Experience an immersive after-dark event like no other in Milwaukee. Forest Home Cemetery, the oldest and largest cemetery in the city, invites you to join them for "Spirits of the Silent City: Unfinished Business" on Saturday, October 21, 2023. This unique event brings the cemetery's notable residents to life through the performances of professional actors.

Step into the Silent City and uncover the stories of some history-making individuals, including Dickey Chappelle, the first female war correspondent, Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott, the first female doctor in Wisconsin, and Nr. Ezekial Gillespie, the Black man who fought for voting rights for all Black men in Wisconsin. As you explore the cemetery, you'll also encounter a trio of bickering beer barons, adding a touch of humor to the evening.

Don't worry, this event is designed to entertain and enlighten, not frighten. Despite the spooky setting, the focus is on storytelling and history. Last year, tickets sold out quickly, so be sure to purchase yours early. New this year, limited premium parking is available onsite for $20.

Tours depart every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday, and until 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour to ensure you don't miss out. Remember, this is a walking tour at night, so be prepared for uneven terrain and walking over a mile.

Vehicles are not permitted in the cemetery, but there is onsite parking available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $20. Street parking is also available on Lincoln Avenue. Enter through the pedestrian gate at the Lincoln Avenue entrance near the corner of Forest Home and Lincoln avenues.

Please note that this tour is not suitable for children under 10 years old. Tickets are $45 and include all transaction fees. Refunds will not be issued, and the event will be held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to weather conditions, updates will be posted on their Facebook page.

Join Forest Home Cemetery and Caper Company for an unforgettable evening of history and storytelling. Don't miss your chance to be a part of "Spirits of the Silent City: Unfinished Business" on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee Art Museum: An art feast that travels through time and space, a resonance between architecture and soul

On an island in the middle of a lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a pure white building designed by the master architect Frank Lloyd Wright is like a pearl lost in the world - this is the Milwaukee Art Museum. It is not only a museum, but also a multi-dimensional dialogue about art, design and life, worthy of every soul that desires to indulge in beauty and speculation.

✨ Why must you go? Five reasons not to be missed

1. The eternal poem of Wright&#39;s architecture
When you enter the art museum, the first thing that greets you is Wright&#39;s iconic &quot;organic architecture&quot; concept. The huge glass dome pours natural light, interweaving with the rough lines of concrete and stone to form a geometric maze of light and shadow. The space design inside the building is a work of art: the spiral staircase, the suspended exhibition hall, the open courtyard and the lakeside landscape are seamlessly connected, allowing you to feel that the building itself is a dynamic artistic expression while walking.

2. A thousand-year art feast

&bull; Classic treasures: From Rembrandt&#39;s portraits in the Dutch Golden Age to Monet&#39;s Water Lilies series, to the modern artist Yayoi Kusama&#39;s Infinity Mirror Room installation, the museum&#39;s collection spans more than 600 years and can be called &quot;a concentrated theater of Western art history.&quot;

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&bull; Pioneer exploration: The &quot;Contemporary Art Area&quot; on the top floor updates experimental exhibitions all year round, such as the recently exhibited digital art and VR installations, which challenge the traditional aesthetic boundaries and are suitable for audiences pursuing cutting-edge experiences.

3. Immersive curation: the collision of art and life
The most fascinating thing about the art museum is its &quot;decentralized&quot; narrative method. For example, the &quot;Modern Art in the Kitchen&quot; special exhibition juxtaposes tableware, food ingredients and abstract sculptures, inviting the audience to rethink the aesthetic value of everyday objects; while the &quot;Voice of the City&quot; interactive exhibition area transforms Milwaukee&#39;s urban pulse into an audio-visual symphony through sound installations and video projections.

4. Family-friendly art enlightenment
&quot;Little Artist Workshop&quot; launches parent-child themed courses every month, from pottery to digital painting, allowing children to understand the language of art through hands-on practice. In addition, the museum has a free children&#39;s tour APP, which interprets the exhibits in a gamified way, making art education fun and educational.

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In spring, enjoy a cup of &quot;Lakeside Latte&quot;, a special blend of the museum cafe, under the cherry trees, and watch the sun dance on the wood-grained floor through Wright&#39;s flower windows; in autumn, participate in the &quot;Twilight Stroll&quot; event and enjoy the reflection symphony of the building and the lake in the sunset; in winter, the indoor constant temperature exhibition hall forms a cold and warm contrast with the outdoor snow scene, and the open-air theater in summer will bring impromptu performances by well-known artists.

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