http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine OnMilwaukee.com en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:47 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Whatever happened to, "May I please have a chicken burrito?" followed up with, "Thank you." http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/orderingetiquette.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/orderingetiquette.html?16024 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:00 CST Why do I collect Pez dispensers? Why does anyone collect anything? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/pezblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/pezblog.html?16026 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:26:00 CST This isn't really a music video. It's just a montage of pictures of New York City in winter. But, the song -- a cover of the Alan Parsons Project hit -- is hauntingly beautiful. Check it out. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod072308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod072308.html?16018 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST The East Side Open Market is making it even easier for buyers to go green this week. Beyond the loads of fresh, local produce, handmade goods and bakery, tomorrow is "Bike to the Market" day. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biketothemarket.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/biketothemarket.html?16022 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:02:00 CST The takeout / delivery chain Wing Zone has more than 120 franchise locations. It adds a Milwaukee outlet soon. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingzonecoming.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wingzonecoming.html?16016 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:24:00 CST Eldina Long and Erica Malan of Italy's Gruppo Teatro Angrogna, from the town of Angrogna in the Val Pellice west of the Piedmontese capital of Turin, were at Festa Italiana last week to do two demonstrations of the classic "cucina povera" soup from their area. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/festasupa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/festasupa.html?16015 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:15:00 CST Sunday Runners front man Randy Diderrich has moved back home and his Chicago-based band recently released its second full-length disc, "Tame Animals." He talks to Bobby Tanzilo about ch-ch-ch-changes. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/srunnerstame.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/srunnerstame.html?15840 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST Bill Stace will expand his entertainment empire to the South Side. Stace will host shows at the Modjeska Theatre on Mitchell Street after he gets a liquor license from the Common Council. The Licenses Committee gave its approval last week. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/politics072308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/politics072308.html?16007 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST With training camp and exhibition games around the corner, the Packers have to figure out an "end game" in Brett Favre's jackknifed and overturned "non-retirement" scenario. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/czabe072308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/czabe072308.html?16014 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:19:00 CST More than 12,000 people attend the .8-mile race each year to enjoy the music, food and fun that make this event a great neighborhood party. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/downerbikerace.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/downerbikerace.html?11735 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:13:00 CST Family fun, reasonable prices and delicious food like the pictured lamajoun, a pizza-ish meat dish served on thin tortilla-like dough, await visitors at Armenian Fest. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/armenianfest07.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/armenianfest07.html?11744 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:11:00 CST Nearly 200 dancers tried out for the 20-member squad last year. The search for the 2008-'09 team begins Wednesday night at the team's training center in St. Francis. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/energee2008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/energee2008.html?16012 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:51:00 CST A look at the TV listing revealed that "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" is airing tonight. Here is a look at Siskel and Ebert's review of the movie. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod072208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod072208.html?16011 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST In the wake of the Shepherd Express stepping back from the Milwaukee International Film Festival, a new international film festival organization -- called Milwaukee Film -- with a new board of directors was announced today. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeefilm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/milwaukeefilm.html?16010 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:34:00 CST There's one type of shirt that's even better than the ironic T-shirt, and for lack of an official name, I'll call it the "Anti Shirt." Or maybe for short, just the Ø Shirt. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/antishirt.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/antishirt.html?16006 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:40:00 CST Oilerie USA, Inc., based in Fish Creek, announced that the first franchise location will open in Brookfield in autumn. Jacqueline M. Zach Enterprises LLC, a Milwaukee-based company, purchased the franchise and will operate the shop. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oilerie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oilerie.html?16005 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:35:00 CST Since my gig-related traveling has come to a screeching halt, I'm a little rusty when it comes to renting vans and cars. That's probably why I thought that helping 23 friends from Italy pick up their four vehicles at the airport this morning would be quick and easy. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/carrental.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/carrental.html?16004 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:27:00 CST Owner Deanne Wecker has been working on her tasting room for months and now that the dust has settled, she's opening it to the community for a celebration. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/deestastingroom.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/deestastingroom.html?16002 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:46:00 CST I went to Great America yesterday and rode the new Dark Knight ride. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/darkknightblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/darkknightblog.html?16003 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:38:00 CST Milwaukee ranks high -- No. 13 -- on walkscore.com, a new Web site that ranks walkable neighborhoods using a walk score algorithm. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/walkabilityrank.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/walkabilityrank.html?15999 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:36:00 CST Café Manna is a unique, meatless restaurant that opened in Brookfield in February. OnMilwaukee.com wants to send you there! http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winmanna.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/winmanna.html?15979 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:36:00 CST Recently, OnMilwaukee.com met Ald. Tony Zielinski for coffee and to chat with him about the future of Bay View, his environmentally friendly actions and his experiences working with Michael McGee, Jr. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/milwaukeetalkszielinski.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/milwaukeetalkszielinski.html?15845 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:34:00 CST The Brett Favre situation has sullied the reputation of a great athlete and a great franchise. Millions are following it, but many wish it would just end already. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/begel072208.html?16001 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:22:00 CST The Brady Street Festival has been happening since the neighborhood's hippie heyday in the '70s. It's been revamped, upgraded and improved -- a little more each year -- and this summer's is bound to be the best yet. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bradystreetfestival.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/bradystreetfestival.html?11703 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST Most booze buckets -- also called "party pails" -- have a similar taste: sugary and slushy. Think snow cones for grown-ups. