Published May 18, 2013
Recently, four Milwaukee creatives opened the Cocoon Room, 820 E. Locust St. The goal of the group is to provide artists and musicians a space to share and sell their work as well as provide educational outreach to the community.
Published May 16, 2013
Maybe to fully appreciate Dretzka's Department Store in Cudahy one should approach it more as a living museum of mid-century clothing and household items rather than a shopping destination. But then again, few escape a trip to Dretzka's without buying at least one quirky item.
Published Nov. 27, 2012
The resale and art shop, MODify, recently closed its doors at 222 E. Erie St. in the Third Ward and has moved the business online and to 7217-A W. North Ave., in Wauwatosa.
Published April 29, 2012
Bay View's Tip-Top Atomic Shop has sold vintage items and retro reproductions for just over a decade. Owner Jim Ducther says it hasn't always been easy, but approaching the business in new ways has made a difference.
Published Jan. 19, 2012
Luxx Vintage, 338 N. Milwaukee St., will have a grand opening celebration on Friday, Jan. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with Gallery Night.
Published Nov. 5, 2011
What if, instead of being a cute little fairy tale girl with no respect for property, Goldilocks had some sense and happened to be just a little bit of a lush? Well, that'd be me. I've decided to explore every bar, pub, lounge and dive Milwaukee has to offer - in sets of three, just to be cute.
Published Sept. 17, 2011
Most people who love vintage eyeglass frames know of Downtown's Quality Optical. The family-run business continues to thrive despite an unexpected death and a dwindling supply of the popular "cat eye" glasses.
Published June 6, 2011
As Milwaukee gets ready to (Summer) Fest, you can get a jump on the Big Gig by checking out more than a dozen local bands in their natural year-'round habitat. The OnMilwaukee.com East Side Music Crawl features 15 local bands at 15 bars.
Published May 25, 2011
By Wednesday, June 1, Antiques on Second, 1039 S. 2nd St., will open its new 7,000-square foot wing. The expansion will bring the total floor area of the antique mall to 37,000 square feet across three floors, and make room for over 200 antique dealers.
Published April 17, 2011
Like her last name suggests Milwaukee vintage clothing impresario Tina Poppy can often be found popping up all over town, easily recognized by her technicolor outfits, platinum blonde locks and beaming smile. Poppy, who runs her online store Violetville Vintage out of her Riverwest home, has developed a worldwide following with her keen sense of fashion which she shares through her blog and the playful photo shoots she uses to sell her clothes.
Published March 31, 2011
Alissa gets roped into a benefit fashion show ... and loves it. A trip to the newish Alterra in Shorewood and some serious end-of-winter couch potato time made last weekend a great one.
Published March 6, 2011
Jeanerations opened about a month ago in the Third Ward and offers affordable, second-hand, designer jeans. Prices range from $2.99 to $24.99. Owner Kourtney Stevens says, "The concept is 'jeanius.'"
Published Feb. 21, 2011
With so many established bars to compete with, breaking onto the scene can be tough. But for those that carve out their niche and deliver on their initial promise with character and service, Milwaukee is always willing to add another stop to the bar crawl.
Published April 21, 2010
You don't have to switch over to solar power or grow all your own food to be a member of the green movement. For the most part, greening your home is more about common sense than it is about competing for the Eco-Warrior Award.
Published March 28, 2010
Whether you a have a classic fashion sense, a penchant for the past or just seek one-of-a-kind Halloween costume components, vintage store shopping can be a jackpot of treasures.
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