http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine OnMilwaukee.com en-us Sun, 8 Nov 2009 10:00:27 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 At first glance, Doug Melvin's decision to trade J.J. Hardy for a virtually unknown centerfielder raised some eyebrows. But look beyond the surface, and you'll see a deal that is merely setting the table for what's yet to come. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/prosserbrewers110809.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/prosserbrewers110809.html?20774 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:03:00 CST County Executive Scott Walked has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront attractions with the hope of closing a growing budget gap. What do you think, Milwaukee? Here's your chance to voice your opinion. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff110809.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/soundoff110809.html?20772 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:13:00 CST Five games is a small sample and nobody is printing playoff tickets yet, but the Bucks are taking steps toward winning back fans and creating buzz. The play of rookie point guard Brandon Jennings (foreground) has been impressive, Andrew Bogut (above) looks healthy and second-round pick Jodie Meeks joined forces with both during a blowout victory over the Knicks on Saturday. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard110709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard110709.html?20775 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:10:00 CST More than ever, sex education is an important part of a teenager's high school experience. OnMilwaukee.com sex/relationships columnist Sarah Foster thinks that parents need to step to the plate when it comes to teaching kids about the "birds and the bees." http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/fostersexed110609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/fostersexed110609.html?20757 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:15:00 CST Why do certain companies seem like it's "fun" to work for them? The answer lies in the branding. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/stodolablog110709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/stodolablog110709.html?20765 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:13:00 CST Kudos to Tom Barrett and the M7 Water Council for at least discussing a way to discount water for businesses looking to come to Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/rowenwaterblog110709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/rowenwaterblog110709.html?20773 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:13:00 CST Going to a bar no longer means choosing between pilsner or stout, and it's not even a choice of Merlot vs. Cabernet anymore, either, thanks to these innovative and adventurous wine-focused bars and restaurants. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/winebarsgd.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/winebarsgd.html?14270 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:03:00 CST For three decades, Paperwork has been an anchor business in the unique Downer Avenue shopping district.The block is now under construction, but by Thanksgiving, the work should be completed. This is important to Paperwork owner Lynn Hartwig, who wants to keep her business and community as strong as possible. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paperworkmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paperworkmilwaukee.html?20764 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:02:00 CST Wauwatosa's talented Grace Weber didn't make it through to the next round of Oprah Winfrey's karaoke competition. But she isn't coming home empty-handed http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/graceloses.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/graceloses.html?20771 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:10:00 CST A standing-room-only crowd of more than 4,500 is expected for tonight's WIAA playoff battle between Marquette and Kenosha Bradford, and why not? Fans have made solid arguments listing both the Hilltoppers and Red Devils as the team to beat in Division 1 this year - and the teams have done little to tarnish those images. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wiaaplayoffblog110609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wiaaplayoffblog110609.html?20770 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:33:00 CST As expected, the Brewers traded shortstop J.J. Hardy. Somewhat surprisingly, though, the team didn't bring back pitching for the 2007 National League All-Star, instead getting Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/hardyupdate110609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/hardyupdate110609.html?20769 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:13:00 CST New York City, which went smoke-free in 2002, made the leap and adjusted successfully. A city that never sleeps, nightlife culture promotes late night adventure with 4 a.m. bar times and late-night eateries on every corner. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifesmokefree.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/nightlifesmokefree.html?20694 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:07:00 CST County Executive Scott Walker has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront spots like Bradford Beach, Veterans Park and McKinley Marina in an effort to help close a growing budget gap. But, considering how well the LUKE meters have worked at times -- including this week's issue with daylight savings tme -- is it really a good idea? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/hissom110609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/hissom110609.html?20756 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:13:00 CST Recently, I dated myself without even realizing it. My son told me he wanted to make magic wands, and among other supplies, I suggested that we buy some "pipe cleaners." http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/pipeblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/pipeblog.html?20767 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:07:00 CST The interior of the "mother ship" on ABC's new sci-fi series "V" does look like Santiago Calatrava had a hand in its design, but there's no evidence that it's any more than a coincidence. ... Wauwatosa's Grace Weber sings for Oprah Winfrey's national audience. ... And AMC's "Mad Men" ends a fine season. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/vmothership.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/vmothership.html?20759 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST The episode was aptly named "All Hell Breaks Loose." Former contestant Erinn Lobdell, who is following the action for OnMilwaukee.com, says that's what happens if you break the rules. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/survivorsamoaepisode.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/survivorsamoaepisode.html?20761 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:41:00 CST Danny Gokey formally entered the world of country music today when Milwaukee's country station, WMIL, debuted his new single "It's Only." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gokeysingle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gokeysingle.html?20766 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 10:30:00 CST The Gimbel's parking pavilion, 555 N. Plankinton Ave., was built in 1947. But, its last tenant moved out in March. It needs something new. Any ideas? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html?20754 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:30:00 CST There are some big names in town this weekend sure to get you thinking, laughing and dancing. Sarah Palin, Jerry Seinfeld, Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe, Semi-Twang, The Wooldridge Brothers, "STOMP" and more. The weekend is here and it's packed. Happy weekend, Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/weekendpreview110609.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/weekendpreview110609.html?20746 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:13:00 CST The Sexy Soul Tour with Milwaukee's Eric Benet and Mint Condition has been canceled. That includes the show scheduled for The Riverside Theater on Sunday, Nov. 8. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/benetgigcanceled.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/benetgigcanceled.html?20760 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:56:00 CST Today, you have a chance to tour Fein Brothers Restaurant Equipment and Supplies, 2007 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. from 2-8 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html?20755 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST The Brett Favre circus takes a break this week, but the Fantasy Football experts from RapidDraft.com are back with Week 9 players to watch and avoid... with a classical soundtrack to boot. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/fantasyfootballweek9preview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/fantasyfootballweek9preview.html?20753 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:13:00 CST We just finish Halloween, but Christmas is around the corner. Workers were installing decorations and trees at Cathedral Square Park. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/christmascathedral.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/christmascathedral.html?20762 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:08:00 CST Baraboo's Toby Thums won $500 in cash and sandwiches with his scary Halloween costume. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cousinshalloween.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cousinshalloween.html?20758 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:16:00 CST Now that the Yankees have defeated the Phillies, captured their 27th championship and are planning their victory parade, the rest of the baseball world will begin making off-season plans. For the Brewers, the "to do" list includes deciding which veteran free agents to retain and the almost never-ending pursuit of quality pitching. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewoffseason2010.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewoffseason2010.html?20744 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:12:00 CST Is it my imagination or is John Mayer looking more and more like an update of the circa-1986 Charlie Sexton these days? Mayer comes to the Bradley Center for a show on Monday, March 1 as part of the tour in support of his new disc, "Battle Studies," due out later this month. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/johnmayermarch1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/johnmayermarch1.html?20752 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:50:00 CST Milwaukee families can visit the zoo for free this weekend, meet a slew of snakes, watch robots battle or check out a new play at the Lincoln Center for the Arts. All of this and more is detailed in this week's roundup! http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/roundup110709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/roundup110709.html?20732 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:03:00 CST The creation of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, Ten Chimneys was the home away from home for American theater giants in the early 20th century. Everyone from Katharine Hepburn to Laurence Olivier spent summers soaking in the intrinsic beauty of the Ten Chimneys estate. Naturally, the estate became a home for the arts, providing a venue for artistic creation and discussion. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/tenchimneysestate.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/tenchimneysestate.html?20748 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:24:00 CST The commercials are becoming more and more frequent, almost daring me to spend $100 for a Powermat. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powermat110509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powermat110509.html?20749 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:33:00 CST This week, the editorial office has been buzzing about an introspective documentary, cheap eats, a valuable and productive iPhone App and Jeff Sherman, once again, has a breakfast suggestion. All that and more in this latest installment of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/omcrecommends110509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/omcrecommends110509.html?20740 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:13:00 CST Prompted by co-workers hoping to try something sweet, I made an apple pumpkin butter the other night and am pleasantly surprised to report the result was delicious without any arduous milking or churning. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/pumpkinapplebutter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/pumpkinapplebutter.html?20747 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:37:00 CST CBS has cut back the number of episodes planned for its veteran crime drama "Numbers." That could be the kiss of death for the show, which has started its sixth season. And NBC news anchor Brian Williams drops by "30 Rock" tonight. Is that a good idea? http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/cbschanges.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/cbschanges.html?20745 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST The Milwaukee air must have been ripe with the scent of salt water back in 1994, because when surf rock revivalist The Exotics emerged that year, the band was an instant hit. Ten years after releasing its debut disc, the reunited quartet returns with the release of "Lost Album." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/exoticslostalbum.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/exoticslostalbum.html?20496 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:02:00 CST Ward's House of Prime will open on Monday, Nov. 16, at the corner of Mason and Jackson Streets Downtown. We first told you about this last month, but here are the details. