Snuggle up with some holiday cheer as OnMilwaukee shares stories of everything merry and bright in the spirit of the season.
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A collective sob rose from the city when The Estate closed its doors at 2423 N. Murray Ave. in September of 2023. And, although staffing challenges and operational costs have kept the venue from fully reopening, we have some good news to share.
Owner John Dye, who retains ownership of the building, has booked a cadre of performances at the venue, which will take place throughout the holiday season.
“People are excited to be back, and we’re excited to be back,” Dye says, and although there are no plans at this time for additional performances, fans can obtain tickets for the following shows through the end of December.
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Eric Jacobson "Heading Home" CD Release Party
- Friday, Dec. 6: Anne Davis Presents: Holiday Jazz & Beyond
- Friday, Dec. 27: A Jerry Grillo Christmas 2024
Tickets for all shows are available for purchase online.
And, although tickets for The Commercialists’ “A Charlie Brown Christmas” shows at The Estate are sold out, you can still get tickets for Monday, Dec. 23 performance at Turner Hall. Tickets are available here.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
