Manitowoc On A Foggy Day
Manitowoc, home of the Marine Musuem and Sputnikfest 2013. For those not in the know, a chunck of one of the Sputnik satellites crashed down in the middle of one of the streets (it was about the sixe of a softball, no one got hurt), and since then the locals have, as we do all over … Read more
Random Wisconsin Cheese Things…
Rna across several photos of random Wisconsin Cheese Things that actually have on a smidgen to do with cheese and thought it would be fun to share. Seems like we’ll put the word CHEESE on nearly anything to get people’s attention, and probably because it works. After all, I took these photos didn’t I… * … Read more
Our Wisconsin Magazine… About Time, Right!
Someone finally got the bright idea to do a magazine all about Wisconsin’s beauty, unique elements, and the people. Awesome to say the least and we are looking forward to getting to know those involved. In the meantime, check out the site at Our Wisconsin Magazine and order your subscription (we are not being asked … Read more
Ella’s Deli & Ice Cream Parlor – Past, Present & Fantasy
I had the pleasure of dining with our dear friend Steve “The Owner” Tate at Ella’s Deli several months ago and it was quite the pleasing experience for a number of reasons, particular the great deli food and ice cream, but also the decor. So many things from the past and present on display, yet … Read more
Janesville, Wisconsin’s City Of Parks
Janesville is a lovely town and it’s park system is truly fantastic. Check out these photos and video. * * * * * * Photos (c) Janesville Parks Department
An Upside Down White House In Wisconsin Dells
The upside down alien attacked White House in Wisconsin Dells looks even more creepy when you shoot it at night when no one is around (see video). It’s like it really happened, and with Halloween upon us, it has all the luster of a haunted house. Creepy and cool all the same. * * * … Read more
Amazing Clouds Over Cameron
This is a clip I shot last May in Cameron (Barron County) when the clouds and sun were working in perfect harmony to give a heck of natural light show. I’ve learned while making this documentary that when Wisconsin weather shows you something, you gotta pull over and shoot or it will be gone all … Read more
Pumpkins Are Fun In The Fall
It’s fall, so that means pumpkins. Here’s a killer pumpkin patch and maze just outside of Rice Lake. Espcecially neat is the pumpkin tree that had to be at least sixty feet high. * * * * * *
Awesome Packers Harley, So Wisconsin, Enough Said…
What an awesome Packers Harley, so Wisconsin on both counts, Enough Said… * * * * * *
Benvenuto’s Italian Grill in MIDDLETON
My good friends at the Wisco Hotel Group recently opened up a new Benvenuto’s Italian Grill in Middleton Wisconsin adjacent to the Wisco Hotel Group Holiday Inn & Suites (West Madison) and gave me the chance to test it out pre-opening night. Great food, reasonably priced, and a Wisconsin original chain of restaurants too (started in … Read more
The Hideout: Al Capone’s Northwoods Retreat Photos
Several years ago I had a chance to got to Al Capone’s Northwoods Retreat with my brother and mother (before it closed down) and was able to get some photos of the place. It’s interesting to know that so much of the Chicago gang activity of the 1920′s had a sort of silent existence in … Read more
Milwaukee Center, The Pabst Theatre & Milwaukee Rep
The Milwaukee Center is quite an amazing place to visit. Located just across from city hall, this is where we were at for the Lombardi play opening night last November. It has a lot of other cool elements including the Milwaukee Repetory Theater and the legendary Pabst Theatre. Plus right across the stree, hidden in … Read more
The Old World Charm Of La Crosse
Had another chance to visit La Crosse a while back and discovered a terrific downtown with lots of old world charm. Many of the buildings here where built in the late 1800′s but have been kept up or rennovated to keep their appeal. Another great thing about La Crosse is that it is located where … Read more
Downtown Racine: Where Old Meets New Meets Old
Whereas many of the residential areas of Racine have a modern flair to them (especially the farther away from downtown you go), downtown Racine still holds an Old Wisconsin flavor all about it. Racine is most well know for the S.C. Johnson building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, was also the birthplace of legendary actor … Read more
Wisconsin Cheese Mart In Milwaukee
Wisconsin Cheese Mart in Milwaukee (just down the street from Usingers) is the kind of cheese shop that John Cleese would be more than welcomed to visit since they have nearly every kind of cheese he could possibly list off. Not only that, most of the cheeses here are many of the Wisconsin originals made … Read more
Usingers Sausages: Famous For A Reason
While some of these photos are from last fall when we visited Usingers Famous Sausages, we also had the cahnce to try some more of it this weekend when first arriving in Milwaukee and it’s pretty clear that they know what they are doing. My personal favorite was the smoked Canadian Bacon (had no idea … Read more
Seymour Wisconsin: The Original Home Of The Hamburger
In case you didn’t know it, the hamburger originated in Wisconsin and is now, much like the Green Bay Packers are to football, one of the most famous food items in the world. We’ll be covering that fact in the documentary. In the meantime, the below statement is the official Wisconsin state legislation statement declaring … Read more
Lexxy Cow At The Wisconsin Capital Building
Last fall after we had the opportunity to interview Mayor Soglin of Madison for the documentary, our traveling companion mascot Lexxy decided she must have her picture taken at the state capital building, so that’s exactly what we did. She also had to posh it up in our Avis Budget rental for the sake of … Read more
