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John McGivern

John McGivern is best known for his Emmy-award winning work on PBS, Around the Corner with John McGivern. His one-man-shows, THE EARLY STORIES OF JOHN MCGIVERN, MIDSUMMER NIGHT MCGIVERN AND JOHN MCGIVERN’S HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic Family in Milwaukee. John has been the keynote speaker for The Alliance for Children and Families, The State Department on Aging, The Children and Family Service Agency of Wisconsin, The Wisconsin Defense League, Christ Child Association, Foundation for Children with Cancer, Employee Assistant Professional Association and has been fortunate to entertain companies such as Time Warner, Northwestern Mutual, Kohl’s Department Stores, Baird, Acuity, and M&I Financial.



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What to Do in Brookfield and Elm Grove, Wisconsin

Making sense of, and friends in, side-by-side Brookfield and Elm Grove.

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Sustainable agriculture, beautiful buildings and old-time baseball make this place memorable.

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Here’s Why You Should Visit ‘Big City’ Manitowoc, Wisconsin

It’s the state’s 24th-largest, but it feels a lot like home

Mayville Limestone quarry
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What is There to Do in Mayville, Wisconsin?

This Dodge County gem reminds us of another small town.

regina's bay bakery
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7 Reasons to Visit Whitefish Bay

East Silver Spring Drive is a mix of old and new businesses.

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Ever Been to Milwaukee’s Garden District? Here’s Why You Should Go

Getting to know a Milwaukee neighborhood – and loving it

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Why You Should Visit Wisconsin Rapids

On cranberries, papermaking and one great golf resort

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What’s in Horicon, Wisconsin?

This city has plenty going for it, including lots of John Deere green.

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Welcome to Stoughton, a Norwegian Retreat Right Here in Wisconsin

It’s so Norwegian – and that’s a really good thing!

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Why You Should Visit Eagle River, Wisconsin, in Summer & Winter

Eagle River’s great, whether at 88 degrees – or minus 8

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