Spring (and summer) is on the way! Each year, the calendar's shift isn't marked by the groundhog's mystical prediction. It isn't in the "Farmer's Almanac," or on The Weather Channel or even the beginning of Spring Training. No, each year, spring floats through the air with the smell of a…
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March Madness is upon us. No, not the kind with brackets. This one doesn’t play games. But it’s got all the suspenseful twists and turns. If you look closely, you’ll find plenty of underdogs, favorites and maybe, just maybe, a Cinderella or two along the way in the Milwaukee Theater District and…
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Whenever I get gloomy about the state of the world, I think about Milwaukee cafés. I think about the caffeinated combination known universally in the coffee-loving lexicon as the latte. Two shots of espresso. A healthy serving of light, frothy steamed milk. And the cherry on top, a layer of…
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You really should’ve started planning earlier. Now, here you are, sweating it out, trying to snag the last of a fast-disappearing pool of reservations for the evening, your pulse racing as you promise an unforgettable Valentine’s Day celebration. Even if your dinner plans are sorted, this year…
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Milwaukee has no shortage of historic buildings, but few come with a story like the Uplifting Mansion. Built in 1899, the mansion was designed as a place for gathering, celebration and connection. For more than a century, it stood as a beautiful backdrop for community moments. But when owner Deanna…
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Last fall, Vogue published an article asking if having a boyfriend is embarrassing now. The internet responded in the usual ways. Some people treated it like a sociological study. Some people treated it like a personal attack. Some people briefly considered deleting their significant other from…
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Whether you’re on the hunt for Valentine’s Day ideas or a random Tuesday evening, consider this your cheat sheet to romance in the Good Land. Check out these eight great date ideas with a Cream City twist! Dinner and a Show in the Milwaukee Theater District Food, entertainment and quality time…
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The best museum gift shops are a continuation of the winding mazes of exhibitions and exhibits, each written in a different medium. They take ideas that once lived at full scale and translate them into objects meant for daily life. Paper replaces canvas. Metal replaces marble. Beyond what appears to…
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While the rest of the country is watching groundhogs and buying discount chocolate, Milwaukee's stages are hosting Nine Inch Nails at Fiserv Forum, christening a brand-new venue with Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and letting Martin Short and Steve Martin prove that friendship and timing age better than…
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Museum Days is back! The 10-day celebration of Milwaukee’s museums gets you into these cultural attractions with admissions offers ranging from free to 25% off at participating museums throughout the region. Running January 22 to February 1, during Museum Days, you can roar with the dinosaurs, rev…
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