Ktown Connects

Alvin Owens knew that Kenosha didn’t really need another barbershop… but we did need a Collective. So he started Regimen Barber Collective, 1345 52nd St. They offer much more than haircuts, with the BLAK Coffee Shop Pop-Up and the Legacy Lab, Alvin is doing everything he can to help our community members find the right path. Click here to follow Regimen Barber Collective on Facebook. And come out...

Mark Gerber has a long rich history in Kenosha, and we talk about his life growing up in our city, his involvement in numerous taverns, and his life now as the owner of Gerber’s Gift Shop, 3012 Roosevelt Road You can also find Gerb every Sunday at the Wilmot Flea Market This episode was recorded on Monday, May 16th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Big thanks to our sponsors: Lucci’s Gran...

This week we connect with content creator and maestro of real estate Mitch Ferraro. Check out his web video interviews on Kenosha.com.   Find a quick link to the Southeast Wisconsin Real Estate Investor’s Group on Facebook here Check out his Family Legacy Real Estate Facebook page here Welcome Home Real Estate Group This episode was recorded on Monday, May 9th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th A...

We welcome the tigers into our den this week when we sit down with two longtime members of the real #1 media company in the area - Rex Davenport and Liz Snyder of Kenosha News! This episode was recorded on Monday, April 25th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Big thanks to our sponsors: CarBox, 1750 22nd Ave Faded Barbershop for Men, 2227 63rd St Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave. Franks Din...

For many years, husband and wife team Diego and Dianna Villalobos have been keeping the dance floor hopping at wedding receptions, private parties, corporate events, and much more all across the area as owners of Midwest DJ Productions. But their story has much more than that, and we sit down and talk with Diego and Dianna and talk about their lifelong CONNECTION to KENOSHA.  Looking to book your...

Steve Casey, of Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations, is never shy to voice his opinion. His peers over his 22-years as a Kenosha Alderman can attest to that, as well as listeners to his weekly radio appearances with Bill Lawrence on AM1050 WLIP. We had a great time sitting down with Steve and talking about growing up in Kenosha, what is important to him, and so much more. Are your final w...

Kimberly Warner, owner of Authentique Gifts, 625 57th Street , and Repour’d Candle Factory , describes herself as a ‘serial entrepreneur’ – both her parents and grandparents have owned businesses, so it felt natural for Kimberly to step out in 2017 and launch her own shop in Downtown Kenosha. We sit down and talk with Kimberly about how she launched both her businesses, the chaos that was Kenosha...

We kick off our fourth season of Ktown Connects with Robby Gauss – second generation owner of Total Cyclery, 5039 Sixth Ave. Stop in to Total Cyclery Monday – Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am – 6pm, Saturdays 10-4, closed Thursdays and Sundays.   This episode was recorded on Monday, March 28th at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Big thanks to our sponsors: Acupuncture and Wellness of Wisconsin...

Recorded live in front of an audience at Fusion, 5014 Seventh Ave. on Saturday, December 11th, 2021. Starring  Koerri Elijah as Scrooge Daniel Thompson as Bob Cratchit Donny Stancato as Fred Scrooge Boda Martin as Emily Scrooge Katy Wallner as Belle Jakob Morgan as Jacob Marley Ron Dean Brown as Tom the Butcher Aimee Crucianelli as Ann the Maid Sarah Kovach as the Ghost of Christmas Past Jake Hoey...

In 1998, a young Craig Pias got a part-time bartending job at his favorite local watering hole, The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 714 50th St. Little did he know at the time, but that little bar that used to be a house would be his destiny and in 2014 he took over as owner of one of the most unique bars in the area. Enjoy this episode where we talk to Craig about growing up in Kenosha, how he go...

At the age of 50, Jo Wynn’s life has begun to unravel – after numerous setbacks, she found herself homeless on the streets of Kenosha. But Jo knew this wasn’t a permanent place for her. She strove to find the avenues to get her off the streets and back on her feet. After witnessing that struggle firsthand, she decided to start the non-profit organization Walkin in My Shoes. Starting with duffle ba...

Today we re-connect with two of our past guests and talk about how they have changed in the past year. Subscribe to Koerri Elijah’s YouTube channel here Follow Koerri’s Facebook page here [JH1]   Find Daniel Thompson’s Uptown Observer here Check out his music – Daniel and his 3AM Saints here Find all the information about the upcoming Kenosha Christmas Carol – starring your hosts Donny and Jason,...

