On this episode of What's On Tap:

- Recapping the Golden Globes with Entertainment Journalist Ryan Jay.

- Two concerts coming to Milwaukee this summer.

- Remembering the life and legacy of Grateful Dead guitarist, Bob Weir.

- Artist Judith Hooks from Gallery 218 and Photographer William Lemke talk about Gallery Night MKE and a book signing party for Lemke's new book, Aging Gratefully, profiling Grateful Dead fans over 40 years.

Milwaukee native Beth D’Amato, Associate VFX Supervisor and Digital Paint Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, shares highlights of her Hollywood career so far and the unique experience of watching the film "Song Sung Blue" as the daughter of Lightning & Thunder’s co-manager, Tom D’Amato, portrayed in the new film by Jim Belushi.

Sunday What's On Tap: Wisconsin Connections to the Golden Globes!

On this episode of What's On Tap:

- Potawatomi Casino Hotel Sportsbook Manager Austin Herdina joins the show to talk about betting on tomorrow's game and upcoming Hollywood awards shows.

- The history of the Bears Still Suck Polka.

- Milwaukee Film Executive Director Susan Kerns makes her predictions for the big award winners and talks about Milwaukee Film's rebrand!

- Milwaukee native Beth D’Amato, Associate VFX Supervisor and Digital Paint Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, shares highlights of her Hollywood career so far and the unique experience of watching the film "Song Sung Blue" as the daughter of Lightning & Thunder’s co-manager, Tom D’Amato, portrayed in the new film by Jim Belushi.

On this episode of What's on Tap:

- We celebrate Elvis' birthday! Sandy talks about throwing Elvis parties back in the day, tells a heroic story about the King with a Wisconsin connection, and tells you where you can see two of the best Elvis tribute acts.

- In the 7:00 hour, we're joined by playwright Kyle Hanneken and cast members Ekene Ikegwuani and George Lorimer from the new musical Hellenika to discuss building a mega-musical from the ground up!

And we're not even talking about the band! It's Elvis Presley's Birthday and we're celebrating because Sandy has thrown parties for The King before. Check out King Tut history at the Milwaukee Public Museum, the creepiest things you’ll find at Discovery World on Sunday, plus new stage shows and Violins of Hope experiences this week.

On this episode of What's on Tap: 

- Wisconsin playwright and guitarist Katie Dahl, discussing her musical, The Fisherman's Daughters, coming soon from Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.

- A beloved Brady Street institution reopens after a fire.

- Tasty food and hot performances coming to the Argo.

- CelticMKE's Kristina Paris and Blackthorn Folly musician Brendan Sanchez talk CelticMKE's monthly Ceili Dance series on Saturdays.

- Wisconsin connections to the Actors' Awards

- The latest news on the murder of Rob Reiner

- Celebrating National Bobblehead Day with National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Co-Founder and CEO Phil Sklar, with two announcements of upcoming bobbleheads!

On this episode of What’s on Tap:

- Maybe We’ll Fly at Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s

- Milwaukee Public Museum Director of Communications Madeline Anderson on the museum’s “Greatest Hits” celebrations leading up to 2026!

- Meta House Director of Philanthropy and Marketing Sarah Koehn on Meta House’s Dry January campaign with local restaurants to help fight substance abuse.

- Renaissance Theaterworks Co-Founder and Artistic Director Suzan Fete on the upcoming production of Cardboard Piano, a lyrical and moving play about war, love, and hope.

- Sunset Playhouse Executive Managing Director Ella Walker previews January productions including Now and Then and Unnecessary Farce, along with a look ahead to All Shook Up and Elvis auditions.

- PLUS. highlights from The Muster at Marquette documentary with Dr. Bill Fliss and filmmaker Andrew Coons, and the EZY Ryders photo exhibition at the Harley-Davidson Museum.

On this episode of What's on Tap: 

- Zach Thomas Woods, the actor portraying the title character in Skylight Music Theatre's new production of Amadeus. 

- Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) CEO Linda Edelstein about the Violins of Hope partnership and special programming this January. 

- Summerfest concert announcement: Styx on June 19

- Critic's Choice Awards highlights including a win by Marquette University alumnae Amy Madigan

- Best Wisconsin mocktail bars for Dry January 

- Remembering two Wisconsin authors, Michael J. Schumacher and Jerry Apps

Host Sandy Maxx suggests making more museum visits one of your New Year’s Resolutions and shares info on a fascinating photography exhibit at Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum. Plus, meet “The Muster at Marquette” documentary filmmaker and Marquette University’s Dr. Fliss who preserves J.R.R. Tolkien’s manuscripts on campus.