Saturday Scorecard: Badgers hit by a Wildcat strike
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:17:00 CST - In keeping with recent tradition, the Badgers rolled down to Evanston with a nationally-ranked team and dumped a game to the underdog Wildcats. Instead of heading to Tampa for the Outback Bowl, the Badgers likely will be Riverwalking in San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl.

Red Accordion combines old and new school charm
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:19:00 CST - After 13 years, Russ Davis decided his Vecchio Bar & Grille had run its course and decided to go in a new direction. His bar's new incarnation, the "Red Accordion," touches on Old World 3rd Street's rich heritage, while also bringing a taste of Veccio's class an intimacy. It's a bar for both people looking for a drink before or after a game and for those looking for a quiet, intimate evening.

Oh, Christmas tree. What to do with you?
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:32:00 CST - While scouring the pages of the December '09 issue of "This Old House" I came across a cool little piece on 10 ways to reuse and / or recycle your Christmas tree once the season ends.

Open Mic: A conversation with Hayward Williams
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:07:00 CST - If you think that music in Waukesha stops with Les Paul and the BoDeans, think again. Singer-songwriter Hayward Williams -- who fuses Americana, soul, blues, alt-country and folk rock -- has been carrying the torch. Williams recently sat down for an extended interview/performance with our friends from Mindpool TV.

Chef profile: Ben Barger of The Pasta Tree
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:03:00 CST - Ben Barger is a full-time engineering student at UW-Milwaukee and one not only with ambition, but with success in his field already. So, it hardly comes as a shock that he's brought the same passion and drive -- and results -- to his first love: the culinary arts.

Porn, erotica give couples options for arousal
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:11:00 CST - A recent episode of "Oprah" got OnMilwaukee.com sex and relationships columnist Sarah Foster thinking about porn. Once predominantly a genre catering to males, more and more women are buying and downloading films, causing increased production of more sensual "erotica."

On the town in Milwaukee: Bocce, music and art at the Intercontinental
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:07:00 CST - What if, instead of choosing from myriads of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues to cobble together an evening of fun, one place offered food, drinks and unique events? The Intercontinental hotel has fun on tap -- from lobby bocce to an art and fashion show, live indie music and even the occasional free beer.

OnMilwaukee.com Sports Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:00 CST - The Bucks wrap up a six-game homestand tonight with a 7:30 p.m. meeting with the Charlotte Bobcats. They'll be shorthanded, as Andrew Bogut and Luc Richard Mbah a Moute are both out with injury and Michael Redd isn't quite ready to return.

The politics of the veto
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:04:00 CST - There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when it came to cutting County positions that deal with mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse issues, and other services. Plus, more details on a plan for the mayor's office to take over control of MPS and the latest from the DNR.

OnMedia: A "reality" TV search for a daughter
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST - A Brookfield family searches for a long-lost daughter on ABC's new "Find My Family" debuting next week ... Scott Steele rhymes his way through a tree-lighting report on Channel 4 ... And Oprah Winfrey sets an end-date for her syndicated show.

OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:00 CST - Milwaukee is buzzing this weekend before Thanksgiving with celebrations of holiday lights, sporting events and big concerts. Musicians like John Fogerty, Trace Adkins, Martina McBride, Widespread Panic and Medeski, Martin and Wood all hit the stage while the Bucks, Marquette and UWM take the court. There's also the folk fair and the Downtown holiday parade.

Green Bay Packers training camp guide: 2009
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:24:00 CST - The Packers' training camp opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 1 as the team prepares for its regular season opener -- a nationally televised "Sunday Night Football" matchup against Chicago Sept. 13 at Lambeau. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Green Bay each year to watch practices, which this year take place for the first time at Ray Nitschke Field.

100 things to do at Milwaukee's summer festivals
Sun, 31 May 2009 10:22:00 CST - Milwaukee is the city of festivals and on some weekends, there's no fewer than three or four to choose from. While almost all of them have beer, food and live music, each has something special to offer.

A cool present to enjoy the day AFTER Christmas
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:28:00 CST - With help from Cascio Interstate Music and Rehorst Vodka, OnMilwaukee.com presents the first-ever "Holiday Extravaganza and Re-gifting Party" at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26 at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.

The most wonderful night of the year (for a cocktail)
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:14:00 CST - The discussion cropped up in the editorial office the other day and we thought it would make a good discussion for Thanksgiving Eve. What is your favorite night of the year to enjoy a social drink? Is it tonight, which has a "reunion" vibe? Is it New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day or Opening Day, which have a "see how long you can stand" vibe? Is it Halloween, which has an "incognito" vibe? Or, is it another night that strikes your fancy?

Cubs, Astros square off for two games at Miller Park
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:02:00 CST - With Hurricane Ike wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, Major League Baseball has moved two games of the Houston-Chicago series to Miller Park. The games will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Monday.

Bondy returns to Milwaukee ... with backup
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:16:00 CST - For a lot of Milwaukeeans, the A.A. Bondy awakening took place when the former Verbena frontman performed a solo opening set for Bon Iver last August at The Pabst Theater. Bondy appeared at Club Garibaldi this summer and returns to play a full-band show Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Folk Fair performers educate, entertain, bond
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:00 CST - Dancers have been a part of Folk Fair since the event started more than 60 years ago. For some, it's a hobby. For others, it's a way to educate or learn about a heritage. And then there are the "lifers" -- the folks that have grown up and built lasting friendships -- and families -- through the Fair, which runs this weekend at State Fair Park's Wisconsin Expo Center.

Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 19-22, 2009
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 CST - The holiday fun begins this weekend in Milwaukee. So take the kids to a tree lighting, or check out the Holiday Folk Fair or the arctic adventures camp at the museum or ...

Cross Canadian Ragweed feels at home on the road
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:03:00 CST - A lot of bands would crumble under a schedule that includes between 200 and 250 live shows per year, but Cross Canadian Ragweed is still going strong after 15 years. The "red dirt" band from Texas, by way of Oklahoma, brings its high-energy show to Milwaukee's Shank Hall Friday night.