Cassandra McShepard

MILWAUKEE — As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Haggerty Museum of Art is inviting visitors to see the American Revolution through a different lens. Defying Empire: Revolutionary Prints from Britain and America, curated by Marquette University history professor Dr. Patrick Mullins, explores how prints, ceramics and other everyday objects shaped public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic.

MUKWONAGO — Just two and a half years after launching her business, Emily Koltermann has transformed a simple idea into a growing Wisconsin brand found on the shelves of local supermarkets. Koltermann, founder of Bulk Butter, created the company after searching for a healthier alternative to traditional sweet spreads. "Bulk Butter is a lower sugar, better-for-you sweet treat," she said. "We start with a natural peanut butter base and add in different fun inclusions.

MILWAUKEE — For more than four decades, Saz's has been part of the Summerfest experience, serving festivalgoers, private event guests, and even the artists backstage at Henry Maier Festival Park. Since 1979, the Milwaukee favorite has grown from a single food stand into one of the festival's most recognizable and reliable food partners. Saz's first joined Summerfest as the original food vendor for Miller's first stage, then known as the Miller Jazz Oasis and now the Miller Lite Oasis.