Author: Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Ahh, what weather we’re having. Maybe a little cooler this weekend. But oh so gorgeous. And…what was that? A wisp of cold sending a shiver down my spine? A shadow? A shimmer in the corner of my eye? Was there something there or was it my imagination? Ghostly apparitions. Ghoulies. Goblins. Goosebumps. Grim grinning ghosts? Are they coming out to socialize? Black cats (well, that’s every day at my house). Ahh, Halloween, one of my favorite times of the year! And oh so much to do in Milwaukee this weekend!!😃

And so without further ado, and in no particular order, here are a few ghoulish Milwaukee weekend things to do (weekend of October 28th, 29th, and 30th):

-Boo at the Zoo at the Racine Zoo (this weekend only). Anyone dressing up as a pirate???🏴‍☠️

-Jack-O’-Lantern Nights wraps up its run at the Racine Zoo this weekend (and, per usual, admission helps pay for monkey chow…and giraffe chow…and turtle chow…and rhino chow…and lots and lots of types of chow).

-Comedyville Horror continues at the ComedySportz Arena.

-Black Cat Alley Halloween Party (Maui says every day is a black cat party).

-Halloween Party in the Historic Pabst Brewery.

-Victorian Spiritualism at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha.

-Halloween Holiday Lights Tour in Pleasant Prairie continues.

-Halloween Donation Drive for Second Hand Purrs Cat Shelter (Maui approved).

-Hallowings in Historic Downtown Greendale.

-Halloween on Brady (Street that is).

-Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Oriental Theater (don’t forget your toast and rice…or did that all come to an end???).

-Cathedral Square Costume Crawl (walk if you must).

-China Lights wraps up its fantastic nighttime Lanterns in Wonderland revelry this weekend at the Boerner Botanical Gardens.😢

-The Milwaukee Domes continues its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show (through November 6th).

-Halloween Hauntings at the Milwaukee Public Museum (there are plenty of places in the Museum I don’t want to be if the lights go out…mummies???).

-Dia de los Muertos at the Milwaukee Domes.

-Dia de los Muertos at the Forest Home Cemetery (I think there’s even a fun run…if a run can be fun…maybe it’s more fun to run through a cemetery on Halloween???).

-Urban Ecology Center hosts Caminata de los Recuerdos-Memory Walk celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

-Urban Ecology Center presents Public Animal Feeding at both their Riverside and Washington Park locations.

-Retzer Nature Center presents Scarecrow Lane.

-Fungi Fair 2022 at the Polish Center of Wisconsin (I think I’ll go and be a real fun-guy…🤪).

-Bayshore BOOgie Bash (take some Kleenex 🤧?).

-Riveredge Nature Center presents Day for Dogs (how about cats?).

-Howl-O-Weenie at Boone & Crocket (I think it’s a dog thing?).

-Jews in Space: Members of the Tribe in Orbit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee.

-Marian Art Gallery at Mount Mary University continues its presentation of Ashley Lusietto’s Personal Solar Systems art show (through November 18th).

-Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience continues at the Wisconsin Center through January 8th, 2023.

-Fall Family Fun Fest at the Racine Art Museum.

-Sherman Park Harvest Fest.

-Angelic Roots in Oak Creek: Developing Your Intuition; Evening Gong Bath Sound Vibrations.

-Schlitz Audubon Center presents Word With a Bird (bird bird bird…bird IS the word) and awesome hiking.

-Glow in the Park Disney Theme at Boundless Adventures in Bristol.

-Wisconsin Beer Run through Old World Wisconsin in Eagle (umm…HILLS!!!)

-Open House and Observing at the Milwaukee Astronomical Society in New Berlin.

-Milwaukee Admirals are at home against the Senators and it’s Hocktoberfest!

-Milwaukee Bucks are at home against the Knicks and the Hawks (but not at the same time).

-North Avenue Market Sunday Artisan Pop-Up.

-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Bewitching Broadway (this weekend only).

-Concordia University Wisconsin Pops Concert.

-Waukesha Area Symphonic Band Fall Concert.

-Lakeside Band Festival at Carthage College.

-New Berlin Community Band Spooktacular Concert.

-Nicki Roman (saxophone) Faculty Recital at UW Milwaukee.

-The Whiffenpoofs in Milwaukee at the Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts.

-Racine Theater Guild debuts Drop Dead with performances through November 13th.

-Lakeside Players Production of Kenosha presents The Addams Family (this weekend only).

-My Name is Not Mom at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (this weekend only???).

-Sunset Playhouse continues its performances of Clue on Stage through November 6th (candlestick…butler…library???).

-Next Act Theater continues its performances of Kill Move Paradise through November 6th.

-Interchange Theater wraps up its performances of The Totalitarians this weekend.

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha through November 6th.

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Wife of a Salesman through November 6th.

-Renaissance Theaterworks continues its performances of The How and the Why through November 13th.

-Concerts? Way too many to mention! Venues include Shank Hall, Rave, Cactus Club, Jazz Estate, Ally’s Bistro, Red Rock Saloon, Miramar, Potawatomi, Anodyne, Blu Milwaukee, Sharon Lynne Wilson, Riverside, Pabst, etc., etc., etc.

-Spooky Movie??? How about Young Frankenstein, or The Corpse Bride, or Coco, or Hocus Pocus (One and/or Two), or Ghostbusters, or Blackbeard’s Ghost, or The Addams Family, or The Nightmare Before Christmas, or The Goonies, or…The Shining (😱)???

