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Grand Comedy Hour for a grand time

Before it was named Wisconsin Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Milwaukee’s downtown was known as Grand Avenue. That’s why the mall downtown is known as The Shops of Grand Avenue (which translates something like, “storefronts for a commercial corridor that no longer exists”). But seriously, folks, there’s still something grand about this space, and you

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Kornely takes Comedy Show Underground

Perhaps you’ve seen Comedy Show Comedy Show open mics at a Riverwest tavern or Comedy Show Comedy Show showcases at a East Side bowling emporium. Now, Jake Kornely is locating his signature standup show to Downtown Milwaukee. 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, Underground Collaborative From Facebook: Comedy Show Comedy Show with Jake Kornely and Friends is a

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Vote, see W. Kamau Bell

First. Be sure to vote Nov. 4. Second. Celebrate that exercise of democracy (and your survival of the political campaigns) by treating yourself to see W. Kamau Bell, whom The New York Times calls “the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years.” Bell is creator, writer and host of the critically acclaimed

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