In this jam-packed episode of the Experience Milwaukee podcast, we dive deep with Patty Pritchard Thompson from the Bayview Neighborhood Association in our Hometown Voices segment sponsored by Habush Habush & Rottier. Patty reveals the magic behind Chill on the Hill – from rubber chicken symphony performances to how this all-volunteer operation draws 5,000 people weekly with help from 75+ local sponsors!

Then, in our VISIT Milwaukee segment, John Blust delivers the ultimate June festival guide, covering everything from free Father's Day perks (hello, dinosaurs and geodes!) to an absolutely stacked weekend featuring Polish Fest, lakefront art shows, and the East Side's Summer Solstice street takeover before Summerfest kicks off.

The Milwaukee Admirals' segment features Mr. Bitter who shares the secrets of hockey's offseason hustle, from maintaining those deep fan friendships to creative promotions like $17.76 Uncle Sam bobbleheads that double as military ticket donations – plus hints at next season's surprises!

We close with our nvisia tech segment with two tech scene dynamos Lena DeLaet and Dana Moyano, fresh off their 40 Under 40 wins, who school us on Milwaukee's tech ecosystem while juggling their own massive events – proving why our city's collaborative spirit makes every conference and gathering uniquely valuable!

Experience Milwaukee is presented by Summerfest and Crescent 9 THC Seltzers and our official beer partner is New Barons Brewing Cooperative.

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