http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_bobbytanzilo.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Bobby Tanzilo en-us Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:00:13 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 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 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 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 In 2006, Peter Jest convinced the band to do a reunion gig at Shank Hall. Now, the band reunites again at the legendary venue as part of a series celebrating Shank's 20th anniversary. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/blueinthefaceshankhall.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/blueinthefaceshankhall.html?20715 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:15:00 CST The 40th anniversary box set of "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert" (Abkco) -- one of the first great rock and roll live albums -- has a little something for everyone. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rollingstonesgetyeryayasout.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rollingstonesgetyeryayasout.html?20652 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:15:00 CST Did you know that when it was completed in 1895, Milwaukee's City Hall was the third tallest building in the country? A new exhibition at Milwaukee County Historical Society highlights the restoration of what may be Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark. It opens tonight. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityhallrestoration.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/cityhallrestoration.html?20678 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:02:00 CST After much talk about the future of Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., John and Cindy Sidoff -- owners of Hooligan's, 2017 E. North Ave., told OnMilwaukee.com today that they have purchased the building from Mark Eckert. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hooligansvontrier.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/hooligansvontrier.html?20624 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:58:00 CST Milwaukee County annouced today that September was the busiest month ever at Mitchell International Airport. I'm glad I could help. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mitchellairportrecord.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/mitchellairportrecord.html?20665 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:04:00 CST Café LuLu and its younger sibling in Wauwatosa, Juniper 61, are so closely associated with owners Cam Roberts and Sarah Jonas that it might seem daunting to step in to helm the kitchens at these beloved eateries and try to make a mark. But that's just what Ramses Alvarez has done at Juniper 61. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ramsesalvarezjuniper61.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/ramsesalvarezjuniper61.html?20608 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:25:00 CST Although it has changed a bit over the years -- especially notable was the addition of windows to the once dark as night dining room -- one thing remains the same at Palermo Villa -- great pizza! http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewpalermovilla.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewpalermovilla.html?20649 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:00 CST Tosa takes the cake. Well, at least two Italian restaurants in Wauwatosa are the only two Wisconsin eateries on Open Table's 2009 list of Best Italian Restaurant Award winners. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tosaitalianrestaurants.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tosaitalianrestaurants.html?20646 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:43:00 CST If you haven't seen one of the Playing for Change: Peace Through Music videos circulating on the Internet, you're missing a fun project that promotes peace and cooperation. This globe-trotting phenomenon arrives in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for a show at The Pabst Theater. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigsplayingforchange.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigsplayingforchange.html?20613 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:24:00 CST Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lakemichiganwaves.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/lakemichiganwaves.html?20638 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:43:00 CST Klub Österreich -- The Austrian-American Society of Milwaukee -- hosts the 29th annual Wine Fest, an Austrian cultural variety show, on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., in Glendale. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/austrianwinefest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/austrianwinefest.html?20609 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CST Although Il Mito started out in Walker's Point, it's really come into its own in Wauwatosa, where Chef Michael Feker serves lunch, dinner and brunch. Next door is his School of Culinary Magic, which offers classes, demonstrations and chef's table events at which Feker himself -- a great showman -- is the main attraction. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewilmito.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewilmito.html?20555 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:46:00 CST Kings of the fast, furious and fun rock and roll, Jay Tiller's Couch Flambeau are a Milwaukee punk rock treasure. And the band plays Friday, Oct. 23 at Club Garibaldi. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/couchflambeaugaribaldi.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/couchflambeaugaribaldi.html?20567 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:24:00 CST Set amid fields of soy beans, stands of corn and cornfields already cut, Jim's is a charming little farm -- complete with a babbling brook. We spent just under $15 for two hours or so of fun with two adults and two kids. We took home two big pumpkins, an acorn squash to make with supper, three ears of Indian corn and a tiny pumpkin, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/jimspumpkinfarm.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/jimspumpkinfarm.html?20552 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:52:00 CST 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. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/encorewisconsinoperahouses.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/encorewisconsinoperahouses.html?20307 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:28:00 CST Some music that's reverberating around the editorial office ... or at least in my headphones. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtapeoctober09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/mixtapeoctober09.html?20527 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:30:00 CST I'm entirely the wrong person to tell you about this, but tonight, author John Eisenberg visits Boswell Book Co. on Downer Avenue to talk about his book, "That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory." http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/packersthatfirstseason.