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Hi Green Bay, we made it to Thursday!Â
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Orin Swift wine dinner, Concerts by Candlelight, and the Cheese Wedge Consortium + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
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đź“° In the news
Push for safer streets: Green Bay Police Department has joined the Speed Task Force to reduce dangerous driving in Brown County. The effort includes local education events and online reminders about following speed limits — get all the details.
Ambitious regional entrepreneurship initiative: UW-Green Bay and New North announced the Cheese Wedge Consortium, backed by a $1 million Ignite Wisconsin grant, to boost startups and innovation in Northeast Wisconsin. Projections show strong gains — see projected impact and scope.
New facade and finishes revealed: Construction is underway on One Astor Park along the Fox River in Green Bay, a 128-unit building. Permitted Feb. 23, the $21 million project targets completion by third quarter 2027 — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Your midweek stage fix: Green Bay Community Theater has put neighbors on stage since 1936, and this season serves easy laughs and heart, from Beets to The Wild Women of Winedale, all primed for a midweek pick-me-up, steeped in community spirit.
Maxwell Street vibes: When the hot-dog itch hits, Pasquale’s International Cafe serves a classic Chicago dog: 100% beef on a poppy-seed bun with mustard, neon relish, onion, pickle, tomato, sport peppers, and a shake of celery salt. Those hand-cut fries? They tend to vanish fast.
Refill the TBR: Whether your TBR is teetering or oddly bare, Lion’s Mouth Bookstore makes restocking a joy with a smart mix of new and used finds, plus book clubs and author events. Downtown, the stacks invite lingering, and your next favorite read might be two shelves over.
\*These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Green Bay for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🍷 Orin Swift Wine Dinner @ Legacy Hotel Green Bay | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Take a break from the fish fry routine and settle in for an Orin Swift wine dinner with Heritage Modern Supper Club at Legacy Hotel. Five paired courses, a winery insider sharing stories, giveaways, and conversation that doesn’t involve youth sports schedules. Reservations required.
🇪 Spanish Empanada Gallega & Tarta de Santiago @ The Flour Pot – LLC (De Pere) | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Learn two Spanish classics, then take them home to gloat a little. Empanada Gallega with tuna and Mediterranean flavors, and Tarta de Santiago, a naturally gluten-free almond cake, taught by pastry chef Isabel Molina, all for $75, cheaper than a flight to Galicia.
🎠Grown-Up Improv Show @ ComedyCity Theatre (De Pere) | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – An evening at ComedyCity in De Pere means you toss out ridiculous prompts, they spin them into funny mayhem, never the same. It’s a 90-minute romp with an intermission, lighthearted, occasionally spicy, and rolling since 1987. A show where shouting from the seat is encouraged.
🌸 Spring Wreath Workshop @ Roots on 9th | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Make spring official with a DIY wreath workshop that lets your front door look more put together than the rest of us. For $18 you get the frame, step-by-step guidance, and all the pretty bits, plus it’s BYO beverage. Grab a spot at rootsgb.com.
🎬 Green Bay Film Festival 2026 @ The Tarlton Theatre | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Film fest night at the historic Tarlton, complete with dinner, drinks, and a parade of indie docs, dramas, and one comedy to cleanse the palate, all on Green Bay’s biggest original screen. Fifteen bucks, no carry-ins, captions included, your cultured evening is sorted.
🥩 Meat Raffle for Rise Up Athletics @ BB’s on Main | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – BB’s is hosting a good old-fashioned meat raffle benefiting Rise Up Athletics, keeping East Side kids in the game. Win steaks, chops, maybe bragging rights, and feel noble doing it. Grab a drink, buy some tickets, and let the carnivore karma flow.
🕯 Concerts by Candlelight @ Dudley Birder Hall (De Pere) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – Trade the glare of stadium lights for candlelight. Intimate concerts in Green Bay’s prettiest historic rooms, with sets from Vivaldi, Adele, Queen, and the rest of your car-ride playlist. Flattering lighting, great acoustics, minimal small talk, maximum date-night points.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Green Bay report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 40°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Later: Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 39°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 90%
Rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
This house is wild
Historic Astor Park 2.5-story with 4 beds and 2 baths blends character and updates. Wraparound and 2023 composite decks, plus a 2.5-stall garage, shine. Inside, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace insert, and a flexible main-level office stand out. Upstairs adds a three-season room and laundry. Close to downtown Green Bay and Fox River trails.
Take a peek inside →
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