At Turner Hall, it was cool to learn about Milwaukee's rebellious past. I've always loved the look of Turner Hall, so it was nice to hear about the renovation and how they hope it never gets "finished!" It really has a certain charm, and I think updating everything would take away from it. I didn't know how many rallies and events had been held there, and that two fires occurred there. That helps to explain how some of the building looks, too. I was a little upset that we didn't get more of an in-depth tour, we just lingered for a moment in the ballroom. After that, my mom and I decided to leave, since that's the part I was the most interested in.
At the Pabst, I was so surprised that they were letting visitors roam wherever their hearts desired. I got to see everything! I have always wanted to know what it looks like to a performer, and I got just that. I saw the green room downstairs, the side stages, and the view from the stage itself. I can't imagine how it feels to look out into a full house. I've always been interested in set design, so it was great to see the set up of how the show is run behind the scenes. I climbed all the way to the top; I didn't know when I'd have the opportunity again, so I didn't want to let my very mild fear of heights hold me back! Also, when I was in grade school, we had all bought tickets to see A Christmas Carol. Upon entering the building, one of the teachers mentioned that the interior had been built so perfectly that they had to intentionally turn over one of the balusters on the main staircase so as not to challenge God's perfection. I have had more than one unforgettable experience here, so I was thrilled to have been able to explore it in this way.
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