You've been to art galleries. You've nodded knowingly in front of paintings you only partially understood. You've maybe even bought a print or two. But have you ever watched a painting happen? Watched an artist stare down a blank canvas, brush in hand, clock ticking and then seen something…
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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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It’s morning in Milwaukee. The sun crests Lake Michigan’s horizon, painting the grey waters in shimmering hues of blue. Natural splendor gives way to the bustle of a city in motion. Commuters file in, coffee shops fill up, and Milwaukee begins to buzz with life. Another day has begun. As noon…
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Mother’s Day is coming up fast! Whether you’re looking for last-minute plans that Mom will love or the perfect finishing touch to add a little flourish to your plans, we’ve got you covered. These eight great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day will help you show your mom just how much she means to you…
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Books have a habit of transporting us. Whether to distant lands, bygone eras, imagined futures or thrilling adventures, books allow us to cross continents, make new friends and see the world through a different lens. Now, it’s time for you to take your book on an adventure of its own. Choose your…
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Record collecting is for the dreamers. It’s a hobby that rewards patience, persistence, and, above all, an unbridled love of music that knows no bounds. It’s a never-ending quest that takes you through racks and racks of records, to record stores and antique malls and yard sales, all in the hopes of…
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There’s just nothing like the movie theater. The smell of popcorn wafting through the air, the glow of the screen in a dark room, the joy of watching a film for the first time in a room full of strangers. It’s a communal experience that raises our hopes, breaks our hearts and makes us jump out of…
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Spring is in the air in Milwaukee. The birds are singing. The trees are budding. And venues across the city are blooming with fresh shows. There’s the 15th anniversary of an iconic album, a charity concert with a Silver Slugger, a never-ending story, some seriously sad music and a formidable amount…
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