Music - April 9, 2008
Ever-transitioning Hanson makes stop at The Rave
It’s been almost 11 years since Hanson charted with their debut hit "MMMBop." The boys are grown up and are stopping at The Rave on April 11.
Tags: hanson, MMMBop, pop, africa, the rave

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 9, 2006
Alcoholic drinks largely absent in Brew City bars
Brew City has lots of non-beer beverage options -- from fancy wine to rip-roaring Red Bull mixers -- but there are plenty of potent potables that, to our knowledge, are yet to sweat on Milwaukee bar tops.
Tags: von trier, africa, china, ireland, england, Absinthe, Amarula, Baijiu, Caipirinhas, Dawa, Guavaberry, Michelada

Dining - June 6, 2005
Timbuktu restaurant is also a community gathering place
Club Timbuktu is like no other restaurant in Milwaukee in that the venue not only is one of good, unique cuisine and cocktails, it is also a home for poetry readings, Brazilian, African and reggae music nights.
Tags: Timbuktu, Riverwest, somalia, africa

Movies - Jan. 19, 2005
Emotional "Hotel Rwanda" offers focused take on terror
Although not completely without disturbing footage of senseless acts of murder, the personal story of Paul Rusesabagina, an ordinary man whose selfless bravery spares the lives of 1,268 refugees, takes precedence in this emotional film.
Tags: Cheadle, Nolte, Rwanda, Hutu, Tutsi, Africa, Hotel Rwanda, Terry George, Genocide

Bars & Clubs - Dec. 9, 2004
Club Timbuktu tags Center Street with fresh new vibe
Omar Gagali and Youssouf Komaraest have embarked on a variety of interesting endeavors since moving to Milwaukee from Africa, but the soon-to-open African club and restaurant Club Timbuktu is quite possibly their best work yet.
Tags: Club Timbuktu, Lula's Cafe, Center Street, Africa, African, Qualiss, Soul Food, Guinea, Mali, Riverwest, Somalia, Omar Gagali, Youssouf Komaraest