I took my fourth Ride class this past weekend. I was the sole 50-year-old (gay) guy amidst 20+…read morewomen young enough to be my daughter. I don't want to dissuade any men from attending a Ride class, BUT what I love about Spire is that it's a safe haven for women to feel empowered. So, if you're considering taking a class, DO IT! It's a great place!

I love spire because it's rare you find a gym that has full rowing classes. Spin classes are very…read morepopular all around, but spire has that added rowing plus. They do classes that are strength based as well if you're someone who doesn't want the full class on the bike (like me)!

We always enjoy an evening of music at the Riverside it's a beautiful venue with amazing and…read morefriendly staff. The building is also absolutely beautiful .

I've been going here to see who's throughout the past decade like Tosh.O, plays and music…read moreconcerts. The most recent show I've seen was the Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone film and live music orchestra performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. What a surreal experience, it was wild hearing live music as the movie played on the movie screen. They served Butter beer and popcorn to enhance the Harry Potter movie watching experience! The front facing building has been renovated which now looks more Modern. And refreshed. The inside shows the classic preserved historic look adding to the experience. Convenient service from the security bag check at the entrance, ticket checking, and concession stands! Come see a show and support the entertainment industry! Including local!

$6 burger AND fries all day on Wednesday?!!! Count me in! Best deal in Milwaukee and amazing…read morequality. Fries were crispy and the burger came with a variety of toppings. The honey feta crostini is always a hit with the perfect mix of sweet, savory and crispy! Ambiance is cozy and the staff are always friendly.

First time visiting with a colleague for a work lunch. The server was a little slow to get to us…read moreafter being seated but was great with getting us water refills and lunch after we got into it. The caesar salad half portion was plenty for a quick lunch and had good sized anchovy pieces if that's your thing. I really liked the deconstructed crouton crumble with the perfect creamy dressing. Beautiful building with plenty of history and you can tell it's a great spot for professionals looking for a space away from work for meals, wifi, or a workout break. There isn't any easy parking (aside from pay meters with 2 hour limits) as with most of downtown. While I don't think I'd want to become a member, I think it's a good space for those already in the area.

Saw "& Juliet" at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, in Uihlein Hall…read more Our seats were in the Loge section, row C, seats 311 to 308. Plenty of volunteers were stationed throughout to help direct people to their seats. Beverages and snacks were available in the atrium. For bathrooms, I would recommend heading down to the atrium level rather than staying on the upper floor. The upper floor restroom is smaller, and the line was quite long. Sound and view from our seats were both good. The 2026/2027 season is posted now, and there are several shows on it I'd like to see. Being able to catch these here without having to travel to Chicago is a nice perk.

I've always thought that the theater could use a higher incline. It's such a large theater, but it…read morecan get pretty uncomfortable in the back, with views very obscured by taller gents seating in front of you. Obviously orchestra seats are the best. As are the front loge seats. But unlike, say the Fiserv where you get a good view from any seat, further back seats here can get pretty uncomfortable. One little bit of luck I had seating on row W was that this was the second to the last row on orchestra floor, but the last row was set up with sound tables and no one was seating there during my show. And because I had a really tall guy seating in front of me, I couldn't see anything, but I could actually flop up the fold down chair and sit up high without obscuring anyone behind me and get an unobscured view myself. So if I want cheap tickets in the back, get the very back row and sit up like that to get a better view lol. It's not comfortable though.

I took the foundational flow class and it was very good - definitely a harder workout than I…read moreexpected. I am not great at yoga, but I found the class to be quite instructional. I do wish the instructor would have made adjustments or assisted with poses - maybe that's not normal for yoga classes, but for other workout classes i've taken it really makes a huge difference as it helps you understand exactly how a pose is supposed to feel. The instructor was great though, as was the class as whole. The reason for four stars instead of five: the building is confusing and it's tough to find their space. The signs say to go to the third floor, but their address on google says 2nd floor. Additionally, there was constructions/drilling going on on the floor during the class and quite a few people outside of the studio talking loudly which made it difficult to relax/concentrate on the breath/flow. Not sure if the door was left open or the walls are just thin - but that was a major negative in my opinion. Though assuming that was atypical, I would certainly come back.

Very good teachers that catered to the individual needs…read more Definitely going back again.

