The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to really prove our sartorial chops. But where's the line between cool and costume? How can one pull off Grandma's vintage tiara without looking like Honey Boo Boo? Stress no more — we're here to help you master the holiday's trickiest fashion trends. Ahead, how to wear velvet, glitter, winter white, and more...without looking … [Read more...] about Holiday style 2016: How to wear the holidays’ trickiest trends
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First Family Leads the Annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
The First Family hosted their 8th and final Lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Dec. 1. There were several musical guests, some including; Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, and Marc Anthony. The First Lady read her children's book and President Obama gave a heartfelt Christmas message. Howard University News Service Reporter Cassidy Sparks was there. … [Read more...] about First Family Leads the Annual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
Christmas Family Feast
Join us at the 27th Annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center District, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue from 11:00 to 2:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. A tradition in Milwaukee for 27 years, Christmas Family Feast is free and open to the entire community. “We’re preparing to feed 8,000 to 10,000 people on Christmas Day. This wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of … [Read more...] about Christmas Family Feast
American Legion honors 95-year-old local veteran
On Saturday, December 3, 2016, the American Legion Wisconsin State Vice Commander Ensley Brown (right); and American Legion Post Commander Craig Ellis (left) of Corporal Cornice D. Grace - American Legion Post 455 in Milwaukee presented Emmitt Williams(center) the Judge Advocate of Corporal Cornice D. Grace - American Legion Post 455, with the American Legion … [Read more...] about American Legion honors 95-year-old local veteran
Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
On Thursday, December 1, 2016 The Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee held their 46th annual "Making Waves" luncheon at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago Street. The luncheon is hosted as an "oasis of inspiration" to all denominations to come together to build understanding, tolerance and friendship in Milwaukee's faith communities. As part of the … [Read more...] about Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee honors local leaders making a difference
R. Kelly playing Milwaukee Christmas show
R. Kelly will be "sippin' on coke and rum" when he performs a Christmas show at the Riverside Theater Dec. 11. The R&B star behind "Ignition (Remix)" and "Bump n' Grind" is getting into the holiday spirit with new album "12 Nights of Christmas," out Friday, featuring originals like "Flyin' On My Sleigh" and "Mrs. Santa Claus." R. Kelly's slated to cover … [Read more...] about R. Kelly playing Milwaukee Christmas show
Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
Summerfest's U.S. Cellular Connection Stage is getting a built-from-scratch upgrade for 2018, fest officials announced Thursday. Constructed as part of a 10-year sponsorship renewal deal with U.S. Cellular, the stage will have its back to Lake Michigan, with clearer lakefront and skyline views and an increased capacity of 9,000, said Don Smiley, president and CEO of … [Read more...] about Summerfest reveals new U.S. Cellular stage for 2018
5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee
Candy Cane Lane in West Allis is famous for Christmas displays that benefit the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund. Konzal's Crazy Christmas Light Show, which benefits the Wisconsin Make-A-Wish Foundation, makes the trip to Jackson worthwhile. If you're looking to shake off your inner Scrooge, check out these five businesses where season's … [Read more...] about 5 places to find Christmas in or near Milwaukee
Homicides soar in Milwaukee, along with many theories on cause
A sudden rocket-like rise in killings in Milwaukee and elsewhere has experts pondering why — and grasping for solutions A year ago, Tamika Holmes was settling into her new home in Phoenix when she got the call that too many Milwaukee mothers receive. Her 20-year-old daughter, Jahara Kennedy, was dead. Kennedy was celebrating her sister's birthday at the Days Inn on … [Read more...] about Homicides soar in Milwaukee, along with many theories on cause
Opening This Week – December 9
Opening This Week - December 9 La La Land (2016) - [Limited] 128 min - Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance Metascore: 89/100 (33 reviews) A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Director: Damien Chazelle Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons Watch Trailer Add to … [Read more...] about Opening This Week – December 9