PRIDELY - Milwaukee Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Mar 30

Noises Off

One of the most hilarious plays ever written – and adds music! This hit, side-splitting backstage farce has live accompaniment by a singer and band playing songs by the cocktail lounge-inspired 1950s groove of Combustible Edison. Sparkling tunes and showbiz shenanigans create a first-ofits-kind production on Skylight’s stage. Learn more at milwaukeemag.com

APR 20

Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Film looks forward to inviting filmmakers from all over to kick off the springtime season in the Midwest city of festivals. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Learn more at mkefilm.org.

MAY 27

Art in the Park 2023

We look forward to hosting a variety of artists, craft makers, and product vendors, and encouraging our students to participate in and appreciate the arts. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

JUN 1

Pridefest

Pridefest Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ festival since 1987. Guests enjoy a wide array of marketplace vendors at PrideFest, set against Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a shopping experience like no other. Learn more at pridefest.com.

JUL 29

Milwaukee Brewfest

Taste your way through unlimited pours offered by the world’s best brewmasters. With drink, food, and merchandise vendors there’s something for everyone! Learn more at milwaukeebrewfest.com.

AUG 18

The Milwaukee Fringe Festival

Following the rich tradition of Fringe Festivals, the Milwaukee Fringe Festival is a showcase of a diverse collection of artists. From theatrical actors to painters, musicians to tap dancers, performance artists to playwrights, MKE Fringe is a joyous celebration of what makes Milwaukee’s culture vibrant and extraordinary. Learn more at mkefringe.com.

SEP 16

Wine & Harvest Festival

Come celebrate a sweet and savory weekend at the 50th Annual Wine & Harvest Festival in historic downtown Cedarburg presented by Summit Credit Union! Enjoy arts and crafts from local artisans and vendors, amazing food and drinks, and be sure to plan to see the always popular Pumpkin Regatta or Cedar Creek Winery Grape Stomp. Learn more at cedarburgfestival.com

OCT TBD

Milwaukee Comedy Festival

The 2023 Milwaukee Comedy Festival: Celebrating 18 years of laughs! More than 20,000 people have laughed with the Milwaukee Comedy Festival in it’s history! Our alumni have appeared in movies and television including Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Hulu, MAD TV, BET, Conan, Late Nite and many more. Learn more at mkecomedyfest.com.

NOV 17

Holiday Lights Festival

Explore the lights and sights around Downtown Milwaukee with sparkling interactive displays at Pere Marquette Park, Zeidler Union Square and Cathedral Square, it’s the perfect chance to capture a memory that ignites joy for everyone, no matter their age. Visit milwaukeedowntown.com.

Restaurants

Odd Duck

Quirky find featuring an ever-changing New American shared-plate menu & creative cocktails.

939 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Phone: (414) 763-5881 | Web: oddduckrestaurant.com

Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant

Sleek, upscale New American spot with a huge wine list & a conservatory with Lake Michigan views.

925 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Phone: (414) 765-1166 | Web: bartolottas.com

La Merenda

Colorful spot with an outdoor bar & a menu of globally inspired small plates, local beers & wine.

125 E National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Phone: (414) 389-0125 | Web: lamerenda125.com

Have a restaurant you’d like us to feature?

Send in a recommendation for your favorite restaurant to be added to our list. Be sure to mention why you think they are worthy of being featured and include a link to their website.

AJ Bombers

Kitschy joint for burgers, beer & shelled peanuts where customers write on the wall with markers.

1247 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI

Harbor House

Upscale spot with Lake Michigan & skyline views serving steak & seafood dishes & offering a lengthy wine list.

550 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI

Tre Rivali

Mediterranean cuisine offered in sprawling digs with a dining room, bar, cafe & patio.

200 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI

Birch

Modern bistro & butcher shop serving Midwestern cuisine prepared on an open-fire hearth.

459 E Pleasant St, Milwaukee, WI

Mo’s A Place for Steaks

Upscale restaurant serving premium steaks, seafood & wine in sophisticated surroundings.

720 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Original Sobelman’s on St. Paul

Bar & grill, housed in an original Schlitz tavern, known for Bloody Marys, burgers & sandwiches.

1900 W St Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Amilinda

Spanish & Portuguese plates are paired with cocktails & wine in a cozy-chic setting.

315 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Café Benelux

Cafe/market featuring food & brews from Belgium, The Netherlands & Luxembourg plus a rooftop patio.

346 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

511 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

DEC 1

Christmas in the Ward Dash into the holiday season with festivities under the Historic Third Ward’s Christmas Tree. This night is packed with live entertainment, photo ops alongside Santa and his reindeer, dazzling fireworks, food trucks and local shopping. Learn more at historicthirdward.org.

JAN 3

Holiday Show: Calm & Bright Gather your family in the warm glow of elegance and the timeless beauty of hundreds of velvety poinsettias. Capture photos of lasting memories and reunite in the spirit of the holidays. Learn more at milwaukeedomes.org.

FEB TBD

Harris Bradley Center

Few bikers brave frigid February temperatures in this city. But Harley fans can still show their hogs some love at this indoor invitational, showcasing more than 100 home-built bikes and a flat-track race around an arena that’s been sprayed with soda for maximum stickiness. Learn more at mamatriedshow.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

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MKE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER

The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center delivers educational, health promotion, and community-building services that meet the needs of LGBT youth, adults, and their allies in the Greater Milwaukee area from its primary facility and other sites.

WWW.MKELGBT.ORG | (414) 271-2656

PFLAG MILWAUKEE

PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. MILWAUKEE-PFLAG.ORG | (414) 299-9198

DIVERSE & RESILIENT

At Diverse & Resilient, we see a future in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in Wisconsin thrive, living healthy, satisfying lives in safe, supportive communities. DIVERSEANDRESILIENT.ORG | (414) 390-0444

WISCONSIN LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The award-winning Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and LGBT-allied businesses, corporations and professionals throughout the state of Wisconsin focused on being a strong pro-fairness business community. WISLGBTCHAMBER.COM | (414) 678-9275

HMONG AMERICAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

We are PROUD to be the only Southeast Asian women, Queer-fem-led grassroots social justice advocacy organization in Milwaukee, WI that is dedicated to the liberation of Southeast Asian women, girls, Queer and Trans people.

WWW.HAWAMKE.ORG | (414) 930-9352