Month: February 2013
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Chapter Four- Milwaukee Public Museum
Things you should know about the Milwaukee Public Museum: 1) Mondays are free days for Milwaukee County residents, yay! But be prepared for it to be really crowded (I mean reeeally crowded) on those days. I found killer meter parking for $3 on Wells St., but my friends had to pay $15 and park at…
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Chapter Three- Milwaukee Art Museum (Two Parts: Play Date With Art & MAM After Dark)
On Friday I went to the Milwaukee Art Museum TWICE! This is the annual membership we’ve gotten the most out of, hands down. PART ONE: In the morning, from 10-noon in the main hall, was the Play Date with Art. This program is offered once a month (I think!) and it’s free for members. Typically…
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Chapter Two- Sweet Water Organics
On Sunday I dragged my whole family to a tour of Sweet Water Organics (SWO) in Bay View. I first heard about it on Radio Milwaukee, and got interested in their method of urban agriculture, selling fish and produce through a Will Allen-inspired aquaponics system. Sounds cool, yeah? My guess is that if you have heard…
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Chapter One- Calvary Cemetery
My mom took me to visit some of her ancestors at this cemetery last summer, and I’ve been intrigued since. I’d read that it’s the oldest existing Roman Catholic cemetery, and it’s home to many religious folks and influential Milwaukeeans. The day had just brought a fresh blanket of snow, and I figured it would…