Milwaukee's East Side, home to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, offers art house cinema, boutique shopping, clusters of night life, dining and more. And the Olmsted-designed Lake Park is a Milwaukee gem.
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Living
Gimme 5 partnership solves a recycling problem By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 18, 2009 1:01 p.m. At this point in the game, most people can agree that recycling, which has been routinely happening for decades now, is a good thing. Paper, aluminum cans, bottles that are labeled as either No. 1 or 2, no problem. We all understand how to separate our waste and the city takes care of the rest. ... |
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Movies & TV
Reviews
Powerful "Food, Inc." won't likely whet your appetite By Bobby Tanzilo - Nov. 11, 2009 3:03 p.m. I can't imagine that too many people will say that watching "Food, Inc." was the visual equivalent of eating chocolate cheesecake, but just like eating your veggies is good for you, so is watching this expose on how our food is produced. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Ask OMC: What's up with the Humboldt Ave. bridge? By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Nov. 11, 2009 1:11 p.m. The recent closing of Good Life, a restaurant located at 1935 N. Water St., prompted a number of Talkbacks and e-mails about the construction of the Humboldt Avenue Bridge. Many readers want to "What's taking so long?" and "When will it be done?" As a service to our readers, we asked city officials for answers. ... |
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Marketplace
Paperwork still stacks up after 30 years By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 7, 2009 7:02 a.m. For three decades, Paperwork has been an anchor business in the unique Downer Avenue shopping district.The block is now under construction, but by Thanksgiving, the work should be completed. This is important to Paperwork owner Lynn Hartwig, who wants to keep her business and community as strong as possible. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Hooligan's owners buy Von Trier By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 29, 2009 12:58 p.m. After much talk about the future of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., John and Cindy Sidoff -- owners of Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave., told OnMilwaukee.com today that they have purchased the building from Mark Eckert. ... |
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Marketplace
Blogs
Wanted: student artists with ugly Christmas sweater skills By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 16, 2009 4:00 p.m. Ugly Christmas sweaters are coming to the East Side and local student artists are being challenged to create them. Calling all artists. We need your ugly holiday art. ... |
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Sports
Blogs
UWM women kick into NCAA tourney, MU waits By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 9, 2009 7:00 a.m. Sarah Hagen tied a school record Sunday with four goals to lead the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee women to a 4-0 victory. UWM also gained an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Marquette, meanwhile, should also get a bid. ... |
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OnMilwaukee.com News
Blogs
Embracing our inner Halloween child By Andy Tarnoff - Oct. 30, 2009 11:44 a.m. Other than April Fool's Day, today is one of my favorite days of the year at OnMilwaukee.com. As our office does every Halloween, every employee dons a costume and hams it up. ... |
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Marketplace
Briefs
East Side Blockbuster to close Dec. 31 By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 30, 2009 10:00 a.m. Blockbuster will close its East Side Milwaukee store at the end of the year. All merchandise is currently priced at below retail, with some 50 percent off. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Mayura By Julie Lawrence - Oct. 28, 2009 11:03 a.m. Mayura's cuisine favors northern India, where the weather can be both scorching hot and bitterly cold, and the food is rich and hearty. ... |
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Middle Eastern
Abu's Jerusalem ( map ) 1978 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee (414) 277-0485 |
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Bakeries
Alterra at the Lake ( map ) 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee (414) 223-4551 |
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Coffee and cafes
Alterra Coffee Roasters ( map ) 2211 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee (414) 273-3753 fax: 414-273-3646 |
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Clothing - Access.
American Apparel ( map ) 2165 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee (414) 223-1133 |
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American
Anchorage ( map ) 4700 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee (414) 962-4710 fax: 414-962-6166 |
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In Holiday: Holiday Artisan Market Dec. 5, 2009 12:00 a.m. |
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In Holiday: Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Bazaar Dec. 5, 2009 9:00 a.m. |
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In Holiday: The European Holiday Village Comes Alive Dec. 5, 2009 9:00 a.m. |
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In Community Events: MSOE Open House Dec. 5, 2009 10:00 a.m. |
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In Wine/Beer Tasting: Holiday Winetasting Extravaganza: Christmas In The Ward Dec. 5, 2009 3:30 p.m. |
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