Whew!!! And there you have it! 😃

Please, please, please enjoy your spooky Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment. Maybe even try being un-dead?😊

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Well, the interesting weather continues in our fair city of Milwaukee. Tornadoes last week. Snow this past Monday. And now we’re looking at a weekend full of sunshine and 70’s? I’ll take it! No questions asked!! I might even need sunscreen!!! Awesome weekend to get out there and live. And just a quick glance reveals our wonderful woods transitioning from summer greens to gold, amber, auburn, orange, crimson, and fantastic artistry that only nature can give. A gift that is fleeting but so incredibly appreciated. And along with beautiful nature is a whole bunch of awesome Milwaukee weekend stuff/activities!😃

And so without further ado, and in no particular order, here are a few Milwaukee weekend things to do (weekend of October 21st, 22nd, and 23rd):

-Boo at the Zoo at the Milwaukee County Zoo (awesome, awesome, awesome…plus there’s a baby red panda!!!). Anyone dressing up as a pirate???🏴‍☠️

-Jack-O’-Lantern Nights continues at the Racine Zoo and runs through October 30th (admission helps pay for monkey chow…and giraffe chow…and turtle chow…and rhino chow…and lots and lots of types of chow…and biscuits).

-Legends & Lore continues at Old World Wisconsin (last weekend).

-Ghost Haunting at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum in Kenosha.

-Spirits of the Silent City: Unfinished Business at the Forest Home Cemetery (ooohhh, a walk through a graveyard after dark…yep, that might raise some goosebumps…I’ll get goosebumps…cuz I get scared when things are scary).

-Dia de los Muertos at the Kenosha Public Museum.

-Dia de los Muertos at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

-Magic & Comedy at the Haunted Brumder Mansion continues with Two Brothers One Mind!!

-Twisted & Tortured: An Evening of Tales and Art History from the Macabre returns at Trove Arts Parlour in Wauwatosa (still too scary for me).

-David Seebach: Illusions in the Night 2022 at the Sunset Playhouse (this weekend only).

-Comedyville Horror at the ComedySportz Arena.

-Scary in the Prairie 5K in Pleasant Prairie (many folks find running to be quite scary and not pleasant).

-Dinos in the Dark continues at the Kenosha Dinosaur Discovery Museum (no word yet regarding when there’ll be a Dinos in the Day).

-Sordid and Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva continues…in Lake Geneva (and it’s still sordid…and scandalous).

-Halloween Holiday Lights Tour in Pleasant Prairie.

-Milwaukee Public Market Harvest Festival.

-Oak Creek Fall Festival…in Oak Creek.

-China Lights continues its fantastic nighttime Lanterns in Wonderland revelry at the Boerner Botanical Gardens (through October 30th).

-The Milwaukee Domes continues its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show (through November 6th).

-Marian Art Gallery at Mount Mary University continues its presentation of Ashley Lusietto’s Personal Solar Systems art show (through November 18th).

-Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience debuts at the Wisconsin Center and runs through January 8th, 2023.

-Gallery Night (& Day) at several art studios around Milwaukee.

-Maker Faire Milwaukee at Discovery World.

-Studio Ghibli Pop-Up & Art Show at the Sugar Maple.

-Sounds of Nature Music Program at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park.

-Survival Basics: Fort Building at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside.

-Flow Yoga at the Wehr Nature Center.

-Angelic Roots in Oak Creek: Cleansing Fan Workshop; Drum Circle; Soul Care Sunday Gong Bath; Soul Care Sunday Energy Boost.

-Schlitz Audubon Center: Nature Detectives; Acrylic Painting Workshop; Word With a Bird (bird bird bird…bird IS the word); Nature Ambassadors.

-Milwaukee Admirals are at home (home opener) against the Manitoba Moose (I hope the moose aren’t loose).

-Milwaukee Bucks are at home (home opener, YAY!!!) against the Houston Rockets.

-Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival at the Oriental Theater.

-Wisconsin Sync! Annual Synchronized Skating Competition at the Mullet Ice Center in Hartland.

-Falls Patio Players debuts Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr. (this weekend only).

-Clue on Stage debuts at the Sunset Playhouse and runs through November 6th.

-Next Act Theater continues its performances of Kill Move Paradise (through November 6th).

-Interchange Theater continues its performances of The Totalitarians (through October 29th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater wraps up its performances of Titanic (do you want me to tell you how it ends?).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Wife of a Salesman (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents (the incredible) Tschaikovski’s Fifth Symphony (this weekend only).

-Renaissance Theaterworks debuts The How and the Why and runs through November 13th.

-Concerts? Way too many to mention! Venues include Shank Hall, Rave, Cactus Club, Jazz Estate, Ally’s Bistro, Riverside, Pabst, etc., etc., etc.

-Farmer’s Market? Well, it’s the last farmer’s market of the year in Oak Creek. And Oak Creek is turning it into a big celebration they call Fall Festival (which I mentioned earlier/up above 🔼). So, why not check out Oak Creek’s Fall Festival and their last farmer’s market of 2022?

Hike? Well, if you’re in Oak Creek for Fall Festival how about heading east to the lake (ya know, the big lake…Lake Michigan) and Oak Creek’s Lake Vista Park? Beautiful lake vistas (umm…yeah) and fall colors.