Today we sit down with Carl the Turkey - Kenosha's hottest new celebrity! Don't know Carl? Click here to learn more! Happy Thanksgiving!

As they have been a longtime sponsor of Ktown Connects, you have probably been hearing about the advantageous drupal and e-commerce consulting solutions that Bluehorn Digital can provide to your local business. But if you are anything like Donny and Jason, you might have some questions. On today’s episode of Ktown Connects, we are joined by Matt Glaman of Bluehorn Digital.  Click here to visit Blu...

The House of Nutrition has been keeping Kenosha healthy for generations. In 2014, longtime customer Mark Wistar decided to take the jump and purchase the business. Eight years later and House of Nutrition and Wellness, 5824 Sixth Ave., is now more popular than ever. We sit down and talk to Mark about his early days in Kenosha and how he got involved in this business. Click here to visit the House...

Earlier this year, lifelong Kenoshan David Strash took over as the new president and CEO of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce. What is the Chamber of Commerce and what does Dave do in his new position? Those questions and more are answered in today’s episode of Ktown Connects! Click here to visit the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce website! This episode was recorded on Monday, October 25th at...

On today’s episode of Ktown Connects, we talk with Paul Ward and Jenifer Fleming of Ashling on the Lough, 125 56th St. Ashling on the Lough provides classic Irish food, delicious beers and cocktails, and, according to Donny, the best Bloody Marys and cheese curds around!  Visit their website here for more! And be sure to like them on Facebook here! This episode was recorded on Monday, October 11th...

Back in 2006, Rhonda Bell took a leap of faith and opened her own restaurant, Twisted Cuisine, 7546 Sheridan Road. After a few solid years, she really found success when she hired on Chef Erica Buskirk to the team and the rest is history! For almost 16 years, Twisted Cuisine has been offering up fine dining in a causal atmosphere… with a Twist! Enjoy this episode as we talk to Rhonda about growing...

With the ability to book a flight in the palm of your hand, what does a 21st century world need with a travel agency? Tom and Monica Karnes of LaMacchia Travel deliver much more than just competitive prices and their charming personalities. We dig deep with Tom and Monica, about growing up in Kenosha, becoming third-generation owners of an iconic Kenosha business, and so much more.  LaMacchia Trav...

Today we connect we artist, singer, model, dancer, TV host, make-up master, and all-around wonderful person Jill Zgorzelski!  Like and follow Jill’s art page here! Like her band The Cats Meow here! Find Women in Motion’s FB page here! Follow Deadgar’s Coffin Classics on YouTube This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 20th, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue Big thanks to our...

Kenosha is a better place with someone like Dr. Dale Destruction around to keep us entertained, especially during this spooky time of the year!  We sit down and talk to Dr. D about his life growing up in Kenosha, his experiences in the Keno-Core punk rock scene, how he got involved with Jerry Smith’s Pumpkin Farm, the birth of his TV show Crimson Theater, his artwork, his music, and so much more!...

In 2007, Marc Riutta and his friends started a little bicycle pub crawl throughout Kenosha called Handlebars and Bars, that fall, they did it again, this time dressed as zombies and calling it The Ride of the Living Dead. The crowd for the latter grew to levels no local tavern could handle so in 2017, Riutta called it quits on the “zombie ride” – until now. On Saturday, October 2nd, zombies return...

We had a great time connecting with the charming Katy Wallner. From discovering her roots, to her service in the US Army, to her founding the Creatives 4 Community group and finally, Hot Mess Studios – Hot Mess is a new studio in Downtown Kenosha where the guests can throw paint at a canvas and create their own masterpiece! It is perfect for a corporate event, a family activity, or a special date...

This week, we sit down with a few members of the City of Kenosha branch of the Tavern League of Wisconsin. We talk to Kenosha Tavern League President Art DeBaere. Art is also the owner of Champions Sports Bar, 719 50th Street. Follow Champions on Facebook here. We talk to Art about coming to Kenosha and opening his own bar, and then Sara Lucci, Secretary of the City of Kenosha Tavern League, and c...

One of Kenosha’s hottest power couples – Renesha “Rey” Johnson-Langston and Joe Langston are the owners of Kenosha Beauty Supply, 5829 Sixth Ave, and Hit Your Potential Boxing and Fitness, 7709 Sheridan Road. We sit down and talk to them about how they got together as teens and their journey which brought them back to Kenosha. Like Kenosha Beauty Supply on Facebook here! Find out more about Hit Yo...