Before I get to today’s outing, Bob and I walked ourselves down into the Village of Wauwatosa (about 20 minutes) to a restaurant called Buckatabon Tavern and Supper Club. Supper clubs are a thing in Wisconsin. They began in the post-prohibition era and traditionally combined dining with entertainment to offer a full evening out experience. Now, they are mostly known for their Friday night fish fry’s, wood decor, and drinks such as a Wisconsin Old Fashioned and dessert type drinks such as Grasshoppers and Pink Squirrels. Bob and I went for their happy hour and to check out the local WI style establishment, but after reviewing the drink menu we ordered martinis instead.
We had a good chat with the friendly bartender and enjoyed seeing the restaurant and some locals.
There was additional seating in the back, upstairs,
and outside on a patio near the Menomonee River.
Today, we drove about 30 minutes to River Hills, WI, through more road construction (The Milwaukee area is working on its roads!) to the Lynden Sculpture Garden, which I had seen mentioned in the April edition of the “Milwaukee” magazine that the homeowners have. The sculpture garden is a 40 acre outdoor museum featuring over 50 sculptures set in a natural setting of gardens, woodland, and a small lake. It is free to visit. It was lovely to walk around, as the setting is just as nice as the artwork. The artwork is primarily metal based, and sadly for Bob, did not contain any big heads. Since we came on a Wednesday, we were able to see the bonsai exhibition as well.
The foreground is “Upstart,” Clement Meadmore, 1967.
A couple of samples of the many bonsai on display.
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