And there you have it! 😃

Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Hmm, well, weird weather this past week in Milwaukee. It was a bit more summer-ish? Warm, humid, rain, thunderstorms, severe thunderstorms, straight line winds, tornadoes, storm damage…I don’t remember the tornado sirens sounding at all this past summer. And never in my (almost) nineteen years of being employed at my place of employment have I been evacuated to the basement due to a tornado. Sheesh! Well, the trees are still telling me that we are still teetering into Fall. And the Frost Advisory alert I just received from the National Weather Service backs that up. But, no alert for Milwaukee weekend activities slowing down. Heck No! Lots to do!!

And so without further ado, and in no particular order, here are a few Milwaukee weekend things to do (weekend of October 14th, 15th, and 16th):

-Marquette University Theater wraps up its performances of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this weekend (so, umm…this is the last weekend…and the second weekend…but not the second to last weekend cuz that was last weekend which was also the first weekend 🤪).

-Marian Art Gallery at Mount Mary University presents Ashley Lusietto’s Personal Solar Systems art show (through November 18th).

-ThriveOn Art Visioning Session at America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee.

-Dinos in the Dark continues at the Kenosha Dinosaur Discovery Museum (I wonder if there’ll be a Dinos in the Day?).

-National Fossil Week at the Kenosha Public Museum.

-Open House and Observing Night at the Milwaukee Astronomical Society in New Berlin (when you gaze upon a star…or something like that).

-Sordid and Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva continues…in Lake Geneva (but not Geneva Lake cuz if you’re in Geneva Lake you’d be swimming…Lake Geneva is the city and Geneva Lake is…the lake 🤪).

-Jack-O’-Lantern Nights continues at the Racine Zoo and runs through October 30th (admission helps pay for animal chow at the Zoo…and it’s an awesome little zoo with a beautiful location right on the Lake Michigan shore…more monkey chow please!!).

-China Lights continues its fantastic nighttime Lanterns in Wonderland revelry at the Boerner Botanical Gardens (through October 30th).

-Halloween Haunts at the Wehr Nature Center (this might actually be not-so-scary enough for the likes of me).

-Word With a Bird at the Schlitz Audubon Center (I wonder what word will be uttered by a bird).

-Species Spooktacular at the Schlitz Audubon Center.

-Fall Plant-a-Thon at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside.

-Fall Into Grafton (in Grafton😊).

-Charity Bowling Classic at Landmark Lanes.

-Elkhorn October Fest (in Elkhorn😊). Best I can tell it’s an Oc and not an Ok toberfest (🤪).

-Autumn Celebration in Washington Park.

-Autumn Celebration Weekend in Greenbush featuring the Old Wade House (sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society).

-Legends & Lore at Old World Wisconsin both this weekend and next weekend (also sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Society).

-Fall Fest in Center Street Park.

-Autumn Celebration at the Urban Ecology Center Washington Park.

-Milwaukee Makers Market at the Ivy House.

-Movie night at the Italian Community Center.

-Sunset Playhouse in Elm Grove presents Rock ‘N’ Roll Royalty (this weekend only). I wonder if Queen qualifies as royalty (the name might suggest as much)???

-Next Act Theater continues its performances of Kill Move Paradise (through November 6th).

-Interchange Theater debuts The Totalitarians with performances through October 29th.

-Skylight Theater wraps up its performances of Mama Mia this weekend.

-Cardinal Stritch University Theater presents Hellcab this weekend only (not for kiddos).

-Forte Theater Company presents The Sound of Music at the Saber Center in Franklin (awesome little theater).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Titanic (through October 23rd). Umm…I think I know how it ends?

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Wife of a Salesman (through November 6th).

-The Milwaukee Domes continues its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show (through Nov. 6th). Mum mies (we are getting close to Halloween…)?

-Florentine Opera presents Romeo and Juliet this weekend only and it’ll be performed completely in French (oui oui!).

-The Posters of Jules Chéret wraps up this weekend at the Milwaukee Art Museum (au revoir).

-Angelic Roots in Oak Creek presents: Evening Gong Bath Sound Vibrations; Empowered Healing Workshop.

-Morning Yoga at Discovery World.

-Tabi Po! Poetry Series & Open Mic at County Clare Irish Inn and Pub.

-Milwaukee NARI Home & Remodeling Show at State Fair Park.

-Dog Days at the Lynden Sculpture Garden.

-Canine Carnival at the Pewaukee Sports Complex.

-The UW Milwaukee Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony present American Wind Band Classics at UW Milwaukee’s Helene Zelazo Center.

-Bel Canto Chorus at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center (hmm, will they be singing Irish tunes?).

-Lakeshore Symphonic Band Fall Pops Concert at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center.

-Early Music Now presents Tapestry: Faces of a Woman.

-The Mini Workshop Market at Wheelhouse MKE (multiple 15 minute classes to help you explore potential new hobbies).

-Behind the Scenes @ The Bindery: A Public Tour at The Bindery (in Bayview). BTW, they make real paper books…the old fashioned way on really old yet completely functional book binding machines.

-Kenosha Art Market.

-Magic & Comedy at the Haunted Brumder Mansion with Two Brothers One Mind!!

-Comedy Sportz Match at Comedy Sportz (I hear that it might be quite…comedic, but hopefully not comedogenic).

-Thief Wine’s Fall Grand Tasting at the Milwaukee Public Market.

-Lake Country Live Oktoberfest (yep, this one’s an Ok toberfest 🤪).

-414Flea (I think it’s a flea market…don’t catch any fleas…they bite).

-Concerts? Way too many to mention! Venues include Shank Hall, Rave, Cactus Club, Jazz Estate, Riverside, Pabst, etc., etc., etc.

-Something scary? How about Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America?

