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.
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Arts & Entertainment
Ann Landers, Plaid Dinner Jackets fill major stages By Damien Jaques - Dec. 3, 2009 8:57 a.m. Theater companies have learned to avoid scheduling shows of great heft this time of year. Death, politics and cussing are out of style until Jan. 1. Milwaukee's two largest theater companies, the Rep and the Skylight Opera Theatre, are reflecting that and the economic mood with a couple of shows with small casts but big entertainment value. ... |
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Travel & Visitors Guide
Commentary
Rediscovering The Shops of Grand Avenue By Drew Olson - Dec. 1, 2009 4:15 p.m. Like its counterparts in other Downtown areas, Milwaukee's last remaining shopping mall has seen better days. Although the shopping experience seems a bit sleepy and sedate, there is reason to think about a rebirth. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
No-frills Bar None caters to anyone and everyone By Andrew Wagner - Dec. 1, 2009 3:13 p.m. Water Street's newest watering hole is a small, no-frills bar that prides itself on the basics: stiff drinks, good atmosphere and great customer service. Since opening four weeks ago, general manager Amy Bladow has seen her business improve steadily and is hoping to make her establishment as much of a Water Street legacy as her well-known neighbors. ... |
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Kids & Family
Commentary
"Sesame Street Live" celebrates 100 with "1-2-3" By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 26, 2009 9:17 a.m. Although I had never pictured myself at a "Sesame Street Live" performance, I'm now a veteran of two, and soon three, shows. That makes me one of more than 50 million people who have witnessed these great characters on stage. ... |
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Kids & Family
New Tinkertoy exhibit builds imagination By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 23, 2009 3:01 p.m. How can it be that some toys are long forgotten by adulthood and others are celebrated for a lifetime? A new Tinkertoy exhibit just opened at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum that features regular and giant replicas of the colorful, classic construction toys. ... |
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Wedding Guide
Blogs
You can dance if you want to By Andy Tarnoff - Nov. 30, 2009 12:55 p.m. I went to the wedding on Saturday night of one of my wife's best friends. The reception, at the Newsroom Pub, was great fun, and while the ladies rocked out on the impromptu dance floor, us dudes sat at our tables, watching and kibitzing. Weddings make people happy, and happy people dance. Americans should dance more often. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Blogs
Art vs. Craft 2009 is here By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 25, 2009 10:44 a.m. This Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. But if you're not into all that hoopla, there's a way to get great gifts while avoiding the hordes -- and ensure that your money's going to small businesses and independent artists from Milwaukee and across the country. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Blogs
Your thoughts on Jazz in the Park? By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 25, 2009 9:00 a.m. Organizers want your thoughts and opinions on Jazz in the Park. Take this survey as the East Town Association prepares for the 20th anniversary season in 2010. ... |
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Living
Blogs
"If you get bored later, give me a call ..." By Drew Olson - Nov. 24, 2009 4:11 p.m. An unexpected encounter with what may or may not have been a young lady of the evening left our author with a lot of questions and few answers. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Briefs
Summerfest to alter beer operation for 2010 By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Nov. 24, 2009 10:44 a.m. Major Goolsby's will no longer run the beer operation at the Summerfest grounds. Sources said the festival will take the operation in-house. ... |
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In Milwaukee Bucks: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors Dec. 9, 2009 7:00 p.m. |
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In Wine/Beer Tasting: New Glarus Beer and Cheese Pairing 101 Dec. 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. |
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In Milwaukee Admirals: Friends of Bradford Beach Night Dec. 11, 2009 7:00 p.m. |
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