Milwaukee Local News History – Way To Go Ladies!

Milwaukee Local News History – Way To Go Ladies!

Perhaps you weren’t changing channels between all four stations in the 10p.m. hour on June 7th, 2017.  If, by chance you were, then you might have noticed a milestone.

It was the first time in our city’s history, that the  prime 10 p.m. broadcasts featured female sports anchors.  So, congrats to Stephanie Sutton on WISN 12, Kaitlin Sharkey on FOX6, Elise Menaker on TMJ4 and Cristina Tuso on CBS 58!

CONGRATS LADIES!!

Miller Brewing Bringing Surprise Concert To Milwaukee

Miller Brewing Bringing Surprise Concert To Milwaukee

(Insert Elton John joke here).  No, it’s not the Harley anniversary, Miller Brewing and The Pabst Theater Group have announced a special free surprise concert at the Riverside Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 9. If you are lucky enough to get a seat, you get free admission ticket to Summerfest!

“This is just another way of supporting and giving back to our community,” said Jim Kanter, MillerCoors general manager for Wisconsin, in a press release. “From the Brewers to the Bucks, from Summerfest to the State Fair, Miller has an established and extensive history of investing in this city and its residents who have also supported us for more than 160 years.”

“We are thrilled to be a part of this event and help Miller Brewing thank the city of Milwaukee for their support over the last 160 years by hosting a really cool, free concert at The Riverside Theater with a band we know everyone will love,” said Gary Witt, CEO of The Pabst Theater Group, in a release. “We are proud that The Riverside Theater has helped to bring Milwaukee back to life, and ‘Cheers to Milwaukee’ will be another great night of music and, of course, the beer that put Milwaukee on the map.”

 

Even though it’s free, you still need a ticket which you can get at the Girl in the Moon shop located at Miller Brewery.

Fun New “Donut” Shop Opening In Milwaukee!

Fun New “Donut” Shop Opening In Milwaukee!

On Friday, June 2nd, “Donut Squad” will open at 2264 N. Prospect Ave.  Owned by two UW-Milwaukee graduates, some of these unique doughnuts will come topped with sour patch kids, Oreo cookies, candies, popular cereals, and feature a Boston cream doughnut with Nutella, chocolate and crushed Reese’s peanut butter cups!

What else?

There are regular doughnut too, and look for the addition of doughnut sandwiches filled with ice cream.

Grab a Colectivo coffee while you’re there too!

More here!

Value Cinema In Oak Creek Is Closing – $1.00 Movies!

Value Cinema In Oak Creek Is Closing – $1.00 Movies!

It’s the finals days of operation for the Value Cinema in Oak Creek.  The last day it will be open is Sunday, May 21st, according to Marcus Theater, and the theater will charge only $1 admission for its final weekend.

Theater chain announced in November that it was selling the location at 6912 S. 27th St. to The Ridge Community Church.

The Value Oak Creek Cinema was sold by Marcus Theatres to The Ridge Community Church in early 2017. The church plans to convert the building for its use.

All Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Menomonee Falls!

All Mac & Cheese Restaurant Coming To Menomonee Falls!

Is this your personal happy place?  A restaurant that serves variations of macaroni and cheese is opening in late summer in Menomonee Falls.

Grate Mac & Cheese  will have counter service for a menu of around a dozen mac and cheese options that include Buffalo Chicken.  Grate will be located at N92-W16125 Falls Parkway, near U.S. Highway 45.

The $7 to $9 meals will use only Wisconsin milk, butter and cheese, according to Roaring Fork’s announcement.

Look for owners to hire 25 people for Grate.

 

Thunderjackets For Dogs!

Thunderjackets For Dogs!

$39.95 is a small price to pay for a “Thundershirt” or “Thunderjacket” that uses gentle hugging to calm your dog.  It calms most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or overexcited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. Thundershirt helps keep animals calm so they are more comfortable in situations that were once frightening.

Does it really work?  If you want to try it…click here.

Milwaukee Man Circles Roundabouts For Three Hours!

Milwaukee Man Circles Roundabouts For Three Hours!

To promote motorcycle awareness month, Brandon Yahr was trying to breat the current world record of three hours, 34 minutes — time spent circling a roundabout.

Yahr picked the 6th Street roundabout in Milwaukee — right by the Iron Horse Hotel.

He’s an employee of JW Speaker, which provides safety gear to make motorcycles more visible.

He started around 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

More here

Trader Joe’s Is Selling $1 Wine In A Can!

Trader Joe’s Is Selling $1 Wine In A Can!

If like wine, and saving money, this is for you!  There’s nothing like a sip of wine that tastes amazing and knowing it only cost 4 quarters.

Of course, any excuse to go to Trader Joe’s is good as well.  Simpler Wines, a line of canned wines that cost $4 for a 4-pack.

75 Inspiring Quotes About Being A Mother

75 Inspiring Quotes About Being A Mother

There’s no way to thank mothers for all they do.  The comfort, motivation, inspiration and protection they provide simply can’t be matched. 

These are some of my favorite quotes from famous moms:

“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” —Tina Fey

“Having kids—the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings—is the biggest job anyone can embark on.” —Maria Shriver

“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.”—Sophia Loren

“Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials.” —Meryl Streep

“Motherhood is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy.” —Barbara Walters

“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” — Cheryl Lacey Donovan

Click here for the full list

This Is How Much Your Pet ACTUALLY Costs

This Is How Much Your Pet ACTUALLY Costs

A survey finds that we grossly underestimate the tens of thousands of dollars our pets cost us.

According to a survey of pet owners (by Britain’s People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals), 12% of respondents thought the lifetime cost of their pet would be $644, while a majority put the cap at $6,445.

The real numbers for your beloved pooch? Anywhere between $27,074 and $42,545, depending on the breed. That includes buying your dog, food, toys, grooming, and basic but not catastrophic vet care.

As for a cat?   Things only get slightly better: Factoring in the addition of kitty litter, you’re talking $21,917 to $30,942.

Want to downsize to a rabbit? That’ll be $12,893.

If you’re left feeling like you want to spend more, well, consider getting pet insurance. At around $25 a month,  that can mean thousands more.

The silver lining, of course, isn’t financial: 93% of us say our pets make us happier.

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