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The “Bus Rapid Transit Detour” on June 10 will be a guided tour led by Adam Carr and will include stops on or within walking distance to the planned BRT line. NEWaukee’s Detour by Carr: Sidewalk, Storefront, and Sofa Tours of Milwaukee Neighborhoods program on Saturday, June 10th will feature stops along Milwaukee County’s proposed East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. BRT is Milwaukee County’s planned 9-mile, regional, modern transit service connecting major employment, education and recreation destinations through downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s Near West Side, Marquette University, Wauwatosa and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. BRT would provide improved access...

Live @ Peck Pavilion and Peck Flicks returns to the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts grounds this summer. The season will run from July 6 through August 26 and each day of the series will have a different program focus. This year, Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park will join the line up on July 6 to 9, July 13 to 16 and July 20 to 22 with a performance of Much Ado About Nothing. All the events in Peck Pavilion will all be free and open to the public, with Sunday afternoon concerts at 2:00 pm. LIVE...

Milwaukee Ballet presents Michael Pink’s “Mirror Mirror” as its 2016-17 season finale. Mysterious and mesmerizing, this production is a highly-stylized interpretation of Snow White and it takes centerstage June 1 to 4 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. “Mirror Mirror is Snow White as you’ve never seen before. The story of good and evil takes on new depths when told with our stunning costumes and fine performances from our international company of dancers,” said Milwaukee Ballet Artistic Director Michael Pink, who choreographed the show. “Fans of classical ballet and contemporary dance will love this work equally, as...

Experts offer tips to avoid the seasonal bother and discomfort from insects. As summer technically kicks off in Milwaukee, even in the damp and chilly condition that the season often resembles, families will be spending more time outdoors just as mosquitoes become more active. Whether at a Memorial Day parade with friends, a family softball game or backyard party with neighbors, it is important to take proper precautions to avoid mosquito bites. “Preventing mosquito bites isn’t always the first thing we think about when heading outdoors,” said Kelly M. Semrau, spokesman for SC Johnson. “But to keep your family...

The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls announced that their partnership will extend far beyond the walls of the new state-of-the-art Wisconsin Entertainment & Sports Center. The two organizations jointly revealed plans to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn Neighborhood. The Bucks and Johnson Controls are building a smart, sustainable, and efficient world-class arena while joining together in a commitment to develop a healthier and more vibrant Milwaukee community for future generations. “Our partners at Johnson Controls share our vision for the future of Milwaukee and...

Returning for another summer, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee will connect passengers to downtown attractions beginning June 1. The new 14-stop “Hop ‘n Shop, Wine ‘n Dine” route will feature more Wisconsin Avenue highlights, including Sculpture Milwaukee, as well as shorter, 15-minute headways. In addition, the service will now operate on Sundays. Operating hours for the 2017 service are 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, June 1 through August 27. The fare is $1 per trip. “The Milwaukee Trolley Loop is a convenient service for tourists and locals to explore downtown’s neighborhoods,” said Beth...