Ktown Connects

Sherry Ludwig, owner of Bisou Lingerie, 635 58th St, in Downtown Kenosha, says that her life drastically changes about every ten years. Well, from a hell-raising teenager to a military wife, to single woman who had just moved to Kenosha, Sherry has lead an interesting life! Since 2011, she has been a Downtown Kenosha business owner, and last year, just two years shy of her decade switch, she has opened a second store! Next time you are in Lake Geneva, stop in at Coquette, 605 W Main Street. 

Bisou Lingerie offers the best in women’s undergarments = FIT IS IT, and Sherry and her staff can help you find your perfect size because wearing a bra shouldn’t be a problem! Visit their website, bisoubras.com for more info!  

This interview was recorded on August 12, 2024 at the A+ Mobility Recording Studio – home of Ktown Connects! 

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

In the early 90’s, Candy Eisenhauer had sobered up and was looking for a new outlet in life. Taking her love of music, she opened CD Warehouse on 80th Street in 1996. Shortly after that, she joined the Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha – within six years, she would become president of the organization and this led to the first Taste of Wisconsin in 2008. 

This is Part One of a Two Part Interview.  
Part Two arrives in your podcast player on Tuesday!  

Growing up on what was then Kenosha’s “West Side,” young Candy Eisenhauer was sneaking listening sessions of her older sister’s 45 records. It would just be a little hint of the amazing woman she would become. Enjoy this connection with musician, community leader, and legendary former business owner – the First Lady of Kenosha Rock and Roll! 

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

One day, John O’Neill spent a night in Kenosha attending his sister’s wedding. Just that one visit and he fell in love with the town. It wouldn’t be long before he packed up his stuff and left Kettering, Ohio at the age of 26 to move to Kenosha.  

John, aka “Toast,” has been working the stand-up stages in the area for many years, you can catch him honing his craft every Wednesday night at the Open Mic hosted by the Spirit Shakers at the Kenosha Yacht Club. 

With his fiance, Morgan, the pair have launched their own photography business this year, be sure to check out Toast-Tea Photography here! 

Follow him on Instagram at Toastradahmus 

You can find Toast every weekend this summer at the Bristol Renaissance Faire at the VEGETABLE JUSTICE booth! 

The Renaissance Men of Comedy features Toast and many other comedians from the Ren Faire. Come out on Thursday Aug 15th 8pm, at the Rhode Center for the Arts in Downtown Kenosha Advance tickets $10, at the door $15. Click here for tickets now! 

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

The Port Grand Prix is THIS Sunday, July 14th! This Bronze Al Molinaro fundraiser will once again feature your pals Jason and Donny from Ktown Connects! Click here for more! 

Don’t tell Meryl Strichartz that she isn’t a true Kenoshan! Although she may have not been born and raised here, she has been here for more than 30 years and has embraced Kenosha as her true hometown! For many years, Meryl has been building her beachfront empire, her first steps was with the Lakeshore Pedal Tours – these fun bikes you have seen in the Downtown area. This summer, she has launched the rebirth of the Simmons Island Beach House!  

For generations, Simmons Island has been forgotten by Kenosha, and even more so, the classic 1934 Beach House – now, our little not-really-an-island Island has a new life!  

The Simmons Island Beach House is open daily at 10am for rentals, shopping, and concessions (beer garden opens at noon) and has everything you could possibly want for a day at the beach! Water rentals, beach fun rentals, gift shop (“needs” and “wants”), food, ice cream, and beer! They are also the home base for the Lakeshore Pedal Tours! They have so many things going on this summer, it’s hard to list them all! But be sure to come down on August 24th for their second annual Lake Fest! 

To learn more about the Simmons Island Beach House, click here to visit their website! 

Stay up to date on all the latest news at the beach by following them on Facebook here! 

Thanks to our great sponsors for making this episode possible:  

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

About Time Moving Systems 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

The Port Grand Prix is Sunday, July 14th! This Bronze Al Molinaro fundraiser will once again feature your pals Jason and Donny from Ktown Connects! Click here for more! 