-Apple Orchard? How about Weston’s Antique Apples in New Berlin for some truly unique and funky cool apples?

-How about a hike? I’ve said a bit about stuff going on at the Schlitz Audubon Center. Well, there’s great hiking there as well. Even more, there’s a climbing tower that rewards hikers with awesome views (which this time of year will include some incredible Fall colors).

And there you have it! 😃

Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Today I took a little break from studying and around-the-house chores (and plain old trying to recover from COVID…my energy is GONE!) and walked around the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens and their China Lights Lanterns in Wonderland. Now, during the day the lanterns are not illuminated. However, they are still big and beautiful and colorful and every bit awesome in the sunlight. AND, for $7 per person my wife and I had the place to ourselves!!! There was barely anyone there! Honestly, nighttime China Lights crowds can be HUGE and can sometimes drive me NUTZ! And, as the evening admission fee is a bit BIG perhaps going during the day ain’t too bad??? Well, here’s a little smattering of photos. Lighting wasn’t great for me to capture MOST of the lanterns (there are WAY more lanterns that I didn’t take pictures of today) but, well, I think what I did capture today ain’t bad. Enjoy!😊

Thanks for reading and looking at pictures.😊

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Well, Fall is certainly making its presence known. It looks to be a weekend of crisp nights giving way to frosty mornings. And as more pumpkins appear we see our shadows grow longer as our days grow shorter. Blooming hardy mums beckon us to don hearty sweaters and curl up with a steaming bowl of chili or chowder or booyah or hot cocoa or whatever warms you to your bones. Candlelight and moonlight (and maybe even a few ghoulies and goblins). Ah yes, the season of Hygge (and this Hygge train ain’t slowing down until…May???).

And, yes, we see more and more Milwaukee weekend activities moving indoors. But is Milwaukee winding down? Nope! Not even close! So much to do (and still so much gorgeous weather…wear a sweater)!😃

So without further ado, and in no particular order, here are a few Milwaukee weekend things to do:

-Honor Flight: gather at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport to welcome home our veteran heroes as they return from their incredible journey to Washington DC.

-Marquette University Theater debuts The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with performances through October 16th.

-The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and pianist/composer Aaron Diehl team up to perform Song of a New Race featuring Gershwin’s Concerto in F, Still’s Symphony No.2, and Copland’s Rodeo.

-2022 Cine Latino Film Festival at Marcus Theaters.

-Yuletide Faire at the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee.

-Milwaukee County Zoo: red panda baby has been introduced to the public and is now hangin’ out outside saying hi to humans (and if that red panda baby should happen to disappear…umm…it’s not at my house).

-Dinos in the Dark at the Kenosha Dinosaur Discovery Museum.

-Wisconsin Fear Grounds at the Waukesha County Exposition Center (WAY too scary for me!!!).

-Fall Street Festival in Port Washington.

-Rooftop Stargazing at the UW Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium.

-Board Game Day at Indeed Brewing Company.

-Second Hand Purrs Vendor/Craft Fair at Knights of Columbus in South Milwaukee (Maui, my rescue fur buddy from Second Hand Purrs, highly recommends supporting Second Hand Purrs).

-Full Moon Walk at the Wehr Nature Center.

-Nature Nauts at the Wehr Nature Center (for kiddos).

-Elegant Farmer Fall Harvest Fest.

-Empty Bowls at The Beer Garden in Deer District.

-Twisted & Tortured: An Evening of Tales and Art History from the Macabre at Trove Arts Parlour in Wauwatosa (‘tis the season for…the macabre…still too scary for me).

-HKE MKE benefiting the Urban Ecology Center (at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside).

-Sordid and Scandalous: A Walking Tour of Lake Geneva (will there be gangsters??? Al Capone???).

-Flannel Fest 2022 at the Cooperage (perhaps one should wear flannel???).

-Gallery Night at Gathering Place Brewing Company.

-Korea Day Celebration and Symphony Orchestra Concert at UW Milwaukee.

-Racine Theater Guild presents The Swan Princess (this weekend only).

-Covered Bridge ART Studio Tours in Ozaukee and Washington Counties.

-The Bucks are at home (preseason) against the Hawks. OOPS!!! MY BAD!!! The Bucks are playing the Hawks in Abu Dhabi. Sorry about that.😕

-The Admirals are at home (preseason) against the Wolves.

-Slow Art Saturday at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

-Second Saturdays in Downtown Kenosha.

-Clothing Swap at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside.

-The Magic of Glen Gerard at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.

-Wolf Pack Trail Run/Relay at Bong State Recreation Area.

-Shorewood Fish and Feather Festival at Hubbard Park.

-Sunset Paddle at the Urban Ecology Center Riverside.

-Angelic Roots in Oak Creek presents: Intuitive Vision Circle; Full Moon Release and Renew; Medicine Wheel Drum Workshop.

-Jack-O’-Lantern Nights continues at the Racine Zoo and runs through October 30th (admission helps pay for animal chow at the Zoo…and it’s an awesome little zoo with a beautiful location right on the Lake Michigan shore…and who doesn’t want to help pay for monkey biscuits???).

-China Lights continues its fantastic nighttime Lanterns in Wonderland revelry at the Boerner Botanical Gardens (through October 30th). Umm…am I the only one who needs an egg roll (gluten free of course) after being at China Lights?

-Carthage College Theater wraps up its performances of Antigone.

-Next Act Theater continues its performances of Kill Move Paradise (through November 6th).

