If Frank Lloyd Wright Had Designed A Cheese Haus…
If Frank Lloyd Wright had designed a Cheese Haus it would have been Foster Cheese Haus in Osseo (just south of Eau Claire off of I94). They have some amazing cool Wisconsin Cheese as well, including bacon infused cheese curds like I’ve not seen anywhere else. Not only do they have great Wisconsin Cheese, but … Read more
Owning Fine Art Is Good For The Soul
Our dear friend and fellow artist Christine Mount Kapp has entered the world of blogging and you should check it out. Christine has interviewed for the documentary and will be involved in other aspects of it as we near completion in post-production. While her work is Americana, it speaks strongly of Wisconsin culture as well and … Read more
The Milwaukee Domes Art Festival 2011
While a bit late in posting these, art is far more long lasting than travel so we’re sure having these up at any time is a good thing. The pictures speak for themselves so we’ll leave it at that… * * * * * *
A Wisconsin Winter Wonderland In Pictures…
Being that it’s Christmas Eve yet there may not be snow on the ground all over the state just yet this winter, enjoy these fantastic “Wisconsin Winter” photos submitted to us by a terrific photographer and artist out of Chippewa Falls who’s talent seems to know no bounds… Here’s to the BADGERS winning the ROSE … 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
“Lombardi” Benifit Show Scheduled At The Milwaukee Rep
“We are excited to announce this very special benefit performance to help support the fight against cancer. While we are unable to exchange previously purchased Lombardi tickets for this event, as a loyal supporter of The Rep we wanted to provide you the first opportunity to purchase a ticket and add your support to the Vince Lombardi … Read more
Houdini At A Castle In Appleton: Fitting For Sure
While we covered a number of things previously about how terrific the Museum At The Castle In Appleton was, we aslo promised to post some of the Harry Houdini related photos from the exhibit the we took. Again, thanks to Matthew and everyone else there for giving us a terrific interview and a great day … Read more
Oneida Casino Tribute Statues Are Everywhere In Green Bay
As we drove around Green Bay this past May, there seemed to be a new Oneida Casino Tribue Statue or granite plackard popping up every day. Of course that’s an exageration considering how incredibly intricate and awesome these things are. We don’t know if statue is the correct term, but they are memorials to the … Read more
Painted Cows At The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
We want to give a big shout out of thanks to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for their assistance in helping us move things along with the many artisan cheesemakers throughout Wisconsin. When it comes to innovative internet marketing, these guys really have it down pat with sites like Eat Wisconsin Cheese, Cheese Cupid, The … Read more
Marcus Corporation In Milwaukee: Cinemas, Hotels & Midwest Values
We have had a wonderful relationship with Milwaukee based Marcus Theatres thanks to Carlo Petrick, Director of Communications, who has been an ally since we began this project last fall. We had a terrific interview with him about movies, Wisconsin and his long standing love of the Green Bay Packers. With 25 movie theaters throughout … Read more
The Grilled Cheese Academy: The Art Of Grilling Cheese!
This site put out by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is just pure decadence when it comes to cheese sandwiches. And since it is Grilled Cheese Month, you gotta check out these awesome recipes, if only for the sake of the pictures. It’s like art and cheese grilled into one. (Note: Above photos used for … Read more
Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit At The Milwaukee Art Museum
See scale models, furniture, newly discovered video footage, and more than thirty rare drawings never before seen by the public from nearly every project Frank Lloyd Wright designed. Because the celebrated architect allowed the latest available technologies, the building site, and the accessible local materials to drive each project, his designs could look radically different. … Read more
‘Badger Boys’ Exhibit Commemorates Wisconsinites’ Role In The Civil War
Neville Public Museum of Brown County is commemorating the 150th anniversary of Wisconsin’s inclusion into the Civil War with a special exhibit titled “Badger Boys: Northeast Wisconsin and the Civil War” that will be on display at the museum until Nov. 6. For more info go to: ‘Badger Boys’ commemorates Wisconsinites’ role in Civil War | … Read more
A Big Cheeseheads Shout Out To Western Digital…
* * * Now that we have wrapped up this year’s Super Bowl XLV coverage, that is until we put together some great video footage to post from the dozens of hours of tape we now have to go through, we wanted to give a big cheeseheads shout out to Western Digital for assisting us … Read more
Super Bowl XLV – Packers Art At The NFL Experience
Above are two works of “art in progress” that we encountered at the NFL Experience. The painting of Vince Lombardi was being finished by an exhibitor who does fan art of famous former players and NFL legends. The mural is a montage work of various Green Bay Packers from this years team, and appears to be … Read more
Capture Wisconsin Photo Contest
“Upload your photos at capturewisconsin.com, the shutterbug hub that will house all entries. The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers shooting in Wisconsin – all working together to create the best Wisconsin photography site ever.” (blurb from the Wisconsin Trails website for promotional purposes only) Wisconsin Trails | Photo Contest.
The Schuster Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Milwaukee
The Schuster Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Milwaukee. A gorgeous building that is likely a wonderful place to stay as well. We loved the photo of it in winter so much that we had to post it here. Via Schuster Mansion Bed and Breakfast Milwaukee Wisconsin 53208.
The Historic Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie
* * * The following information is taken from and copyright http://www.mabeltainter.com: * * * The Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater is a fully functional Victorian era theater with a year round performing arts season featuring nationally recognized artists. Located on Main Street in historic downtown Menomonie, Wisconsin, the Mabel Tainter’s performing arts season runs from … Read more
