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Milwaukee singer-songwriter’s new folk-rock album draws from years of playing with local musicians

19 June 2026 at 20:47

Milwaukee singer-songwriter Kyle Feerick’s new album, “Shine On,” draws from years of playing with local musicians and his own songwriting exploration. It’s been nearly a decade since he put out his last full-length album.

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Wisconsin’s first independent bookstore crawl highlights local literary scenes

5 June 2026 at 10:00

Dozens of independent bookstores across Wisconsin are participating in a new "bookstore crawl.” Bookshop Quest 2026 is a month-long event featuring clues and missions for indie bookstore fans to complete.

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Wisconsin hip-hop dance crew takes the stage at ‘America’s Got Talent’

28 May 2026 at 10:00

The founder of Barrio Dance Studio in Madison, and his team of dancers, are performing on NBC’s talent competition show, “America’s Got Talent,” with a high-energy performance set to the music of the iconic rock band Queen.

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A small-town Wisconsin supper club is the backdrop for Milwaukee author’s new novel

10 May 2026 at 10:00

The new novel, “The Supper Club Saints,” captures the complexities of modern motherhood in a family running a dying supper club that's the heartbeat of the fictional Lake Michigan town of Port Holcomb.

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‘Bubble Lady of Wisconsin’ makes a career out of creative niche

24 April 2026 at 10:00

Known as the “Bubble Lady of Wisconsin,” Michelle Hackett has built a business presenting interactive bubble shows around the state and beyond. She's presenting at the fifth annual Dane Arts: Business of Art conference about the growth of interactive events in the digital age.

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UW-Stevens Point trivia marathon is a family affair that spans generations

16 April 2026 at 10:00

A more than half-century-old fundraiser for the UW-Stevens Point student-run radio station, the World’s Largest Trivia Contest is a longstanding family event for student Frank Ross. Now Ross writes the questions for this trivia marathon. Generations of his family play on.

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