Milwaukee’s story isn’t only told in words or pictures. It’s also written in stone, glass and steel. The city’s architecture traces its evolution from the brewing boom through Frank Lloyd Wright’s visionary designs and into the modern masterpieces shaping its skyline today. Pabst Mansion (1892)…
Read More
Beer. Burgers. Happy hours. Four simple words that define Milwaukee’s after-work culture. The city built by beer knows how to wind down with delicious budget-friendly burgers, inventive drink specials and a keep-it-casual sense of fun. From neighborhood pubs to polished taverns, Milwaukee’s burger…
Read More
On Dasher, on Prancer, on Donner, on Blitzen, these Milwaukee restaurants will keep you out of the kitchen. Santa’s busy at work, the Whos are tucked in bed, and you have a holiday meal to handle, without the mess. So quick as a mouse, there’s no time to scurry. Pick a spot that fits your crew and…
Read More
New Year's Eve is on its way, and if the countdown to 2026 feels like just one more thing to plan on your busy holiday list, we've got you covered. No matter your plans, all night or by day, here's how to New Year's Eve your way. Here's where to be when the ball drops in MKE. Morning, Mid-day…
Read More
Christmas Eve is less than a week away, and you're staring at a list that's still got names on it. Don't panic. Even Santa's probably got a few people he forgot about until the elves reminded him. The good news? Milwaukee's got shops that turn last-minute into no big deal. Walk in, find something…
Read More
Hawkins taught us that the strangest connections are usually the real ones. Sometimes it is a monster. Sometimes it is a song. Sometimes it is just a hole where there should not be one. Sometimes it is using all the imagination of a Dungeons and Dragons game with Will, Mike and friends to connect…
Read More
Tommy Violet, the self-proclaimed mayor of Milwaukee, brings some of the dancing, do-good energy we all need in our lives. Although he doesn’t hold the actual title, he sure knows his way around the city. For Tommy, it's all about community, building relationships and knowing that the most memorable…
Read More
The champagne is all gone. The countdown is over. 2026 has arrived. You’ve plunged in Lake Michigan, made your list of resolutions and there, right at the top, is “see more local shows.” Well, new year, new you, new shows in Milwaukee, with tons of can’t-miss concerts, plays and musicals all over…
Read More
Where did the year go?! You had plans. Dreams even. You thought you had so much more time to do all the things you wanted to do to make 2025 your year. Now, the clock’s ticking down. The year’s winding to a close, and the race is on to close it out in an unforgettable way. Your best bet to cash in…
Read More
Willow Newell made history this year. She was the first Black woman to earn the crown as Miss Wisconsin, bringing her lifelong passion for performance and community storytelling into the spotlight. A Racine native and Carthage College graduate with a degree in musical theater, Willow has spent years…
Read More
