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
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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
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes MILWAUKEE (Dec. 1, 2016) – The public is invited to the New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at The Domes, Dec. 31, from 6–9 p.m., with 500 balloons dropping from the Annex ceiling at 9 p.m. Friends of The Domes, Tri City National Bank, and Habush Habush & Rottier Charitable Funds are sponsoring this year’s event. The … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve at The Domes
Holiday TV guide 2016
Here's our annual guide to television's Christmas- and holiday-themed movies and specials, airing from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. Not included: Christmas-themed episodes of regular TV series, nor the holiday features available on streaming services. As always with TV listings, times and dates are subject to change. NOV. 24 5 a.m. "I'm Not Ready for … [Read more...] about Holiday TV guide 2016
10 top winter concerts in Milwaukee
Around this time of year, when you're scraping the ice from your windshields and your tears are freezing on your cheeks, it's tempting to daydream about the blissful summer that awaits. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. In terms of live music, this is a pretty hot winter, with an enticing mix of arena-ready headliners (Maroon 5,Panic! at the Disco), exciting newcomers … [Read more...] about 10 top winter concerts in Milwaukee