September means it’s Oktoberfest season in the Kenosha Area. Beer gardens and lakefront parks are among the venues to find these German-themed celebrations full of food, drink, live music, and fun activities/competitions. The events are family-friendly and admission is free! Here are the Oktoberfest…
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Have you ever felt like you just needed a reset, a moment to reconnect with yourself, start a new hobby, get healthier, or just carve out some time that's actually yours? Maybe even try something a little challenging just to see if you can? That was me. Busy trying to find time to reconnect and slow…
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Leave the modern world at the gates, and step into an amazing display of performances, art, food, and family fun at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Bristol Renaissance Faire is a 30-acre site with 16 stages that offer entertainment all day long. In addition to the shows, there are street entertainers, a…
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Today 5000 Seventh Avenue is the home of Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods and Heavenly Arts Studio. But it has been known as the Weiskopf block in its earliest days dating back to the 1890s, and it had become famous as a furniture store through most of the 20th century. The earliest business that can…
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Have you dreamed of creating a great work of art? Ready to challenge your creativity? Need something different to do with family or friends? I’ve wanted to try this for a while, so I was very excited when I recruited a friend for a night at Pinot’s Palette. We signed up online for a Friday night…
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I don’t know what it is about Springtime that makes me want to look at art. But I can’t think of a better time to gaze upon it. So, join me on my art-filled day in Kenosha! So, whether you’re a local, traveling, or looking for a unique date night, you don’t have to go far to see amazing works of…
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Inside Revival Room Resale! There’s a certain kind of shop you walk into and immediately think, yeah… this is my place. That’s the energy at Revival Room Resale. Located on 14th Avenue, this curated vintage resale store is packed with 90s, Y2K, and one-of-a-kind pieces that feel anything but…
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Shop, Dine & Play in the Kenosha Area this Mother’s Day! Everyone thinks their mother is the greatest. And none of them are wrong. Mom is always there to dry our tears, take us to practice, bandage our booboos, help us with homework, and encourage our dreams. Show your mom your love and thanks this…
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The article and photos were provided by Dick Ellis, publisher of On Wisconsin Outdoors. With a 24-hour visit or so to Kenosha, based around golfing, Dick and Lori Ellis visited other attractions as well in September 2025. Whirlwind trip will call these visitors back for more! With so much to…
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I’m enjoying reading more for pleasure in retirement. My Kindle told me I read 59 books in 2025. That’s pretty good. I’m a follower of Blue House Books (BHB) and have always been curious about their community events. I’m not a bibliophile though and have been intimidated in general by book clubs…
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