Bars & Clubs - Nov. 12, 2008
Who loves a drunk spelling bee?
I am happy to blog that The Wicked Hop's Jackalope Lounj, 345 N. Broadway, will launch the Blotto Bee Thursday at 7 p.m. The Blotto Bee happens two Thursday nights a month: Nov. 13 and 20; Dec. 11 and 18; Jan. 8 and 15.
Tags: spelling bee, adult spelling bee, blotto bee, jackalop lounj, wicked hop, spelling

Milwaukee Buzz - March 23, 2006
Bennett, Schaefer win spelling bee
Fifteen people competed in Tuesday night's "OMC-B," the city's first adult spelling bee held in a bar, but only two walked away as winners.
Tags: Monica Bennett, Nathan Schaefer, spelling bee

Milwaukee Buzz - March 20, 2006
Word Up: Literacy Services of Wisconsin teach adults to read
The Wisconsin Literacy Services is the oldest and largest volunteer-based literacy agency in the state. Since 1965, the group has taught thousands of local adults how to read. "The need in Milwaukee is enormous," says Barbara Felix, executive director.
Tags: Wisconsin Literacy Services, literacy, Spelling bee

Movies & TV - June 27, 2003
Determined kids will leave you "Spellbound"
"Spellbound" is a serious documentary dressed up in an almost mockumentary suit. The roughly 90-minute film follows eight National Spelling Bee hopefuls from across the United States as they prepare for the big day in Washington.
Tags: Spellbound, spelling bee