Cute little free art museum when you're exploring the downtown Cedarburg scene. They do accept…read moredonations and also have a little gift shop near the entrance. We didn't have much time to go upstairs and explore more but we liked the display of local artists' work and the beautiful home that the museum resides in. Will definitely spend a little more time next time or check out one of their events.

I went to the art museum during the holiday fundraiser to experience the Victorian…read moreWittenberg-Jochem Mansion's period rooms that embody thematic lines from Clement C. Moore's classic poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas. Entry is $10 per person on festive Friday. Reservations were needed and groups of people entered about 5-10 minutes apart. In each room, there was a narrator to tell us details about the room and how it related to the book. It was a cute event that helped put me in the Christmas spirit. The only downside was that there wasn't much art during our visit. And because the timed tours were coming through, we didn't get much time to look around before we had to move to the next room. It felt a bit rushed. I wish in addition to the guided tour, we could have time to look around on our own.

Top notch museum in West Bend! MOWA puts on great exhibitions of contemporary Wisconsin art, and…read moretheir collection of Wisconsin artists spans generations, from Carl von Marr, Jonathan Wilde, Tom Uttech, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, Michelle Grabner, Reggie Baylor and others. MOWA puts on free community art programs, especially for kids. Their annual members show is open to all members, along with shows for local area high schools, and the annual Chalk Art Fest. Their campus landscaping is beautiful, leading in with a huge grove of birch trees. There's plenty of parking in the public lot, and overflow just across the street. What a huge boon to the community of West Bend, and downtown West Bend has a lot to be proud of.

What an exceptional display of artists who are either from…read moreWisconsin or have a strong connection to Wisconsin. The simplicity, clean lines and extensive use of glass makes the building itself is a work of art. How the architect took into Consideration the natural surroundings should be recognized. Once you step inside there are several galleries to explore. Feature artists include Frank Lloyd Wright, Fred Stonehouse, John Szarkowaki and so many others. Examples of German Impressionism, realism, sculptures and glass art are just some of the beautiful pieces you'll enjoy. Alice LaQuintana was the docent who guided our group and she was absolutely amazing. I took art history and appreciation in college and learned many technical details about different types of art/ artists but Alice taught me how to really enjoy art. The museum is a wonderful cultural addition to the West Bend area and well worth a visit. My only suggestion would be a few more strategically placed benches or seating areas in each gallery so patrons can really take the time To absorb all what the artists created.

The setting for this gallery - in an old brick mill alongside the Milwaukee river is as spectacular…read moreas the art. Almost a dozen painters and sculptors are represented here.

