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Happy Days Celebration Update

The images are in and our coverage is complete of the Bronze the Fonz Dedication and the Happy Days Homecoming. From the dedication itself and the Public Event afterwards at the Peck Pavilion to the Parade down Wisconsin Ave. and the welcoming and first pitch at Miller Park. We would like to thank all of the photographers involved including, David Bernacchi, John December, Kelly Frost, Michael Stotler, Christopher Cote, and Mark Bertieri. Please check out the Happy Days Homecoming Gallery in the MKEimages.com Milwaukee Events Collection. Interested in any of the images? Please contact us.

Happy Days Homecoming Update

We have updated the MKEimages.com "Happy Days Homecoming Gallery" with additional images as the events progress thru the evening in Milwaukee, WI.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - Aayyyy! ... How could our image of the day be anything else today but Henry Winkler a.k.a. Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli along with his statue on Milwaukee's Riverwalk. Despite the threat of rain the statue dedication ceremony went well today. Check out this sildeshow with images from the ceremony which includes Henry, a few members from the cast of "Happy Days" and some other notables. As the events progress today we will be updating the slideshow.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - With the Basilica of St. Josaphat (601 W. Lincoln Ave. - One of only 16 Basilicas in the US) in the background our Image of the Day was taken at the Old Southside Farmers Market in Kosciuszko Park in Lincoln Village on Milwaukee's South side yesterday. Open from mid-June to mid-October (Sundays, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm) the market offers a wide variety of produce, meats, crafts, street performers, and horse & carriage rides. We have added this image and a few others to our "Outdoor Urban Markets" Gallery.

Fonzie Statue Dedication

The MKEimages.com team of photographers will be in full force this Tuesday covering the Fonzie Statue Dedication along with the various other associated events. We will cover the actual statue dedication at Wells St. and the Riverwalk (10:00 am), the public event afterwards at Peck Pavilion by the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (11:00 am), the Homecoming Parade (5:45 pm) from Wisconsin Ave. & Water St. to Miller Park, and then conclude with images of the pre-game ceremony (6:30 pm) before the Brewers-Astros game. Henry Winkler and various members of the "Happy Days" cast along with Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams of the "Happy Days" spin off "Laverne and Shirley" are scheduled to appear at the events.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - While on assignment for a regional magazine we took a few extra shots of the Milwaukee skyline looking East from the top floor of the Fourth and Highland Parking Garage across from the Bradley Center in downtown Milwaukee. The images has been added to the "Milwaukee From Above" Gallery in the Milwaukee General Images Collection.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - Our team of photographers visited the Port Washington Maritime Heritage Fesitval today about 15 miles north of the Milwaukee area. The festival is a captivating and exciting maritime festival featuring tours of visiting ships, sailing excursions, food and drink, music, intriguing exhibits, and an array of family friendly entertainment and activities. Click here for a slideshow of our images taken today.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - A very popular gathering place of students attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is the fountain in the Central Quad area in the plaza next to the Music Building. The Garland Building is in the background.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - Founded in 1980 by members of Milwaukee’s Irish Community, Irish Fest is the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture. The 4 day, 16 stage event held at Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront features more that 100 entertainments act along with a variety of food and Irish culture. Running from today throught Sunday, Irish Fest is fun for the whole family. Check out our Irish Fest Gallery for images from past years.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - Patrons enjoy the outdoor patio on this sunny afternoon at the Cafe Hollander at 2608 N. Downer Ave in Shorewood on Milwaukee's East Side. In 2007 Cafe Hollander was voted "Milwaukee's Best New Bar" by the readers of OnMilwaukee.com. Other than a selection of Belgian ales and Bloody Mary's they also offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - Despite fairly warm temperatures and a partly cloudy day the crowd was light today at the Washington Park swimming pool. Located at 1859 N. 40th St. Washington Park part of the Milwaukee Park system offers various activities such a picnic areas, boating, fishing, tennis, volleyball, baseball and the "Music Under The Stars" concert series at the bandshell located on the grounds.

Germantown C of C Publication

MKEimages.com would like to thank both the Germantown Chamber of Commerce and Village Profile.com for bringing us in as consultants on the new Germantown C of C  Village Guide. Other than the cover images we were responsible for the photography, editing, layout, and presentation of the 35 interior images.

Brewers Hill Neighborhood

A new gallery "Brewers Hill" has been added to the MKEimages.com Lifestyle Collection. Bounded by Holton St. on the East, Pleasant St. & the Milwaukee River on the South, Martin Luther King Dr. on the West, and North Ave. on the North the Brewers Hill (formerly "Uihlein Hill") neighborhood is a unique, small diverse community. Brewers Hill once was inhabited by a large number of both brewery owners, workers, & "tied houses" (a type of saloon that was tied to/sold a certain brand of beer).

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - "Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was." A quotation from Dag Hammarskjold etched into the stairs leading from the corner of E. Vine St. & N. Hubbard St. to N. Commerce St. in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. Dag Hammarskjold was UN Secretary General from 1953 until his death in 1961. President John F. Kennedy referred to his as the greatest statesman of the century.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - With nearly perfect weather today the beaches along Lake Michigan were busy today. This is a image of the activities at Atwater Park in Shorewood at the intersection of Capitol Dr. and Lake Dr.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - "I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and justice for their spirits". ....Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Created by artist Erik Blome, this statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is just south of the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (N. 3rd St.) and W. Vine St. in the Brewers Hill neighborhood in downtown Milwaukee.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - While on assignment today for a regional magazine publisher we shot a few extra images of the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum & Renaissance Garden. Check out our Villa Terrace Gallery in the MKEimages.com Lifestyle Collection for some images of this unique location on Milwaukee's lakefront.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - People listen to the Native American blues/rock music of Wade Fernandez, last evening at River Rhythms sponsored by the Westown Association at Pere Marquette Park on the Milwaukee river in downtown Milwaukee. The River Rhythms Wednesday evening series of concerts runs through August 27th. Image courtesy of MKEimages.com event photographer David Bernacchi.

Milwaukee from Above

We have added a few images to the MKEimages.com Milwaukee from Above Gallery in the MKE General Images Collection taken from the sky glider at the Wisconsin State Fair.

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MKEimages.com Image of the Day - The Northwestern Mutual Plaza Fountain on E. Wisconsin Ave. and Cass St. in downtown Milwaukee on the lakefront.