http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine OnMilwaukee.com en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:10 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 If you're hankering for some original music, great local bands, fantastic street food and good old-fashioned family fun, look no further than the East Side. The 12th annual Summer Soulstice festival will take place on June 22, and as always it promises good music and good times. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstice12.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summersoulstice12.html?25981 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:00 CDT Spending his adolescence manning his family's self-service car wash provided John C. Oliva with what he calls "his own little library" of unusual stories and anecdotes. This year Orange Hat Publishing in Milwaukee released Oliva's memoir "Washing Cars and Wasting Time: Misadventures at a Family-Run Car Wash." The book captures life (and work) on Milwaukee's South Side during the seven years Oliva spent at the car wash at 13th and Layton. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/washingcarsreview13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/washingcarsreview13.html?34146 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:33:00 CDT WSJ.com joins the Milwaukee residency requirement debate by talking to Fire Captain Rich Matiszik who says he can't leave the city and move to the suburbs without quitting his job. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/residencymilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/residencymilwaukee.html?34158 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:23:00 CDT Noah Baumbach's 2005 breakthrough "The Squid and the Whale" is a great movie, but it should come with a warning. The dialogue and characters are so cutting and acidic, I was left looking for a Band-Aid when it was all done. Eight years and a couple more scathing features later, Baumbach delivers "Frances Ha," a sweet Woody Allen-esque comedy that his honest, funny, acute screenplays can come with a light, tender touch, as well. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mattmueller/francesha.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mattmueller/francesha.html?34156 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:32:00 CDT As the DC Universe gets another look with Superman's "Man of Steel" in theaters now, we should mention the comic book company's offerings on the small screen. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/arrowdcuniverse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/arrowdcuniverse.html?34157 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:11:00 CDT Ever the Madonna-esque fashion chameleon, Lindsay takes the plunge and goes in for the trendy half-shorn Skrillex haircut. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/skrillexbloglindsay13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/lindsaygarric/skrillexbloglindsay13.html?34154 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:01:00 CDT The roster will continue to take shape over the next couple weeks for the Milwaukee Bucks, but no matter which players fill it out, new coach Larry Drew says he will define each player's role to ensure success. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bucksroledefinition.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bucksroledefinition.html?34063 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:08:00 CDT In today's Kramp Cast, I talk to singer/songwriter Jewel about growing up in Alaska, hitting the road at the age of 15 and the influence her family and musical icons like Bob Dylan have had on her career. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/jewel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/jewel.html?34153 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:55:00 CDT Even on the brightest and most beautiful day, the walkway under the freeway on Water Street between Downtown and the Third Ward is gloomy. At night, it's (of course) even darker and intimidating for many. This needs to change. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/passagechange.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/passagechange.html?34152 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:19:00 CDT As part of its all-year celebration of American art, MAM opened "30 Americans," a survey of African-American contemporary art drawn from the Rubell Family Collection. The show has a wide variety of work, from the nuanced to the impactful. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/30americans.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/30americans.html?34100 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:02:00 CDT Since turning 21 two years ago, I've never been refused alcohol because my driver's license is vertical. Until I went to Six Flags last week. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/sixflagsbeer061813.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/sixflagsbeer061813.html?34149 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:01:00 CDT High temperatures on Tuesday will be about 15 degrees cooler than they were on Monday. However, this visit from cooler readings won't last long. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/craigkoplien/06182013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/craigkoplien/06182013.html?34147 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:00 CDT Even if the movie is good enough to bring an captivated tear to George A. Romero's eye, the odds are very much against "World War Z." Here are the five main reasons why this upcoming zombie spectacular is almost guaranteed to be a pain in the neck for Pitt and company by the end of the weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldwarzflop.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/worldwarzflop.html?34148 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:03:00 CDT This is Downtown Historic Cedarburg at its summery best. Sure, the berries are the stars, but there's much more to this massive hometown celebration than that. With a pancake breakfast, wine tastings, live music, art shows, shopping as far as the eye can see and as much ice cream as you can eat, there's something at the Strawberry Festival for everyone. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/cedarburgstrawberryfestival.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/cedarburgstrawberryfestival.html?2972 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:18:00 CDT If it wasn't for television I might still think that Tiger Woods is a hero. Instead, after watching yet another in a long line of protected, robotic, distant, unresponsive, unfriendly displays, I have come to the conclusion, at long last, that this guy is about the furthest thing you can get from being a hero. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/woodshero.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/woodshero.html?34138 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:10:00 CDT In support of last week's Downtown Dining Week, I decided to visit the Turkish restaurant Tulip, 360 E. Erie St., in hopes of discovering my new favorite Mediterranean eatery. I am in a serious and long-term love affair with hummus, so I couldn't resist a chance to eat a meal complementary to my favorite ethnic flavor. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/tulipddwreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/tulipddwreview.html?34140 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:52:00 CDT The latest SHARP Literacy We Love to Learn book, entitled, "A Busy Bee: The Story of Bella the Honey Bee," landed the students' artwork in the Milwaukee Art Museum. Students from 13 schools joined forces to create 500 images depicting scenes from the book, which were then appliqued to four quilts now on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/sharpbellaquilt.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/sharpbellaquilt.html?34109 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:33:00 CDT Late last week, Journal Communications' RightWisconsin.com teamed up with Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch to announce the Margaret Thatcher Award and accompanying Right Women Awards. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/rightwisconsinawards.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/rightwisconsinawards.html?34144 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:00 CDT Present Music has announced its 2013-14 season, continuing a tradition of unique performances in creative and non-traditional venues. These seven concerts will also feature a variety of collaborations. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presentmusic1314season.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/presentmusic1314season.html?34141 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:00 CDT The Brewers announced the signings of their first five draft selections from the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Among them is Oshkosh native Josh Uhen, a round five pick from UWM. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/draftsignings2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/draftsignings2013.html?34142 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:15:00 CDT Summerfest celebrates its 45th anniversary this summer and 43rd along the 75-acre lakefront grounds and the 11-day festival has once again lined up a diverse lineup across its 11 stages to celebrate the summer. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/summerfest2013.html?33991 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:01:00 CDT After years of seeing the historic Iron Block building on Water and Wisconsin clothed in stark white paint - and most recently - hidden behind scaffolding - it's nice to see a subtler tone and a copper brown on the storefront and mezzanine levels. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/ironblockrevamp.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/bobbytanzilo/ironblockrevamp.html?34135 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:55:00 CDT In today's Kramp Cast I talk to Jes Macallan of ABC's "Mistresses" about daily romps on the desk at work, doing gymnastics while riding horses, and whether or not jean shorts are a passable wardrobe item. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/jesmacallan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/jesmacallan.html?34132 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:32:00 CDT Get the low-down on Braise Garlic Fest, the Fondy SOULbration, a new summer menu at Tess and a garden event with author Jane Hamilton. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nibblejune172013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nibblejune172013.html?34114 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:04:00 CDT I went into Sunday night's John C. Reilly and Friends show at the Miller Caves with no expectations at all. I'd never heard Reilly's music before - unless you count "Boogie Nights" and "Walk Hard," but I'm a big fan of his work as an actor. I'd never seen a show in the Miller Caves (and nor had anyone else) but I remember being impressed with the space on brewery tours in the past. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/johnreilly.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/johnreilly.html?34134 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:45:00 CDT Even though the Coffee Trader was notorious for slow service and mediocre food, people returned again and again. Many stayed for hours at a time. The restaurant / bar and bakery was also known for a steady turnover of employees, with the exception of Mary Beatty. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/marycoffeetrader.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/marycoffeetrader.html?34128 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:03:00 CDT Turner Hall Ballroom, 1034 N. 4th St., will host alt rockers Toad the Wet Sprocket on Nov. 2. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/toadwetsprockturner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/toadwetsprockturner.html?34133 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:07:00 CDT The Lakefront Festival of Art features works for sale by more than 170 artists from around the world. Guests can purchase art from painters, potters, sculptors, glassblowers, photographers and others selected by a jury to display their creations. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/lakefrontfestivalofart.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/lakefrontfestivalofart.html?2968 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:29:00 CDT There's a reason this is the 47th year that Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of West Allis puts on their annual Greek Fest. Milwaukeeans can't get enough gyros, lamb and chicken roasted on a spit, or the amazing Friday night fish fry. Throw in some family fun and carnival rides and it's a party! Opa! http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greekfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/greekfest.html?22749 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:29:00 CDT Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration marks the freeing of the slaves after the Civil War. The city comes alive for this meaningful event that begins with a parade and ends with a street festival featuring entertainment and food. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/juneteenth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/juneteenth.html?2995 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:15:00 CDT There are quite literally dozens of festivals during the great Milwaukee summer. No one can really get to them all. So, it's natural that everyone has favorites and a few blind spots, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/whatsyourfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/festivals/articles/whatsyourfest.html?26388 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:03:00 CDT In honor of Father's Day, it seems right to sing the praises of the men who step up and step in for their children. Great fathers aren't just men who get the bills paid and remember to lock the doors every night. They aren't just men who show up to basketball games and band performances. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/praisingdad.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/aprilspraynewton/praisingdad.html?34130 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:34:00 CDT In March, Heather Johnston launched Find My Spot, an online service that helps relocating-for-work people land in the right Milwaukee apartment and neighborhood. And yes, she's aware of the hint of sass in the name. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/findmyspot.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/findmyspot.html?34110 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:05:00 CDT The weather is finally convertible friendly, which got us thinking about dream cars. What's your dream machine, Milwaukee? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/socialcircledreamcar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/socialcircledreamcar.html?34118 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:26:00 CDT Kanye West continued his creative kick Friday night in Downtown Milwaukee and 21 other North American cities with projections of himself on buildings. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/kanyeprojections.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/kanyeprojections.html?34129 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:20:00 CDT Milwaukee historic preservation advocate Dawn McCarthy explains the economic and environmental benefits of preserving our past. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mccarthyprofile061513.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mccarthyprofile061513.html?34095 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:01:00 CDT According to an employee, Crisp Pizza Bar, 1322 E. Brady St., will close on Sunday, most likely after serving brunch but possibly later in the day. But there are already plans for the space. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crispcloses.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crispcloses.html?34127 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:01:00 CDT If you've got a craving - whether it be for Polish food, popcorn, the smell of mountains or just something to give Dad this Father's Day - we've got your guide right here with this week's edition of OnMilwaukee.com recommends. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends061513.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends061513.html?34111 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:01:00 CDT From HBO's True Blood Chris Bauer who plays Sheriff Andy Bellefleur joins today's Kramp Cast to talk about having half-fairy quadruplets while trying to protect the city of Bon Temps from vampires, werewolves, fairies, shape-shifters, demons and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/chrisbauer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/chrisbauer.html?34126 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:03:00 CDT Propelled by a $90,000 contribution from the Badgerland Striders, the marathon of replacing the running track in the Pettit National Ice Center has reached the finish line. Workers from Spec Athletics began installing the new Kombi rubber surface earlier this week and will complete the job around June 23. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pettittrack.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/pettittrack.html?34123 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:06:00 CDT When choosing lodging at a Wisconsin Dells' water park, people usually make decisions like whether or not they want a room or a suite. But recently, when planning our trip to Mt. Olympus, we picked ... wait for it ... a tree house. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wisconsindellstreehouse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wisconsindellstreehouse.html?34096 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:13:00 CDT While director Zack Snyder (the Green Bay native behind "300") outdoes even himself in terms of epic visual spectacle, his attempt to churn out a moody, serious Superman story in the vein of Christopher Nolan - who serves as producer and provided the story alongside Batman collaborator David S. Goyer - lands with a thud. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/manofsteel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/manofsteel.html?34124 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:32:00 CDT I'm not penning a review of the film, nor am I offering an endorsement of the 143-minute, $187 million project. Rather, here are some thoughts on a flying, blue-spandex wearing alien set in our world. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/supermanaboutus.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/supermanaboutus.html?34115 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:03:00 CDT With Father's Day - and the NBA Draft - around the corner, several prospects for the Milwaukee Bucks are hoping to live up to high standards set by the famous dad's with NBA careers of their own. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bucksdraftprospects.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bucksdraftprospects.html?34060 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:05:00 CDT Milwaukee County Parks is pleased to host the 2013 Wisconsin PGA Junior Championships, June 25 and 26 at 7:30 a.m., at Brown Deer and Dretzka Park Golf Courses. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wisconsinpgajuniorchampionships.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wisconsinpgajuniorchampionships.html?34121 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:30:00 CDT Sous Chef Jackie Woods has the drive that really sets culinary professionals apart. So, I was excited to sit down with him and find out more about how he got where he is - and where he sees himself in the next five or 10 years. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jackiewoods.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/jackiewoods.html?34047 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:07:00 CDT In today's Kramp Cast Kevin Heffernan joins me to talk about some of his favorite Milwaukee experiences from getting a bicycle pump of beer shoved down his throat to singing Take Me Out To The Ball Game at Miller park. Plus, find out the status of Super Troopers 2! http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/kevinheffernan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/kevinheffernan.html?34119 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:44:00 CDT At the Haggerty Museum of Art on the Marquette University campus, which runs a number of shows concurrently, the exhibitions are digestible and varied. You can get your arms around them and really focus and imbibe. At the moment, there are four shows on view, three of which opened together last week and all of which close on July 28. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/haggertyjune13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/haggertyjune13.html?34036 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:05:00 CDT Even when you have talent, chemistry is even harder to pin down. This musical has both. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/wickedreview2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/wickedreview2013.html?34116 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:50:00 CDT After much deliberation, my roommate and I decided to try out Water Buffalo out of the over 40 participating Downtown Dining week restaurants. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/ddwwaterbuffalobecker.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/onmilwaukeecomstaffwriters/ddwwaterbuffalobecker.html?34112 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:07:00 CDT