-Skylight Theater continues its performances of Mama Mia (through October 16th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Titanic (through October 23rd). Umm…does the ship still sink at the end?

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Wife of a Salesman (through November 6th). Umm…is this about the wife of the salesman who dies (ya know…Death of a Salesman???)???

-The Milwaukee Domes continues its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show (through Nov. 6th). Umm…more mums than a PTA meeting???

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit comes to an end this weekend. Umm…if narwhals have a really big and special tooth does this weekend mean we’re on the “cusp” of the exhibit’s exit?

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Concerts: WAY too many to mention and includes Five Finger Death Punch, Chris Stapleton, Diana Krall, etc., etc., etc.

-Rogues and Ruffians Renaissance Faire at Circus World Museum in Baraboo (oooooh, jolly good!!!). Hmm, will we see Rico the Reconciler or Patty’O Highlander this weekend???

-Farmers Market? If you’re heading to Baraboo for this weekend’s Ren Faire how about stopping by the Saturday Dane County Farmer’s Market on the Capitol Square in Madison?

-Hike? If you’re heading to Baraboo for this weekend’s Ren Faire how about stopping by Devil’s Lake or Parfrey’s Glen?

Winery? If you’re heading to Baraboo for this weekend’s Ren Faire how about stopping by the Wollersheim Winery?

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Well, here I am in uncharted waters: isolating due to a positive COVID test. Yep, COVID finally caught up with me. Since the beginning of the pandemic I’ve been very careful and I’m even vaxxed to the maxx. But life is happening (now) and life needs to be lived (now). And living my life I have. No regrets. Living life has been good and welcomed. Though I STILL have a significantly altered lifestyle due to gluten (and that will always be) I’ve been getting out there and re-establishing connections to things I enjoyed in my BC (Before COVID) days. And as I may be keeping a low profile this weekend that does NOT mean it’s a low profile weekend in Milwaukee!!! So enough of my self-indulgence and let’s get on to the good stuff!!!

So without further ado, and in no particular order, here are some Milwaukee weekend things to do:

-The Bucks make a grand re-entry with their first game of the season (yay!) at home against the Grizzlies (it’s officially a preseason game).

-The Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild NHL hockey teams will be facing off in a Home-Away-From-Home preseason game at Fiserv Forum (go Blackhawks!!!).

-Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

-Jack-O’-Lantern Nights kicks off at the Racine Zoo and runs through October 30th (admission helps pay for animal chow at the Zoo…and it’s an awesome little zoo with a beautiful location right on the Lake Michigan shore).

-China Lights continues its fantastic nighttime revelry at the Boerner Botanical Gardens (through October 30th).

-The Milwaukee Domes continues its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show (through Nov. 6th). Mum’s the word?

-Cider Sunday at the Wehr Nature Center.

-Sci-Fi Family Day at Discovery World.

-Haunted houses and corn mazes are opening up all over. How about The Hill Has Eyes in Franklin (way too scary for me!!! Disney’s Haunted Mansion is truly the most I can handle!!!)?

-Artrageous at the Oconomowoc Arts Center.

-Bay View Gallery Night.

-Fall Waukesha Art Crawl in Downtown Waukesha (I think you will be allowed to walk if you so desire…but don’t run).

-Pet Parade & Art Walk on Brady Street (maybe they’ll let you crawl through the art like in Waukesha?).

-MKE Fine Craft Studio Tour (multiple locations around Milwaukee County…you might not be able to crawl to each of the studios as they may be too far apart and crawling might take way too long…but maybe you can crawl through each studio once you get there?).

-Brewers are at home against the Marlins.

-Taste of Oktoberfest at the Pabst Mansion (and that’s kitty-korner to the Dental School right on Wisconsin Avenue).

-Oktoberfest wraps up its festing at the Bavarian Bierhaus (and this weekend will officially be October! Or is it Oktober???).

-Concerts: too many to mention!!!

-Milwaukee Tattoo Arts Festival.

-Soul Journey Sessions at Angelic Roots in Oak Creek.

-Racine Theater Guild wraps up its performances of Native Gardens.

-Carthage College Theater debuts Antigone with performances through October 8th.

-Alec Holcomb Classical Guitar Concert at UW Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts.

-Wisconsin Artists Club Show Series presents Cold Sweat & Brew City Horns at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield.

-Outdoor Movie Night at the Harley Davidson Museum featuring Lightyear (don’t know if there are any motorcycles in Lightyear?).

-Constellations of the Zodiac: Libra at the UW Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium.

-Falls Patio Players presents the Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 at Menomonee Falls North Middle School (comedic murders??? Only in the building???).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Titanic (through October 23rd). Umm…does the ship still sink at the end?

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater debuts Wife of a Salesman with performances through November 6th.

-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents Alpine Glory.

-Next Act Theater presents Kill Move Paradise (through November 6th).

-Skylight Theater continues its performances of Mama Mia (through October 16th).

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit continues its run through October 9th. And did I hear that narwhals have a really big and special tooth (yes, this question is getting really old)?

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Yoga on the Terrace continues at Villa Terrace (every Sunday).

-Apple Orchard? How about Elegant Farmer In Mukwonago?

-Hike? If you’re at Elegant Farmer how about driving a few miles northwest to the (beautiful) Scuppernong Trails in the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest?

Whew. Yep. Lots of Milwaukee stuff!!!

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town (I’ll be in a mask😷).

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Well, it feels like Fall has made a (welcomed) appearance. Crisp, cool weather that invigorates my soul. Crisp, cool weather that makes me want to get outdoors and live life. Crisp, cool weather that makes the Dane in me want to break out the wool socks and candles and settle into a wonderful season of Hygge (I am a massive believer in and practitioner of Hygge).