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html?20738 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST "Paranormal Activity" is the surprise hit of the year in movies. Made for $11,000 by director Oren Peli and shot at his home, the film has made over $60 million. Its young stars, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat spoke with OnMilwaukee.com's Gino Salomone recently. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/onhollywoodparanormalactivity.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/onhollywoodparanormalactivity.html?20739 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:10:00 CST The professionals who make theater in Milwaukee and Wisconsin are the marrying kind, and they often marry each other. Broaden the category to include directors, playwrights and administrators, and you could fill a 99-seat theater with married couples. Actors Brian Vaughn and Melinda Pfundstein were flying below the matrimonial radar for a couple of years. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/theatermarriages110509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/theatermarriages110509.html?20741 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 05:13:00 CST Fortunately for UWM head coach Rob Jeter and his Panthers, Wednesday's was only an exhibition contest and didn't count in the standings. It didn't count for NAIA Division II Cardinal Stritch either, but the Wolves just missed an opportunity at a big, big upset. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/panthersexhibition110409.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/panthersexhibition110409.html?20742 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:13:00 CST There comes a time when everybody must shed their hand-me-down furniture and collectibles and start decorating their first "adult" dwelling with some decent art pieces. Selecting something appropriate is no easy task, but there are ways to suit every taste and budget. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/firsttimeart110409.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/firsttimeart110409.html?20735 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:36:00 CST Milwaukee singer Julie Thompson is everywhere these days, doing regular gigs in the area. Thompson didn't grow up a jazz singer. She got her start in church, sang folk and later spent 10 years with a duo that made music for kids. Oh yes, she also sang with Foreigner. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/juliethompsonreverie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/juliethompsonreverie.html?20673 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:15:00 CST This past August I got married, and as married folks tend to do, my husband and I set off on our honeymoon two weeks after the big day. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/whitmoremke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/whitmoremke.html?20736 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:01:00 CST Ask people to name the top businesses in Milwaukee and they'll likely rattle off names like MillerCoors, Harley-Davidson and Northwestern Mutual Life. Hal Leonard Co. is a well-kept secret. In an unassuming building at 77th and Bluemound, chairman Keith Mardak has built that largest sheet music publisher in the world and a hugely successful company that touches many aspects of the music industry. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/halleonardco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/halleonardco.html?20729 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:07:00 CST If you missed her at the biggest music festival in the nation, you can catch singer Grace Weber on national television this week. A native of Wauwatosa, Weber is one of the eight finalists on "Oprah's Karaoke Challenge." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/graceweberoprah.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/graceweberoprah.html?20731 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:05:00 CST Oscar is trying to liven up what is traditionally the biggest non-sports TV event of the year by doubling the number of best-picture nominees, cutting some of the boring honorary awards and now adding two big names as hosts. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/oscar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/oscar.html?20730 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST The Museum's "Salute to Military" tribute starts this Saturday and runs through Veteran's Day next Wednesday. The five day celebration calls veterans and military members to come together with the community and celebrate all they have given, sacrificed, and achieved. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/hdveteranscelebration.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/hdveteranscelebration.html?20733 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:22:00 CST Jessamy Tsoris has a calling, and it involves color. It's a gift she's always had, though it wasn't until recently that she decided to make a living at it. For years, she has been the go-to girl among her friends and family for decorating advice. Now, with her new thriving color consulting business, Color Zen, she can be everyone's go-to. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/colorzen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/colorzen.html?20726 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:06:00 CST I have never played poker with Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. But if I did, and he went "all in" with his chips on a crucial hand, I'd look him in the eyes. And then I'd probably fold. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wandelharley.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wandelharley.html?20725 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:21:00 CST Whether looking to "grab their bags," enjoy "the best care in the air" or just "go, because there's nothing stopping them," Milwaukeeans have a multitude of options thanks to an increase in service and competition -- and major decrease in prices -- for flights in and out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinecompetition110309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinecompetition110309.html?20722 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:36:00 CST When a waiter tells you he doesn't have the ingredients to complete your order, then brings you the wrong dish after you order your back-up meal, should you be miffed? Or should you at least expect a few bucks off the bill? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wrongorder.html?20727 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:10:00 CST Is it just me, or are the world's oldest people constantly dying? They reach about 115 years old and ka-put. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/oldpeople.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/oldpeople.html?20720 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:06:00 CST The Midwest Alternative Medicine Clinic hosts a food drive to benefit Hunger Task Force and invites participants to indulge in Chinese food, learn more about customs through workshops and speak to experts about health concerns. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatwallfooddrive.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatwallfooddrive.html?20717 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:02:00 CST