What's On Tap

Sandy Maxx gets into the holiday spirit on What's on Tap with a preview of festive events, entertainment and ways to give back across southeastern Wisconsin! Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel's Rick Schlenther joins Sandy to preview the hotel's upcoming Holiday Market, while Sandy shares details about WTMJ's Trivia Showdowns benefiting the Kapco Kids2Kids Toy Drive. She also highlights actor and writer Gary Sinise's upcoming book, gives away tickets to Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Miller High Life Theatre and revisits The Weekend Trend for more local events. Plus, Sandy celebrates Herman's Hermits singer Peter Noone's birthday with "Something Good" as The Song You Need to Hear.

WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx speaks with Rick Schlenther, director of retail and design at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, about the sixth annual Holiday Marketplace in downtown Milwaukee. The free event features more than 100 local artisans and makers offering unique holiday gifts, art, jewelry, home décor, treats and more on Nov. 28 and 29.

Sandy Maxx highlights some of the best things to do in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin from November 6 through November 8. This weekend’s picks include Trainfest 2026, Family Free Day at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Dolly Parton’s music performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and a showcase featuring Wisconsin singer-songwriters. Sandy also previews unique art and culture events, including Feed Your Soul, the Great Junk Hunt, the Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books and Keys to Kenosha. Plus, she shares details on Milwaukee Ballet’s Mirror Mirror, Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights, Napoleon Dynamite Live! and comedy from Mary Mack. The Weekend Trend is presented by Three Pillars Senior Living Communities.

Sandy Maxx tells the story of a lovely couple who decided to get married at the Brewers championship parade and rally and details the behind the scenes of a new Johnsonville commercial with Pat Murphy and Tim Dillard on What's on Tap!

Milwaukee's legendary alternative rock band Violent Femmes were part of baseball history when they performed before Game One of the Milwaukee Brewers' 2026 World Series at American Family Field!

On WTMJ's What's On Tap with Sandy Maxx, founding member and bassist Brian Ritchie, drummer John Sparrow and multi-instrumentalist Blaise Garza share behind-the-scenes stories of their unforgettable World Series performance, how they scrambled to get to Milwaukee for the opportunty, and why the experience meant more than winning a Grammy or being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Discover the band's surprising Brewers hype playlist picks, their secrets to keeping live performances exciting after more than four decades, and what's ahead for Violent Femmes in 2027.

This remarkable conversation recorded on the Monday BEFORE the Brewers won the World Series, when the musicians dreamed of riding in a championship parade. Just days later, that dream came true as they joined Milwaukee's World Series celebration aboard a double-decker bus!

Sandy Maxx joins Libby Collins to give an inside scoop on the excitement of the Brewers victory parade! She shared a story of her personal celebration with one of the star Brewers and how some of the players celebrated Halloween!

Milwaukee celebrates its World Series champions, and Sandy Maxx captures the excitement of the Brewers' championship parade and rally on What's on Tap! Sandy hears from fans across Wisconsin about their parade experiences and shares highlights from Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Christian Yelich, Jacob Misiorowski, Sal Frelick and other members of the championship team. Brewers legends Robin Yount, Paul Molitor, Ted Simmons and Rollie Fingers join the celebration, with a special nod to Bob Uecker and a motorcycle tradition dating back to 1982. Plus, Sandy revisits an emotional conversation with Garrett Mitchell's mother about watching her son achieve his World Series dreams and shares her own memorable encounter with Sal Frelick during the festivities.

Milwaukee is celebrating a World Series championship, and Sandy Maxx captures the excitement on What's on Tap! Sandy invites listeners to share where they were when the Brewers won it all and previews the upcoming championship parade and rally, including special screenings of Ueck and Just a Bit Outside. Patty Pritchard Thompson joins Sandy in-studio to share her experience performing in the World Series Game 1 opening ceremony and how it connects to her memories of marching during the 1982 World Series. Plus, Sandy highlights championship celebrations, special giveaways and music inspired by the Brewers' historic season, including William Contreras' walk-up song, "Narco," in honor of his World Series MVP award.

Milwaukee music legends Violent Femmes reflect on performing at the historic Brewers World Series Game One at American Family Field. Band members Brian Ritchie, John Sparrow and Blaise Garza share their memories of that performance, behind-the-scenes stories, the importance of real live music, their favorite 2026 Brewers players, plus their choices for Brewers hype songs and what’s ahead for Violent Femmes in 2027.

This Brewers World Series inspired a stunning Jackson Chourio chalk portrait in Milwaukee by artist Katie Bogan. Hear about it in this podcast and see it now on the Riverwalk on Chase Plaza (at Wisconsin & Water downtown).