And just when I think that weekend activities might be winding down in Milwaukee? Nope! Not even close! So much to do (and so much gorgeous weather)!😃

So without further ado, and in no particular order:

-The Milwaukee Domes debuts its Once Upon a Mum Fall Show and runs through Nov. 6th.

-Doors Open Milwaukee runs all weekend and is all about outstanding (and rare) opportunities to tour historic buildings, gardens, theaters, churches, etc., etc., etc. throughout Milwaukee (and it’s mostly free).

-China Lights continues its fantastic nighttime revelry at the Boerner Botanical Gardens (through October 30th).

-Pet Fest at the Summerfest Grounds (yeah, let’s be honest, it’s mostly about dogs…my cats do not approve…me cats be wantin’ a little mewtiny).

-Harvest Fair at State Fair Park (and it’s free). Anyone for some pumpkin bowling and pumpkin cream puffs (ooh, me…oh, wait…gluten…oh crap)?

-Southside Dining Week continues (on a weekend?).

-Oktoberfest at the Bavarian Bierhaus debuts its version of Oktober festing (in September?).

-Black Owned Autumn Marketplace at the Deer District.

-Milwaukee Harbor Fest at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences in the Harbor District. There will even be a blessing and release of baby sturgeon!

-Milwaukee Riverkeeper Boat Parade (in conjunction with Milwaukee Harbor Fest). So I heard that the floats in this boat parade really do float (cuz they’re boats)!😜

-Squeak Fest at Clock Shadow Creamery featuring all things cheese and cheese curds (squeaky curds???). If you’ve never had a squeaky curd…well, you really need a squeaky curd!😊

-Mac & Cheese Fest at Wisconsin Brewing Company Park in Oconomowoc.

-Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night at the Oriental Theater featuring Selena.

-STEM Day at Discovery World Museum featuring Hispanic-American STEM professionals.

-Dancing Under the Stars at the UWM Planetarium to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month.

-Festa Italiana at the Italian Community Center.

-Milwaukee Comic Con at State Fair Park.

-Occasional Artist Show at North Point Lighthouse (are the artists occasionally artists or is there occasionally some kind of an art show?).

-Healing Henna Tattoo Session and Gong Bath/Sound Meditation at Angelic Roots in Oak Creek.

-Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Led Zeppelin (but not with Led Zeppelin).

-Skylight Theater performs Mama Mia (yep, complete with songs from ABBA…but not Led Zeppelin)

-Sunset Playhouse wraps up its performances of Spitfire Grill.

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) with John-Mark McGaha (through November 6th).

-Milwaukee Repertory Theater is also debuting Titanic (performing now through October 23rd).

-Interchange Theater Co-Op wraps up its performances of A Night in November (performing on nights in September…until the 25th to be exact).

-Racine Theater Guild continues its performances of Native Gardens (through October 2nd).

-J.R.R. Tolkien’s (yes, the Lord of the Rings writer) “The Art of the Manuscript” continues its run at Marquette’s very own Haggerty Museum of Art (the Haggerty is a campus gem IMHO).

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit continues its run through October 9th. And did I hear that narwhals have a really big and special tooth (yes, this question is getting really old)?

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Yoga on the Terrace continues at Villa Terrace (every Sunday).

-Apple Orchard? How about Patterson’s Orchard in New Berlin? Apple cider donuts, caramel apples, popcorn, cider, and maybe even…apples.😊

-Hike? If you’re at Patterson’s in New Berlin how about driving a few miles west to Waukesha County’s Minooka Park?

Whew. Yep. Lots of stuff!!! And, per usual, there’s so much stuff again that my finger hurts from typing (I’m typing on my iPhone…maybe someday I’ll use a real keyboard?). But I am still so happy to still be writing and sharing the Happy Note. I’m still here. I’m still who I’ve always been. And I’m still doing what I’ve always done (I don’t need to be the Faculty Adviser of the MUSOD Mental Health and Wellness Committee to be who I am and do what I do). Thank you so much for reading the Happy Note. I hope it made you happy.😊

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of the Week!😃

Well, here’s my first Happy Note totally contained within my blog…with a convenience link through Facebook (but no email distribution through a particular school some of we may know…). My first Happy Note since relinquishing my duties as Faculty Adviser for MUSOD’s Mental Health and Wellness Committee. Saying goodbye to the committee made me really sad (and maybe even a little mad…nope, really mad). But times change. Situations change. People in our orbit can and DO change. I do believe, though, that being aware of forces beyond our control can help us find pathways to wellness and happiness. And though I may not be in my previous “position” I’m still very much me and still doing everything I’ve always done (but maybe in a slightly different way). Like this Happy Note. I started the Happy Note as (hopefully) a little way to bring people to a place of joy. A little way to let people know that life is happening and there are so many ways, small and big, to jump into living life. It’s encouragement to make and take some quality time for ourselves. It’s a little bit about good stuff going on around us. It’s about getting out there and living life. It’s about renewal and re-creation and reconnecting. And though the Happy Note may not be the same (well, maybe how we access it has changed), the Happy Note endures (and that makes me happy).😊

Enough of my self indulgent…blah, blah, blah. What’s going on around Milwaukee this weekend? LOTS OF STUFF!!! Hold on tight cuz this is a BIG Happy Note (and why not). And so without further ado, and in no particular order:

-China Lights finally returns!!! After a two year COVID hiatus (good riddance COVID) China Lights makes its triumphant return with Adventures in Lantern Wonderland (Alice and the Cheshire Cat may be there…a whole lot!)!!! At the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens now until October 30th. BTW, it gets CRAZY BUSY (get there early). Shuttle buses run to and from remote parking lots.

