It’s a Friday afternoon, and as usual, a group loads into Baird Center. The hustle and bustle, the energy of the building in motion, are palpable, as staff and volunteers ready themselves for the weekend’s main event: The American Specialty Toy Retailers Association’s (ASTRA) Marketplace and…
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The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2026 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music festival, the Big Gig, Summerfest, begins this weekend, kicking off three straight weekends of live music, delicious food and a vibe so…
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Father’s Day fun is around every corner in Milwaukee! A day to celebrate your dad (or father figure) and the meaningful impact he’s made in your life, this is your chance to show him how much he means to you. And, while we’re sure he’d love to add another tie, tool or piece of grill equipment to…
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Summer in Milwaukee comes with its own soundtrack. It’s a symphony of sounds that range from the whirring of the bikes flying through the USA Triathlon course to the roar of a crowd at a Brewers game. Nothing compares to the magnetic quality of live outdoor music, though. There are summer concert…
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For the answers to the universe's deepest mysteries, visions of the future and the alignment of our fates, some look to the stars, others find their answers in the tea leaves and even more still turn to Tarot cards. We Milwaukeeans, well, we look to the almighty cheese. Your cheese drawer says more…
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The World Cup is still about a month away, but one of the biggest sporting events on the planet is coming up at the end of the month. On May 30, the Champions League Final is coming to screens around the globe, broadcasting a showdown between two of the beautiful game’s biggest clubs, Arsenal and…
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Every month in the Milwaukee Theater District, you’ll find tons of incredible shows to see, but summers here are special. It’s a season of album releases and summer tours and friends made in the merch line. It’s cold beers on warm nights and shows with lakefront sights, your favorite bands and…
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Author, Journalist, raconteur, professional food taster, small-town bartender impersonator, retired pro baseball hopeful and funny man extraordinaire, Charlie Berens, is a modern Renaissance man. He wears many hats—mainly trucker caps—and is a keen observer of everything that makes Milwaukee unique…
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Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the brand-new Landmark Credit Union Live in support of Christian Yelich's Home Plate Charity Concert on May 21. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy Award-winner, “Top Chef” taster, proud Midwesterner and former promising little league prospect is set to…
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Warm weather. Cold beer. A long weekend. It’s not the beginning of a country song, it’s the kickoff to summer, the first taste of festival season and your perfect Memorial Day getaway right here in Milwaukee. Whether you’re traveling from Chicago to see family or flying in from St. Louis to catch…
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