What's On Tap

The Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx! What to look forward to this weekend? Well, we start with animals! Real animals at the zoo, and of course furry ones at the furries! Plus more shows, live performances, and of course tribute shows!

On this episode of What's On Tap, Black Husky Brewing Co-Owner Tim Eichinger joins the show to discuss the origins of Black Husky Brewing and their upcoming Double Bach fundraiser for Ukraine.

On this edition of What's On Tap, Chad Bauman, the Ellen & Joe Checota Executive Director of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, joins the show to discuss their just-announced shows for the 2026/2027 season!

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Grammy Awards recap with CBS Entertainment Reporter Matt Wolfe. - Inside Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's production of "I Am My Own Wife" with director Alexander Coddington and actor Isa Spetz. - The Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces their '26/'27 Season Productions and much more!

On this episode of What's On Tap, Milwaukee native, Grammy winner, and Omnivore Recordings co-founder Cheryl Pawleski joins the show to talk about her latest Grammy nomination, You Can’t Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos, and what it's like to be at the Grammys!

On this giant edition of What's On Tap... - We remember Catherine O'Hara, who passed away today. - Potawatomi Sportsbook Manager Austin Herdina talks betting on the Grammys and the Super Bowl! - A conversation with the lead of the touring company of Hamilton. - Milwaukee musician/music producer and Betty Brinn Children's Museum Artist-In-Residence Malik Johnson aka 99TheProducer talks about his so...

Sandy Maxx joins Wisconsin's Morning News with entertainment and event suggestions for this week. STAY IN AND STREAM: Shrinking (Season 3 - Apple TV+), Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 1 - Netflix) and selections from the 2026 Sundance Film Festival (festival.sundance.org). ON SCREEN: "Right in the Eye" SAT 4P & 7P at the Oriental Theater, a cinematic musical performance experience combining historic Fr...

On this super-sized edition of What's On Tap... - UW-Milwaukee Associate Professor and Director of Film Studies Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece talks about her new horror novel, "Poltergeist" - "Brewed Awakening" TV series creator Evan Guirsch and actors Bob Benson and Christina Oster discuss how to create a Wisconsin sitcom - "The Confessions of Al McGuire" Executive Producer/Sceenwriter Michael Ange...

On this episode of What's On Tap, Sandy talks with Malik Johnson, a Milwaukee native who's currently the Artist-in-Residence at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum! He's also a three-time Grammy nominee, working as 99TheProducer. He talks about growing up in Milwaukee, his focus on the cello as his primary instrument, and so much more!

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Milwaukee native, Grammy winner, and Omnivore Recordings co-founder Cheryl Pawleski joins the show to talk about her latest Grammy nomination, You Can’t Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos. - We remember Bob Uecker on what would have been his 92nd birthday. - A spoiler-free review of "I Am My Own Wife", running at the Broadway Theatre Center until Febr...

Sandy Maxx discusses music with Milwaukee native and Ominvore Recordings co-founder Cheryl Pawelski, who is nominated in the Grammy category of Best Historical Album for her work on You Can’t Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos.

On this edition of What's On Tap, Sandy Maxx gives you the lowdown on Museum Days! Then, she sits down with local actor Zach Woods, who portrays Mozart in Skylight Music Theatre's production of "Amadeus". Then, she talks with Tyler Fauntleroy, who portrays the title character in the touring company of "Hamilton".

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc. Board Member Karina Tweedel on the Embroidered with Pain exhibit at Marquette University. - TOTO singer Joseph Williams joins Sandy to talk about the band's history and their tour kickoff show at the Riverside Theater on February 18th. - Milwaukee poets Anja Notanja Sieger and Ian Michael Izard talk about the upcoming Poetry Marathon! -...

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Oscars opinions from Milwaukee Film's Robyn Ehrlich-Mai - Oscars opinions and reaction from Industrial Light & Magic's Beth D'Amato, whose father is portrayed by Jim Belushi in "Song Sung Blue" - A look back at Wisconsin's history at the Oscars!

The Weekend Trend with Sandy Maxx on Wisconsin's Morning News includes five new streaming releases to watch while staying warm inside. Plus, Museum Days, Schnee Days and on-stage options in Milwaukee.

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Betty Brinn Children's Museum Director of Marketing and Communications, Nicole Orlando, joins the show to talk about what's going on at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum for Museum Days! - Actor Tyler Fauntleroy, who portrays Alexander Hamilton in the touring company of "HAMILTON", joins the show! - City of Wauwatosa Tourism Specialist Beth Gleesing talks about...

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Haggerty Museum of Art Executive Director John McKinnon and artist Jason S. Yi  join the show to discuss Museum Days - It's National Cheese Lovers' Day! Abrielle Kane from Wisconsin Dairy joins the show to talk about Wisconsin Dairy's Wedges of Love gift boxes. - Grohmann Museum Director James Kieselburg discusses the art they'll be showcasing for Museum Days. -...

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Judith Hooks from Gallery 218 and Photographer William Lemke talk about a book signing party for Lemke's new book, Aging Gratefully, profiling Grateful Dead fans over 40 years. - Remembering the life and legacy of Grateful Dead guitarist, Bob Weir. - In the 7:00 hour, we're joined by playwright Kyle Hanneken and cast members Ekene Ikegwuani and George Lorimer fr...

Sandy Maxx is joined by playwright Kyle Thomas Hanneken and cast members Ekene Ikegwuani and George Lorimer from the new musical HELLENIKA. The story covers the last 33 years in the life of Socrates and his teacher, Aspasia. The trio discusses how they turned philosophy into a musical, some of the renowned theatre actors they're excited to work with, and much more!

Sunday What's on Tap: Two of the Biggest Awards Contenders

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Woodland Pattern Co-Executive Directors Jenny Gropp and Laura Solomon talk the store's relocation and their upcoming Poetry Marathon at the Saint Kate! - We remember Bob Uecker on the anniversary of his passing. - Sandy shares highlights from an evening with Pat Murphy! - What's on the stage in Milwaukee? - Some streaming suggestions for a cold weekend

What's on Tap host Sandy Maxx joins Wisconsin's Morning News on the one-year-anniversary of the day we lost Bob Uecker. Plenty of audio clips. Plus, Sandy talks about the Evening with Pat Murphy event she went to. A candid sit down with the Brewers manager where he eventually took questions from the crowd. A great accounting of this awesome event.

On this episode of What's On Tap... - Outskirts Theatre Co. Artistic Director Samantha Paige and Actor Adrian Ford talk about their production of "THE PRODUCERS", happening this weekend. -The Song You Need to Hear is Fireball by Pitbull, who just announced a show at Alpine Valley with Lil Jon in September.

The Weekend Trend and we have a space theme! Moonwalking lessons, space movies, concerts, and so much more space themed things at the Waukesha Jamboree. Also, the Goblin King Ball at Turner Hall, an intimate evening with Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, and Professional Bull Riding

On this episode of What's On Tap: - Pfister Hotel Artist In Residence Sasha Kinens talks about her Gallery Night MKE showcase. - The latest Third Space Brewing Pints with a Purpose release helps neurodivergent young people tap into their creativity. - Co-Curator of "Violins of Hope" at Jewish Museum Milwaukee and Executive Director of the Holocaust Education Resource Center, Samantha Abramson talk...