The Milwaukee Area Volkswagen Club was invited to display its cars at Cedarburg's Octoberfest…read morecelebration so a group of us made a caravan to the event. I can't restore a car to save my life, but I'm a retro girl at heart so I drive a modern VW Beetle. I appreciate the car's smooth efficient and tiny engine, as well as its modern details and technology. The VW club has embraced me as one of its own. Representing modern among the vintage is a great way to display these vehicles. We had a wonderful time! We set up in a parking lot next to the community center, enjoying the beautiful day and listening to the music. We took part by eating delicious German food and desserts, having a beer or two, wandering through the local market, and also enjoying all of the glorious shops and things to do in historic Cedarburg. It was also fun to share our love of our iconic cars with the folks there who enjoyed seeing them. What a great day!

What an amazing town with so many cool stores, bars, restaurants,all in a scenic picturesque…read moresetting! Come see what you have been missing here in the burg!

Luckily we found a parking spot close to the event. Everything was way over priced. The crowds did…read morenot let us enjoy much. They should limit the people to go inside.

Spiced wine, German beers, good food. Let your wife shop and look at Christmas junk and you can…read moreget be merry! Lots of free samples! Booths from all over, both local and international. Come on a weekday. I heard weekends are crazy packed.

Milverine is back! The local "Super Hero" threw out the first pitch at a recent Brewer Game…read more Way to go Brewers for bringing back this Milwaukee Legend!

This is HECKA OVERDUE!!! Okay, so the other night I was on my way walking to a friend's house and…read moreI see someone walking towards me just as I'm breaking out a smoke . I quickly put the smoke away coz I'm polite and assume most people don't like it when I smoke around them. I take a double look, I'm all like, OMG!! Pure SHOCK and JOY!! It's him!! I go up to him and ask, very shyly, "Milverine?? Are ya, Milverine?" He said yes. I told him I had seen the video on Vice and had seen him on the news (not really even sure if I was in Wisconsin when I first saw him in the media). I told him I was still kinda new to Wisconsin and that I'm a contemporary Vagabond. He was more than happy to tell me about the history of Milwaukee. The whole experience was really REALLY COOL!! He is 110% intelligent, respectful, and true to keeping it real. Most people out there nowadays do not want to do any kind of research, and unfortunately, fall for all kinds of nonsense when that all could have been avoided had they just done at least a little bit of research on their part. I enjoyed learning about the history of Milwaukee as well as the sound advice he shared with me. One of the best things about meeting and chatting with Milverine is he reminded me of the simple fact that it's always worth the while of doing a lil bit of research when you hear something, anything and especially before making an important discussion that'll have an impact on your life. I have nothing but mad respect for the man. If Milverine is reading this, I just want to say, Many Thanks!!

It's the kind of thing you like to see on the side of the road to make your face smile. How did…read morethat get there?!

Great place to live!…read more Community picnic is the first weekend in August every year. Car show, fireworks, parade and horse pull are just some of the activities that take place. Town is small but has a much bigger school district which brings a lot of other activities to the Village.

Black Cat Alley is an eclectic art experience in Milwaukee. It's what Black Alley calls "an outdoor…read moreart gallery" or simply said a collection of cool murals. I love seeking out new street art, so I added this alley to my Milwaukee itinerary. You can say it was right up my alley. LOCATION: I Uber'ed to the East Side to the Axe Bar (AXE MKE) which is right next to the alley. You'll find the alley behind the historic Oriental Theater at the intersection of North Avenue and Ivanhoe. Entry from Prospect Avenue and Ivanhoe are both available. Personally, I get lost everywhere and found it right away entering from the Prospect Avenue. The locals must not all know about this alley because my Uber driver was unfamiliar with this location. The area has some cool businesses, grab some food nearby! ART: Free and open 24/7. You'll find 21 murals by 24 different artists in the alley. You'll find the stories behind the art on Black Cat Alley's website or via QR codes next to the art. All murals are vibrant and creative. It's an equivalent of a museum where you'll linger by the art and try to find some meaning. The art is by global artists from places like Germany, Colombia, and others. My favorite mural was Catalina Bayona's "We Are All Immigrants" depicting wild animals and migration. It's very powerful when you think about it a little longer. All art is photogenic but be sure to check what releases you'll need for any commercial use. I wish that every city had art alleys. It's such a creative way to beautify cities. I look forward to my next visit to Milwaukee and another visit to the alley. I'll read up more about the art here before my next visit.

[Please keep in mind I travel a lot and hunt graffiti everywhere so this review is a direct…read morecomparison to other graffiti areas.] It's a small alley dedicated to graffiti. Some professional, some tagging. Some look like they were commissioned, some you can tell some were definitely done on the fly. It's not the best graffiti but I appreciate that Milwaukee has a small dedication to one of my favorite things- graffiti. Also- it's a safe alley. We went early in the morning and got donuts nearby. Drove by again a day later and a boba place is right around the corner.

