‘I’m always getting the things that I need for my mind, my health, my body, my soul.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 13, 2026 by Annamarie Murphy HoneyBee Sage Wellness is in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Milwaukee and is known for its handcrafted herbal teas and non-alcoholic drinks. Beyond their beverages, they offer classes to deepen the understanding of herbs and develop a personal blend of tea. The space features honeycomb-inspired decor and a board- game corner. While its warm teas make […]
‘Alice’s Garden is a sanctuary in our city.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Gianna Belgiorno Madeleine Anderson works with Flour Girl and Flame, a women-owned business that takes pride in its diverse and inclusive leadership. They provided food for Doors Open Milwaukee visitors at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. On this Sunday, the garden was celebrating the 65th birthday of Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden. Gianna Belgiorno: Why did […]
‘I try to do stories that are sound-rich, that have a human component.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Jessica Lambin Maayan Silver is a reporter at WUWM-FM (89.7), Milwaukee’s NPR. She said that one of the ways the station has adapted to a changing digital landscape is by reaching people where they are. For example, listeners who want to hear more about the upcoming election can tune in to hear Silver speak on Capitol Notes, […]
‘Years ago when Masonry peaked, people would say they do all that spooky stuff, but they don’t.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Damian Gonzalez The Tripoli Shrine Center is a fraternity with more than 309,000 members from 195 Shrine Centers in the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Bruce Nelson is a member of the Tripoli Shrine Center and a Freemason who ran the circus for more than two decades. Members of the Tripoli […]
‘This is a global destination. People come from all over the world.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Sophia Davis Sybill Knopp lives in Racine, which is home to many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s memorable builds. Knopp joined the Burnham Block restoration project in 2012. She is currently membership coordinator for the nonprofit. Sophia Davis: What led you to become interested in architecture and start working here? Sybil Knopp: What brought me here is a […]
‘We don’t have artisans or craftsmen or stone masons that are doing this kind of work anymore.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Gabriella Fields On a beautiful Sunday, the Basilica of St. Josaphat had its doors open, welcoming the public. Modeled after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the Basilica of St. Josaphat is decked out with vivid stained glass and lustrous gold details encompassed in limestone and marble. The grandeur was accompanied by the light whispers of visitors to […]
‘There’s a possibility of maybe getting new work and helping people out, too, with a restoration.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Llani Froeber Eugene Orlandini is a third-generation craftsman at Orlandini Studios, an ornamental plasterwork and restoration business in Milwaukee. It was first established by his grandfather, Matthew Orlandini, in 1936. The company is now co-owned by Eugene and his brother, Irvin Orlandini. Eugene was brought up in the plasterwork world, following the steps of his uncle, Julian […]
‘We’re restoring a piece of railroad history and Milwaukee history.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Zyair Buckner One of the oldest model railroad clubs in the country is in Milwaukee. It originally started in the 1930s, and the current train track layout was created in 1950. Within the two rooms, there’s over a mile of track laid down for the trains to run on. It’s located under the train tracks on National […]
‘I am very grateful to be a part of the collective and to be able to make work with my friends.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Will Cavezza Barrel O’ Monkeys is a new artist collective, and all 10 members are recent Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design graduates. Barrel O’ Monkeys officially opened in August 2026, after its members graduated, and they are already a bustling Doors Open Milwaukee location. Jayne Henningsgaard is of the recent grads who worked to create Barrel […]
‘This is my dad’s life’s work. It’s a legacy that I’m proud of continuing.’ Posted on October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Irasema Munoz Juan Ernesto Ordaz and his father, Juan Ordaz, are the owners of Las Palmas Western Wear, located at 600 W. Mitchell St. Las Palmas offers items such as cowboy hats, handcrafted leather boots and workwear. Irasema Muñoz: How did you start working here? Is it family-owned? Juan Ernesto Ordaz: Yeah, it’s a family-owned business. My […]
‘I understand the need for border security, but there is so much racial stereotyping going on.’ Posted on April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 by Caitlyn Nolan Abigail Alexander is a Madison native and freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying environmental engineering. Alexander shared views on the Trump administration’s mission with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Caitlyn Nolan: What do you think about the Trump administration sending ICE officers to American cities? Abigail Alexander: The way the Trump administration is […]