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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine for Friday, May 24, 2013

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1. Russell enjoys other side of the roundtable
Published: May 24, 2013 - 4:26 p.m. - Doug Russell, who hosts Brewers post games and "Wisconsin Sports Weekend" on WTMJ-AM 620, filled in for Dennis Krause on Time Warner Sports Channel roundtable recently.
2. Milwakuee IndyFest Street Party returns
Published: May 24, 2013 - 3:31 p.m. - The Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will be held on June 13 adjacent to the Hilton Milwaukee in advance of the Milwaukee IndyFest on June 14-15. There will be a vintage car show, House of Harley Davidson parade and more exciting entertainment options.
3. "The Hangover Part III" can't recover from rough second outing
Published: May 24, 2013 - 3:30 p.m. - Let's not mince words: "The Hangover Part II" was awful. Shamelessly abysmal. So yeah, "The Hangover Part III" is better than "Part II," but we're not exactly talking about a monumental achievement. There are a few more laughs this time around (a.k.a. more than one), but it's still clear that what happened in Vegas four years ago shouldn't have gone any further.
4. PBS Idea Channel surprises Reagan High School students
Published: May 24, 2013 - 2:04 p.m. - It seemed like a regular school day for Dan Monfre's study hall section at Ronald Reagan High School. Little did they know, the camera crew from PBS's Idea Channel was hiding in the school's library waiting to surprise them.
5. Bucks coaching search moving at right pace
Published: May 24, 2013 - 1:03 p.m. - Nearly a month removed from being eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs and about a month away from the NBA draft, the Milwaukee Bucks are still looking for a head coach. That's OK. General manager John Hammond said he had no timeline, and it is the right approach.
6. Ballet Beautiful
Published: May 24, 2013 - 12:01 p.m. - After two weeks of teeth-gritting exercise courtesy of Mary Helen Bowers' "Ballet Beautiful" DVDs, I now see that ballet dancers are warriors on pointe.
7. Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub opens today
Published: May 24, 2013 - 11:35 a.m. - Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub opens today at The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, 1215 N. 10th St. Operators Mark and Dan Zierath also own and operate Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub in Wauwatosa as well as Ella's in Brookfield.
8. Sous me: Casey Davison of Sanford
Published: May 24, 2013 - 11:03 a.m. - As sous chef under Sanford owner and executive chef Justin Aprahamian, Casey Davison is developing into a seasoned chef with a disciplined palate and an understanding of what it takes to run a restaurant.
9. Memorial Day weekend weather forecast
Published: May 24, 2013 - 10:10 a.m. - We have had our share of warm Memorial Day weekends. This year's won't be one of them.
10. Bayshore gets a slew of new stores
Published: May 24, 2013 - 09:29 a.m. - Bayshore Town Center announced today the advent of several new retail stores, as well as the renovation and relocation of several existing tenants.
11. Luminescent new MOWA lets Wisconsin artists shine
Published: May 24, 2013 - 09:07 a.m. - Difficult as it is to imagine now that I've seen the place, I was almost a bit worried I might have trouble spotting the new Museum of Wisconsin Art on my first visit recently. Turns out there's no way I could miss Hammel Green & Abrahamson architect Jim Shields' luminescent West Bend building, the pointed prow of which seems to make a statement by aiming itself not southeast toward Milwaukee, but northwest, toward the broader expanse of the state.
12. Sprecher Restaurant & Pub coming to Bayshore
Published: May 24, 2013 - 08:51 a.m. - Sprecher's Restaurant and Pub is coming to Bayshore Town Center this fall.
13. Lauren Holly, Will Ferrell and more
Published: May 24, 2013 - 07:12 a.m. - Actress Lauren Holly talks about her new ABC show called Motive. She gets tested with "Dumb And Dumber" movie trivia and explains why she's promoting energy drinks with Darth Vader. Plus stories about where Will Ferrell slept when he was in town filming the Old Milwaukee commercials. And I hit up the most essential items needed for camping.
14. OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview, May 24-27, 2013
Published: May 24, 2013 - 05:31 a.m. - It's Memorial Day weekend - take a moment to thank the veteran in your life for their service, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For most of us, it's also a three-day weekend, so here's your guide to what's happening in and around Milwaukee on this last weekend in May.
15. Through death, his story of living was viewed by millions
Published: May 23, 2013 - 4:37 p.m. - The story wasn't the fact at that age 17 Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with cancer and was given only months to live - it was the way he chose to live.
16. State Fair unveils new food competition
Published: May 23, 2013 - 3:01 p.m. - Are you ready for the Wisconsin State Fair's newest food competition? Introducing ... the Sporkies!
17. WISN-TV Ch. 12 wins ratings sweep
Published: May 23, 2013 - 2:23 p.m. - More viewers in southeastern Wisconsin have chosen to watch WISN-TV Ch. 12 newscasts more than the others. The ABC affiliate won ratings races for the 10, 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts.
18. Summer Soulstice Music Festival headliners announced
Published: May 23, 2013 - 1:33 p.m. - The headliners for this year's Summer Soulstice Music Festival on Milwaukee's East Side have been announced.
19. Brewers struggling all around
Published: May 23, 2013 - 1:12 p.m. - The starting rotation has grown increasingly more problematic for the Milwaukee Brewers as the team has fallen to nine games under .500, but the lineup hasn't produced either this month.
20. Inspired by Aimee Mann, Ben Smith salutes The Bronze Fonz
Published: May 23, 2013 - 12:57 p.m. - More melodious love for the Bronze Fonz has arrived from afar. Yesterday, West Chester, Pa.-based singer and songwriter Ben Smith wrote to share one of his tunes with us. It's one that pays homage to the Bronze Fonz, says Smith.
21. Juneau Park Paddleboat owners trying to sell business
Published: May 23, 2013 - 12:02 p.m. - The hard-won contract extension for locally owned Juneau Park Paddleboats has been reversed, and an out-of-state company will take its place in Veterans Park. Why? Apparently, despite public support, the owners were trying to sell their business to the competition.
22. Food enthusiasts weigh in on the term "foodie"
Published: May 23, 2013 - 11:07 a.m. - There are numerous terms that could be used to describe a person who is passionate about food and cooking. Like "food lover" or "gourmand" or "cuisine connoisseur" or even "food nerd." However, in our modern culture, "foodie" is the label that seems to stick like an al dente noodle on a wall.
23. Moose on the loose this weekend in Milwaukee
Published: May 23, 2013 - 10:01 a.m. - This Memorial Day weekend, Milwaukee's full of events and "moose" as nearly 8,000 members of Moose International are headed to the area for their 125th annual International Convention
24. Free summer music series guide
Published: May 23, 2013 - 09:05 a.m. - Good news, music fans. You can spend your entire summer budget at Summerfest and still check out live music for free all summer long. Take your pick of jazz, rock and an array of local bands in between. Milwaukee's weekly concerts offer something for everyone. Grab some food, some friends and enjoy a free summer night with some great summer tunes.
25. Cool for a few days
Published: May 23, 2013 - 09:00 a.m. - Will today's cooler temperatures continue into the Memorial Day weekend?