As you approach the site the location starts to become quite obvious as there is a full warehouse…read morewall size projection promoting the attraction. I parked on the street, but they did have a dedicated lot which I wandered through as I finished my contraband (in Wisconsin). During this time I got a good chance to snap a couple pictures and watch the full production on the wall. Of course, as I walked out of the parking lot some DOT patrons screamed and said, "Holy sh*t I thought you were one of the actors!" A common occurrence around this non-traditionally dressed, 6'9" 450 lbs visage. Amusingly, I was talking with one of the volunteers who worked on it, and when she found out who I was (reviewer, actor, producer, non-profit advisor, etc) she asked me what I thought about the production values of the video. I said, "It must have been A LOT of work because that is HUGE and pretty high definition." I'm not 100%, but it seems like that was a new addition for this year and I can only imagine, based on the rest of the production, that we only saw a glimpse of what this crew is capable of this year. I entered the attraction grounds, and this is where my ONLY complaint of the night arises. The signage was not the clearest on where I should go based on having purchased my ticket online, and I went to the main entrance to the attraction where I was quite rudely sent back to where I was supposed to go. Now, I only point out the quite rudely because it was clearly NOT in character. I sniped back quickly, "Whoa, someone needs to chill out or find a character..." and just went on my way before she could respond. I found the pre-purchased ticket window and had a great conversation with the cat at the desk. I then worked my way back to the main entrance of the haunted warehouse. I paid for the Fastpass, and I would say it was still worth it even on the second to last night of production. When you first enter the warehouse the queue line continues through what appears to be a large section of the first floor. I proceeded to the Fastpass gate, and was greeted by a couple of uncostumed Jaycee volunteers (I have a feeling these gentlemen may also be bikers). We have a good chat about the house, the organization, and the mission; which this year included an anti-bullying program aptly called "Don't Be A Monster." After a short wait, as I arrived during break time, I was let into the warehouse as my own group. Now I don't mind this, but when I'm solo in a haunted house I'm not there to be scared. I mean, if you can pull it off, awesome, but other than a small jump scare from behind it's never happened. Dominion of Terror is a warehouse that utilizes all 3 floors for a journey that takes you through MANY different atmospheres from typical indoor home scenes, to camping scenes, other random outdoor locales, a graveyard, a pub, a coroners/medical examiners office, etc. The transitions work out very smoothly and there is a solid mix of characters both consistently in your face and those trying to be sneaky for the scare. I will admit there were a couple times I was surprised that someone in a chair was or wasn't a live actor. I'm not going to comment too much on the specifics of the content of the house, except to say that the people involved in this project CARE. Everyone in the house was there for the passion of it and it shows. They also did pretty good dealing with a 7' top hated dude laughing in their faces and occasionally trying to bump them out of character. Credit due to everyone who didn't slip, and still credit to the one guy who did. As I said the warehouse utilized all three floors and you transitioned seamlessly from scene to scene, but I can't say it was always straight forward. There is definitely a maze aspect to the house, and admittedly, it didn't get me until the end, but it definitely got me. The group behind me caught up as I sort of floated from closet door to closet door around in circles missing the hidden exit behind a mirror (hey, that contraband combined with some edibles made the house VERY fun). I kept with the last group basically for the last area where I was greeted at the exit by the gentleman who had let me into the Haunted Attraction as he wanted to know my opinion, and it was easily summed up as "Kick Ass, I WILL be back." I then took a gander at the merch table and spent some cash. As I write this I am looking at the checks that totaled $22k that went to 4 incredible non-profits in the region from the proceeds raised. I will be back, and I hope after you read this book you're interested in checking it out too. There may be more professional attractions, with proper financial backing, in the Midwest, but you're going to be hardpressed to find a project with this kind of quality combined with this kind of heart. Kudos to the Sheboygan Jaycees. Smokin' Santa rates this 5 Pipes - Ho-Ho-Holy Sh*t was that cool.

I can't wait for the Dominion of Terror to open this year. it's more then a haunted house, it's an…read moreexperience. longest house, creepiest monsters, and well thought out, original rooms. can't get any better then that! And the building itself adds to the scare factor. it really is the best one that i have been to in many years.

got my first tattoo haste and it exciting! Didnt hurt. I planned the design perfectly to represent…read morethw meaning but it wasnt carried out well. Many revisions to do but he said go home and if u still feel that way then let me know. Well i did call back the next week and no one called. Weird. So two weeks vo by and I email with picturees and gave them an idea of what to fix so they can call back with an estimate of time they will need for it. I really couldnt be more cool about, more jelpful, or detailed. Why are they not emailing back. WTF? I didn't expect this from them. Im not even calling mad I just want it fixed. I hate it so much I have hid it from everyone!!! No email back. Finally a call back and the girl says well typically I would do that but I don't normally work Wednesdays. So that means you have, you can but you won't cuz its not profit for you? Omg! Why did u call me then? Ive been more than cool and patient for 5 weeks and now im finally saying my experience so others know this might happen to you. Point- fix what you didnt do...make it a priority for a good experience, make it so I'm proud not hiding it.

Did a great job on the 2 tats I've gotten here. These guys are rad and have a good sense of humor…read more Make a dude feel comfortable.

