Milwaukee Buzz - June 5, 2009
Bundles of "Beads & Buttons" this weekend
Hosted by "Bead & Button Magazine," over 370 craft vendors descend on the Midwest Airlines Center for a public show of do-it-yourself jewelry, crafts and classes this weekend. Called one of the "top 10 craft destinations in the world" by USA Today, this year's event honors crafter Anne Mitchell as the recipient of the "2009 Excellence in Bead Artistry Award."
Tags: bead and button, midwest airlines center, Anne mitchell

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 12, 2008
Tree expert Chisholm branches out in Milwaukee
Mark Chisholm, one of the world's foremost arborists, will be in Milwaukee this week for the TCI (formerly National Arborist Association) Expo at the Midwest Airlines Center. He recently won his 16th straight title at the New Jersey Arborist's Chapter of the ISA's Tree Climbing Competition, then finished among the top five at the International Championship in St. Louis.
Tags: mark chisholm, tree care industry expo, midwest airlines center

Milwaukee Buzz - May 6, 2008
With his playing days over, Abbott still inspires
A decade removed from his career as a big-league pitcher, Jim Abbott now works as a motivational speaker. He visits Milwaukee Friday to speak at the IndependenceFirst Power Lunch at the Midwest Airlines Center.
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Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 19, 2007
MPTV airs three hours of Milwaukee "Antiques Roadshow"
The Antiques Roadshow segments filmed in Milwaukee last year will air over the course of three weeks on Milwaukee Public Television beginning Oct. 29.
Tags: MPTV, Channel 10, Channel 36, Monica Baer, Antiques Roadshow, Leigh Keno, Leslie Keno, Midwest Airlines Center, German Fest

Politics - April 25, 2007
Taxes hold up tower
A Milwaukee developer found that it’s probably best to pay your taxes and fines before asking the city for a little understanding when it comes to putting up a new building.
Tags: Donovan, Olson, Bando, Bauman, Zenith Tech, convention, Midwest Airlines Center, Rivianna, heliport, helipad