For more than 24 years, The Port of Kenosha Beverage House has been a second home to me. It’s where I’ve laughed with friends until closing time and watched punk rock bands tear up the tiny front room. It’s where my good friend (and Ktown Connects Podcast co-host) Jason Hedman and I host the annual…
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Downtown Kenosha just got a whole lot hotter – and we’re not just talking about the drinks. Station on 6th is the new firehouse-themed bar that’s blazing a trail with its warm atmosphere and strong community spirit. This place is truly on fire when it comes to honoring local firefighters and…
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Spend the weekend in Kenosha, Wisconsin! Labor Day weekend is seen as the unofficial end of summer – though the calendar says otherwise! If you’re looking for something fun to do over the long holiday weekend, here are some ideas: 1. Climb a Lighthouse. The 1866 Southport Lighthouse and its…
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A Personal Journey with a Dear Friend Over 11 years ago, I met Sarah Neahous, and from that moment, I knew she was someone special. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching her grow, not just as a beauty professional but as a strong, resilient businesswoman who has poured her heart and…
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The Kenosha Homecoming Car Show is a much-anticipated experience for AMC and other made-in-Kenosha car collectors. The Kenosha History Center produces the Kenosha Homecoming Car Show. Typically held every three years, the show will be held July 22-27, 2025. A series of events will take place at…
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By all accounts, Dave Barton is Kenosha through and through. As General Manager of Kenosha Tap House, he brings not just years of experience in the hospitality industry – but also a deep love for his city and its people. From East Side Kenosha to the Tap Wall Dave grew up on Kenosha’s east side…
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I don’t know about you, but when the weather is warm and the days are longer, I want to do all the outside things. Kenosha beer gardens offer the perfect setting for just that! Here is one local’s guide to the beer gardens and breweries in our area. Petrifying Springs Biergarten Nestled in the…
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In Downtown Kenosha, against the bustling backdrops of passersby and busy businesses, lies Rhode Center for the Arts - a historic theater bringing stories to life by Lakeside Players since 1988. Lakeside Players Inc. is a non-profit community theatre group formed in 1973, while the building was…
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Welcome to Maggie Mae Creations, where creativity is stitched into every detail and the community is woven into every piece. What started as a simple love for crafting has grown into a boutique in her backyard (referred to as the “She Shed”) full of handmade treasures, inspiring workshops, and…
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When Dino Katris stepped into Mr. Yee’s (formerly Yee’s Oriental Inn) for the first time as its new owner, it wasn’t just another restaurant project. For Dino, it was a return to something deeper – something rooted in family, community, and the enduring power of hospitality. Mr. Yee’s, a longtime…
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