By the time August 2024 rolled around, it was impossible to ignore: Milwaukee’s event calendar had gone supernova. On a two-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline, four multi-day spectacles pulsed simultaneously. German Fest filled Henry Maier Festival Park. Next door, Juneau Park and every…
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Business trips used to be simple—fly in, sit in a conference room under fluorescent lights, maybe hit a hotel bar and then catch the first flight out. These days, that script is getting a rewrite. There’s a new word for it, one that sounds like it belongs in an ad campaign but reflects a real shift…
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By 8 a.m., Milwaukee’s downtown is already moving at a brisk clip. Rolling suitcases hum across crosswalks, coffee shops buzz with laptop chatter, and lanyards sway on their way to Baird Center. Business travel is coming back, and it’s traveling differently. BCD Travel’s recent survey shows fewer…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sweet Milwaukee, bum, bum, bum, good times never seemed so good! Hugh Jackman swept through this city like a man who understood something the rest of the world is just beginning to understand. Milwaukee doesn't apologize for itself. It simply is. Gloriously, unapologetically, with frozen custard…
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Milwaukee’s dining scene is buzzing. With fresh flavors, new vibes and bold ideas, it’s the perfect time to eat your way through the city. We’ve combed every neighborhood, from the streets of the Third Ward to riverside patios and airport terminals, to bring you the most exciting new doors that have…
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