-LOTS of concerts including but not limited to Panic! At the Disco at Fiserv (wouldn’t it technically be Panic! At the Fiserv???).

-Apple Harvest Festival at Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha ($10 per carload so go with A LOT of friends in one car). I hear that the Delafield Brew Haus will be there selling…apple cider (NO, BEER, you silly!).

-Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Fest (and it’s free…unless you want wine…and who doesn’t want wine???).

-Uncorked: Milwaukee Wine Fest at the Deer District (kinda ridiculously expensive…but I don’t wanna tell you how to spend your money…but I know that would probably be “good” wine wasted on the likes of me…give me a box and I’ll be happy).

-Jurassic Quest at State Fair Park (not free…and I heard that the Dinosaurs aren’t real???).

-Richfield Historical Society Thresheree and Harvest Festival (and it’s free).

-Angelic Roots in Oak Creek presents Working With Healing Crystals.

-North Shore Bank’s Southside Dining Week kicks off (on a weekend).

-South Milwaukee Open Doors (mostly free).

-Dog Days at the Lynden Sculpture Garden (free…as far as I can tell).

-Fall Bayshore Art Festival (and it’s free).

-Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Fest (and it’s free).

-Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off at the Deer District (and it’s free…I think).

-Barktoberfest at Estabrook Beer Garden (and it’s free…unless you want beer…and who doesn’t want beer??? Even gluten free people want beer…we just can’t drink it).

-Bay View Bash (in Bay View…and it’s free).

-BBQ & Blues at Motor at the Harley Davidson Museum.

-Bug Day at the Wehr Nature Center (free…other than parking).

-Briggs & Al’s Run (conveniently starts on Marquette’s campus).

-Milwaukee Makers Mart at Discovery World.

-Lucha Libre at Potawatomi.

-Awkward Nerd Book Fair at the Cooperage (sounds like something made just for me😊).

-Hill Bill: Volume 2 at the Rock Ski Hill in Franklin.

-Milwaukee Bike-In Movie Series in Swing Park.

-Interchange Theater Co-Op continues its performances of A Night in November (performed on nights in September…until the 25th to be exact).

-Brewers are at home against the Yankees (free…on TV).

-Racine Theater Guild performs Native Gardens now through October 2nd.

-The Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues its performances of Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) featuring John-Mark McGaha (runs through November 6th).

-The Sunset Playhouse continues its performances of Spitfire Grill (through Sept. 25th).

-J.R.R. Tolkien’s (yes, the Lord of the Rings writer) “The Art of the Manuscript” continues its run at Marquette’s very own Haggerty Museum of Art (the Haggerty is a campus gem IMHO).

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit continues its run through October 9th. And did I hear that narwhals have a really big and special tooth (and is this question getting really old)?

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Yoga on the Terrace continues at Villa Terrace (every Sunday).

-Apple Orchard? How about Brightonwoods Orchard near Burlington? It’s not a you-pick-it place. BUT…while you’re there stop at Aeppeltreow (yes, I did check my spelling) Winery & Distillery for a wee nip??? Who doesn’t like wine and perry and cider (umm…that be hard cider) and whiskey???

-Hike? After visiting Brightonwoods (if you can still drive) how about heading a few miles south to Bong State Recreation Area (hard to believe it was to be an Air Force bomber base back in the day…remnants of the runway are still visible).

Wow! My fingers hurt from typing (I’m on my iPhone so I guess it really is just finger). But I am so happy to still be writing and sharing the Happy Note. I’m still here. I’m still who I’ve always been. And I’m still doing what I’ve always done (well, I am back in school as a student again so I guess I’ve added back even more of what I’ve always done???).

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy End of a Short Week!😃

I’m writing this on Thursday night (I always write the Happy Note on Thursday nights after a week of research…yes I am an academic). The sun is going down. Light is dancing off the little frog pond in my backyard. My sandhill crane family (mom, dad, and baby) is lounging in my backyard. I just feel a wonderful peace and am so looking forward to a wonderful time of re-creation we call weekend.

Today’s Happy Note not quite as robust as Summer of 2022 Happy Notes? Heck no! No way! Not yet! Life is still happening big and large around Milwaukee! We recently said goodbye to Summer but we’re still livin’ life! So what’s going on this weekend post-Summer? A lot!!! So Doc, what’s happenin’ this weekend?!

Well…in no particular order:

-Taco Fest at the Summerfest Grounds (muy bueno!!!).

-Tosa Fest in the beautiful Wauwatosa Village.

-Kite Festival at Veterans Park.

-Harvest Arts and Crafts at Trimborn Farm (Whitnall Park).

-International Fest at Silver City.

-Mexican Independence Festival at UMOS.

-Fashion Fest MKE at the Yard (Bayshore).

-Bluegrass in the Park at Pulaski Park.

-The Great Riverwest Fall Rummage Sale (in…Riverwest).

-City of Greenfield Car Show at Konkel Park (in…Greenfield).

-Movie in the Garden in Milwaukee’s Garden District Neighborhood is featuring Disney’s Luca.

-Starving Artists (Art) Show at Mount Mary University (ahh, my beautiful new little school in Wauwatosa).

-Brewers are in town against the Reds.

-Concerts: more than I can mention!