Teddi Morin wasn’t your average teenager. Growing up watching her father become a successful tattoo artist, and eventually business owner gave her the confidence and strength to succeed in her own life. At the age of 16, Teddi was already a licensed tattoo artist. But she continued to grow, and now as a woman, she is now the shareholder and operator of Ruffolo’s Spa, located in Downtown Kenosha at 5610 7th Ave. We are joined in the studio today by Teddi and her co/worker, licensed aesthetician Jasmine, whose birthday wish was to spend it with her favorite local podcast! 
Since 1962, Ruffolo’s has served the community, first as a barber shop and for many years as a full-service hair salon and spa on 52nd St and their new location Downtown which is focusing more on skin care opened in September 2023. 

Lily Karnes and Jenna Zeihen first met while competing for Miss Kenosha, through the years, they have both won the pageant, with Lily winning in 2019 and Jenna in 2022. More recently the two now serve on the board for Miss Kenosha and as a mentor to the next generation. 

But, Lily and Jenna, along with the third piece of their puzzle, Hannah Stone, have recently launched Who Did That? Social – if you are looking to give your business that social media boost that it needs, contact these young media influencers to take you to the next level! Click here for more! 

Also, Jenna Zeihen operates her SoulSpace at the Kenosha Creative Space, click here for more info! 

Thanks to all our great sponsors! 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

The Port Grand Prix is Sunday, July 14th! This Bronze Al Molinaro fundraiser will once again feature your pals Jason and Donny from Ktown Connects! Click here for more! 

After spending her younger years in Kenosha, Chelsea Sallese got out of town for a few years and when she returned, she really realized just how much she loves Downtown Kenosha and the community! 

Now as an adult, Chelsea is involved in many different avenues around town. You might have had her serve you a cocktail at one of our great drinking establishments.  

Currently she is the Brand Ambassador of the Salon Professional Academy, and she has a chair at Hush Beauty Lounge in Downtown Kenosha.  

She is also a member of the Kenosha Business Improvement District (BID) board on the Outreach and Retention Committee.  

And somehow, she manages to be the best mom in the world to four lovely kids! 

For more about the Salon Professional Academy visit their website here and if you are interested in a class, call 262-697-6000 for class information. 

Want to see what Chelsea can do for your hair at Hush Beauty Lounge? Hit her up on Instagram @chelsesallesedidit 

Thanks to all our great sponsors! 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

Jaramie Bentley spent his younger years in Kenosha not taking life too seriously and having a good time pursuing his passion – basketball. This led him to different places across the Midwest, through all these experiences, he grows and learns that authenticity is the way to live life. Jaramie grew into an artist with a growing interest in creating consciously positive hip hop with his first group The Freedom Finders and expanded his knowledge and love of making music, which led to creating music under the Jaramie the Great aka Great the Man. Check out his music here! 

After being inspired by what was happening while he lived in Omaha, he returned to Kenosha with a passion to bring some of the awesome stuff he saw in Nebraska back to his hometown. He continued his involvement in music, organizing hip hop shows around town, which led to the founding of The In Crowd, which he created with Ron Dean Brown, and the launch of the Keno Nite Market! 

The Keno Nite Market has moved to the beautiful beachside Pennoyer Park for the summer – Saturdays 4pm-10pm on June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28. Follow them on Facebook here for all the latest updates! 

Email - [email protected] for more info. 

Thanks to all our great sponsors! 

Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. 

Public Craft Brewing Company 628 58th St 

Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St 

About Time Moving Systems 

Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave 

Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Newport Elite 

Franks Diner, 508 58th St 

Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt 

Wink Beauty Boutique, 10909 Sheridan Rd 

The Port of Kenosha Beverage House 

RockIt Optical Eyewear, 815 57th St, 2nd floor 

Vintage Underground, 5817 Sixth Ave 

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

Drop us an email at [email protected] 

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

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

Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman 

Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week’s guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! 

That’s right Angie and Ben of Union Park Tavern and Pavle’s Lounge return to Ktown Connects. But we had a lot of new stuff to talk about and they brought a milk crate full of alcohol for us to enjoy, which resulted in some candid talk about why they bought a second bar (Pavle’s Lounge, 1724 52nd St), Ben’s recent foray into politics as a candidate for the 65th District Assembly (a position that has been held for many years by Tod Ohnstad = see episode 99, March 2023), and Angie’s recent health issue which left her family and friends concerned for her as she sat in a coma for 10 days!
Check out Angie & Ben’s first appearance on the show, EP25 released on 1/7/21 to learn more.
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Jenny Don’t and the Spurs, an Americana group from Portland Oregon will be taking the stage at Pavle’s Lounge on Sunday, June 2nd starting at 5pm. Stop on by for a drink and check out this touring act. No cover!