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/packersthatfirstseason.html?20513 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:53:00 CST Back in my old life there were years in which I'd read 75 books. And like a dork, I kept a list of them all. I still keep the list, more out of habit than anything else, but the numbers are considerably less impressive. Looking at it recently, I was surprised at the books that struck the deepest chords. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/historicalnovels.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/historicalnovels.html?20505 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:28:00 CST As a kid I was a huge Beatles fan. So, in summer 1977, my mom loaded me and my brother onto the D train and took us to see "Beatlemania" on stage at Broadway's legendary Winter Garden Theater. But there's another Milwaukee with much stronger ties to the show. A related show, "Beatlemania Now" comes to Milwaukee this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/beatlemaniakailing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/beatlemaniakailing.html?20467 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:18:00 CST Today's at-a-glance review focuses on Ristorante Bartolotta, the anchor restaurant in downtown Wauwatosa. The Bartolotta dining empire has grown to include a range of fine restaurants in many styles, but for me there's still nothing that beats the original. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewristorantebartolotta.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewristorantebartolotta.html?20445 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:30:00 CST The Milwaukee Short Film Festival is behind us and the debut Milwaukee Film Festival is under our belt, too. But don't think for a minute that the film scene has quieted down here. No, now it's time for the 22nd annual LBGT Film / Video Festival, which takes places Oct. 15-25 at the UWM Union Theatre, the Oriental Theatre and the Milwaukee Art Museum. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/lgbtfilmvideofestival09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/lgbtfilmvideofestival09.html?20197 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:08:00 CST Recently, my son and I spent a little more than a week abroad, where I launched my new book at an event in a 300-year-old castle built atop even older foundations. Although we severely missed our better half, we came to feel at home. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/travelwithkids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/travelwithkids.html?20472 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:32:00 CST Who knows? Maybe they've all got too much other stuff to do. Maybe they don't get along that well. Maybe they just understand the laws of supply and demand. Whatever the reason, Milwaukee's landmark proto-alt.country rockers E*I*E*I*O play only very infrequent gigs. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigseieioshankhall.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigseieioshankhall.html?20407 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:23:00 CST I don't know about you, but I love autumn. Except, of course, for the fact that it's a prelude to, well, you know... http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bittersweetautumn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/bittersweetautumn.html?20438 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:07:00 CST Ron Faiola visits some of Milwaukee's most beloved fish fry venues in his hour-long documentary, "Fish Fry Night Milwaukee." The film makes its world premiere Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 and 4 p.m. at The Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St. Tickets are $8 and there will be prizes, movie snacks and a cash bar. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/fishfrynightmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/fishfrynightmilwaukee.html?20386 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:20:00 CST I heard that the state now has a law that allows football teams heading toward Lambeau Field -- actually more the opposing teams than Packers themselves -- to run red lights. After all, what could be a bigger emergency than getting to the locker room four hours early? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/runredlights.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/runredlights.html?20410 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:45:00 CST On Jan. 28, 2008, three guys got together to talk about guitars. While it happens every day all over the world, this meeting was different. The three men were The Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White, and that meeting was captured on film by "An Inconvenient Truth" director Davis Guggenheim. The resulting picture, "It Might Get Loud," arrives in Milwaukee this month. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/itmightgetloud.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/itmightgetloud.html?20152 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:23:00 CST Although it looks like a corner tap from the outside, step into Kegel's Inn and marvel at its German decor, historic architectural details like fabulous stained glass windows and one of the city's best fish fries. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewkegels.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/rapidreviewkegels.html?20321 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:54:00 CST When owner Mark Eckert closed the doors to Von Trier "for good" the last Monday of September, it was a well-known secret that Diablos Rojos -- owners of Cafe Hollander, Trocadero, Cafe Centraal and other Milwaukee hot spots -- was eyeing the space. Rumor was that the plan was to clean up the place and add a kitchen, but to maintain the German character of Von Trier. Now, a well-placed source, who asked to remain anonymous, says the deal is done. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierdealdead.html?20384 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 08:21:00 CST Last week, I sat quietly as most of my co-workers talked about what appear to be everyone's favorite TV shows. Today, when I told Tim Cuprisin that I don't have cable, he said, "I'm sorry." But, you know what, I'm not sorry. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/watchingTV.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/watchingTV.html?20377 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:11:00 CST Last year when singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey did his bike.concert tour of Wisconsin, he blogged about it almost daily for OnMilwaukee.com. This year, he expanded his route and brought a filmmaker along for the third annual tour. Mulvey returns to Milwaukee for a gig this week at The Pabst. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/petermulveybiketour.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/petermulveybiketour.html?20311 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 05:35:00 CST Talking about Amtrak this morning with a co-worker, I wondered aloud why there's no stop for the Amtrak train in Wauwatosa. The trains already pass through, why not let them pick up and drop off some folks? