By Molly Snyder Senior Writer Published Aug 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM

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Art Blaze – presented by local public art nonprofit, Joy Engine – is a series of free, family-friendly events designed to be a celebration of community, creativity and connection.

Art Blaze details

The series returned for year two this summer, and will close out the season on Thursday, Aug. 21, at the refreshed McKinley Beach from 4 to 9:30 p.m.

“McKinley Beach feels so new and exciting after its three-year renovation," says Steph Salvia, Joy Engine’s Executive Director.

The free, all-ages event will include entertainment from DJ Luke Warm, NilexNile and Gemini Gilly, along with an aerial lesson from and a performance by Warped Studio. Plus, guests will have the opportunity to make a mandala, cook up s'mores, tie-dye garments, blow bubbles and enjoy the massive, immersive art pieces.

"Everyone is welcome at this celebration of local art and summer fun,” says Salvia.

For more information about the final Art Blaze, go here.

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Molly Snyder started writing and publishing her work at the age 10, when her community newspaper printed her poem, "The Unicorn.” Since then, she's expanded beyond the subject of mythical creatures and written in many different mediums but, nearest and dearest to her heart, thousands of articles for OnMilwaukee.

Molly is a regular contributor to FOX6 News and numerous radio stations as well as the co-host of "Dandelions: A Podcast For Women.” She's received five Milwaukee Press Club Awards, served as the Pfister Narrator and is the Wisconsin State Fair’s Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Champion of 2019.