Emily Prochaska

Milwaukee Magazine • 17th November 2021

Behind the Pabst Mansion’s Spectacular Christmas Decorations

You know it’s Christmastime in Milwaukee when the Pabst Mansion is lit up red and green.

The historic mansion has been elaborately decorated for the holidays since it opened as a museum in 1978. While last year’s festivities were canceled due to COVID-19, it reopened in April and is once again getting the full Christmas treatment. It takes 30 staff and volunteers putting in 250 hours of work, not counting planning, to fully deck these halls, and over 35 artificial trees are brought up from the

Media Milwaukee • 7th November 2021

Jacob Blake Rally at UWM: CPAC Promotion & Justin Blake Teach-In

Justin Blake, Jacob Blake’s Uncle, came to UWM on Tuesday to speak to UWM students and to protest the dropped charges in the Jacob Blake case.

The UW-Milwaukee chapter of Students for Democratic Society (SDS) organized the rally on Tuesday in Spaights Plaza to promote CPAC and demand justice for Jacob Blake.

In August 2020, a 29-year-old black man, Jacob Blake, was shot several times in the back by a white officer in Kenosha, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. His shooting provoked unr

UWM Post • 29th October 2021

Electric Scooters: Love Them Or Leave Them?

In this new series, we go to the students of UWM to get their perspectives on everything from hot topics to random questions.

This week’s question: How do you feel about the electric scooters?

We asked nine students, and here’s what they have to say:

“I understand that there is a use for them, because not everyone who lives on campus has access to transportation, but they are a nuisance now – I literally saw a car back over one the other day.”

“I think the scooters are very cool. You can jus

Milwaukee Magazine • 27th August 2021

Bay View’s Mistral Is Now Closed

One of Bay View’s most romantic dinner spots just closed its doors for good.

Mistral, a fine dining restaurant known for its Mediterranean cuisine and elegant atmosphere, announced it was permanently closing on Wednesday.

The restaurant opened in 2017 and was located at 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in the Avalon Theater, a perfect place for a classy dinner, exceptional wine pairings and a movie. Read our full review of the restaurant, here.

The owners of Mistral, Jane Schilz and Lee Barczak, als

Milwaukee Magazine • 18th August 2021

Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Kicks Off With Youth Night

This event marks the start of a two-week celebration here in Milwaukee.

The Milwaukee Black Theater Festival is hosting its first-ever Youth Night Wednesday. The festival is in partnership with St. Ann Intergenerational Center for Care and gives families and children 8-18 the opportunity to experience multiple theaters in one location.

The free, curated event will bring youth performers from theaters around Milwaukee together as well as communities to experience original performance art explor

Milwaukee Magazine • 13th August 2021

11 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: Aug. 13-15

It’s the last weekend to go to the Wisconsin State Fair and more exciting events this weekend in Milwaukee.

The fair is back, but it won’t be here for much longer. It runs through Aug. 15, providing the Milwaukee community new delicious yet wild foods, fair favorites like crème puffs and funnel cakes, classic amusement rides and games and endless things to see. Head down to the fairgrounds to try some of this year’s Sporkie finalists like the Glazy Boy, take a ride on the Ferris wheel or take a

Milwaukee Magazine • 11th August 2021

9 Beer Gardens to Visit Before the Season Ends

Unfortunately, beer garden season doesn’t last all year so make the most of it while it’s here.

BEER GARDENS ARE A MILWAUKEE favorite and a great way for eternal hoptomists to get outside for safe gatherings full of food, friends and family and fantastic brews. Many beer gardens, new and old, are open now, with new varying health and safety precautions. Here are some of our favorites:

This spot in South Shore Park is perfect for an evening night, with plenty of outdoor space, games on the lawn

Milwaukee Magazine • 5th August 2021

10 New Foods to Taste at the Wisconsin State Fair This Year

Each year the fair brings a spread of unique sweet, salty and strange treats to the Milwaukee Fairgrounds. Here are just a few to try

For those who want bacon with every meal, this could be a cookie for you. This sweet, savory treat is made with award-winning bourbon barrel-aged Goose Island Bourbon County Stout mixed in with the batter. The double chocolate chip cookie has dried cherry pieces and dark chocolate chips in it that leave you with hints of cinnamon and cayenne spice. Also, the cook

Milwaukee Magazine • 4th August 2021

5 Wisconsin Drive-In Movie Theaters to Visit Before Summer Ends

Drive-in theaters are perfect for date night, family bonding, if you want the perfect dark environment to see the new horror film and for those who would rather sit in the comfort of their own vehicle and away from others.

Out with the old, in with the new? Nah. The Milky Way Drive-In combines both the past and the present to give their customers the best experience filled with “nostalgia and innovation.” They provide a safe environment to watch your favorite films, old and new, on their 40-foo

Milwaukee Magazine • 22nd July 2021

The Bucks Are Helping Bring Four New Murals to Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Now that the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship and brought the community together, the franchise wants to make sure its message of unity is still prominent throughout Milwaukee, even when the basketball is off the court. The Art of Flavor is making sure that happens.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey partnered up on a mural initiative called the Art of Flavor that aims to celebrate Milwaukee’s rich history and diverse communities.

The Art of Flavor commissioned four