warmer in the Milwaukee area, many of us will begin venturing outside to enjoy our daily bread. This can only mean one thing: Food trucks! What was once viewed as something as a novelty — a true meal on wheels — is now a national phenomenon, and this is true in the 414 as well. So, where are the best food trucks in Milwaukee? Here are some of our favorites. (more…)

Tracking the Best Easter Egg Hunts near Milwaukee, WI for 2017

Thursday, March 30th, 2017
Easter Egg Hunt

We’re sneaking up on Easter in the Milwaukee area, and as with all events at our family-friendly dealership, we like to share these events with those we care about most. In this particular instance, this means that we’re interested in taking in a few Easter Egg Hunts, which can be hard to track down if you don’t know where to look. So, where can you go to find them? EVS Auto Group has you covered.

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