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Festa Italiana celebrates 35 years!

Published July 16, 2012

Festa Italiana celebrates 35 years at the Lakefront this year, running Thursday, July 19-Sunday, July 22 at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park.

Summerfest reflections

Published July 10, 2012

We all have our dirty little secrets. Here's mine: I have lived in Milwaukee all my life and have only been to Summerfest once before this year. I know. I get it. That's bad. Here are a few of the more memorable moments from my first real Summerfest.

Blu Bar & Lounge invites you to watch July 3 fireworks

Published June 26, 2012

Blu Bar and Lounge, located on the 23rd floor of the historic Pfister Hotel on Wisconsin Avenue, is offering four luxury packages for the night of Tuesday, July 3, when the U.S. Bank Fireworks show will light up Milwaukee's night sky.

Social Circle: "Do you buy fireworks for the 4th?"

Published June 30, 2011

Fireworks aren't legal in Milwaukee, but it doesn't stop people from driving beyond the city to buy them. This week, our Facebook likers and Twitter followers told us what they think about buying personal stashes of big bangs.

Sazama's returns to Summerfest

Published June 1, 2011

Sazama's Lakeside Grille, the sit-down eatery with dining service that's located on the south end of the Summerfest grounds - adjacent to the Classic Rock Stage - will return for a second year.

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Being A Homosexual Is Exhausting

Being a homosexual is exhausting. Seriously. I'm just off three days of Wisconsin PrideFest; both as a proud sponsor and representing my nonprofit, Public Allies. So, three very full days. The gay "culture," so to speak, is very active. First, you need to plan three days of...