We recently attended the Black Panther film performance and sound bites dinner at the Milwaukee…read moreSymphony Orchestra. The Symphony Center is a beautiful, massive space great for any event. They open up early before the performances to allow guests to grab a drink, snack, or mingle with others. There is a couple bar and snack area open to purchase items. TLDR: Sound Bites Dinner: 4/10 MSO performance and experience: 10/10 We arrived 90 minutes early for the Sound Bites dinner and were seated at our own table in a separate section of the dining area. The tables were huge for two people and I felt a little far away from my husband. Everyone was seated and a little confused on how the dinner was going to go. We snacked on some hors d'oeuvres and got our drinks before dinner was served. There were crackers, cheese, vegetables, salmon bruschetta, a salad, and vichyssoise (potato soup). Soon after, we were served our appetizer, ratatouille, which was very good. Next was beef and fries with some sauce, then a pork chop and piece of casserole to share. It was difficult to know what we were eating as they only thing we were told what it was, was the ratatouille. Also, about halfway through the dinner our waitress that we had disappeared and another person came to to serve us. We were kind of getting ready to leave, since she wasn't there, but then another person came out to give us more food. The whole experience lacked information. We weren't given a menu of what we were eating before we starting eating, we were only told what one dish was, and we weren't sure how many courses/plates of food we would be getting. It would be nice to get an email leading up, a print out, or at the very least told what we would be eating to prepare. We ended up not eating a lot of the last dish since we had filled up on the others, thinking that was it. The food was mediocre, and I was not sure how it was chosen, by what the performance is? seasonal items? It would've been cool if the chef came out and announced anything. I would've been more satisfied going to the food and beverage cart and not doing the formal dinner. It wrapped up about 5 minutes before we headed to our seats, due to the delays with the waitstaff and no one knowing if we needed to stay for another surprise plate of food. I would not do the Sound bites experience again. The performance hall is a beautiful restoration and space. The seats are comfortable and have enough space. We sat on the lower level and had a great view of the stage and move screen. I would like to try sitting up on the balcony to see all of the performers. The whole performance was great, we had a special guest appearance from Massamba Diop, playing the Senegalese talking drum that is featured in the film. The orchestra played SO well, you wouldn't know the difference. It was a fantastic experience and will love to go back to see another show!

Gosh, we love everything about the MSO. The performance hall is lovely, and I loved seeing the…read morehistoric photos and hope that they will build that lower level out to be more about the history and plans for the MSO. The organization tries to bring a range of music experiences to the Milwaukee community, and I have always appreciated the season offerings. The programs are well organized, and it's so great that they provide backgrounds on composers in addition to the performers. More education in the programs is great, given how much goes into preparing them for the season. I can't wait to attend more performances in the new space!

This review is more about Blue Man Group than the theater itself. However, I do believe The Miller…read moreHigh Life Theater is too large a venue for this show. Blue Man is meant to be big on facial nuances, which are easily lost to those in the second sections. While the show was generally entertaining for all ages, it felt more like STOMP, with lots of drumming and fewer small humorous stories. The drummer was great, but I was left waiting for more physical entertainment by the Blue Men. I was disappointed, however I did hear that many in the audience are rabid fans and attend this show often. Maybe my feelings are colored by having attended BMG in a more intimate setting in Chicago, which really made the stage work pop. The theater is beautiful for larger productions, but maybe BMG can come back in a smaller stage and recapture that magic of nuances.

I recently caught my first show at the Miller High Life Theatre. It's a medium sized theater…read more(seating for 4000ish) and we were there on a snowy eve for the Cirque performance of Twas the night.. Parking near the theater is plentiful with street parking and a parking garage right across the street. A word of warning--when we parked in the parking garage, there was the show we were there for and a Bucks game that evening as well which resulted in $30 parking fee. That said, it was money well spent to be able to park inside and right across the street during a snowstorm. Once we got to the theater, there was no waiting at will-call and we were able to get our tickets in a snap. The line to get in also moved quickly and there ushers waiting to direct us to our seats. All the workers made the experience easy and were friendly to boot. Our seats were on the left side in row L and no complaints about the view from there at all. Due to the storm (and possibly the economy) the theater was only about a third full so we had plenty of room to spread out. The stage is large and the sound was great throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to see another show here. Get to it!