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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When it comes to the performing arts in Milwaukee, April is nobody’s fool. The city’s performing arts scene isn’t messing around this month, with a loaded slate of big names in unexpected places, top-tier shows, bold takes on classic productions, and a soothsayer live and in person taking place all…
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Spring: a season of growth and renewal. A season of new beginnings and melting snow. A season with signs of light and full of life everywhere you look. As the weather starts to warm, Milwaukee is packed with festivals nearly every weekend, with something for everyone from film fanatics to tequila…
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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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