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Wisconsin Historic Landmark Is Last Of Its Kind In United States
Going to an old-school small-town neighborhood tavern in Wisconsin is always a fun experience but this place is one of a kind. Koz's Mini Bowl is located on South 7th Street on the southeast side of Milwaukee. It's a historic landmark. The bar is the last place in the entire United States that has its original duckpin bowling alley.
Hip-hop stars Future and Metro Boomin cancel concerts at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, other stops
Hip-hop star Future and superstar producer Metro Boomin have canceled several upcoming concert dates, including an Aug. 2 concert at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. In a statement sent via email late Wednesday afternoon, Fiserv Forum said the Milwaukee concert had been canceled, without any additional information. Refunds will be automatically processed and returned...
Pet experts share tips to keep animals safe during Fourth of July fireworks in the Milwaukee area
While Milwaukee's traditional lakefront fireworks may be canceled this year, there are still plenty of shows planned across Wisconsin. But with noisy fireworks comes terrified pets, some of which can end up missing. "A lack of preparation or awareness of just how far a dog will go when they are...
Riverwest couple transformed unkept duplex inside and out with ponds, herbs and more
At Rachael and Tom Gonzalez’s home you’ll find chickens pecking away in the backyard, two ponds with goldfish, bees buzzing from flower to flower, and flowerbeds filled with medicinal, edible and native plants. It sounds like the description of a sprawling home located far from the city, yet it’s located near the center of town on a small lot in the Riverwest neighborhood. ...
Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend after July Fourth (besides Summerfest)
For the first time since 2019, the African Cultural Festival, celebrating African culture, art, music, food and more, returns to Areas 2 and 3 of Brown Deer Park, 7835 N. Green Bay Road, from noon to 7 p.m. July 6. Admission is free. Info: africanstakeholdersinc.org/african-cultural-festival. Independence Day Weekend at Old...
Remember when Cedarburg July 4 parade was featured in country singer Toby Keith video
Washington Co., WI – A bit of local history as we drift into the July 4th holiday. Neighbors in Ozaukee County will remember the July 4th parade in 2011 when that event was filmed for a Toby Keith video. Bob and Mary Ihlenfeld of Washington County also had some...
Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Deimos the 'skinny pig'
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- We've got a very unique pet joining us this week, one that is looking for a forever home with a loving family. Stacy Oatman from the Wisconsin Humane Society joined us on Friday, July 5 to introduce us to Deimos, a one-year-old "skinny pig," which is a hairless Guinea pig.
Her Italian mom’s recipes are the base for Nadi Plates, a family-run business serving ‘twisted Italian’
While she grew up cooking in her family’s Italian restaurant, Nadia Santaniello Bucholtz left the family business to pursue a different path. Then her son lost his job. Brainstorming ideas and options, she moved her life and family from Michigan to Milwaukee and opened a food truck with her children.
Madcap Milwaukee Calendar: Earth Bids a Fond Farewell to Ratbatspider
This “spiritual arts expo” is presented by Tarot D’Amore and Connection Dance has vendors specializing in tarot, astrology, mediumship, reiki, crystals and more. There’s free tarot (at 1:30 p.m.) and Neo Zouk dance (3:30 p.m.) lessons. It takes place at Canni Hemp Co., which specializes in hemp and CBD products.
1033 in Walker’s Point Closed Effective Immediately
A Walker’s Point wine bar that billed itself as a destination for “rule-free” dining has closed. One of the owners of 1033 – located at 1033 S. First St. – had posted an announcement on their Instagram on Monday, July 1 that they would close on July 13 – with plans to “reopen and reconcept” in the future.
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore on his Milwaukee roots and mental-health push
The smart money would be on his work as an actor that has spanned more than a decade and extends from the big screen (Ride Along, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty and the new version of House Party) to prestige television series like his current run on The Chi, which recently got renewed for a seventh season.
KISS star cuts ribbon at opening of rock-themed restaurant at Forest County casino & hotel
CARTER, Wis. (WLUK) -- A new rock-inspired restaurant and entertainment venue in Forest County officially opened Tuesday, with a little help from a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. KISS co-founder Gene Simmons was in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Carter. He and Paul Stanley were there when the project broke ground in Sept. 2023.
Live Review: The Church at Summerfest • Milwaukee, WI
After a damp and gloomy Friday in Chicago, Steve Kilbey recognized a good thing when The Church took the stage for the headlining slot at Summerfest’s Miller Lite Oasis on Saturday. He greeted the crowd and remarked upon the “perfect 72 degrees” for the summer evening on the lakefront as the band launched into the heady “Myrrh” from the 1985 album Heyday.
This Week in MKE Music: July 4-10, 2024
Fireworks everywhere except the lakefront, Summerfest winds down, Nuill at Kazube’s Park, Indaba Nights, African Cultural Festival, Lyrid Sound Waves Summer Concert Series @ Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music!. Thursday, July 4. Summerfest @ Henry Maier Festival Park, through Saturday. Summerfest finishes up...
Former TMJ4 anchor Bill Taylor's family & former colleagues remember his legacy
TMJ4 remembers the late Bill Taylor and his many contributions to this community. His family has planned a memorial for Saturday, August 3rd at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
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