Courtney Bondar

2 months ago | onmilwaukee.com | Molly Snyder |Lori Fredrich |Courtney Bondar

The good times will undoubtedly roll when Mardi Gras-themed festivities take over the Bradley Pavilion at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, 929 N. Water St. The annual "Cheers for Wishes" event, benefiting Make-A-Wish® Wisconsin, is set for Friday, Feb.

Jan 22, 2025 | onmilwaukee.com | Molly Snyder |Lori Fredrich |Bobby Tanzilo |Courtney Bondar

According to surveys and Google Trends, "Dry January" – a commitment to not drink alcohol for the month – has unprecedented participation in 2025. Brooke Shawver, the general manager of Canni Hemp Co., 610 S. 5th St., says she's seen a rise in popularity since after the Covid shutdown. "Dry January has always been big for us, but in recent years it's become even bigger," says Shawver.

Jan 7, 2025 | onmilwaukee.com | Lori Fredrich |Bobby Tanzilo |Courtney Bondar

As we embark upon a new year, Bars & Recreation will not only be doubling down on their commitment to offering top-notch indoor entertainment, but also their commitment to supporting sober lifestyles. In turn, all five Bars & Recreation locations are embracing Dry January with a selection of delicious and creative mocktails, featuring premium non-alcoholic spirits and refreshing mixers.

Nov 22, 2024 | onmilwaukee.com | Molly Snyder |Bobby Tanzilo |Matt Mueller |Courtney Bondar

“The Muppet Christmas Carol,” which debuted on the big screen in 1992, is as timeless as the Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale it’s based on. On the days following Thanksgiving, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will perform Miles Goodman's festive score while the entire family film plays on a massive screen. Tickets for all three of the performances are limited, but still available for Friday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.

Oct 31, 2024 | onmilwaukee.com | Molly Snyder |Trisha Young |Courtney Bondar

Recently, I was sharing gory details at a bar with a friend about our perimenopausal symptoms. I told her that I’d had some form of my period – from a splash of rosé to a full-on murder scene – since January of 2023. Then I revealed this summer I got repeat urinary tract infections that survived two rounds of antibiotics and left me with what felt like a few hundred paper cuts in my vag. My friend was empathetic, but not shocked.