Amanda Mickevicius

Amanda Mickevicius

Amanda Mickevicius is non-traditional college student finishing a degree in English at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She was born and raised in rural Wisconsin and has lived in Milwaukee for seven years. She has tended bar throughout the city and enjoys the social atmosphere that it provides. She enjoys living an active lifestyle – whether it’s biking or yoga, she loves finding new ways to stay active healthy. When not in school or at work at a local Irish pub, she enjoys spending her time cooking and baking for friends and family.

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Recent Articles

City Business: 3rd Ward Jewelry Offers Unique Wares
City Business

3rd Ward Jewelry Offers Unique Wares

UWM arts major opened a shop selling beautiful art jewelry just a year after graduating.

The Ticket Window: Willie Nelson and Steve Earle Coming
The Ticket Window

Willie Nelson and Steve Earle Coming

Don't like country? Other shows boast comedian Kathleen Madigan or the magic Supernaturalists.

Ciclovia Comes to Milwaukee

Ciclovia Comes to Milwaukee

A community biking event created in Colombia and launched in U.S. cities, it comes here August 29.

The Ticket Window: Six New Performances Announced
The Ticket Window

Six New Performances Announced

An opera, two comedians, a medium, a poet, and a five time Grammy Award winner - this week's announcements couldn't get much more diverse.

The Ticket Window: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Six Months Early!
The Ticket Window

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Six Months Early!

Besides Taste of Ireland, new shows announced include Matisyahu, El Vy and Twiztid.

The Ticket Window: 20 New Shows Announced for Milwaukee
The Ticket Window

20 New Shows Announced for Milwaukee

That includes Korn, Blitzen Trapper, Heart, Guster -- and actor Cary Elwes? Inconceivable.

The Ticket Window: Will Hannibal Buress Answer Why?
The Ticket Window

Will Hannibal Buress Answer Why?

If the comedian doesn't, maybe musicians Bela Fleck, Ben Rector or the Zombies will.

Big Green Recycling Machine

Big Green Recycling Machine

WasteCap Solutions has helped city and businesses salvage 515 miles of dumpster waste.

The Ticket Window: 32 New Shows Announced!
The Ticket Window

32 New Shows Announced!

The list is long, the prices range from $7 to $49.50. Is this a great music city or what?

The Ticket Window: Jackson Browne Comes In November
The Ticket Window

Jackson Browne Comes In November

Other new shows announced include Cracker, Andrew McMahon and The Prince Experience.

City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home

City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home

Ald. Kovac sought temporary historic designation, contends too many period homes have been razed for apartment buildings.

The Ticket Window: Country Music Festival Coming
The Ticket Window

Country Music Festival Coming

For country haters, the new shows announced also include Mutemath, Passion Pit, and we kid you not, Alvin and the Chipmunks.

The New Mr. Green

The New Mr. Green

Erick Shambarger is the city's new head of the Office of Environmental Sustainability. He aims to make green mainstream.

The Ticket Window: New Music, Comedy Coming to Town
The Ticket Window

New Music, Comedy Coming to Town

Wavves, Jon McLaughlin, Mike Peters and Last Comic Standing Live all booked for shows heading to Milwaukee.

Ald. Witkowski’s District Goes Green

Ald. Witkowski’s District Goes Green

The new Urban Orchard is latest project in his "Garden District."

The Ticket Window: Conor Oberst’s Reunited Band Leads the Way
The Ticket Window

Conor Oberst’s Reunited Band Leads the Way

That is, unless you prefer Lucero or On An On. All tickets on sale by Friday.

Preview: Musical Fantasy In a Sculpture Garden
Preview

Musical Fantasy In a Sculpture Garden

Danceworks and Milwaukee Opera create a unique version of The Fairy Queen set among the art and greenery of Lynden Sculpture Garden.

Finally, a Beer Garden Disguised As a Polish Flat

Finally, a Beer Garden Disguised As a Polish Flat

The Nomad’s "Faux Flat" design is approved, but noise is a concern for neighbors

The Ticket Window: Nine Great Performers Coming to Town
The Ticket Window

Nine Great Performers Coming to Town

Our new feature offers a weekly update of upcoming music and comedy shows now selling tickets.