Recently my friend Laura and I went to the Milwaukee Rep to check out The Chinese Lady. This show depicts the story of the first female Chinese immigrant from Beijing to America in 1834. I wasn’t sure what I would think about this production going into it but from the moment it began I was... Continue Reading →
Junk But Definitely Not Junky
For those of you who know me well, you know that finance and accounting were definitely my least favorite courses in college (right there with science...chemistry lab was the absolute worst EVER). The only way I was not late for my 7:50 AM accounting class was because the teacher would take 10 points off our... Continue Reading →
My Night With Mark Twain
No, I'm not hallucinating or seeing ghosts but I could swear I recently spent an evening with Mark Twain and it was AMAZING. I have enjoyed each of the productions that I've seen at the Milwaukee Rep during its 65th anniversary season and my first as a social media club member. I've enjoyed sharing with... Continue Reading →
Boston in January Makes an Interesting Vacation
Who in the world takes a "vacation" to Boston in January? For those of you who don't know, my husband Tyler works for a company that is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusets, just outside of Boston. Most of the employees work remotely across the country so twice a year the company hosts company-wide meetings for all... Continue Reading →
I Survived the Polar Vortex of 2019…and the holidays too!
Hey Fam, Friends, and General Internet Users who have somehow found this blog! I'm alive! I survived the great Polar Vortex of 2019 and the holidays too! Where in the world did January go? Last thing I knew I was blogging about all of the wonderful holiday productions at the Milwaukee Rep and suddenly it's... Continue Reading →
Milwaukee’s Favorite Holiday Tradition: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Pabst Theater
Although winter in Milwaukee means the weather outside is frightful and walking around the city in the freezing cold is much less than delightful, I have to give credit where credit is due - Milwaukee does Christmas time really, really well. From Zeidler Union Square, Pere Marquette Park, and Cathedral Square, the homes of the... Continue Reading →
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
If you are familiar with the Jane Austen classic, 'Pride and Prejudice', then you will remember Pemberley as the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. In 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' you'll find all of our favorite 'Pride and Prejudice' characters reunited in this heartwarming and funny, contemporary Christmas production. Now playing at the Milwaukee... Continue Reading →
Hop On Board the Chatanooga Choo Choo for The All Night Strut!
The Chatanooga Choo Choo has made it's way to Milwaukee and into the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and it's time to get on board! After a short break in attending productions at the Rep, Tyler and I headed back over for a date night to check out the newly renovated Stackner Cabaret's second performance of the... Continue Reading →
Holiday Preview: Milwaukee Repertory Theater
It’s been almost a full month since I’ve been at the Milwaukee Rep for an event which seems like an incredibly long time after seeing three amazing shows over the course of a month as the 65th anniversary season kicked off back in September. Being a member of the Rep’s social media club has definitely... Continue Reading →
Game 163, The NLCS, and NLDS…PLAY BALL!
I know this post is a bit delayed but it’s simply too good of a story not to share… On October 1, Tyler and I got to experience a little bit of baseball history, which for a couple that loves baseball as much as we do was pretty spectacular. For those of you who don’t… Continue Reading →