If you missed the last splash smiling at you from your inbox, that's because there wasn't one. Most of you will have read on the site or in MKE that Bucketworks had a setback during the week of the storm. We took on a lot of water in the Bucket. Our offices were awash on a sea set forth from a waterfall that appeared along almost the entire north wall. And the Flowspace, as so many have enjoyed pointing out, really lived up to its name. Har, har.

As I mentioned in the MKE article, Bucketworks has had an amazing outpouring of support. From offers of help in the cleanup efforts to organizations opening their doors to us and giving us space to move our events to during the time when we've had to close our doors. We'd like to thank ­places like Art & Soul Gallery, Cream City Ribbon, and the Boys and Girls Club for their kindness­es.

We know you have a lot of questions, and to that end we've posted an FAQ page that will help you understand what will be going on over the rest of this month. We've also posted a "Wish List". While we certainly need your support in the form of donations, there are also things we will need. Perhaps you have something you'd like to donate instead. We'll also be posting a list of tasks that need doing, how long it will take to do them, and how many "buckets" we'll be willing to award in exchange for your volunteerism.

Over the last 6 years we've done some amazing things and we've rarely asked for help. We believe in Bucketworks. There are so many things we want to do and we need you to help us do that. You can sign up on the site, you can join, you can donate, or you can volunteer. You won't regret your experience and you'll be contributing to the wider community of membership.

One thing we mentioned in the FAQ's that I'd like to point out before I move to the events listings is that while Bucketworks will be re-opening, we will only be opening a part of Bucketworks. Areas like the Cafe and the Flowspace will be under construction as the restoration efforts continue. Thus, we will only be open during events and for our professional members. Unfortunately, all walk-in hours must be suspended until we are able to fully re-open. Not that this is a bad thing. We've been given an opportunity to do some re-organizing and upgrading and we intend to take it.

To that end, would you be interested in volunteering? Many of you offered and now we'd love to take you up on it. We're coordinating 3 teams: a grounds crew, a Fab Lab organization crew, and a Playspace crew. Send me an email if you wish to volunteer your services and we'll coordinate the dates.

So...

What's goin' on around here then, eh?

Click on the images below for more information on the events listed:

• Bucketworks Investment Club Has been post-poned - look for the new date when we officially re-open! Interesting in learning more about it? Contact Kyle Leipold at kyle.leipold@investfinancial.com
  

Grupo Maculele Capoeira Batizado Saturday, July 5 1:00pm Batizado meaning "Baptism" is a ceremony celebrating the graduation of students to the next level, confirmed guests include: Professor Cocada (Goiere-New Orleans), Professor Borracha (Bahia-Gainesville), Estagario Mico (Miami), Instrutor Cavalo (Brazil-Miami), Monitor Tesoura (New York), Monitor Russo (Atlanta)

Flirt vs Flashy- Mardi Gras Style Saturday, July 5 9:00pm - 2:00am Event fee $10 for ladies, $15 for the gentlemen. This is an all ages social event featuring DJ Willie Shakes of Two Random Entertainment. Flirt vs Flashy is presented in partnership by III Kings Entertainment and Bucketworks.

Web414 July Meeting Tuesday, July 8 7:00pm Topics: BarCampMilwaukee3, Presentations TBD. We need to start planning for BarCampMilwaukee3 which is taking place October 4th/5th at Bucketworks. We've also got 1 or 2 presentations planned, and we'll fill in that info when we have it. (Hey, it's summer! We'd be more on top of things, but the weather has been nice, well, except for the flooding!) Dinner? Not sure yet... We typically order food at 7PM and eat/mingle around 8PM. Please bring cash if you want to dine with us. To register for this event, sign up on the web414 site.­

Spreenkler July Meeting Wednesday, July 9 5:30pm Featured Speaker: Frank Keppler, Chief Designer, Brew City Brand Apparel [http://www.brewcitybrand.com] Frank is an entertaining and wildly creative person. We will learn what inspires him, his designs and how he maintains his creative edge while working with his family! I’m sure he’ll have some great stories to share about Milwaukee’s well known brew city gear company. Idea Share: What's New in Social Media, Beta Web-Based Creative Tools, Updates From a Few Milwaukee Entrepreneurs/Startups, Update on Launch Milwaukee Project (election).

Wait Until Dark opens July 11 8:00pm, Three sinister con men converge on a Greenwich Village apartment to retrieve a doll stuffed with a fortune in heroin.  Susy, a blind woman who has unwittingly come in possession of the doll, is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse.  But Susy knows she can level the playing field … if only she can WAIT UNTIL DARK.  Starring Ruth Arnell, Matthew Patten, Brian Richards, Gloria Loeding. Randall Anderson, and Nate Press. WAIT UNTIL DARK is a production of Mark Hooker’s Spiral Theatre, directed by Doug Giffin.  Performance dates are July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8:00.­

Vertical Essence Dance Competition Saturday, July 12 2:00pm Save the date! Auditions July 1st! 9:00am - 3:00pm

Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Festival Submission Deadline Friday, July 18! Are you a high school student in Wisconsin? The festival is designed specifically to showcase your talents and achievements as high school student filmmakers. To be eligible for awards the following awards, you must be 14–19 years old and currently enrolled in high school in Wisconsin. To enter visit the Milwaukee Spotlight Festival website.

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Lake Geneva Theatre Company Presents Private Lives Opens July 4 7:00pm a classic and smart romantic comedy. Directed by Laura Nicholas DeMoon. Featuring Kelly Cooper, Laura Frye, Molly Glynn, John Maclay, and Nora Sachs Costumes by Kim Instenes, Lights and Sets by Scott Wirtz-Olsen, Stage Management by Diane Rector, House Management and Marketing by Patrick Schley.  Presented in Lake Geneva’s Horticultural Hall. For tickets call 262.325.4753 or visit www.LakeGenevaTheatre.org

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