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What"s On Tap

Sandy Maxx explores the culture and creativity across Wisconsin and around the world. The show"s focus is on topical interviews and experiences that bring the fan to the heart of what makes Wisconsin special.

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37:13

Preview the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair, a Cotton Candy...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/16

Prepare for the upcoming Holiday Folk Fair International with a preview of Japanese, Italian and Native American cultural activities you'll find there. Why did a Japanese artist collaborate on a cotton candy flavored craft beer by Wisconsin's Untitled Art brewery? Sculpture Milwaukee's John Riepenhoff has the details. Mark your calendar for concerts by the Milwaukee Community String Orchestra and the Milwaukee County Orchestra.

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12:46

Hitting 300: Milestones on the Mic & on the Lanes

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/15

What better way to celebrate the 300th episode of What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx than with a conversation all about one of sports’ most iconic milestones - a perfect 300 game! PBA Commissioner Tom Clark joins Sandy to talk about the achievement, the atmosphere, and the rituals surrounding bowling’s rarest feat. Clark also shares updates on the Ben Stiller-backed documentary series currently in the works about the PBA Tour, offering listeners an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek. And for The Song You

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9:10

Trivia Tag-Team: Sandy, Dom & a Super Caller

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx goes solo with WTMJ callers for warm-up questions ahead of the Kapco Kids2Kids Trivia Showdown. Dom Cotroneo joins in to answer some trivia along with one lucky caller. Plus, a fun tease of tomorrow’s 300th episode.

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16:48

Milwaukee Community Orchestra: Hope, Harmony & Highlight

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

Margery Deutsch and Kari Kraenzler from the Milwaukee Community Orchestra join What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx, alongside WTMJ’s Jessica Gatzow, to preview a meaningful lineup of upcoming concerts. They highlight the emotional impact of Violins of Hope Wisconsin and share what’s ahead for the Community String Orchestra and MCO.

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11:14

When Art Meets Ale: Inside the Kato Candy IPA Collab

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

Sculpture Milwaukee Executive Director John Riepenhoff joins What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx to share the story behind Kato Candy IPA, a creative collaboration with Japanese artist Izumi Kato and Wisconsin brewery Untitled Art. He breaks down how art, color, and craft beer came together in one vibrant can.

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17:04

Celebrating Culture: Folk Fair Takes Center Stage

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

Dr. Paul Trebian, Gina Jorgensen, and Sae Iino join What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx to open the show with a preview of the 82nd Annual Holiday Folk Fair International. They highlight the music, dance, food, and cultural traditions returning to State Fair Park this November. A lively kickoff celebrating Milwaukee’s global community.

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64:50

Milwaukee Mix: Folk Fair, Fine Arts & Fun

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx dives into Milwaukee’s global weekend with guests from the Holiday Folk Fair and a tasty art-meets-beer collab from Sculpture Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Community Orchestra brings the music, while Sandy wraps with trivia warm-ups and a tease of the 300th show.

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6:29

The Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx: The Technicolor Shows

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/14

The Weekend Trend with Sandy Maxx on Wisconsin’s Morning News! Thomas Dolby is coming to Shank Hall in Milwaukee on Sunday! Plus, Boney James tonight at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Ways to honor Native American Heritage Month and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat opens Friday at Skylight Music Theatre.

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11:51

The Art of Healing: Donna Lexa’s Work with Veterans

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/12

Executive Director Kristin Jenders joins What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx to share how Donna Lexa Art Centers use creativity to support and connect veterans. Through hands-on art programs, the centers provide space for healing, self-expression, and community, honoring those who’ve served by helping them find new ways to tell their stories through art.

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17:43

Make Peace or Die: Milwaukee’s Story of Service and...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/12

Tonight on What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx, Filmmaker Manny Marquez and Marine veteran artist Anthony Marquez share their powerful story behind Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen, a locally produced documentary now streaming on PBS Passport. The brothers’ project honors fallen heroes while exploring the lasting impact of service and the healing power of art.

