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By Michael Holloway - Mar 4th, 2021 02:48 pm //end headline wrapper ?> Giraffes at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Photo by Alison Peterson. With 50 degree days appearing in the forecasts, more Milwaukeeans are looking to get outside to enjoy some socially-distanced events. Need some inspiration? This week is your last chance to check out Milwaukee Ballet’s “To the Pointe.” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some live music and cultural events presented by CelticMKE, and then honor the femme and women-identifying artists in Milwaukee on International Women’s Day with an event curated by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and B~Free. Here’s the full list of attractions: ....
February fading, March coming, but what is there to do? By Michael Holloway - Feb 25th, 2021 05:21 pm //end headline wrapper ?> Goodkind. Is winter winding down? We hope so, though it means you might have to hurry to enjoy the BelAir Ice Bar before it melts. Meanwhile there are lots of late February events to warm you up, including a Hot Cocoa fundraiser, a performance by Weird Storm and a Pabst Brewery Neighborhood Virtual Tour. Ongoing: Winter Chalets at South Shore Park The winter chalets at South Shore Terrace in South Shore Park (2900 S. Shore Dr.) are open for reservation. This is the county’s first winter beer garden season. The chalets can fit up to six people and there is nearby fire for warming up. Up to six people from the same household or two people from different households can share a chalet for $75, which includes a $50 food and beverage credit and a 90 minute time slot. The chalets are reservations ....
Plus: the Ice Bar, a wild winter auction and a virtual trip to Mexico. By Michael Holloway - Feb 18th, 2021 01:37 pm //end headline wrapper ?> Tequila Town Plaza. Photo courtesy of the Florentine Opera Company. Each week, Urban Milwaukee curates a list of events that are taking the necessary safety precautions provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. What’s on tap this week? A new musical by Paul Williams will receive its first ever performance, a premiere by the Skylight Music Theatre. The X Ray Arcade is bringing live music back in a fun and virtual way featuring weekly performers and delicious pizza bagels. And escape the Wisconsin cold with a virtual trip to Mexico with the Florentine Opera Company’s new show that explores a variety of genres from zarzuela to classical opera. ....