TosaFest, a classic end-of-summer fest just west of Milwaukee, is coming up this weekend! On September 6-7, the annual staple in the charming suburb just 15 minutes from downtown has a little bit of everything to ensure you give summer a farewell toast. From a curd-crushing contest to Kidsfest…
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There’s so much to see in Milwaukee’s performing arts scene. Whether you’re eager to see your favorite Olympian in action, be moved by soulful music, or immerse yourself in compelling storylines on stage, it's always showtime in the Milwaukee Theater District and at historic venues around town. Here…
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Halt! All who seek passage to the Visit Milwaukee blog must answer a riddle. In the green fields of a new park, I’ll rest and make my Tosa mark. Four seasons, by night and by day, Watching visitors picnic and play. Tell me then, dear reader of the blog What creature do you see in the fog? If…
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Everyone loves a sure bet, a lock, an odds-on favorite. Like a shooting star or a total solar eclipse, these moments are irreplicable and must be seized to their absolute fullest. And, in light of a packed Labor Day weekend – which includes the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s, Women’s College Volleyball…
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Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of family fun to be had before school starts again! Make the most of these final fifty (or so) summer days by exploring some of Milwaukee’s favorite family-friendly spots. Check out our list of the must-visit family-friendly attractions in…
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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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Just minutes away from downtown, the enchanting suburb of Wauwatosa feels like something straight out of a fairy tale. But once you take a moment to explore the charming shops, family-friendly events and sensational dining offerings, you’ll soon begin to notice that each of its five districts is…
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Oh my gosh! Charlie Berens is coming to the Pabst Theater in support of the Christian Yelich Home Plate Charity Concert on July 25. A man of many talents, the comedian, Emmy Award-winner, “Top Chef” taster, proud Midwesterner and former promising little league prospect is set to bring the laughs…
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When you think of art, a convention center may not be top of mind. You might think of the city’s art museums or galleries peppered throughout the area, and you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking about the architectural marvels that make up Milwaukee’s skyline. But, inside the newly expanded Baird…
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A worthy weekend destination this summer, Situated just forty minutes north of Milwaukee along the west bend of the Milwaukee River, the Museum of Wisconsin makes a perfect venue for West Bend’s largest outdoor art festival—Art & Chalk Fest. This free outdoor live arts festival returns for its…
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