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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Bars & Clubs
Red Accordion combines old and new school charm By Andrew Wagner - Nov. 21, 2009 3:19 p.m. 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. ... |
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Music
Fogerty's Revival continues at Riverside Theater By Joshua Miller, Special to OnMilwaukee.com - Nov. 17, 2009 1:03 p.m. This Thursday, John Fogerty will explore a wide range of songs spanning his CCR and solo days. While he may be getting into his 60s, recent televised performances have proven that pure desire to put on a memorable rock performance can override age. ... |
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Music
Gig roundup: Benson "poised and ready" for Turner By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 16, 2009 1:12 p.m. Although he's now on solo record No. 4, for many people Brendan Benson is still the guy who plays in Grammy-winning band The Raconteurs with Jack White. But don't let White's shadow eclipse Benson's shining talent. Dive into his latest disc, "My Old, Familiar Friend," and you won't struggle to find his adeptness at catchy melodies swathed in ringing guitars. See him this week at Turner Hall. ... |
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Music
Reviews
Springsteen and band deliver an unforgettable night By Drew Olson - Nov. 16, 2009 8:54 a.m. Four songs into their show Sunday night at the Bradley Center, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed the classic album "Born to Run" in its entirety. At the close of "Jungleland," the group could have called it quits and most in the crowd would have gone home happy. The Boss kept the highlights coming in a set that stretched nearly three hours. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Original "Rent" stars bring their show to Milwaukee By Damien Jaques - Nov. 12, 2009 9:04 a.m. More than a decade after they made "Rent" a Broadway success, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp reprise their roles as Roger and Mark when the musical makes a Milwaukee stop later this month. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Certified Master Chef Arnone refines a wine dinner By Maureen Post - Dec. 7, 2009 11:37 a.m. One of Milwaukee's great steakhouses welcomes one of the culinary world's great chefs. Mo's... A Place for Steaks welcomes Chef Ken Arnone for a coursed wine dinner with Terlato Wines International tomorrow night. ... |
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Dining
Briefs
Midwest's first Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens Monday By Jeff Sherman - Dec. 4, 2009 8:33 a.m. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, 111 E. Wisconsin Ave., officially opens on Monday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. ... |
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Music
Briefs
Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker book Bradley Center show By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Dec. 4, 2009 8:00 a.m. The "American Living Unstoppable" Tour comes to Milwaukee on Feb. 26, 2010 as Rascal Flatts and special guest Darius Rucker play the Bradley Center ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Blogs
Calderone Club gets some SI love, Martina McBride hangs with Fonz By Jeff Sherman - Dec. 2, 2009 2:39 p.m. While Jeff Sherman loves the national exposure for the Bucks and Jennings, he was even happier to see his favorite pizza place, Calderone Club, mentioned in SI. And, guess who stopped by to visit the Bronze Fonz? ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Blogs
BMW has stolen the Milwaukee Art Museum By Bobby Tanzilo - Dec. 2, 2009 8:51 a.m. Call out the architecture police, the building theft squad. Looking at the occasional magazine that arrives a few times each year with the one newspaper I subscribe to, I was shocked to see that MAM has been stolen. I guess I haven't driven past it recently and therefore didn't realize it was even gone! ... |
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In Milwaukee Admirals: Friends of Bradford Beach Night Dec. 11, 2009 7:00 p.m. |
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