Summer at its peak, rooftops and patios filled, Bradford Beach alive with volleyball games and sunbathers, and Lake Michigan dotted with sailboats coasting over bright blue waters. Summer just means more in Milwaukee, and everyone is eager to make the absolute most of it, packing the calendar with…
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Summer is here, and I can’t wait to get out and explore festival season around my hometown of Milwaukee. July is one of my favorite times of year because there’s always something different to try, whether that means shopping for handmade souvenirs, tasting new foods or spending a day outside at one…
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Moo-ve over, summer, the Wisconsin State Fair is back, and ready for 11 days of fair play! Taking place August 6-16 this year, this annual summer fair is a staple and a tradition that brings together some of the state’s most impressive agricultural products in a carnival atmosphere. It’s headlined…
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Milwaukee really showed off in 2025. Baird Center scooped up local and national awards like it was its full-time job. The Milwaukee Brewers captured the hearts of baseball fans nationwide with pockets full of pancakes and a burger-producing winning streak. And the mythically whimsical Mama Rosa…
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The soundcheck is over. The stage is set. Summerfest 2026 has almost arrived, and they’re ready to turn it up to 11. That’s right, the world’s largest music festival, the Big Gig, Summerfest, begins this weekend, kicking off three straight weekends of live music, delicious food and a vibe so…
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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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The only thing better than a Summerfest experience is a free Summerfest experience. The rare opportunity to see your favorite band just for the cost of three cans of beans or a children’s book, for wearing your favorite local college apparel or just for showing up from noon to 3 p.m. on certain…
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Warm weather. Cold beer. A long weekend. It’s not the beginning of a country song, it’s the kickoff to summer, the first taste of festival season and your perfect Memorial Day getaway right here in Milwaukee. Whether you’re traveling from Chicago to see family or flying in from St. Louis to catch…
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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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Festival season never really stops in Milwaukee. From January all the way through December, there’s something to celebrate, but spring is when the City of Festivals really kicks into full swing, packing almost every weekend on the calendar with a little extra excitement. In May alone, there’s a beer…
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