Marketplace Swap-O-Rama-Rama celebrates creative re-use By Julie Lawrence - May 16, 2008 5:25 a.m. Unwanted clothing can easily avoid the landfill if you donate it or, better yet, swap it out for something new. Milwaukee's Swap-O-Rama-Rama event this Saturday is a great way to ditch the unwearables and take home a few free gems. ...

Sports Commentary Get ready to rumble By Dave Begel - May 6, 2008 5:15 a.m. If you've never been to an IndyCar race and attend the ABC Supply / A.J. Foyt 225 on June 1 at the Milwaukee Mile, the sights and smells will be impressive but the raw sound will be unforgettable. ...

Bars & Clubs Lil' Downtown Lounge captures big city feel By Julie Lawrence - March 30, 2008 5:21 a.m. Contrary to what its name suggests, the Lil' Downtown Lounge is not located in Downtown Milwaukee. Rather, it sits unassumingly on the western cusp of downtown West Allis at 8812 W. Greenfield Ave. ...

Bars & Clubs West Allis bar guide By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Feb. 8, 2008 5:03 a.m. You might be surprised to learn that West Allis actually has a pretty good bar scene. ...

Sports West Allis, Mile hold places in NFL history book By Andrew Wagner - Jan. 20, 2008 5:32 a.m. The Packers and Giants play today for the NFC title. The two teams played for the 1939 NFL Championship at State Fair Park. ...

Sports Blogs Indulging my inner smart aleck at State Fair By Drew Olson - Aug. 14, 2009 4:35 p.m. Hours after the Brewers made sweeping changes, I happened across the team's merchandise trailer at State Fair. ...

Festival Guide Blogs Get the goods at State Fair By Maureen Post - Aug. 6, 2009 11:03 a.m. A combination of copious amounts of fatty food, top-notch people watching, pitchmen pushing gadgets and of course, more farm animals than you can handle, I'm always game for at least a couple hours at the Fair each year. ...

Music Briefs Night Ranger, Cracker join State Fair music lineup By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - May 12, 2009 7:51 a.m. Wisconsin State Fair officials announced the lineup for the Cousins Subs Amphitheater today and it features Abba (a tribute, anyway), Asia, bodybuilders, Blue Oyster Cult, Cracker and Night Ranger. ...

Music Briefs Dokken, Springfield join State Fair lineup By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - May 11, 2009 8:15 a.m. Officials at the Wisconsin State Fair filled their two remaining headliner slots for the Time Warner Cable Main Stage today and the theme was immediately evident: Flashback Friday. ...

Music Blogs Could Cracker be a headliner at State Fair? By Drew Olson - May 7, 2009 6:21 a.m. The band Cracker, currently touring behind the CD "Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey," has booked a show for Aug. 14 at the Wisconsin State Fair. The date, which is listed on the band's official Web site, has not been confirmed by State Fair officials. ...

In Sports & Rec > Bowling AMF West Allis Bowl ( map ) 10901 W. Lapham St., West Allis (414) 476-9100

In Entertainment > Art classes Art 'N Oddities ( map ) 5833 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis (414) 329-2788

In Restaurants > Buffets Bamboo House ( map ) 2837 S. 108th St., West Allis (414) 546-1730

In Lodging > Hotels Best Western Woods View Inn ( map ) 5501 W. National Ave., Milwaukee (414) 671-6400 fax: 414-671-1029

In Restaurants > Bar food Buffalo Wild Wings (West Allis) ( map ) 2950 S. 108th St., West Allis (414) 431-1100

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