I'm ashamed to say that despite living in Bay View for the last two years, last night was the first time I went to Chill on the Hill at Humboldt Park.
Overall, just like Jazz in the Park or Musica del Lago at Alterra on the Lake, it was a great experience. Nice and easy.
Free parking fills the fields just north of the bandshell, Hector's Mexican and Streetza Pizza fulfill the need for dinner and there's plenty of lawn space whether you get there at 5:30 p.m. or roll in mid-show at 7:30.
That's not to say there isn't a crowd. Bay View residents will run into most of your neighbors and the number of people driving in matches the crowds walking over. It really is a neighborhood event, but one with a wider draw.
Last night's De La Buena show was the last of the season, but keep it in mind for next summer; I'm sure it'll be back with another great line-up of artists.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
