Culture
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Wisconsin perfume expert shares her thoughts on Miller High Life’s ‘Dive Bar-Fume’
Milwaukee-based beer company Miller High Life decided to try its hand at something new this holiday season when it announced the creation of a signature cologne.
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‘And the Roots of Rhythm Remain’: A joyful tour of global music
WPR’s “BETA” chatted with Joe Boyd about his massive undertaking of listening, conducting interviews and studying music from Budapest to Johannesburg.
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HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ celebrates friendship and diversity against rural backdrop
The creators of the HBO series “Somebody Somewhere” spoke with WPR’s “BETA” bout the show’s vibe and their wholistic approach to character development.
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Best-selling graphic novelist Adrian Tomine answers questions from his many fans in ‘Q&A’
Adrian Tomine talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his latest book, “Q&A.” As the title indicates, Tomine is answering the many questions that his devoted fans have asked him about his working methods over the years.
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Wisconsin neighborhoods compete with bolder and brighter holiday decorations
Communities spanning from Superior to Kenosha host competitions to see which houses can produce the strongest holiday spirit with lights, inflatables and music to entertain passersby.
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Strolling down Candy Cane Lane: A West Allis holiday tradition
In a suburb west of Milwaukee and along 12 residential streets, almost 300 homes show off their best holiday decor.
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‘Nosferatu’ actor Willem Dafoe tells WPR how his Wisconsin roots shape his acting today
Actor Willem Dafoe in an interview with WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” explained how his time living, acting and seeing movies in Appleton and Milwaukee shaped who he is today.
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Dungeons & Dragons players celebrate 50 years of friendship and fantasy in Wisconsin
In Madison, players meet weekly across the city, as part of Madison’s Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers League. On Thursdays, a group gathers at Misty Mountain Games.
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Hear the Wisconsin Dickens Carolers sing their favorite Christmas songs
The group of rotating classically trained musicians can be found singing in harmony across the state. Listen to them sing some of their most popular tunes and learn what makes caroling special.
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Give the gift of conservation, love for the outdoors
There are several ways to please nature-lovers this holiday season through wildlife conservation efforts in Wisconsin, senior wildlife outreach specialist Jamie Nack told WPR’s Larry Meiller.