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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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Palermo Villa By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 27, 2009 11:26 a.m. Although it has changed a bit over the years -- especially notable was the addition of windows to the once dark as night dining room -- one thing remains the same at Palermo Villa -- great pizza! ... |
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Travel & Visitors Guide
Blogs
The lake was angry that day, my friend By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 26, 2009 9:43 a.m. Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Blogs
Art on Murray is Saturday By Jeff Sherman - Oct. 21, 2009 1:54 p.m. "Art on Murray" is this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 10 p.m. on Murray Avenue, between North and Thomas Avenues on Milwaukee's East Side. ... |
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Sports
Blogs
Eisenberg hits Milwaukee to talk 1959 Packers By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 15, 2009 11:53 a.m. I'm entirely the wrong person to tell you about this, but tonight, author John Eisenberg visits Boswell Book Co. on Downer Avenue to talk about his book, "That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory." ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Bayou: Straight talk on the Humboldt Bridge and dining in Milwaukee By Jeff Sherman - Oct. 13, 2009 5:57 p.m. If you've seen the dismantled Humboldt Bridge you know that it can't be easy to operate a business in this East Side neighborhood. While alternative routes are available, the construction has been a major challenge asked Bayou for an update. ... |
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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 Childrens Events: Holiday Time with Uncle Andy (Warhol) Dec. 6, 2009 10:00 a.m. |
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In Music: Holiday Pops! with Marvin Hamilsh Dec. 6, 2009 2:30 p.m. |
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In Music: Ikarus Down Dec. 6, 2009 9:00 p.m. |
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In Museums: Luncheon Lecture: The Making of the Streets of Old Milwaukee Dec. 8, 2009 11:00 a.m. |
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In Community Events: Good Harvest Market's Grand Re-Opening Dec. 9, 2009 5:00 p.m. |
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