Milwaukee Buzz - July 16, 2006
Sunday Sound-off: Is Bastille Days more sophisticated than the other fests?
With its French roots, wine (not wine cooler) selection, shopping and Cathedral Square location, is Bastille Days more sophisticated than the other festivals? Also, where you think a Milwaukee IKEA should go.
Tags: sound-off, IKEA, Bastille

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 13, 2005
State Fair's Prasse takes five to talk
At first sight, Randy Prasse, executive director of State Fair Park, cuts an almost GQ figure with impeccable clothing and a manner that says, "business." But image fades when you hear Prasse's stories of growing up in farm country, of his custom Harley and of his daughter Emma.
Tags: State Fair, Randy Prasse, East Town, Bastille, Jazz in the Park, Wisconsin

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 12, 2004
Milwaukee events nab 37 Pinnacles
Milwaukee area events and attractions -- including Irish Fest, Summerfest and Bastille Days, among others -- earned a combined 37 Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals & Events Association.
Tags: Summerfest, Jazz in the Park, Irish Fest, State Fair, Grape Lakes, Lakefront Festival, Bastille, Folk Fair, Pinnacle Award, GMCVB, Doug Neilson