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Local Artist John Suess Brings Wisconsin Landscapes to West Bend Community Memorial Library
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (349+ words) 25 Original Paintings, Including New 2026 Works on Display Now Image courtesy of John Suess. WAUWATOSA, WI " Local artist and retired librarian John Suess is showcasing 25 original works in a special exhibition at the West Bend Community Memorial Library, on view on…...
Nomination Period Open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board
1+ day, 55+ min ago (129+ words) Nomination Period Open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board'Urban Milwaukee Nomination Period Open for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board MADISON, Wis. " The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations for two seats on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing…...
Finding Home With Joy Harjo in Madison & Milwaukee!
1+ day, 1+ min ago (272+ words) Image from the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters. WISCONSIN, 2026 " The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters is excited to bring Joy Harjo to Wisconsin for two signature speaking events. Harjo is an internationally acclaimed performer and writer of the…...
Murphy’s Law: The Amazingly High Cost of Housing
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (444+ words) Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin. This week's State of the City address by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson was all about housing. He touted efforts to increase home ownership and create more affordable rental housing, as Urban…...
Benjamin J. Rattle » Urban Milwaukee
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (35+ words) Benjamin J. Rattle'Urban Milwaukee Content referencing Benjamin J. Rattle Latest Articles & Columns This ad will close automatically in 15 seconds. Tired of seeing banner ads on Urban Milwaukee? Become a member for $9/month....
Del Amitri Head to the World Cup this Summer!
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (232+ words) See attached press release Legendary Glaswegian quintet Del Amitri, currently finishing work on as-yet-untitled brand new studio album to be released this autumn, have confirmed that they will be heading out to the US this June, for a round of…...
Beyond the Shimmer » Urban Milwaukee
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (152+ words) Beyond the Shimmer'Urban Milwaukee April 11 @ 7:30 pm Step into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. This dance theatre work uses the vastness of outer space as a metaphor to explore distance, connection, and possibility, immersing audiences in a dazzling, multi-sensory…...
Milwaukee Sushi Restaurant Is a James Beard Finalist
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (303+ words) 1033 Omakase is the sole Milwaukee finalist for this year's awards. Fresh off its first year of service, 1033 Omakase has secured a finalist slot in the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. The high-end sushi spot, 1033 S. 1st St., is among 10 establishments in…...
Soul Food Restaurant For Lisbon Avenue
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (391+ words) Suite 76, a full-service bar and restaurant, is proposed for the Northwest Side. Nearly a year after Dairyland was rumored for the site, a new soul food restaurant is proposed to open at 7602 W. Lisbon Ave. Plans for Suite 76, billed as a…...
Satin Jazz: A Tribute to Milwaukee’s “Satin Doll”
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (222+ words) One of the most famous jazz musicians wrote one of his most renowned songs about a woman right here from Milwaukee! The Milwaukee County Historical Society is hosting a live music event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, celebrating the history of jazz…...