Lake Geneva has an ordinance in place for all its privately-owned lake-front properties that…read moreessentially states, while pier access may be private, the lake front must be accessible to the public. It doesn't say that this access must be easy or hospitable, just accessible. I've been to my in-law's place on the lake several times but this 4th of July weekend was our first attempt at taking this lake front route back along the south shore from downtown. However difficult for a few stretches, it was thoroughly enjoyable and totally worth it (I ended up taking that walk two more times over the weekend). Most of the homes are PALATIAL...most of them are simply summer vacation homes for the families who own them and a clear example of what my husband and I like to refer to as "fuck-you-money" (as opposed to "fuck-your-mother-money", the likes of which I doubt I have ever seen actual expressions of up close). The "Expect a Miracle" house stands out among them all. I call it the "Expect a Miracle" house 'cause that's the marquis on the front and back fences of the estate (much like the "Graceland" marquis on the fence of Elvis' home). While the walking paths (where there are any at all) behind many of the houses are in various states of maintenance, the one behind this house is a deliberate "Welcome!" to all people who pass this way. It is a white-fenced path with inspirational quotes expertly painted along the rails and runners. The landscaping is deliberately designed for the pleasure of passers-by, there is beautiful and peaceful music piped in to the path area, and even a case that houses a signing book for visitors to share their sentiments of the house and the brief time they spent passing it. The path itself is paved with natural brick and well maintained. Where the terrain is uneven, small level bridges have been built to make the walk more accommodating. It stands out not for its beauty (though it is) and not for its size (it's palatial), but for the extraordinary sentiment it conveys which seems to say "We have been extremely fortunate in our lives, but we have achieved this with purpose and grace. Come, linger...share our fortune with us, and let us share with you some of the tenets by which we have lived to help us get here". I don't know the people who own this house. I don't know what they do. I don't know how they achieved their success. But what I DO know is how I felt walking past their home for the first time, reading the fence, hearing the lovely music, enjoying their landscaping and flowers and the hushed sounds of the waves lapping on the shore behind me as I faced the house. It was beautiful, and generous and peaceful and gracious...like a giant hug for the soul. It literally brought me to tears. And then I laughed out loud when, just a few yards further, passing the Wrigley mansion (now known as "Stone Manor") - whose lake front "path" is a sloped, muddy line as treacherously close to the drop to the lake (and as far away from the house) as possible - seemed to scream the sentiment "fuck you, peasant!" The disparity between the two experiences was downright comical.

I agree with the other review about many of the homes being amazing and palatial. This place…read morecertainly doesn't disappoint. What is so amazing about it is the calm feeling you get, the book of thoughts open for anyone to add to or browse. The path has its moments as you walk down it where it could be improved. While it is required, the quality of what is required was left off so it would seem. These people clearly appreciate what the path is for, what is about and how they can positively influence another's life. The quote's placed on the fence railings are amazing and well chosen. Each of them impart some kind of though or knolwedge to a person that would appreciate it. The messages are hand painted on the railings and clearly took time. The gardening and landscaping is first class and is evidence of the love and care that went into this place. Absolutely worth walking down the path, even if you have to work through a very uneven dirt path before it LOL.

The Godmobile has been a Milwaukee fixture for at least 25 years, when, similar to a scene in The…read moreBlues Brothers, an ancient station wagon complete with an electronic bullhorn strapped to the roof began driving up and down Wisconsin Avenue, blaring out religious sermons. Scores of pious Marquette students were either spiritualized or traumatized by its appearance. The Godmobile still lives and reigns supreme, albeit in a newly incarnated 1982 Chevy Caprice Classic. For easy reference, current and past iterations of the Godmobile are attached so one can easily spot it. The Godmobile has been spotted all around town, from Lake Drive in Shorewood to Brady Street in front of the Dry Hootch to the intersection right outside Discovery World. No matter what you believe, you can have faith that if you are in downtown Milwaukee you will eventually spot and scope out - The Godmobile!

Every major city has it's share of...unusual...but beloved characters. Chicago has the Walking…read moreDude, Atlanta has the fabulous Baton Bob and NYC has the Naked Cowboy. Milwaukee is lucky - we've got Freeway, Milverine, the late Dick Bacon and of course, Brother Ron driving the Godmobile. There have been several iterations of the famous Godmobile over the years - generally all of them are total beaters and most have been station wagons. They start out subtle, with just a few bible verses and sayings painted on them but eventually the current Godmobile becomes a rolling art project - completely covered in verses, sayings, a giant megaphone, creepy baby dolls, a sandwich board and sometimes those giant plastic candles you put in your yard on Christmas. You can expect to see Brother Ron all over town - mostly cruising up & down Wisconsin and Water but sometimes you might see him parked at the McDonalds on South 27th St. Itinerant preachers gotta eat too, I guess. My favorite Brother Ron/Godmobile story comes from a former co-worker: he claims that he was in line behind Brother Ron at Leon's Custard and dude's total came to exactly $6.66 and the man FREAKED out and left. No Satan Custard for him! Anyway, I like to appreciate the Godmobile for what it is - a little piece of what makes Milwaukee unique.