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Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
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Downtown

The beating heart of southeastern Wisconsin, Downtown Milwaukee has reclaimed its place as the entertainment and dining hub of Milwaukee. More than just a place to work and play, Downtown has again become a place to live, too, with more than 15,000 residents.


Sports Commentary
Saturday Scorecard: Did you hear about the Bucks?
By Drew Olson - Nov. 7, 2009 11:10 p.m.
Five games is a small sample and nobody is printing playoff tickets yet, but the Bucks are taking steps toward winning back fans and creating buzz. The play of rookie point guard Brandon Jennings (foreground) has been impressive, Andrew Bogut (above) looks healthy and second-round pick Jodie Meeks joined forces with both during a blowout victory over the Knicks on Saturday. ...

Politics Commentary
Parking meter madness
By Doug Hissom - Nov. 6, 2009 1:13 p.m.
County Executive Scott Walker has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront spots like Bradford Beach, Veterans Park and McKinley Marina in an effort to help close a growing budget gap. But, considering how well the LUKE meters have worked at times -- including this week's issue with daylight savings tme -- is it really a good idea? ...

Travel & Visitors Guide
Historical Society show traces City Hall restoration
By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 2, 2009 9:02 a.m.
Did you know that when it was completed in 1895, Milwaukee's City Hall was the third tallest building in the country? A new exhibition at Milwaukee County Historical Society highlights the restoration of what may be Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark. It opens tonight. ...

Music Reviews
Wainwright III, Thompson join forces for the good
By Blaine Schultz, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - Oct. 31, 2009 9:02 a.m.
Over the course of two sets Friday night at The Pabst Theater, Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson laid out a sprawling evening of songwriting prowess, musicianship and humorous asides. At the end of each man's solo set he was joined by the other. "I needed to remind Rich we were in the Midwest. Here is one by a Midwesterner," Wainwright said by way of introducing Bob Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," the duo's second and final encore of the evening. ...

Dining
Milwaukee's best Thai, 2009: The King & I
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 30, 2009 3:01 p.m.
For almost two decades, The King & I has ruled Milwaukee's Thai food scene and, once again, OnMilwaukee.com readers picked it as their favorite. ...

Marketplace Blogs
Any ideas for the Gimbel's parking pavilion?
By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 6, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The Gimbel's parking pavilion, 555 N. Plankinton Ave., was built in 1947. But, its last tenant moved out in March. It needs something new. Any ideas? ...

Music Briefs
Benet's Sunday Riverside gig canceled
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Nov. 6, 2009 8:56 a.m.
The Sexy Soul Tour with Milwaukee's Eric Benet & Mint Condition has been canceled. That includes the show scheduled for The Riverside Theater on Sunday, Nov. 8. ...

Music Blogs
Transformed Mayer adds Bradley Center gig on March 1
By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 5, 2009 3:50 p.m.
Is it my imagination or is John Mayer looking more and more like an update of the circa-1986 Charlie Sexton these days? Mayer comes to the Bradley Center for a show on Monday, March 1 as part of the tour in support of his new disc, "Battle Studies," due out later this month. ...

Dining Blogs
Ward's House of Prime set for former Yanni's space
By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 5, 2009 8:00 a.m.
Ward's House of Prime will open on Monday, Nov. 16, at the corner of Mason and Jackson Streets Downtown. We first told you about this last month, but here are the details. ...

Sports Briefs
UWM survives exhibition scare from Cardinal Stritch
By Andrew Wagner - Nov. 4, 2009 10:13 p.m.
Fortunately for UWM head coach Rob Jeter and his Panthers, Wednesday's was only an exhibition contest and didn't count in the standings. It didn't count for NAIA Division II Cardinal Stritch either, but the Wolves just missed an opportunity at a big, big upset. ...

In Services > Health/wellness
180 Personal Fitness Training & Wellness Center ( map )
770 N. Jefferson St., Milwaukee
(414) 277-9335

In Services > Home Improvement/Construction
2 Milwaukee Painters ( map )
156 Green Bay Rd., Cedarburg
(414) 645-0544

In Bars and Clubs > Sports bar
Abbey Biercafe ( map )
134 E. Junaeu Ave., Milwaukee
(414) 755-0333

In Entertainment > Performing arts
African American Children's Theatre ( map )
325 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee
(414) 461-5771

In Visitor Info > Taxis
Airport Cab Company ( map )
P.O. Box 370544, Milwaukee
(414) 384-8294



1. In Music: White Rabbits
Nov. 10, 2009 8:00 p.m.

2. In Milwaukee Bucks: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets
Nov. 11, 2009 7:00 p.m.

3. In Music: David Cook
Nov. 11, 2009 8:00 p.m.

4. In Milwaukee Admirals: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Abbotsford Heat
Nov. 12, 2009 7:00 p.m.

5. In Music: The Fiery Furnaces
Nov. 12, 2009 8:00 p.m.


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