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So you didn't make it to Milwaukee this year - that's okay! Our city and its restaurants, bars, museums, theaters, and people will still be here to see you when you're ready. Until then, we've asked 30 Milwaukee community members to guide you through the city, from the arts to the food to the city's natural beauty.

These videos will introduce you to the sights, sounds, and flavors of our city - watch all 30 videos here, or explore each category below.

Thank you to our narrators...

Captain Bob De Vorse, Sea Dog Sailing
Beth Handle, Milwaukee Kayak Company
James Davies, Bublr Bikes
Russ Klisch, Lakefront Brewery
Scott Schwebel, Colectivo Coffee
Lisa Caesar, NO Studios
Natasha Jules, Jewels Caribbean
David Mark Zimmerman (Bigshot Robot), muralist
Marilu Knode, Sculpture Milwaukee
Michael Pink, Milwaukee Ballet
Adija Greer-Smith, Confectionately Yours
Mark Baden, meteorologist
Paul Bartolotta, Bartolotta Restaurants
Bobby Tanzilo, OnMilwaukee
Ira Koplowitz, Bittercube

Lilo Allen, Bronzeville Collective
Tony Snell, PrideFest
Theresa Nemetz, Milwaukee Food & City Tours
Mary Louise Schumacher, art critic
Miguel Sanchez, United Community Center
Justin Barney, Radio Milwaukee
Dr. Bert Davis, America's Black Holocaust Museum
Peggy Williams-Smith, VISIT Milwaukee
Jim Haertel, Best Place
Chuck Wickenhauser, Milwaukee County Zoo
Mei-Lyn Nelson, Foamation
Pardeep Kaleka, Interfaith Council
Venice Williams, Alice's Garden
Ahmad Nasef, Damascus Gate
David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive

Meet the Filmmakers

Explore Milwaukee Virtual Experience

Samer Ghani is a freelance photographer and videographer born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing through the Milwaukee public school system and attending the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Samer took the the accumulation of his experiences professionally and socially working in the community to continue to reinvest in a better Milwaukee.

Pairing up with Milwaukee-born and raised photographer and videographer, Andrew Kosmalski, they invest time into the community to broaden the reach and message of equality through multiple forms of art.

"Working together alongside VISIT Milwaukee has been nothing short of an incredible experience, connecting, learning, and sharing about all things Milwaukee has to offer," he says.

Photo by Anna Rardin. A special thanks to Paper Holland for select backing tracks!

"Powered by the People" and "Unique Unites"

Hanson Dodge is a fully integrated, strategically driven agency — a mashup of designers, developers, writers, inventors, strategists, dreamers and analysts. They unleash the full power of their collective mind to inspire audiences and transform business. Specialties are: brand engagement, campaign development, technology solutions and digital commerce.

Thanks to Chuck Diesel for the footage of the Giannis mural and to the creator of the mural, Ruben Alcantar.