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
Exploring the architecture of the unbuilt By Maureen Post - Sept. 2, 2009 4:38 p.m. "UNSEEN Architecture: MKE" highlights the "secret" work of 18 local architecture firms. Opening today and running through March 2010, the exhibit explores concept drawings and models of projects developed yet never built in the Milwaukee area. ... |
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Arts & Entertainment
"Backstage Pass" is a front-row seat to rock history By Drew Olson - July 22, 2009 8:21 a.m. When his band, The Messengers, broke up in 1971, Cavallo put away his drumsticks, picked up a camera and joined his father's photography business. When he wasn't shooting portraits and weddings, Cavallo became a regular at area concert venues and captured some great moments in Milwaukee rock history. Some of his work will be displayed during Gallery Night at at Light Ideas Gallery, 207 E. Buffalo St. ... |
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Dining
Pita Brothers take lunch to the streets By Julie Lawrence - July 15, 2009 11:21 a.m. There are late-night sausages on Old World 3rd Street, Satellite Crepes for breakfast and post-bar pizza trucks. The latest "street food" to roll into town are the Pita Brothers, otherwise knows as real-life brothers Vijay and Manoj Swearingen. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Chic Lounge arrives fashionably late to Third Ward By Julie Lawrence - July 13, 2009 4:31 p.m. The big signs covering the windows of the forthcoming Chic Lounge promised patrons a new bar and restaurant on the corner of Jackson Street and Corcoran Avenue in June, but co-owners Rita Anderson and Denita Sublett knew not to rush a good thing. ... |
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Marketplace
Exotic Embelezar is now open in the Third Ward By Julie Lawrence - June 6, 2009 7:09 a.m. Back in March we took a needed break from the rampant closing of local businesses to report on a new home furnishings boutique that was taking a chance and relocating from its native Bucktown neighborhood in Chicago to Milwaukee's Third Ward. Well, it's now open. Check it out. ... |
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Dining
Briefs
No fondue for you: Melting Pot expansion plans on hold By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 17, 2009 2:00 p.m. A planned Melting Pot restaurant in the Historic Third Ward is not "proceeding as planned," the franchise owners said today. ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Blogs
Drinking for a difference By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 17, 2009 8:01 a.m. It's no secret that people tend to get extra jolly this time of year and embrace the nature of sharing and giving. Wednesday night's Tweetup at the Milwaukee Ale House will help kids in need this winter. Cheers! ... |
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Bars & Clubs
Briefs
Centanni changes ownership, adds Nuovo to its name By Jeff Sherman - Nov. 2, 2009 10:00 a.m. Centanni, 218 N. Water St., has new ownership, the SURG Restaurant Group which owns Mi-key's and other places in greater Milwaukee. The new owners don't plan many changes. ... |
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Dining
Blogs
Rapid review: Club Charlies By Maureen Post - Oct. 24, 2009 12:10 p.m. Club Charlies opened earlier this year to give Third Ward workers and residents another spot for casual dinner and drinks. Framed by a front wall of floor to ceiling windows, this is a great summer time hang out with cool breezes and plenty of light. ... |
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Living
Blogs
A November Garden Party By Maureen Post - Oct. 16, 2009 1:13 p.m. This year, Kathy's Garden Party displays and auctions artwork highlighting 50 years of Barbie; a silent auction, live auction and runway show accompany heavy appetizers and a cash bar. ... |
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A Woman's Touch ( map ) 200 N. Jefferson St. Suite 101, MIlwaukee (414) 221-0400 |
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Salons and Spas
AGAMI Salon ( map ) 147 N. Broadway, Milwaukee (414) 278-7226 |
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Middle Eastern
Aladdin ( map ) 219 N. Milwaukee St., Milwaukee (414) 271-9870 |
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Art classes
Aradia's Oracle ( map ) 2678 S. 30 St, Milwaukee (414) 647-1876 |
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Galleries
Artasia ( map ) 159 N. Broadway, Milwaukee (414) 220-4292 |
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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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In Film: Not Necessarily a Christmas Movie: Holiday Inn (1942) Dec. 9, 2009 6:30 p.m. |
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In Music: Festival City Symphony's Holiday Pajama Jamboree Dec. 9, 2009 7:00 p.m. |
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In Music: Wednesday Night Live Podcast Dec. 9, 2009 9:00 p.m. |
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In Music: Kevin Patrick Dec. 10, 2009 6:00 p.m. |
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