The Historic Third Ward, an Italian and produce district in years past, now has become the city’s fashion district. It also boasts the highest concentration of art galleries in the City, numerous restaurants, unique specialty stores, architects, advertising agencies, graphic designers, artists, the Milwaukee Public Market, the Broadway Theatre Center, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design as well as condominiums, office buildings, and industrial space.
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Arts & Entertainment
Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor By Damien Jaques - Nov. 19, 2009 5:05 a.m. Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle East all over the world, add a bit pf goofiness to the mainstream news. Next Act Theatre's upcoming production of "7 Stories" takes the absurdity to a whole new level. ... |
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Dining
Reviews
Wicked Hop shows some inconsistency at the plate By Amy L. Schubert - Nov. 2, 2009 4:15 p.m. One of the most consistently busy restaurants Amy Schubert has encountered during her review tour has got to be The Wicked Hop. But what is it that makes the Hop so busy? While the service can be imperfect, The Wicked Hop hits some homers in the kitchen. ... |
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Dining
Reviews
Creative burgers, extras make Stack'd worth a stop By Amy L. Schubert - Oct. 26, 2009 9:09 a.m. It seems that the culinary scene is undergoing a burger revolution of sorts, with media outlets pumping out articles on the hunt for the perfect burger, sliders cropping up on menus of restaurants large and small and a trend forming towards "gourmet" grass-fed beef. Stack'd, the burger bar at 170 S. 1st St., has found a winning combination of beef, beer and extras. ... |
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Dining
Best venue for food, 2009: Milwaukee Public Market By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Oct. 23, 2009 4:15 p.m. By best venue for food, we mean places you visit to do something besides eat -- such as sightsee, shop, watch sports. Most folks knew what we were talking about, and the winning choice was clear. The Public Market, which allows guests to shop and dine, collected nearly a third of the vote to wrestle the title away from runner-up (and editors' pick), the Wisconsin State Fair and No. 3 Summerfest. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Commentary
Uncorked: Drink good sake, eat good sushi By Nathaniel Bauer - Oct. 3, 2009 11:21 a.m. Sake is made from rice. It is a brewed alcoholic beverage. There are varying degrees of quality determined by production and the amount milled away from each grain of rice. There are more than 30,000 unique sake labels, almost all from Japan. The unique and distinctive flavors of sake rival the most complex wines. Before Nanakusa opened, there was very little decent sake to be had in the city. That isn't the case now. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Rip Tide Seafood Bar & Grill By Molly Snyder Edler - Oct. 15, 2009 3:16 p.m. Today's at-a-glance restaurant review focuses on Rip Tide Seafood Bar & Grill. The patio is closed for the season, but indoors, the fish is still frying. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
Briefs
Skylight's Theisen is back on the job By Damien Jaques - Oct. 14, 2009 10:50 a.m. Bill Theisen, whose abrupt firing from his artistic director position at the Skylight Opera Theatre in June led to a summer of protests and turmoil, has been reappointed to his old job. ... |
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Music
Blogs
"Are you loose?" Gallery to host Springsteen forum By Drew Olson - Oct. 2, 2009 7:44 a.m. One of the more memorable concerts in Bruce Springsteen's career will be celebrated in words and pictures at Light Ideas Gallery. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Milwaukee Ale House By Molly Snyder Edler - Oct. 1, 2009 5:33 a.m. In celebration of Dining Month, an OnMilwaukee.com editor dishes up an at-a-glance review of a great Brew City eatery every day. Enjoy! ... |
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Marketplace
Briefs
Aladdin's All-Aboard Grill set to open Wednesday By Andrew Wagner - Sept. 22, 2009 8:39 p.m. Travelers passing through the Downtown Intermodal Station now have a new option for refreshments. ... |
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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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