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A rocking resolution for 2010: Learn to play guitar
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Most New Year's resolutions have to do with health: stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, eat right. We've got one that has to do with music. With help from GuitarInstructor.com, we're offering readers a series of free online lessons to help you utilize the axe that is gathering dust in a corner. The fun starts next month, so click here to read about the lessons and a contest to keep you motivated.
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In this edition of "Milwaukee Talks" Channel 4's Susan Kim, a 15-year veteran at the station, talks about her time in ...
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Firestarter Films is for filmmakers, by filmmakers
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To anyone who says that Milwaukee's independent film industry is lagging behind other cities', Shawn Monaghan would ...
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Brother Ali sits in on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
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The Minneapolis rapper, born in Madison, guested with the Roots Tuesday night on NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." ...
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By Drew Olson - Tuesday
A generation ago, bands released live albums when their recording contracts were about to expire and/or a bad case of ...
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By Tim Cuprisin - Tuesday
Fox's blend of high school comedy, drama and music known as "Glee" leads the pack of TV shows in Golden Globe nominations. ...
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New Year's Eve bar guide, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Tuesday
Milwaukee's bars and clubs are pulling out all the stops for your '09 New Year's Eve celebration. Whether you're looking ...
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Revamped Mad Trucker unleashes new CD
By Bobby Tanzilo - Tuesday
For much of the 1990s Mad Trucker Gone Mad tore up the country with its red-hot psychobilly, a high-octane blend of ...
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Time to end the Michael Redd era in Milwaukee
By Dave Begel - Tuesday
Michael Redd is a great story ... a former second-round draft pick turned All-Star turned Olympian. But as good as Redd ...
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Rock Bottom is far from it
By Amy L. Schubert - Monday
For more than ten years on Milwaukee's Downtown Riverwalk, Rock Bottom Brewery has served simple appetizers and entrees ...
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Interview with a Harlem Globetrotter, 2009
By Molly Snyder Edler - Monday
The Harlem Globetotters return to Milwaukee for two New Year's Eve games at the Bradley Center. Tickets are still available ...
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Brewers introduce Wolf
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The Brewers Monday introduced left-hander Randy Wolf, who agreed to a three-year deal worth roughly $31 million.
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OnMedia: "Battlestar Galactica" tops the DVR list
By Tim Cuprisin - Monday
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Agnostics / atheists reflect on Christmas
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Green Bay replay: Packers 21, Bears 14
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Somebody call the cops -- KISS got robbed again! What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
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Once again, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and friends were bypassed by voters at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Apparently, ... Read more
 
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Buying or baking this holiday season? What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
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My healthy week isn't off to a good start What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
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Tim Cuprisin
A comprehensive list of holiday TV specials
Posted on Dec. 11, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Molly Snyder Edler
A gift a day: Aquapod Bottle Launcher
Posted on Dec. 15, 2009 - 4:58 p.m.
Julie Lawrence
Four winter concerts to cure your cabin fever
Posted on Dec. 16, 2009 - 11:42 a.m.
Drew Olson
Somebody call the cops -- KISS got robbed again!
Posted on Dec. 15, 2009 - 7:02 p.m.
Maureen Post
Buying or baking this holiday season?
Posted on Dec. 14, 2009 - 3:53 p.m.
Jeff Sherman
One sign says it all
Posted on Dec. 11, 2009 - 09:24 a.m.
Bobby Tanzilo
Air guitar doors
Posted on Dec. 16, 2009 - 09:42 a.m.
Andy Tarnoff
My healthy week isn't off to a good start
Posted on Dec. 14, 2009 - 2:16 p.m.
Andrew Wagner
A gift a day: Griffin Simplifi
Posted on Dec. 15, 2009 - 11:17 a.m.
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