Life & Leisure

Milwaukee in Miniature delights in big ways

Milwaukee in Miniature delights in big ways

Ferdinand Aumueller's models of Milwaukee at the turn of the 20th century are now on display at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Video by Garrett Katerzynske.

Polish Fest kicks off ethnic festival season

Polish Fest kicks off ethnic festival season

TCD talks with first year director Jane Riley Best about this year's Polish Fest, June 15-17 at the Summerfest grounds.

PODCAST: Another side of Summerfest
PODCAST

Another side of Summerfest

Dave "Punky" Wastak has a wealth of stories to share after spending years working behind the scenes at Summerfest.

Festival Season: A Day of Pride
Festival Season

A Day of Pride

ThirdCoast Digest took in the sights of the 25th annual celebration of LGBT culture and came away with photos and more to share.

Summer Reading 2012: “Return to Wake Robin”
Summer Reading 2012

“Return to Wake Robin”

Brian Jacobson reviews Marnie O. Mamminga's memoir of "Up North" Wisconsin vacations in the 1930s.

Festival Season: Four days at Bonnaroo
Festival Season

Four days at Bonnaroo

Patti Wenzel and her 18-year-old daughter spent four days in the Tennessee sun at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

Butch’s Old Casino Steakhouse: A Steak Odyssey (and oddity!)
Butch’s Old Casino Steakhouse

A Steak Odyssey (and oddity!)

Mr. and Mrs. M. take a trip to enjoy the "old-school charm and style" of Butch's Old Casino Steakhouse on the corner of Michigan and James Lovell Street.

TCDIY: Grow Your Own Vegetables
TCDIY

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Carly shows you how to enjoy the fruits of your labor in your own DIY garden.

STRIPWAX: Get OFF!
STRIPWAX

Get OFF!

Clocking in at just under 18 minutes, Jeff Moody says the new OFF! elpee is a raw and ferocious reminder that rebellion ain't just for kids anymore.

Threads: Make Me Up before You Go (Go)
Threads

Make Me Up before You Go (Go)

Fashion Editor Kimberly Gomez has a few tips to help refine your look with three essential makeup styles.

Milwaukee River Marathon and the Tribal Challenge

Milwaukee River Marathon and the Tribal Challenge

The Milwaukee River, fitness and participation have replaced the alcohol-fueled street vibe of the old River Splash.

25 years of Pride: A look back and a look ahead
25 years of Pride

A look back and a look ahead

This weekend, Milwaukee will revel in its 25th annual PrideFest celebration. TCD takes a look at PrideFest's history, and what's in store for this year.