Does That Make It His Eleventy-Squaredth Birthday? (Humor)
Since Wisconsin does have an intimate and direct connection with Tolkien, Lord Of The Rings, and The Hobbit, that being the original manuscripts are permenantly archived at Marquette University, it only seems fitting to re-post this rather humorous page from a fellow Cheesehead who’s site is well worth checking out for his sense of humor … Read more
The Legendary Mable Tainter Theatre In Menomonie
I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding at the Mable Tainter Theatre in Menomonie a while back and am just now getting around to posting the photos from this classic building which is now an historical landmark and (I lbelieve) on the national registry of historical sites. It can also be rented for weddings … Read more
Four Weeks Away From Lambeau, Then & Now
Lambeau Field then and now. The photos tell it all… GO PACK GO… * * * LAMBEAU FIELD WHEN I WAS I CHILD… LAMBEAU FIELD AS OF THIS WEEK… Photos (C) Green Bay Packers – http://www.packers.com
The Badgers Keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe For 2012
Wisconsin retained Paul Bunyan’s Axe for the 9th straight year, topping Border Battle rival Minnesota 38-13. UWBadgers.com’s Patrick Herb gives a rundown of the action and caught up with seniors Montee Ball and Brendan Kelly to get their thoughts on the win. Published on Oct 20, 2012 by WisconsinAthletics * * * * * *
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
Governor Scott Walker Admits To Being A Cheesehead
I had the pleasure of interviewing Governor Scott Walker for the documentary. He was a congenial man with a good sense of humor and a great addition to the documentary. What I was most impressed with, besides his love of the Packers, was a great story he told about the history of beer and cheese … 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
There’s Something Fascinating About Old Buildings
When driving around Kenosha last fall we ran past his old industrial factory that begged to be photographed. While no longer in use as a factory, it is still used by local businesses for office space and storage (now called the Clock Tower Place). Even so, it retains all the luster and charm of the … Read more
Into The Record Books For A Storied Franchise
In commenoration of the Green Bay Packers winning their 14th game this season, the first time in team history, it only seemed fitting to post a few photos from ever so long ago. These are a few photos we shot along our journey this past year, one of which appears to be (or so we … Read more
In The Midst Of Tranquility – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin (Studio)
In the third and final posting about our visit to Taliesin, this is were much of the brilliance revealed itself as substative, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural studio. We know a bit about studios, having worked in them for two decades, but never one quite so comforting as this one, but we totally understand the need … Read more
In The Midst Of Tranquility – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin (Interiors)
As a follow up to yesterday’s Taliesin posting that included exterior shots, today we are revealing some terrific shots of the interior rooms of the Taliesin estate. There’s really no need to explain any of it (as if we really could, you really have to be there to get it), so we’ll let the photos … Read more
In The Midst Of Tranquility – Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin (Exteriors)
With the blessing of the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation, we had the distinct pleasure of visting and filming at Taliesin back in August that included a splendid sit down interview with Wright historian Karen Murphy. Fascinated as we have always been about Wright’s architectural brilliance, we had no idea that what we were entering that … Read more
An Oddly Wisconsin Experience At The Mitchell Park Domes In Milwaukee
The Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee where something both expected and unique. When we went to visit them on a Saturday afternoon there were any number of interessting things going on including an art festival, a wedding, and a band playing in the park. The coolest thing about this place (besides it having the same … Read more
Vintage Painter Christine Mount Kapp & Her Wisconsin Connection
We first met Christine Mount Kapp, Professional Oil Painter of Vintage and Americana styles of painting, at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee last August during their summer arts festival. Immediately drawn to her work as for its evident Wisconsin and Midwest depictions, we were able to secure an interview with her a couple of months … Read more
The Hidden History Of Ten Chimneys & America’s Greatest Acting Team
While in the Milwaukee area we had the great pleasure of interview Sean Malone, the President of Ten Chimneys Foundation in Genesee Depot where we discovered many wonderful and amazing things about a history within the state that few know about, though if we have anything to say about it, everyone will soon. The photos … Read more
Door County: A Real Wisconsin Treasure
Door County in the upper penninsula North of Green Bay is one of the most visually arresting and surreal places throughout the entire state. Being that the entire county is surrounded by water, it is also heavy on the maritime elements that Wisconsin is (not so) well known for, including the Maratime Museum, and luxury … Read more
Red Barns Across The Wisconsin Landscape
During one of our interviews about Frank Lloyd Wright we learned that he was in love with the Red Barns that scattered the scenic landscape throughout Wisconsin. Rumor has it he even wanted to get the Wisconsin legislature to pass a law stating that all barns in Wisconsin should be painted red. To that end, … Read more
