SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Bridges Library System

Summerfest Soundcheck 2026

Are you ready for Summerfest? Milwaukee World Festival’s President and CEO Sarah Pancheri and Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Canady sit down with WTMJ’s Sandy Maxx to preview Summerfest 2026, including this year’s including this year’s lineup, free admission deals, festival tips and what’s new on the Milwaukee lakefront. From amphitheater headliners to food, family activities and immersive art, they breakdown how to make the most of this year’s festival.

LIVE from Summerfest Opening Night!

A beautiful night to kick off the party by the lake as Sandy Maxx brings you What's on Tap live from Summerfest's opening night! Get the info on who to see the rest of this weekend, what makes Summerfest special for a family close to Sandy and much more.

Weekend Trend - First Weekend of Summerfest and Everything Else You Can Do!

Sandy Maxx joins Vince Vitrano and Erik Bilstad on Wisconsin's Morning News to give you the details on what's happening this weekened beyond the exciting opening weekend of Summerfest!

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Bridges Library System

Bridges Library System - Brookfield Public Library Director Cathy Tuttrup and Deputy Library Director Betsy Bleck on their Summer Reading activities, events and programs – including Bigfoot sightings, Cows in the Courtyard and historical reenactments for America’s 250th.

Bob Uecker, Books, & Big Summer Nights

On this episode of What's On Tap with Sandy Maxx, artist Mauricio Ramirez shares stories about his stunning new Bob Uecker mural, including how he created the 10-story masterpiece and what happens next. Plus, Milwaukee Night Market organizer Megan Kujawa previews this summer's themed downtown block parties, Milwaukee County Federated Library System's Deb Marett highlights free summer reading programs and surprising library resources, and St. Kate - The Art Hotel's Paul Cimoch invites listeners to a Summer Solstice Eve Party at the Upper Bar. Sandy also previews several Summerfest performers.