The Jonathan Clark House is an historic Stone House in Mequon, Wisconsin. We purchased the house in…read more1969, when we returned to Wisconsin after having lived on the the East Coast for five years after my wife and I graduated from college. We purchased the house from a Mr. Schneiker and lived there until 1976, when my employers wanted me to move to Chicago. With the benefit of retrospect, putting career ahead of things you love - like the Jonathan Clark House - was a big mistake. My wife and I were among the small group of folks who initiated the Stone House Tour in Mequon and Cedarburg. I have no idea whether the Stone House Tour continues to exist... but it was an annual big event in Mequon and Cedarburg - drawing up to a thousand people who wanted to see these historic residences. We saw a log building for sale a year or two after we moved into the Jonathan Clark House. We bought it on the spot! With my father and Brother we disassembled the one room log house, moved it over to the grounds of the Jonathan Clark House, reassembled it, re-roofed it and put on a garage door. It was a perfect re-purposing of a building that was otherwise likely to be demolished. I hope it is still there! We're happy it is still being well tended! Bill Welty

Who knew this place existed? I certainly did not until I saw this is in a Wisconsin magazine and…read morethought it would be a good field trip with my dad. I turns out this museum has been here for almost 40 years! After a brief overview by a staff member we started to wander around the two floors that contains over 100 cars. Their speciality are Kissels which were built in Hartford - again, who knew? Lots of interesting cars. They have a very nice display of not only cars but car related memorabilia. We really enjoyed ourselves. A real gem.

I've been in this museum a number of times. Every visit proves a difference in what I observe and…read moretake in. What you don't see on one visit, you will catch on other visits. What better place to have such a museum, than a city where cars used to be made. Auto museums are a great idea. If I could afford it, I would buy one of the many vacant big box stores and turn it into a automobile museum. Our fine historical automobiles can live forever in this manner. Excellent resource and attraction. Keep up the great work.

When you decide to see the James Tellen Woodland Sculpture Garden, be sure to double check your…read moremap. It's located in a residential neighborhood, south of Sheboygan, that is off the beaten path. The first thing you see is a log fence along Evergreen Road. In the trompe-l'œil sculpture, you'll find a Native American family, a momma bear climbing a tree and her two cubs playing in a tree. Park your car in the lot off Evergreen Road and walk back up to the road to take a closer look at the fence. The amount of detail that James Tellen put into his work is evident in the logs. You'll find a Native American family, a momma bear about to climb a tree, and her cubs playing on the tree top. Near the large sculpted tree (go ahead and stick your head in the large opening!) you'll find a box with an information sheet that describes the sculptures you'll be seeing as you walk the path into the woods. Where did this all come from? James Tellen worked in a Sheboygan furniture factory where he painted stripes and other details on the products. When not working, he studied painting under local artisans and later worked with other media. During the depression, production slowdowns gave him time to pursue his artwork. This log cottage and land, south of town, was a family refuge and became a place for him to pursue his artwork. During the winter, he would work on sculpting heads in the basement of his home. In Spring and Summer, he attached the heads to armatures that supported his concrete sculptures. Tellen died in 1957, leaving a legacy of 30 such sculptures at the family cottage. The Kohler Foundation acquired the sculpture garden in 1988 and in 2001, the collection was gifted to the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The Tellen environment is the first addition to the JMKAC collection that is off premises. (The JMKAC is in downtown Sheboygan.) A sculpture of a young Abraham Lincoln, splitting a log, shows Tellen's incredible dedication to detail. It is reminiscent of Clarence Shaler's "Lincoln the Dreamer" sculpture on the campus of Ripon College. Tellen tried to depict everyday people, and the young Lincoln is represented as an everyday neighbor rather than as the statesman that we all remember. The Tellen collection is open dawn to dusk daily. It is one the art environments restored by the Kohler Foundation and listed as part of Wandering Wisconsin. I have reviewed some of these sites on Yelp, too. https://www.jmkac.org/exhibitions/wandering-wisconsin.html

Nice walk through the woods. Interesting in a kitschy way. Go back to the roadhouse a half mile…read moreback down the road for some good drinks.