Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 20, 2010
Was the Pizza Man building an architectural icon?
Yesterday, debate raged as readers leveraged opinions on which was indeed the biggest story of them all. But as some began to refer to the two-story building as a Milwaukee icon, I started wondering which of our architectural gems are worthy of the iconic status.
Tags: iconic buildings, city hall, us bank building, pritzlaff building, water tower park, villa terrace, teweles seed building, wisconsin club, bogk house, pabst theater, astor hotel, grain exchange

Music - Dec. 7, 2009
Gig roundup: Pezzettino issues a little piece of vinyl
We make no secret of our love for Pezzettino here at OnMilwaukee, where we were among the first -- maybe THE first -- to champion her talents and write about her. This week Margaret Stutt releases "You Never Know," her first vinyl outing, at a big Hot Pop bash with Dwellephant and DJ D Wood.
Tags: Pezzettino, Margaret Stutt, Hot Pop, Dwellephant, DJ D Wood, No Request Sound, Paddy's Pub, Michael Lund, Derek Byrne, Emilie Autumn, Pabst Theater, Shank Hall, Chris Duarte, Shannon Curfman, The Rave, Hatebreed, Shinedown, Cannibal Corpse, Subdudes, Turn

Music - Oct. 31, 2009
Wainwright III, Thompson join forces for the good
Over the course of two sets Friday night at The Pabst Theater, Loudon Wainwright III and Richard Thompson laid out a sprawling evening of songwriting prowess, musicianship and humorous asides. At the end of each man's solo set he was joined by the other. "I needed to remind Rich we were in the Midwest. Here is one by a Midwesterner," Wainwright said by way of introducing Bob Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," the duo's second and final encore of the evening.
Tags: pabst theater, loudon wainwright III, Richard Thompson

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 19, 2009
Wisconsin native's book celebrates historic theaters
You've been inside The Pabst Theater and you know what a treasure it is. But it's just one of many lovely, historic opera houses that survive in Wisconsin. If you don't have time to get in the car and seek out the rest, check out "Encore! The Renaissance of Wisconsin Opera Houses," a lavishly illustrated book by Brian Leahy Doyle and photographer Mark Fay.
Tags: Brian Leahy Doyle, Encore!, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, Mark Fay, Pabst Theater, Shullsburg, Al. Ringling Theater, Mineral Point Opera House, Oshkosh's Grand Opera House

Music - Oct. 12, 2009
Video of the Day: Bon Iver goes deep to The Outfield
People are buzzing about Bon Iver's performance last night at the Riverside Theater and a cover of The Outfield hit "Your Love" was a highlight.
Tags: bon iver, pabst theater

Living - May 1, 2009
Gallery Night and Pabst in my Milwaukee
For as much time as I have spent in the historic Third Ward of Milwaukee, I have never experienced Gallery Night & Day. Bustling with boutiques, galleries and an international art school, this quaint arts district opens its doors four weekends per year, showcasing its wares and artwork by loc...
Tags: shoo, h(om)e, gallery night, pabst theater