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News anchor Patrick Paolantonio is leaving WISN-TV (Channel 12) in Milwaukee
Patrick Paolantonio, who has been a reporter and news anchor at WISN-TV (Channel 12) in Milwaukee for more than 20 years, is leaving the ABC affiliate at the end of July. Paolantonio is anchor of Channel 12's 5, 6 and 10 p.m. weeknight newscasts. "Patrick will leave us at the end of...
How to shuttle, bike or ride the bus to the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair is preparing to return to West Allis in August. The fair, which starts on the first of the month and runs through Aug. 11, will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday. How do you...
From admission cost to free days, here's what to know about Betty Brinn Children's Museum
At Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave., kids are encouraged to touch everything and to learn through play. According to the museum's website, it came about as the result of "a grassroots effort begun by three Milwaukee women determined to create a place where families in southeastern Wisconsin could learn and...
Downtown Milwaukee restaurants see lackluster business during RNC: ‘Would have just closed my doors’
As the Republican National Convention took over downtown Milwaukee this past week, restaurants and bars were hopeful of the economic impact hosting a big event could bring to the city. Milwaukee doesn’t host big events like the Super Bowl or other events that showcase the city, so this was set to be a first of […]
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Best Downtown Dining in Milwaukee
Milwaukee's downtown is a haven for food enthusiasts, boasting a variety of dining options that cater to diverse tastes. If you're in town for a full night of fun, here are three must-visit restaurants that stand out for their exceptional food, unique ambiance, and local charm. Sanford Restaurant. Sanford Restaurant...
Some of Bay View's best restaurants for everything from brunch to Italian
One of Milwaukee’s buzziest neighborhoods, Bay View, nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan less than five miles from downtown, is known for its high concentration of shops, bars, parks, beer gardens and some of the city’s best restaurants. Most are located along Kinnickinnic Avenue (or “KK,” as locals call it), Bay View’s...
The Bartolotta Restaurants to Open The Commodore in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Bartolotta Restaurants, the premier restaurant and catering organization in the Greater Milwaukee region, has announced a July 24, 2024 grand opening date for The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant; reservations are now open. This historic waterfront property on Nagawicka Lake once served as Hasslinger’s Pleasant View Hotel & Resort when it opened in 1902 and was most recently the Seven Seas for nearly four decades. Developed in partnership with the incredible creative design of Jay Franke, The Commodore – A Bartolotta Restaurant has been reimagined as a fine-dining and events destination that pays great tribute to the past, with contemporary classic touches that will carry the destination decades into the future.
Dig up dinosaur-sized fun during the MPM's Dino Days of Summer
The Great Milwaukee Summer is HERE! Your guide to what you'll be doing, where you'll be drinking, who you'll be hearing and how you'll be getting a sweet tan this summer is on OnMilwaukee. The Great Milwaukee Summer guide is brought to you by Geis Garage Doors and Peoples State Bank!
Wisconsin’s ‘Top Chef’ pays it forward, helps young chef follow her dreams
MILWAUKEE — Chef Dan Jacobs has been busy since earning a top-three spot on season 21 of “Top Chef,” which featured many locations across Wisconsin. He said being on the Bravo network cooking show was one of his longtime dreams. Jacobs credited all the people who supported him in his career with helping him fulfill it.
52 restaurants (week 30): Strange Town
It’s as important as ever to support the amazing collection of local restaurants that we have in our beautiful city. And there’s no better way to do so than committing to patronize them throughout the year. To guide you on your journey, I’ve composed a list of 52 amazing restaurants. Try just one of these every week and you’ll have visited them all by the end of 2024. View the full list OR download an abbreviated printable PDF file for your fridge or wallet.
Bay View Community Center to host 6-course beer dinner featuring Milwaukee-area chefs
According to Bay View Community Center President and CEO Mike Mortell, the center’s emergency food pantry is busier than ever. “Before the pandemic, we were serving about 120 people every month. Then, when the pandemic hit, it went up to around 500 people,” he said. “Now, we’re easily serving 1,000 people per month.” ...
Milwaukee Hamburger Mary’s temporarily closing, plans for a new location
MILWAUKEE — After 13 years, Hamburger Mary’s in Milwaukee has announced a temporary closure as it seeks a new location to reopen. This decision follows the sale of the main building that houses Hamburger Mary’s, along with the property next to it, formerly known as Hunty’s Social Club & Mary’s Arcade Bar.
The Ev-olution of Milwaukee’s EsterEv
Last spring, Wisconsin became famous for a reason that should bring us all pride – our foodways. A fan favorite on “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” Milwaukee’s own Dan Jacobs became a cheerleader for our state and, as a man living with a debilitating neurological disease, a role model for people with physically disabling illnesses.
Life, Death and ‘A Musical Comedy’
Robert Grede had just retired. He was thinking about what awaited him after retirement. Grede’s thoughts moved him to conceive of a simple musical theater story about an isolated moment in the life of a mortuary. That musical is brought to life this month in RIP: A Musical Comedy of Life & Death, a world-premiere production capably directed by Alan Piotrowicz on the intimate studio theater shared by Next Act and Renaissance Theaterworks. It’s an examination of life, death and everything in between.
Protest art on climate crisis at RNC
A young man sits in a brightly decorated nursery, sweating profusely as he fiddles with a broken air conditioner. Nearby, an older woman paces in the wreckage of a flooded home, sifting through water-stained insurance statements and broken picture frames. Mannequins with their heads buried in sand represent a literal visual of the common metaphor, depicting the culpability of politicians and businesses in perpetuating climate change.
Gallery Night MKE displays art across more than 50 locations throughout the city
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There are plenty of fun events still going on in Milwaukee, including Gallery Night!. The two-day event kicked off on Friday, July 19. Local and national art are displayed across more than 50 locations throughout Milwaukee. There's photography, sculptures, paintings and more. The event happens four...
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