“It’s their first time coming to this museum, and they didn’t even know this gem existed.” Posted on October 18, 2024October 22, 2024 by Layla Czaplewski While art and engineering are rarely associated with each other, the Milwaukee School of Engineering seamlessly blends the two at the on-campus Grohmann museum. The museum dedicated to the “evolution of human work”, according to their website, features an impressive collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures all celebrating human progress. Kathleen Miezio, a regular volunteer […]
“I know we have over 800 bus operators and we have 203 maintenance employees.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Briceon Monk The Milwaukee County Transit System Fleet Maintenance Building houses all Milwaukee County city buses that need repair. The body shop, tire repair and paint hangar are in the Fleet Maintenance Department. Dwyane Reese is the director of maintenance. He has been at Milwaukee County Transit System for 26 years. Briceon Monk: How long has Milwaukee Transit […]
“We are the only home close to the lake that is actually publicly accessible.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by William Stauber Soik Rheta Matsumoto is the Membership and Visitor Services Manager at the Villa Terrace Museum. The museum, which offers a hilltop view of Lake Michigan, is nestled in what was historically known as the “Gold Coast” neighborhood in Milwaukee. In addition to participating in Doors Open Milwaukee, Villa Terrace was also celebrating the building’s 100th year […]
“Great place to hang out and stunning view over the city from up there.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Trip Satran The Pfister Hotel has been a Milwaukee landmark since 1893 that stands as a symbol of luxury and elegance in the heart of the city. Known for its stunning architecture and rich history, the hotel has been a hub for both travelers and public figures for over a century. Kennan Smith, a long time Milwaukee […]
“I learned right alongside the kids that we’ve worked with.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Colton Pemble Bill Nimke is the founder and executive director of All Hands Boatworks, a Milwaukee nonprofit dedicated to inspiring children through the art of boat building. Nimke, a former middle and high school English teacher, continued his passion for helping children learn by creating the nonprofit 11 years ago. So far, he estimates that the organization […]
“I realized you could get local beer, but there were no local spirits.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Jennifer Gregorich Guy Rehorst is the founder and CEO of Great Lakes Distillery in Walkers Point, Milwaukee, WI. In what started as a hobby, Rehorst has now grown a successful business for over 20 years by experimenting and crafting fine spirits for all to enjoy. With focus on maintaining local and choosing to use local ingredients, Rehorst […]
“I think looking at pictures of stars and stuff blows my mind every time.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Natalie Chudzik At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the Manfred Olson Planetarium stands with various astronomy shows open to the public. The planetarium offers a variety of shows throughout the year ranging from creepy adventures through space, star significance for indigenous cultures, and even colorful Northern Lights displays. As the engagement team for the planetarium Ashley Harrison, Britain […]
“Everything is gonna be retro at some point.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Casmir Byrne Retrospekt is Riverwest’s resident retro-tech refurbisher and manufacturer, founded by Adam and Kori Fuerst. For the past decade, Retrospekt has been repairing and reselling vintage Polaroid cameras to a global market. The couple got their start thrifting vintage cameras for the film left in them and selling the actual cameras back to Polaroid. Now they’re […]
“Those were the people that taught me how to love, how to serve others.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Peyton Bell Jason Gonzalez is the Founder and CEO of 4th Dimension Sobriety, a sober living house in Milwaukee. He started the business with $500 and a dream, taking on the roles of house manager, admissions officer, and accountant for the business. With the help of his community, he has managed to grow the business and develop […]
“Wisconsin was underwater, so we had a lot of cool sea creatures here.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Colby Lamb Chase Shelburne is a PhD student and a paleontologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Department of Geosciences. Shelburne oversees the outreach efforts at the UW-Milwaukee Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum, which was open for the Doors Open Milwaukee event. Colby Lamb: What interested you personally about the Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum? Chase […]
“We believe in the stories that can only be told here.” Posted on October 18, 2024 by Jonathan Joseph Elle Ellis is the vice president of content and programming of WUWM and was a guide at the Doors Open Milwaukee event. She’s been a part of WUWM for four years and manages the newsroom and shows such as the Lake Effect Talk Show. Ellis started her career in public broadcasting as a volunteer DJ […]
“I have an old house, and so seeing the building, I wondered what was there.” Posted on October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 by Katie Martinez-Lagunas It was a sunny Sunday morning, and a visit to the Women’s Club of Wisconsin was on my radar. Located on E Kilbourn Avenue, the building was open to the public for Doors open Milwaukee. It remains a timeless and elegant space, with a history dating back to 1876. I spoke to WCW member Lauren […]