Immerse yourself in an unforgettable after-dark experience at Forest Home Cemetery, the oldest and largest cemetery in Milwaukee. This October, witness the extraordinary "Unfinished Business" as professional actors bring to life the stories of some of the cemetery's most notable residents. Step into the Silent City and embark on a guided journey through graveside scenarios, where you will learn about the lives of remarkable individuals who have shaped history.

Discover the captivating tales of Dickey Chappelle, the first woman war correspondent killed by enemy fire, and Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott, the first female doctor in Wisconsin and third in the United States. Learn about Ezekiel Gillespie, the Black man who fought for and secured voting rights for all Black men in Wisconsin. Conclude your evening adventure with a trio of bickering beer barons.

Despite the eerie atmosphere, this event is designed to entertain and enlighten, rather than scare. These are historical tours, not haunted ones. Don't miss out on the hottest ticket in town; last year's event sold out, so ensure your spot by purchasing early.

Please note that limited premium parking is available onsite for an additional fee of $20. Tour groups of 24 depart from Forest Home's Victorian Garden 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. It is essential to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for parking and walking. Please be prepared for a walking tour at night, which covers uneven terrain and may require walking more than a mile.

This program is presented by Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum in partnership with Caper Company. The tour route spans one mile of varied terrain and is completed within 60 to 75 minutes. For the comfort and safety of all guests, please consider your own abilities and those of your party before purchasing tickets. Silent City guests must be 10 years or older.

Please be aware that no refunds will be issued for this event, which will proceed rain or shine. However, in the unlikely event of cancellation due to weather conditions jeopardizing public safety, updates will be posted on our official channels.

Join us on Thursday, October 19, 2023, for an extraordinary evening at Forest Home Cemetery's Spirits of the Silent City: "Unfinished Business" event.

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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;

&bull; Local care: Don&#39;t ignore the &quot;American Art&quot; area on the second floor, which not only displays Edward Hopper&#39;s lonely urban scenes, but also deeply explores the creations of local artists in Wisconsin, showing the profound connection between art and regional culture.

&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.

5. A poetic secret place for all seasons
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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