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bucketofbooze.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bucketofbooze.html?15991 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:19:00 CST As the Roma Lodge folks like to boast, their festival has "Great food, great entertainment and all reasonably priced." There's music, festive decorations and more, but the best part is that all of the food is homemade by Roma Lodge members. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/romalodge.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/romalodge.html?3004 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:09:00 CST The Wisconsin Humane Society's decision to buy out a puppy mill led to some great publicity and record adoptions. It got us thinking about puppies, so here is a heartwarming clip. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/twvod072108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/twvod072108.html?16000 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:15:00 CST A new development on Water Street will soon house a new lunch and late night drunk eats stop, a Qdoba Mexican Grill. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/qdobawater.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/qdobawater.html?15987 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:03:00 CST If you happen to notice Nephilim giants, purple robed giants and a litany of interesting characters looming about the state this September, that just means the system works. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nephilim.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/nephilim.html?15997 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:02:00 CST I woke up with my ears ringing and my thoughts still swirling after taking in Boris, a rock quartet from Japan. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/borisreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/borisreview.html?15996 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:41:00 CST If you haven't visited yet, put this restaurant on your short list. The recent back room renovations and the revised menu make Mi-key's pop, which will hopefully also make it a permanent resident on Cathedral Square. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mikeysreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/mikeysreview.html?15976 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:45:00 CST GM Doug Melvin wasn't done when he traded for CC Sabathia. Melvin dealt a pair of minor-leaguers to the Giants for veteran infielder Ray Durham. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersnotebook072108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersnotebook072108.html?15995 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST There are probably really only two reasons to see The Police in 2008: nostalgia or youth. Either you hope to relive the glory days of the early `80s or you're too young to have been there. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigspolice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigspolice.html?15780 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:17:00 CST Like other county fairs, there's plenty of food, rides, games, judging, bingo, rodeo and lots more fun, including daily appearances by the Team Extreme Trials Showcase Stunt Motorcycles at 2:30, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/racinecountyfair.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/racinecountyfair.html?2993 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:15:00 CST The Bristol Renaissance Faire is in full swing, and offers a special Marketplace Weekend on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfair08a.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfair08a.html?15990 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:14:00 CST Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, whose new CD comes out in mid-September, visits The Pabst Theater for the second time in two years. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lbuckinghampabst.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lbuckinghampabst.html?15994 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:31:00 CST Seeking to bolster their depth, the Brewers acquire veteran second baseman Ray Durham in a trade with San Francisco. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/durhamtrade.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/durhamtrade.html?15993 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:12:00 CST Recently, I took my kids to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and learned a few (useless) factoids. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/renfairefacts.html?15992 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:58:00 CST Nestled among the hills outside La Crosse is a shrine that could put the area on the international map in just a couple weeks. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/guadalupeshrine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/guadalupeshrine.html?15850 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:23:00 CST Milwaukee is home to a number of historic movie theaters, from the Oriental to the Majestic. Which one is you favorite? http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soundoff071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soundoff071908.html?15985 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:19:00 CST German Fest shies away from the drunken shenanigans portrayed in movies and on television and uses culture to celebrate the city's rich German heritage for people of all ages. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/germanfest07.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/germanfest07.html?11751 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:15:00 CST With 268 teas from 46 companies competing in more than 20 categories, the competition proved that Milwaukee's Rishi Tea has not only been doing something different for the past decade, but also something very right. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/rishiwtc.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/rishiwtc.html?15986 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:07:00 CST Despite being contested the same weekend as the British Open, the U.S. Bank Championship is finding ways to survive and prosper. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbcfuture.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/usbcfuture.html?15988 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:03:00 CST On Sunday, July 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. Bradford Beach comes even more alive with its first wine tasting event called "Balzac at the Beach." http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/balzacbeach.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/balzacbeach.html?15971 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:04:00 CST The Brewers' big left-hander kept the good times rolling Friday night in San Francisco. Will the Packers Hall of Fame induction be a good time Saturday night? Those questions and others are answered in this week's Scorecard. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard071908.html?15984 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:38:00 CST Based on e-mails and a sports-talk radio sampling, there are three clear groups of Packers fans: Favre lovers who blindly back No. 4, reasonable people who want him back for football reasons and people who are tired of him and his annual hemming and hawing. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wilde071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wilde071908.html?15983 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:31:00 CST In this installment, OnMilwaukee.com's movie "Maestro" takes a look at "Interview" (pictured) and "Reservation Road." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/metcalfdvd071908.html?15962 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:26:00 CST Guitarist Teddy Presberg is a Midwestern musician inspired by coastal culture. On his Milwaukee stop, he plays at the Jazz Estate Sunday with The Red Note Revivalists at 9:30 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presberg.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presberg.html?15972 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:21:00 CST While much of the city was gearing up for Summerfest, officials at the MACC Fund enjoyed one of the biggest days in the organization's history as the Fund pledged a gift of $5 million over the next six years to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/npsmaccfund.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/npsmaccfund.html?15982 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:16:00 CST When the wanderlust strikes, turn a day trip into a staycation and retreat into Wisconsin. Pike Lake State Park is about a 45-minute drive northwest of Milwaukee via U.S. Hwy. 45/41 and is a unit of the Kettle Moraine. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/pikelakestaycation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/pikelakestaycation.html?15945 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:02:00 CST