-Downtown Dining Week continues…into the weekend (can it really be called “week” if it’s during the weekend???).

-Oktoberfest continues its run at the Bavarian Bierhaus.

-Interchange Theater Co-Op presents A Night in November (runs each weekend from now until September 25th…and it’s practically on Marquette’s Campus…and it’s cheap with your student ID).

-The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents Unforgettable (the music of Nat King Cole) featuring John-Mark McGaha and runs through November 6th.

-The Sunset Playhouse presents Spitfire Grill now through Sept. 25th.

-J.R.R. Tolkien’s (yes, the Lord of the Rings writer) “The Art of the Manuscript” continues its run at Marquette’s very own Haggerty Museum of Art (the Haggerty is a campus gem IMHO).

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit continues its run through October 9th. And did I hear that narwhals have a really big and special tooth (and is this question getting really old)?

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Yoga on the Terrace continues at Villa Terrace (every Sunday).

-The Milwaukee Domes Faerie Garden Show comes to an end this weekend (Sunday) so they can get ready for their fabulous Fall Show (opens in two weeks???).

-Farmer’s Market? How about something completely different? How about an apple orchard? How about Awe’s Apple Orchard in Franklin? You can even pick your own apples. Oh, lest I forget, they have fabulous fresh apple cider donuts (damn, sometimes I just hate being gluten free).

-Hike? Well if you’re at Awe’s in Franklin how about heading over to the Boerner Botanical Gardens and pay a few bucks to hike around and see all the awesome China Lights lanterns going up (opens for nighttime viewing next weekend)?

-And the weather? BEAUTIFUL on Saturday. Maybe a little rain on Sunday. But hey, we never have bad weather, maybe just the wrong clothes (stole that saying from the Scottish…aye, I have a wee bit o’ Celt and Gael in me blood…kilt anyone?).

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc

Mornin’ All,

Happy Friday, Happy (almost) Weekend, and Happy (almost) Holiday Weekend (take Monday off…no, really, take Monday off)!!!😃

Well, it looks like the Summer of 2022 is starting to wane. Summer activities are (unfortunately) coming to an end. And, well, today’s Happy Note (and probably future Happy Notes) may not necessarily be as full of stuff as the Summer of 2022 Happy Notes (yeah, but I’ll always be full of it). Fear not! Gorgeous Fall days and nights (Fall is absolutely awesome in Wisconsin), Fall activities, and Fall Happy Notes are all on the horizon. But before we say goodbye to Summer let’s get out there and live it up in this last weekend of Summer!😃

So in no particular order:

-Last weekend for the Bristol Renaissance Faire (Booooo!Booooo!). Ticket prices were jacked up to $35 this weekend (yuck)! However, you can still get $24 tickets at Menards! And, and, if you’re at the Faire you might get to see Rico the Reconciler or…or…me in a kilt (that will either be worth the price of admission OR be enough to scare you away).

-Speaking of kilts, the Wisconsin Highland Games are happening this weekend at the Waukesha County Expo Center (bagpipes, men in kilts, cabers, and…HAGGIS!!!).

-Third Ward Art Festival (and it’s FREE).

-Shrekfest (yes, the lovable green ogre…fest) at Humboldt Park and other various locations.

-Oak Creek Lion’s Fest in Oak Creek (and it’s FREE).

-Laborfest at the Summerfest Grounds (and it’s FREE).

-Walworth County Fair in Elkhorn (and it’s REALLY big…it might be the biggest county fair in the state).

-Harley Davidson Hometown Rally at the Harley Davidson Museum Grounds (and it’s FREE). There just might be a motorcycle or two for you to look at.🤪

-Oktoberfest at Old Heidelberg Park kicks off this weekend with beer and pretzels and all kinds of nightmarish things for a gluten-free person (like me). Guess I’ll go for the music (and a glass of water)? Just call me the DD.

-Gallery Night at Gathering Place Brewing (and it’s FREE).

-Drum Circle at Angelic Roots in Oak Creek.

-J.R.R. Tolkien’s (yes, the Lord of the Rings writer) “The Art of the Manuscript” at Marquette’s very own Haggerty Museum of Art (the Haggerty is a campus gem IMHO).

-Friday Night Live in Waukesha is still on Friday night, still live, still in Waukesha, and is still free.

-The Milwaukee Public Museum’s narwhal exhibit continues its run through October 9th. And did I hear that narwhals have a really big and special tooth? Class of 2026, be prepared for a narwhal tooth dental anatomy quiz (just kidding…or am I?).

-The Posters of Jules Chéret at the Milwaukee Art Museum continues its run through October 16th.

-Yoga on the Terrace continues at Villa Terrace (every Sunday).

-The Milwaukee Domes Faerie Garden Show runs until September 11th.

-Farmer’s Market? How about Greendale again?

-Hike? Well, if you’re shopping at the Greendale Farmer’s Market how about driving a mile west to the Boerner Botanical Gardens and hike through all the China Lights lanterns. IMHO the lanterns are FABULOUS both day AND night and will officially open for nighttime viewing in a few weeks. Oh, and it’s only like $5 to hike through the gardens/lanterns during the day (nighttime viewing will be a little more expensive and ALOT more crowded).

And there you have it. Please, please, please enjoy your Holiday Weekend. And please take care of yourself and your friends. Get out and enjoy all the good that life has to offer. And always know that being still and quiet and relaxing and renewing is ALWAYS an outstanding accomplishment.

Best regards and I’m hoping to see you around town.

Doc