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Sandy Maxx previews Gallery Night MKE and honors Donald Baumgartner's legacy while discussing local arts and culture.

Plan your perfect Gallery Night MKE adventure as Sandy Maxx previews some of the must-see exhibitions and artists featured across the Historic Third Ward, Walker's Point, East Town and beyond. Meet gallery owners and artists including Tony Nickalls (Aquae Nguvu Gallery), David Barnett (David Barnett Gallery), Marina Bernovich (Grohmann Museum), Josh Hintz (VAR Gallery) and Milwaukee artist Michelle Schilling, whose exhibition Verdant Daydream celebrates Wisconsin's natural beauty. Plus, Milwaukee Ballet Artistic Director Michael Pink reflects on the extraordinary legacy of philanthropist Donald Baumgartner and his lasting impact on Milwaukee's arts community. Also in this episode: Miller High Life's search for the first "Mayor of the Champagne of Beers," Wisconsin State Fair updates, Bailey Zimmerman concert ticket giveaways, and the latest Wisconsin arts, culture and entertainment news.

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