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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Bars & Clubs
Briefs
Drambuie Bartender Showcase at Decibel By Maureen Post - Oct. 12, 2009 7:12 a.m. Get there when the doors open at 7 p.m. to see bartenders from The Knick, Stack'd Bar, Distil, Mi-key's, Decibel, Iron Horse Hotel, Cadence, Harry's Bar & Grill and Trocadero as they compete in a battle of taste, technique and mixology. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Briefs
Sale of Von Trier is dead; bar reopens Wednesday By Bobby Tanzilo - Oct. 6, 2009 8:21 a.m. When owner Mark Eckert closed the doors to Von Trier "for good" the last Monday of September, it was a well-known secret that Diablos Rojos -- owners of Cafe Hollander, Trocadero, Cafe Centraal and other Milwaukee hot spots -- was eyeing the space. Rumor was that the plan was to clean up the place and add a kitchen, but to maintain the German character of Von Trier. Now, a well-placed source, who asked to remain anonymous, says the deal is done. ... |
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Milwaukee Buzz
Blogs
Downer Avenue improvements have begun By Jeff Sherman - Oct. 3, 2009 10:15 a.m. Construction season never ends and Milwaukee's East Side has a new dose of it as crews descended on Downer Avenue this weekend. Here's the scoop on what's happening. ... |
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Sports
Blogs
Video of the Day: UWM hoopsters run "The Hill" By Drew Olson - Oct. 2, 2009 2:01 p.m. When coach Rob Jeter has the Panthers run "The Hill," it's part conditioning exercise, part team-building and part torture. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Briefs
Artists wanted! By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Sept. 28, 2009 2:44 p.m. We are looking for the area's finest artists and crafters to participate in the first ever OnMilwaukee.com-hosted Art on Murray, an art and harvest festival. ... |
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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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