Colleen Jurkiewicz studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A Milwaukee native, she loves having a job where she learns something new about the Cream City every day. Her previous incarnations have included stints as a waitress, a barista, a writing tutor, a medical transcriptionist, a freelance journalist, and now this lovely gig at the best online magazine in Milwaukee.

Recent Articles

Marketplace - May 17, 2013

A good display is worth a thousand words

These days, retail - or business of any kind - is all about telling a story through interior design and visual merchandising. Lyn Falk of Retailworks, Inc. shares her tips for effective branding and local business owners dish on their personal design strategies.

Arts & Entertainment - May 17, 2013

"Swan Lake" satisfies

Michael Pink's interpretation of "Swan Lake" is at times joyful, at times melancholic, but always physically sublime.

Marketplace - May 16, 2013

Milwaukee author Jenny Benjamin talks debut novel

Jenny Benjamin talks to OnMilwaukee.com about her debut novel, "This Most Amazing," which tells the story of a Milwaukee poet who has a strange connection to a long-dead Italian soldier.

Arts & Entertainment - May 14, 2013

Tupperware makes Dixie Longate want to kick some...well, you'll see

Watch out, Milwaukee. You're about to see a whole new side of the Tupperware party. Sweet-talking, big-haired Southern belle Dixie Longate came into town yesterday with her off-Broadway hit show, which runs at the Marcus Center's Vogel Hall May 14-26.

Arts & Entertainment - May 14, 2013

"Swan Lake" sheds its white tutus

How do you revamp one of the world's most popular and most recognizable ballets? Nix the white tutus.

Marketplace - May 13, 2013

Women professionals find "the perfect balance" with direct-sales careers

You can take the girl out of the mall, but more and more direct-sales companies are discovering that you can't take the mall out of the girl - and from a business standpoint, why would you want to? The direct-sales approach is being chosen more and more by women professionals seeking a valid and fulfilling career in retail.

Music - May 11, 2013

Ten minutes with Il Divo singer Sebastien Izambard

Of all the artists to sing in the proverbial house that Bocelli built, Il Divo has probably made the biggest splash. Tonight, they bring their latest tour, "The Best of Il Divo," to the Riverside Theater. OnMilwaukee.com chatted with French singer Sebastien Izambard about the tour, his favorite music and how he keeps his kids grounded despite his worldwide fame.

Marketplace - May 11, 2013

Curl, please: Whitefish Bay entrepreneur has what your curls need

Whitefish Bay mom Heidi Schmid has always tried to do right by her curly hair. So in an attempt to revitalize her curls, in 2006 she "cobbled" together a prototype of a product that would restore moisture to her hair and allow her to restyle it the second day after washing. Thus was born Q-Redew, a handheld hair steamer that has been getting a positive response in the beauty world.

Arts & Entertainment - May 10, 2013

"Sing Me a Story" is a true connoisseur's celebration of musical theater

What you get to see, if you go to "Sing Me a Story," is two unbelievably polished performers, gems of the Milwaukee theatrical community, kicking back and indulging their theater-geekiness (and that is said with admiration, believe me).

Marketplace - May 9, 2013

Donate clothes, get 30 percent off, $25 gift card at Luci Boutique

Bring in any old top or dress in good condition and Luci Boutique will give you 30 percent off your entire purchase, plus a $25 gift card.