Plein Air
For nine days, 160 local and national artists paint Cedarburg during the town’s annual Plein Air Event. It’s the state’s largest gathering of artists. Producer Nancy Camden went to discover the appeal of painting outdoors.
Sunday Brunch
Father’s Day is this weekend. As kids, we tend to view ourselves as the center of our parents’ world. Writer Julie Pandl discovered a whole new side of her father when she went to work in the family restaurant.
Nest in Peace
While backyard birders may enjoy hosting nesting birds, birds do not always build their nests in convenient locations. Mike Paulus has been fighting his avian neighbors for years now.
Les Paul
Les Paul was a musical legend whose pioneering work made the sound of rock and roll possible. In honor of his June 9th birthday, Dean Robbins tells us the story.
Exotic in Wisconsin
Crystal Chan grew up a mixed-race kid in Wisconsin. She tells us she’s been finding her place and answering people’s questions about her place ever since.
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Growing up in Oshkosh was ideal in many ways.
Sleeping on the Edge of Heaven
Warmer days allow for all kinds of adventures outdoors. Writer Justin Isherwood tells us about the wondrous perspective found on the barn roof.
Painted Forest
From the outside, the Painted Forest looks like a simple white building. Its real treasure lies inside. Erik Lorenzsonn paid a visit to this landmark in Valton.
Paddling Through History: Riverboats Of La Crosse
Steamboats are embedded in the history of the La Crosse area. However, a passion for those vessels continues to bring that history to life. Producer Breann Schossow tells us more.
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Mike Vogel has worked on the paddlewheeler, the La Crosse Queen, on and off for more than 30 years.
Big Bee Buy
Every spring, Wisconsin beekeepers swarm to Watertown to buy bees for their hives. Producer Nancy Camden went to experience the really big bee buy after the exceptionally long, cold winter.
Music: Fairland Bluegrass
Woman Handcrafts Elaborate Costumes For UW Varsity Band Show Director
Lois Levenhagen has been creating Mike Leckrone’s costumes for the annual Band Concert at the University of Wisconsin for decades. We’ll show you how she tries to top herself each year while making a new, super-secret costume for the face of Wisconsin’s most beloved band.
International Jazz Musician Richard Davis Shares Experience With Young Artists
Richard Davis is internationally known as one of the best jazz musicians in the world. What some may not know about Richard is how much of his time he devotes to mentoring up-and-coming artists.
Park Ranger Shares Lifelong Passion For The Namekagon River
Friend of the River
Branda Thwaits has a deep passion for the Namekagon River. Now as a U.S. National Parks Ranger, she gets to live her dream – sharing her love of the river as a guide with park visitors.
UW-Madison Researcher Investigates Native Insects As Pollinating Alternatives To Bees
Claudio Gratton has always felt that bees are, well, the “bee’s knees.” Now, the University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has become something of an insect CSI investigator as he follows the science to discover whether or not native Wisconsin bees can be as effective in pollinating crops and flowers as the honey bee population – which has been dwindling in numbers for the past several years.
La Crosse Women Share Friendship And Passion For Clog Dancing
Tracy Mullaney and Christi Pfaff have almost nothing in common. What they do share is a passion for clog dancing. That love of dance has been enough to serve as the base of their lasting friendship and business.
Wisconsin Life #108: “Rhythm of Life”
Watch this episode to learn about a collection of people who share their Wisconsin lives, including: UW bee researcher Claudio Gratton, clog dancers Tracy Mullaney and Christi Pfaff , U.S. National Parks Ranger Branda Twaits, costume maker Lois Levanhagen, and international jazz musician Richard Davis.