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14:18

Technicolor Tribute: Skylight’s Salute to Veterans

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/12

In a special Veterans Day spotlight, Skylight Music Theatre Executive Director Susan Varela and Artistic Director Michael Unger join What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx in studio to share how their partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation honors those who serve. They also preview their vibrant new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a story of resilience, hope, and community, perfect for the season of gratitude.

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9:32

Where Milwaukee Celebrates in Style: Saint Kate...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/12

From galleries to gathering spaces, Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel is Milwaukee’s hub for inspired events. Paul Cimoch joins What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx to share how the hotel’s artistic energy shapes everything from intimate dinners to large celebrations, creating experiences as creative and colorful as the art on the walls.

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66:48

Stars, Stripes & Spotlights: Milwaukee’s Arts Honor...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/12

What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx honors Veterans Day with stories of creativity, healing, and community. Discover how Wisconsin’s arts scene supports those who’ve served, from the Donna Lexa Art Centers’ veterans programs to Skylight Music Theatre’s partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation. Plus, we explore Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel’s stunning event spaces, meet the Marquez brothers behind the moving PBS documentary Make Peace or Die, and give away tickets to A Motown Christmas!

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12:33

Screen to Stage: Downton Chats, Grammy Nods &...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/08

What's on Tap w/ Sandy Maxx brings a mix of music, movies, and memories this fabulous Friday night! Hear about her unforgettable chats with Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leech, and Kevin Doyle, plus celebrate Wisconsin pride with Bon Iver’s latest Grammy nod. Then, Steve March-Tormé shares heartfelt stories about growing up with his legendary dad, Mel Tormé. Plus, a look ahead to Journey’s can’t-miss night at Fiserv Forum.

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67:45

Milwaukee in Motion: Food, Ships, and Spotlight Stories

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/07

Catch the best of Milwaukee this weekend on What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx! We explore plant-based dining with vegan ambassador Stephanie Vienonen, uncover the heroic story of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, highlight festive community events like Metal Mayhem and the Racine Tree Lighting, and cheer on local theater productions, tribute shows, and performances by groups all across Milwaukee. Food, history, and the arts: all in one lively episode!

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5:08

Break a Leg, Milwaukee: Spotlight on Stage & Symphony

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/07

What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx cheers on Milwaukee’s performing arts scene, from the Peck School of the Arts’ dark new production In Darkness Show and First Stage’s historical drama Rows of Treason, to The Constructivists’ final weeks of Breakfast of the Damned. Plus, don’t miss The Fab Four tribute lighting up the Pabst Theater and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in full swing. Break a leg, everyone!

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5:37

Festive Fun & Fierce Competitions: Wisconsin’s...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/07

What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx runs down the can’t-miss happenings across Wisconsin, from the high-energy Metal Mayhem and Team Jigsaw competitions to the festive Racine Tree Lighting happening this Saturday. Tune in for your guide to weekend fun and community spirit!

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12:46

The Legend Lives On: The Story of the SS Edmund...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/07

Wisconsin Marine Historical Society President Todd Gordon joins What's On Tap to recount the haunting tale of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, Captain Cooper’s heroic final journey, and the legacy that endures. Discover how a detailed model of the ship found its home at the Milwaukee Central Library, waiting to be seen on the second floor.

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12:14

Milwaukee’s Vegan Scene with Stephanie Vienonen

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/07

What's On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx welcomes vegan community ambassador Stephanie Vienonen to dish on Milwaukee’s growing plant-based scene, from 35 must-try vegan and vegetarian restaurants to a tasty $2-off deal at HoneyPie. Plus, Stephanie shares her dream vegan pub crawl lineup and how the local food community is redefining what “vegan” really means.

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7:31

The Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx: Battle Bots, Beers,...

What"s On Tap ·

2025/11/06

The Weekend Trend w/ Sandy Maxx! You can attend the Wisconsin Veterans Day Parade Saturday on State Street in Wausatosa. See the Tony Award-winning musical “Come From Away” at the reimagined renovated Milwaukee Repertory Theater. And, a robot combat competition?! Plus, Speed-PuzzlePalooza and The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute Friday at The Pabst Theater.

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