Guides
The 2017 Shepherd Express LGBTQ Progress Award Winners
Progress in Services for Traumatized LGBTQ Youth and Adults Cathy Arney Cathy Arney was one of the first psychotherapists in Milwaukee to focus on serving lesbian women, a service she provided o,PrideFest Guide 2017 Read more
Third Annual ‘Shepherd Express’ LGBTQ Progress Awards
Despite political upsets during the last year, progress on all LGBTQ issues continues. For the third year, the Shepherd Express honors community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of the city’s gay, lesbian and trans residents ... Read more
PrideFest Celebrates 30 Years
From June 9-11 Henry W. Maier Festival Park will host the 30th Milwaukee PrideFest. This year’s headliners are Betty Who, Steve Grand, 10,000 Maniacs and Todrick Hall. Read more
Day Tripping this Summer
Day trippers have no excuse to be bored as the weather warms: Within two hours of Milwaukee are several good reasons to hit the road for a quick rendezvous that won’t flatten the wallet. Read more
Spend an Afternoon at Wisconsin's Only Urban State Forest
Havenwoods State Forest, Wisconsin’s only urban state forest, is fairly well underused, most Milwaukeeans being completely unaware of it, but visitors will discover there’s plenty to take in. Read more
Milwaukee's Summer Festival Guide
Check out our full list of festivals and events for the summer of 2017 in Milwaukee. Read more
City Guide 2017: 35 Years of Serving Milwaukee
A reflection upon the Shepherd Express’ 35-year history of continuous publication in the city of Milwaukee, by David Luhrssen, editor of the annual City Guide. Read more
City Guide 2017: Concordia Neighborhood
Milwaukee’s historic Concordia Neighborhood is now known as the city’s “Bed and Breakfast District," but like any Milwaukee neighborhood, it’s more than just buildings and businesses that make it a true community. Read more
Milwaukee: The City of Parks
It’s not often you can tell the story of a city through the history of its parks, but Milwaukee’s story is woven firmly into its communal green spaces, and though a so-called “green ring" of parkland was never fully realized, Milwaukee s... Read more
Don't Overlook Milwaukee's 'Little' Museums
Milwaukee has many great and well-known museums, but the city holds other venues dedicated to preserving aspects of our past, too. Here are a few of the lesser-known ones, including a pair of digital museums that dream of becoming brick and... Read more
Milwaukee's Jazz Culture
Jazz music, which originated a century ago, boasts a remarkable diversity of styles; this is reflected by Milwaukee’s own jazz culture. Read more
Milwaukee Dining Guide 2017
Whether you’re in the mood for burgers or sushi, you can find what you’re hungry for in the Shepherd Express’ City Guide Dining Guide. Read more
More Like "Stupid Bowl": A Guide to Skipping the Super Bowl
This Sunday, around 160 million Americans will tune in towatch the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Itwill likely be the most-watched television program of the year and will set the tone for‘water cooler talk’ arou.. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Dining Out
Winners in the Dining Out category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Medical
Winners in the Medical category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Bought & Sold
Winners in the Bought & Sold category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Services Rendered
Winners in the Services Rendered category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Higher Education
Winners in the Higher Education category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners: Out & About
Winners in the Out & About category for Best of Milwaukee 2016. Read more
Best of Milwaukee 2016 Winners
Thanks for participating in Shepherd Express' Best of Milwaukee! Read more
