Baraboo

The Cheeze Factory doesn't serve cheese, but it's still worth the trek

Published Jan. 7, 2019

Baraboo's The Cheeze Factory, formerly the Cheese Factory and not to be confused with the Cheesecake Factory, serves some of the best vegan food in the world.

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Rufus King students respond to Baraboo hate message with portrait of their own

Published Nov. 24, 2018

If a photo of students doing a Nazi salute can spread around the country, maybe a photo of students showing the American sign language symbol for "I love you," could have just as much influence, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reports.

Catching up with Wisconsin-based phenom Phox

Published Aug. 2, 2014

The band has been touring for the last several weeks, but next week marks a happy return to the Midwest for Phox, with gigs lined up in Minneapolis, Madison and a Turner Hall show on Wednesday, Aug. 6. OnMilwaukee.com caught up with guitarist Matthew Holmen to chat about returning home, life on the road, the new album and what's up next.

Phox's Monica Martin copes with the Wisconsin band's newfound phame

Published June 25, 2014

What once merely began as a little six-member folky neo-soul group started up in Baraboo and Madison has grown into a nationwide hit, one of the darlings of the Wisconsin music scene as well as the overall independent music scene. Emotionally, it's been quite a journey for lead singer Monica Martin, one filled with supreme success and excitement, as well as struggle.

OnMedia: From "Baraboo" to "Bhutto"

Published Sept. 24, 2010

The sweep of the Milwaukee Film Festival is demonstrated by two films screening this evening at the Oriental ... Michelle Obama wants your kids to turn off the TV tomorrow ... Amy Poehler hosts the "SNL" season-opener.

Tracing circus history from Wisconsin to Sarasota

Published June 10, 2008

By today's standards, the circus is more of a sideshow act than the pinnacle of modern entertainment. But at the turn of the 20th century, the traveling circus was the height of American amusement and intrigue.