Preserving Holiday Classics, Powering the Arts, and Lighting Up Milwaukee

This episode of What’s On Tap w/ Sandy Maxx blends music history, local arts, and Milwaukee culture. Sandy spotlights the Milwaukee County Federated Library System and the Libby app, then welcomes multiple-Grammy winner Cheryl Pawelski to discuss preserving Vince Guaraldi’s iconic A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack and her newest Grammy nomination. The show also features in-studio conversations with Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Artistic Director Tyler Nikolas on upcoming performances, plus Light The Hoan Executive Director Erika Smith on holiday lights, 2025 highlights, and future plans. The hour wraps with music nostalgia and a re-aired interview with musician John Paul Keith reflecting on Song Sung Blue and the power of storytelling through song.