Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 17, 2009
A reality show based on Milwaukee housewives
A new reality series is scouting Milwaukee and filming a pilot that could become a show similar to the Bravo series "The Real Housewives."
Tags: Real Housewives, reality TV, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Bravo, film, television, upper class, pilot, milwaukeedrum

Milwaukee Buzz - May 22, 2009
More Milwaukee love from Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon followed up his May 16 Pabst Theater show with several nice "Milwaukee shout-outs." Last night, Wolski's received some great exposure.
Tags: Jimmy Fallon, Wolski's, late night, talk show, Milwaukee, NBC

Music - May 8, 2009
New Wilco release features Milwaukee photo
Today, Wilco unveiled the cover art for its upcoming release, "Wilco (The Album)." Guess what? The photo was shot in Milwaukee.
Tags: Wilco, Mader's, Milwaukee, cover art, album

Dining - March 5, 2009
Your duty is to dine out more often
I was inspired by the release of the new Downtown Dining Week information, so I'm calling for you to dine out more often. Get out this week and support your favorite restaurant.
Tags: Downtown Dining Week, dine out, Milwaukee, restaurant week, stimulus, economy, brown bag, local restaurants

Living - Feb. 24, 2009
Making a community in Milwaukee
There has been a rash of burglaries in my neighborhood recently and a string of car break-ins. Whenever faced with the collective yawn of the authorities, my mind flips to the scenario of leaving the city. It's only natural, I think, and it lasts only a few seconds. Because, I think of people I know who live out in the `burbs and about how most of them have almost no human contact there.
Tags: Milwaukee

Music - Nov. 7, 2009
Touring Rock band in Search of New Drummer
Hello, my name is Nik and I am with the Milwaukee rock band Undying Allegiance. Recently our drummer decided to quit leaving a need with the band. Here is a little about us. We are a band that has been active locally for three years and nationally for six months. In the last six months we have lo...
Tags: Milwaukee, rock band, drummer, drummer needed

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 1, 2009
Paying Back In Pittsburgh
Saturday October 31st, 2009 - Cranberry, PA   Small crowd, BIG fun. That’s not usually how the equation works, but tonight made my long drive to West Virginia and then here totally worth it. Wow, what a vibe these people had. They were there to see comedy and they gave it up start...
Tags: Funny Bone, Jeff Scheider, Keith Schneider, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh

Living - Oct. 29, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Photography - Behind the Camera & DaLa Photography
A few years ago, my husband bought me a digital Nikon D40 for Christmas to resurrect my love for photography. I refrained from using it for six months -- pure intimidation. Exploration on something that has too many bells and whistles has to happen on my time. And I still shoot in the "auto&...
Tags: David Larson, Jemme Hartwig, Dan Bishop, Henry Hall Jeans, Pooghe, Moct, Renee Jacobs, Sylvie Blum, Milwaukee, Joy Bach

Kids & Family - Oct. 26, 2009
Local Lodge To Host Spaghetti Dinner October 29th
Lake Lodge will be holding their annual Spooktacular Spaghetti dinner this Thursday, October 29th, from 5 PM to 7PM at the Lake Masonic Center located at 1235 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee. Each year the lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner to raise funs for their Children's Christmas party.The Christmas...
Tags: kids, family, Milwaukee

Dining - Oct. 25, 2009
Harry's Bar and Grill - Milwaukee / Shorewood
Harry's Bar and Grill on the border of Shorewood and Milwaukee is probably one of the most under-rated restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Shorewood, which is not known for its abundance of bars and restaurants is lucky to have a place like Harry's so close by! Their website describes themselves a...
Tags: brunch, milwaukee, eastside