Ktown Connects

For the rest of us, we have 24 hours in the day, but for Joshua Ferguson, he must have a few extra – that’s the only way we can figure Josh can do all the amazing things he does. On top of working a full-time job, Joshua is also a local business owner, active in several community groups, a musician (Yungrisky), a writer, and he still manages to be an amazing family man to his wife, Charrie and their four kids! How does he do it all? We sit down with Joshua Ferguson, owner of PlaySpace and the up-and-coming Ivory boutique store to try to find out how he does it all!

Like PlaySpace Kenosha on Facebook here!

Here’s more info on their new boutique shop – Ivory!

Visit the Walkin’ in My Shoes website to see how you can help our community here!

This episode was recorded on  March 22nd, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Blue Collar Tavern, 2627 63rd St

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

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Get your Ktown Connects merchandise thanks to The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Cheryl and Gary Farrand are soon celebrating four years in Downtown Kenosha with The Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A, a charming shop filled with great gift ideas for someone special – or just as a treat for yourself. Stop in and see their treasures. They are currently open Thursdays – Sundays!

Visit their Facebook page here!

Check out Gary’s great artwork here!

This episode was recorded on
 March 15st, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Down Town R Saloon, 707 56th St 

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

Washed Out Hair Products

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise thanks to The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

As a young petunia-picker, Beth Dary was frequently told by her mother that “idle hands were the devil’s work.” After years of creating her own art and being one of the earliest vendors at the Kenosha HarborMarket, Beth is now the executive director of the Lemon Street Gallery and ArtSpace, 4601 Sheridan Road.

Stop on by Lemon Street to see the best of local art! They are currently open Friday and Saturday from 11-5 and Sundays from 11-4

Visit their website here for more!

This episode was recorded on
 March 15st, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub of Kenosha, 510 57th St.

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

Washed Out Hair Products

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise thanks to The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

For almost 25 years, Scott Barter has been the host of Kenosha Today – a local talk show which has been featured on Kenosha’s public access TV channel, AM1050 WLIP, and is now streaming live on YouTube with replays being aired on channel 14. 

Two-time mayoral candidate Scott Barter and German singer Steve “Elmo” Schneider join the show today to talk about growing up in Kenosha and becoming an essential piece of alternative local media.

Visit their website here!

Visit their YouTube channel!

This episode was recorded on
 March 1st, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Blue Collar Tavern, 2627 63rd St

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

Washed Out Hair Products 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise courtesy of The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected] -

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com - 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

As a second-generation owner of a downtown business with a long eccentric reputation, Brett Bjorn of Bjorn’s Fine Clothing, 5614 Sixth Ave., has taken the sales of men’s clothing into the 21st century! Brett talks about growing up in Kenosha as the son of Mike Bjorn, and taking over the family business.

Visit their website here!

This episode was recorded on
 February 15th, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub of Kenosha, 510 57th St.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

Washed Out Hair Products

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise courtesy of The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Last year, as the pandemic was just starting, Manny Ramirez was  laid-off from his job. So, what others would take as a down turn in life, Manny saw as an opportunity. With a successful marketing campaign and a delicious product to back it up – Mr. Wings was launched and ended up being  voted the best wings in Kenosha in 2020 – the first year in business for Manny!

Be sure to follow Mr. Wings on Facebook to see where he will Pop Up next!

Mr. Wings Facebook

or visit his website here

This episode was recorded on
 February 15th, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. -

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Down Town R Saloon, 707 56th St 

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing

Washed Out Hair Products

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise courtesy of The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. 

Drop us an email at [email protected]
Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

In 2017, Dana and Terry Nelson took over as the proud new owners of Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub in Downtown Kenosha. Then just last year, they opened up their new bar & grill – The DownTown’r Saloon. They are also the owners of the uptown shot-and-a-beer dive bar The Blue Collar Tavern. We sit down with this Kenosha power couple and get their story, why they came to Kenosha, how they met, and so much more!

This episode was recorded on  February 8th, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. 

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave.  

Kaiser’s Pizza and Pub of Kenosha, 510 57th St.

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave. 

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A  

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing 

Washed Out Hair Products 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise courtesy of The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St.  

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.

Matt Geary came to Kenosha many years ago as just another one of those annoying college kids… but he fell in love with the town and hasn’t left. Today he is the owner of Public Craft Brewing Company – a superb craft beer and food destination in Downtown Kenosha.  We talk to Matt about how he got involved in craft beer and all about his new location!

This episode was recorded on
 February 8th, 2021 at Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen, 7531 39th Avenue. - 

Big thanks to our sponsors:

Captain Mike’s, 5118 Sixth Ave. - 

Bluhorn Digital - 

Down Town R Saloon, 707 56th St - 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. - 

Lucci’s Grandview 6929 39th Ave. -

Pine Blossom, 5925 Sixth Ave-A - 

Coming Up Roses Cleaning & Organizing - 

Washed Out Hair Products - 

Get your Ktown Connects merchandise courtesy of The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. - 

Drop us an email at [email protected] -

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and at ktownconnects.com - 

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman - 

Theme music performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod.