Ryan Jay Reviews Three New Movies
Thinking about seeing a movie this weekend, but are afraid it won't be worth your time or money? Well, we have you covered! Ryan Jay, a nationally syndicated radio film critic and entertainment guru, joins us to tell you what movies you should make a trip to see in the theater, what movies you should wait to rent at home, and what movies you should skip altogether. For full reviews and opportunities to see the newest movies before anyone else (for FREE!), visit his website at RyanJayReviews.com.
Corner Bakery Cafe is Coming to Shorewood!
The Corner Bakery Cafe currently has 2 locations in Wisconsin, and very, very soon there's going to be a third! Peter Dimitropoulos is here to tell us all about the grand opening of a new Corner Bakery Cafe in Shorewood, right down the street from us! Corner Bakery Cafe in Shorewood is having its grand opening on Monday, August 28 at 6am. The first 100 people through the door that day will receive FREE daily coffee for a year! They will be open Monday through Friday from 6am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30am to 10pm. They also have a convenient drive-thru! For more information, visit CornerBakeryCafe.com.
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Irish Fest 2017 is This Weekend
Milwaukee's Irish Fest kicked off last night! The world's largest celebration of Celtic music and culture showcases more than 100 entertainment acts on 17 different stages along the lakefront. The festival is clearly a big deal in Milwaukee, but it's also meaningful to the people of Ireland. Joining us with more information is the Irish Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon. Don't miss Irish Fest, going on now through Sunday, August 20! For more information, visit IrishFest.com.
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Molly and Denise with the Buzz for August 18!
Join Molly Fay and Denise Kaderabek for their daily chat! Do you have an interesting discussion topic? If so, email us at feedback@themorningblend.com!
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A Special Beer Event for a Great Cause
We love it whenever the Milwaukee Beer Society joins us to sample some beers! They usually have their weekly meetings at the Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery, but sometimes they take a field trip. Next Wednesday, they're doing just that as they head to Black Husky Brewing for their "Beers for Barks" event, benefiting Rescue Gang. Joining us with all the details, and of course some tasty brews, are Ed Cunningham from the Milwaukee Beer Society and Tim Eichinger from Black Husky Brewing. Beers for Barks takes place Wednesday, August 23 from 6pm to 9pm at Black Husky Brewing (909 E Locust Street). For more information, see the links below: MilwaukeeBeerSociety.com BlackHuskyBrewing.com RescueGang.org
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Art's Cameras Plus Picture of the Day for August 18!
Check out our Art's Cameras Plus Picture of The Day! To submit your entry, send it to pictures@themorningblend.com.
Friday Football Frenzy (Thursday edition)
The Friday Football Frenzy, on a Thursday? Ready or not, here we go! Hard hitting action. Lake Geneva Badger at Greendale helping to kick things off.
Foxconn package passes State Assembly
Wisconsin lawmakers approved the $3 billion Foxconn benefit package Thursday evening after debating for most of the day. Republicans were set to vote, but some Democrats said the proposal was pushed through too quickly without time to properly vet the proposal.
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West Ben men charged for trespassing on Golden Gate Bridge
Two West Bend men are charged with trespassing after they climbed the Golden Gate Bridge back in May. They could face jail time if convicted.
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Key Ingredients to a Successful School Year
Some kids are excited about going back to school, while others get extremely nervous - especially if they're starting at a new school. Joining us to chat about starting off the year on the right foot is Liza Wiemer; she's an educator, public speaker and author of the young adult novel, "Hello?" For more information on Liza and her book, visit LizaWiemer.com.
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Local ‘reformed white nationalist’ now spreads message of love
To shed more light on the subject of white supremacy in America following the violence in Charlottesville, a local man who is what he calls a “reformed white nationalist,” joined Live at 4:30 on Wednesday.
A New Tool to Get a Fresh, Glowing Complexion
Everyone wants a fresh, glowing complexion. One of the newest ways to get that glow is with the use of charcoal! All- natural charcoal draws out impurities in your skin creating magnificent results! Joining us to explain how it works and how you can incorporate it into your beauty routine are Debby and Beth from Merle Norman Cosmetics. For more information and to find a Merle Norman Studio near you, visit MerleNorman.com.
Financially Preparing for Your Child's College Education
If you have a child headed off to college, or a high schooler who will be in the next few years, you're probably aware that the cost of higher education keeps going up and up. Also going up and up: parents' fear about paying for it! Thankfully we have a couple experts who can help. Chad Harbeck and JW Hyndman are with Integrated College Planning, and they join us to share some important information for parents. Integrated College Planning offers free workshops and consultations. For more information, visit IntegratedCollegePlanning.com or call (262) 574-9242. And see below for their upcoming workshops: Oak Creek: August 22 - 6:00 PM West Bend: August 22 - 6:30 PM Germantown: August 24 - 6:30 PM Mukwonago: August 24 - 6:30 PM
Molly and Tiffany with the Buzz for August 17!
Join Molly Fay and Tiffany Ogle for their daily chat! Do you have an interesting discussion topic? If so, email us at feedback@themorningblend.com!
The solar eclipse forceast
Unfortunately, we aren't looking at great weather for the solar eclipse next week.
A Cocktail to Get You Ready for Football Season
With training camp and preseason games going on, we know that big time football is right around the corner in Wisconsin! Brad Yates is here from Camp Bar to kill two birds with one stone; not only is he making a cocktail to celebrate the return of football, he's also celebrating National Rum Day! Brad is whipping up a "Team Captain": Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Triple Sec, Sour Mix, and Orange Juice. Camp Bar is definitely in the football spirit! They're gearing up for their Outdoor Football Series! See below for dates and locations, and visit CampBarMKE.com for more information. Shorewood - September 10 Third Ward - September 24 Wauwatosa - October 8
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Packages stolen from East Side apartment lobby, empty boxes thrown in building’s dumpster
Lauren Miller was recently waiting for a package that took longer than she anticipated to be delivered. When she tracked it online, it appeared to have been delivered. She checked her building's lobby and it wasn't there. That's when she checked the recycle dumpster.
Madison Mayor Soglin ordered Confederate memorials removed
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin ordered Confederate memorials to be taken down following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Ask the Expert: Back to school finances
Although you may feel like summer just started, it’s time to start preparing for all things fall. Brisk weather, football and back to school. Local financial professional Brad Allen with WealthWisconsin.com joined Live at 4 Thursday to offer insight on how your kids can check off their supply list without breaking the bank.
How Technology Affects Children's Social Skills
Some people say that social media is actually making people more anti-social in real life. Dr. Melissa Westendorf from the Technology Wellness Center is back to explain technology's impact on kids' social skills how you can use to technology in the right way to improve their social skills. For more information, visit TechnologyWellnessCenter.com.
Rep. Gwen Moore explains her call for Trump’s removal
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore called for President Donald Trump's removal from office after the violence in Charlottesville.
Life after the hate: Getting out of the white nationalist movement
To shed more light on the subject of white supremacy in America following the violence in Charlottesville, a local man who is what he calls a “reformed white nationalist,” joined Live at 4:30 on Wednesday.