Category Archives: Events

My Snow Sermon, 6:30 Friday

Posted on February 2, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

My 3rd annual talk ‘in praise of snow!’ Each year, I polish up my favorite thoughts about winter and snow – from the perspective of an environmental historian who loves those things. The talk usually runs 15-30 minutes, depending on … Continue reading →

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Jan 27-29: winter events this weekend, and winter memories from last weekend

Posted on January 27, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

This weekend, some events provide the best chances Milwaukee offers to be out celebrating winter. To be with a group of people who are enjoying themselves. People not merely surviving, not just moving through weather – but taking time to … Continue reading →

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Jan 20-22: Big weekend for enjoying, and thinking about, winter!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

Now that we have passed the typical coldest average day of the year, and that we have some snow on the ground, it is a good time for ‘winter festival’ season to kick into high gear! Since I do not … Continue reading →

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Ice Sculpting in 3rd Ward: part of a big weekend of activities!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

Happy Coldest Average Day of the Year in Milwaukee 😉 Winter festival season kicks off in a big way this upcoming weekend, with events in Racine, Waukesha, and at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. I hope to attend at least … Continue reading →

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Winter events January 14-16

Posted on January 13, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

All weekend Snow! On the ground! All over the area, get out and enjoy it… (You might sled in the parks, or skate at Red Arrow Park, for example.) January 14 Yogaski and Introduction to snowshoeing, at the Urban Ecology … Continue reading →

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Winter events January 7 and 8

Posted on January 6, 2012 by MilwaukeeSnow

What do I suggest this weekend? Well… I’ll just mostly go with ‘enjoy the warmth!’ Winter is not biting too much yet; even as it cools off after Friday, temps will still be around a dozen degress above average for … Continue reading →

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Weekend Event Recommendations, Dec 16-18

Posted on December 16, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

TOP PICK: Candlelight Walk at the Urban Ecology Center, 7-9 p.m. Was a fun way to kick off a season of winter appreciation last year, and I’m looking forward to attending this year, and talking to other fans of winter. … Continue reading →

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Activities this weekend!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

Ready to get the winter and holiday spirit? Check this link from Milwaukee Downtown for a list of events going on this weekend! Its Christmas in the 3rd Ward, as well as at other locations – and its Festivus on … Continue reading →

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