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/amtrakwauwatosa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/amtrakwauwatosa.html?20318 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:19:00 CST The third OnMilwaukee.com CD of home-grown music has reached Brew City. "OMCD3" -- co-sponsored by Marquette University -- has 16 slices of fine Milwaukee music and you can get your copy on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the OnMilwaukee.com Art Riot. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/omcd3artriot.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/omcd3artriot.html?20299 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:10:00 CST "Simple and sad with a shot of scotch." The only problem with singer / songwriter Sara Lov's own description of her debut solo disc, "Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming," is that is suggests more grit than there is to be found on this softspoken 10-song disc. Lov plays at The Mad Planet this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigssaralov.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigssaralov.html?20133 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:36:00 CST If, in 2009, if you need me to tell you who Gordon Gano is, you need to retake Milwaukee 101 before advancing. While the Femmes are likely permanently kaput due to an ongoing lawsuit, Gano is collaborating with The Ryans and the first result of that is "Under the Sun," a sassy, smart punk / pop record that is the best thing he's done in years. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gordonganotalks09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gordonganotalks09.html?20183 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:36:00 CST Now that I'm completely addicted to Glaswegian band Glasvegas' self-titled debut LP, I've been trying to come up with the perfect comparison for its blustery, melodic wall-of-sound Brit-pop. That bit of irrelevance aside, Glasvegas is touring the U.S. opening for Kings of Leon and plays at the Bradley Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigsglasvegas.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigsglasvegas.html?20103 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:23:00 CST Did you know there's a Wisconsin guy biking the world? I didn't, until I received an e-mail this morning from a journalist in Italy with whom I sometimes collaborate. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/charlesbrighamworldbiketrip.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/charlesbrighamworldbiketrip.html?20198 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:21:00 CST If you've seen a concert film before, you know that there's more to films in this genre than concert footage. Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same" had lots of crazy offstage stuff, to offer just one example. "Soul Power," a new film from director Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, is no different. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soulpower.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/soulpower.html?20048 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:31:00 CST Yesterday, I received an e-mail from a reader named Madeleine Johnson, whose mother -- Milwaukee painter Mary Johnson -- is looking to sell a painting. The painting, is a beautiful "in-action" portrait of a 95-year-old Brew City jazz legend: pianist Claude Dorsey. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/claudedorseypainting.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/claudedorseypainting.html?20195 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:44:00 CST Last week I interviewed former Violent Femmes frontman -- and erstwhile Milwaukeean -- Gordon Gano for an upcoming Milwaukee Talks centered on his latest project, a collaboration with The Ryans. Before we talked about the Mets, we talked about Richard Hell. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gordonganoblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gordonganoblog.html?20190 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:11:00 CST This year, Potawatomi Bingo Casino goes to Europe and celebrates its first ever Oktoberfest down in the valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/potawatomioktoberfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/potawatomioktoberfest.html?20176 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:01:00 CST Madison quintet Steez has blazed trails of funk across the Midwest, picking up a devoted fan base along the way and also nabbing titles at the 2008 and 2009 Summer Camp Festivals, the Rothbury Festival, and the 10,000 Lakes Festival. Now it comes to Milwaukee to celebrate its studio debut, "Creepfunk Crusade." http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigssteez.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/gigssteez.html?20084 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:15:00 CST Although America lost one of its relatively unsung Devilles in 2009 -- New York scene legend Willy DeVille died in August -- but Milwaukee music fans got one more DeVille this year. Earlier in the summer our own veteran blues outfit Perry Weber and The DeVilles released its latest recorded effort on its own Stumpydog Music label. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/perrywebertheriotact.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/perrywebertheriotact.html?20040 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:19:00 CST So, let me get this straight: everyone should get flu shots and children are especially susceptible. But some doctors around here don't have the shots and places like Walgreen's won't give the shots to children. Ask the city and you can pretty much cue the crickets. This doesn't say much for our preparedness. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/flushot.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/flushot.html?20139 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:58:00 CST If you're looking for a biopic or a documentary about Bobby Sands and the IRA hunger strike on 1981 in the infamous Maze Prison, "Hunger" -- the cinematic feature debut by British artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen is not that picture. The film screens this weekend at UWM Union Theatre. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/hungerbobbysands.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/hungerbobbysands.html?20034 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:03:00 CST You might think I'm referring to the first day of school or something. But, no, I mean I'm not ready for the end of baseball. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/baseballblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/baseballblog.html?20127 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:14:00 CST If you want to get a closer look at Wisconsin wineries, two of them -- Parallel 44 and Stone's Throw -- offer ways to learn more. Kewaunee's Parallel 44 has a Barrel Club that lets you make your own wine and Stone's Throw hosts a Milwaukee-area tasting event on Sept. 16. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/localwineryevents.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/localwineryevents.html?20011 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:15:00 CST