http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_mollysnyderedler.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Molly Snyder Edler en-us Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:15:10 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Despite rumors you may have heard, it is illegal to bring your own beer or wine into a Wisconsin restaurant. However, as a customer service, a few local restaurants allow their customers to carry in, which causes great controversy in the local dining scene among restaurant owners. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wiscobyoblaws.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wiscobyoblaws.html?21650 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:02:00 CST A lot of people are fond of dogs, but Jennifer Digate -- the owner of the dog training business "Wild Canine" -- has a special connection with these four-legged friends. Wild Canine's tagline is "training the canine brain" which accurately describes Digate's work. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wildcanine.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wildcanine.html?21658 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:01:00 CST Cafe Corazón opened at the end of 2009, and already garnered a reputation as a cozy bar and restaurant with consistently good food and a creative drink menu. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewcorazon.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/rapidreviewcorazon.html?21635 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:08:00 CST My "shift" as magician David Seebach's assistant didn't go exactly as planned. My original goal was to get sawed in halves on stage, but because I am a tad too tall for the trick, Seebach levitated me instead. Now, I can't shake the words of Grandmaster Flash's "White Lines" out of my head ... "get higher, baby, and don't ever come down." http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/shiftswitchseebach.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/shiftswitchseebach.html?21588 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:03:00 CST Wisconsin state law prohibits bars and restaurants from allowing customers to bring in their own wine or beer. Personally, I believe that BYO-friendly restaurants would encourage people to dine out more often. In this economy, it seems like any incentive to seat people at tables is a good idea. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/byobblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/byobblog.html?21610 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:02:00 CST Anita Reed, a trained artist and mother of three, is creating one-of-a-kind body art that is to "dye" for -- she's a henna artist. A fixture at local festivals and fairs, Reed's services also are available for private parties and now at the Karma Spa. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/hennaarticle2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/hennaarticle2.html?21540 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:06:00 CST Trocadero Café will close its doors following a weekend of special Valentine's Day-themed events to undergo a major renovation. The restaurant, known for its outdoor dining and weekend brunches, will reopen sometime later this spring. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/trocremodelblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/trocremodelblog.html?21592 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:10:00 CST Co-owner Deanna Amidzich says workers were able to salvage a portion of Pizza Man's bar, a few booths, a decorative archway and a lot of bricks. "We're going to incorporate these items in the new locale," she says. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pizzamansalvage.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/pizzamansalvage.html?21558 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:25:00 CST "Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's A Party In My City" -- based on the popular kids' show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" -- hits the road for a multi-city tour and will stop at Milwaukee's Riverside Theater on Sunday, March 14 at 2 and 5 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/yogabbabrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/yogabbabrief.html?21537 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:58:00 CST Since its final curtain call five years ago, longtime restaurant Melanec's Wheelhouse Mystery Dinner Theater has sat vacant along the Milwaukee River. The property's new owner, The River Revitalization Foundation, recently announced its plans to let the site go natural. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/wheelhouseland.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/wheelhouseland.html?21514 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:02:00 CST An upcoming episode of AandE TV's "Hoarders" -- a series about people with compulsive hoarding disorders -- will feature a Milwaukee single father of two adopted, special needs kids and the eight local professional organizers who volunteered more than 100 hours to help him get a handle on his home. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/hoardersmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/hoardersmilwaukee.html?21494 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:01:00 CST My kids have an ongoing interest in panhandlers. We encounter them weekly, sometimes more, and it always inspires conversation that, quite frankly, I can't answer in a cut-and-dried fashion. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/panhandlerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/panhandlerblog.html?21504 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:11:00 CST Back in the day, if you wanted to drink alcohol in a movie theater you had to smuggle in a flask to spike an overpriced soda. Luckily, for the love of cinema soaks everywhere, more and more theaters are adding alcohol to the menu along with the usual popcorn-and-Junior Mints fare. Here's a list of local theaters that serve alcohol. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/alcoholmovietheaters.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/alcoholmovietheaters.html?21449 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:14:00 CST From the title of this blog, you might think I became a parent after an evening of consuming way too much wine at Pizza Man. Sorry to report, that is not the case. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/pizzamanblog1.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/pizzamanblog1.html?21450 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:32:00 CST Flooding your yard with water to make an ice skating rink isn't practical. Unless, of course, you, your kids and your neighborhood are really, really into hockey. Such is the case for Riverwest's Jeremy Prach and Franklin's Mike Barber. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/yardicerinks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/yardicerinks.html?21426 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:03:00 CST Blue, the "gift shop for grown ups," is a friendly one-stop boutique for tobacco-smoking and sex-toy needs. This might sound similar to the windowless buildings squatting next to freeways, but actually, Blue is quite different. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/blueshop.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/blueshop.html?21403 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:02:00 CST I ate a marshmallow Peep today that was more than a year old. Although I have declared my love for the stale Peep on many occasions, I learned an important lesson. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stalepeeps.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stalepeeps.html?21420 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:43:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com will host the second annual Bartender Olympics at the end of February -- the exact date and location will be announced shortly -- and we're searching for fun, local bartenders to compete. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderolympics2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/bartenderolympics2.html?21405 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:01:00 CST During the holidays, the Landmark Oriental Theatre expanded its vending area and it now features a bar. The Oriental's spirit selection includes bottles of local and imported beer, wine by the glass or the the bottle and a variety of mixed drinks. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/orientalbar.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/orientalbar.html?21376 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:01:00 CST Three years ago, Malachi Schmidt, now 8, was diagnosed with autism, and painting is the one thing that soothes and inspires him. Currently, Malachi and his mom, Nina, are collaborating on a series of paintings. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/malachipaints.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/malachipaints.html?21364 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:26:00 CST I like the idea of Wii Fit, but intuitively I question a video game of any kind doing something positive for me. Can you really get in shape from Wii Fit? http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wiifitblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/wiifitblog.html?21363 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:40:00 CST The age-old lemonade stand got kicked to the curb, and kids today are finding more creative and effective ways to make money. Many Milwaukee kids supplement their allowances by selling their handmade items, either at art shows with their parents, through word-of-mouth or online at sites like Etsy.com. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/craftykiddies.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/craftykiddies.html?21339 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:02:00 CST On New Year's Day, we invited friends, family and neighbors to write a wish on a scrap of cloth and tie it to the fence to create public art, gather as a community and to send positive energy into the wind. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wishingwallblog2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/wishingwallblog2.html?21318 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 16:27:00 CST Even though most alcoholic drinks served warm are made with coffee or cider, hot tea drinks are gaining popularity. At first, tea and booze might seem like an unusual mix, but with the right ingredients and a little creativity, it's possible. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/teaandbooze.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/teaandbooze.html?21306 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 05:18:00 CST This past holiday season, parents lined up at toy stores in the wee hours of the morning trying to score a $10 robotic hamster. It's now more than a week past Christmas and OnMilwaukee.com checked in with local parents to find out if their little ones appreciated the gift of the Zhu Zhu Pet. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/zhuzhupets.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/zhuzhupets.html?21297 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 16:27:00 CST Since 1916, the tradition of jumping into Lake Michigan's icy water has taken place every Jan. 1 at high noon. For the past three years, Glendale's Christal Korfhage spent a portion of her New Year's Day at Bradford Beach to take part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/polarplungeinterview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/polarplungeinterview.html?21265 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:03:00 CST Last month, my family adopted a dog from the Wisconsin Humane Society. He's a mountain cur mix and we named him Trail. He's 4 months old now and is, overall, a joy to have around. Except, however, when he's gnawing on one of my shoes or digging holes in the backyard. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/dogtrainingblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/dogtrainingblog.html?21264 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:01:00 CST In all honesty, 2009 passed so quickly that it's challenging to remember the high points. That's why writing end-of-the-year reflections like this is rewarding. It forces one to dig deep and remember a few really cool aspects of the past 12 months. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/mollyspicks09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/mollyspicks09.html?21203 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:03:00 CST Mollie Boutell-Butler describes her love for Wisconsin as "stronger than normal," so when she saw a post on Craigslist looking for someone to write a guide book for the Badger State, she inquired, applied and got the job. Published by Countryman Press, "Wisconsin: An Explorer's Guide," was released a couple of weeks ago. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wiscoguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wiscoguide.html?21221 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:01:00 CST It's not too late to run to Walgreens and score a Snuggie for anyone -- or any dog -- lingering on your gift list. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/snuggiegift.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/snuggiegift.html?21223 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:38:00 CST Homeschooled children are like conventionally-schooled kids: you can't group them into one category. Here is a glimpse into the lives of a few homeschooling families living in the Milwaukee area. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/homeschooling.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/homeschooling.html?21173 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:01:00 CST The Milwaukee Public Schools get a lot of negative buzz -- some of which is warranted, and some of which is not. In any case, it's refreshing to hear about a local public school that's truly doing its job. Started in 1968, Highland Community School, 3030 W. Highland Blvd., is a parent-run, Montessori, charter school that's a part of the MPS system. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/highlandcommunity.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/highlandcommunity.html?21184 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:02:00 CST I get a lot of cool stuff sent to me -- one of the many perks of my job -- but this week, I received two products for children that were just a few nappies short of a pack. And, after weeks of recommending gifts ideas for kids, I am going to introduce two products that, in my opinion, would make stinky stocking stuffers. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/snifflbuddy.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/snifflbuddy.html?21183 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:32:00 CST The Aquapod launches plastic soda bottles up to 100 feet in the air. For most kids, this makes for an afternoon of sheer delight. At least it did for my two kids. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/aquapodgift.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/aquapodgift.html?21143 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:58:00 CST The Harlem Globetotters return to Milwaukee for two New Year's Eve games at the Bradley Center. Tickets are still available for the two family-friendly games at 1 and 6 p.m. This year, OnMilwaukee.com interviewed Andre "Hot Shot" Branch about his life as a Globetrotter. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/harlemglobetrotters10.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/harlemglobetrotters10.html?21112 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:04:00 CST Four Milwaukeeans who identify themselves as agnostic or atheist weigh in with their holiday thoughts and divulge whether or not they feel alienated during Christmas. Although their thoughts vary, they all appreciate spending time with family. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/atheistagnostic.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/atheistagnostic.html?21074 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:01:00 CST Shepherd's pie -- sometimes referred to as "cottage pie" -- is one of the staples in the world of English / Irish comfort food. The dish was invented in the 1700s as a way to maximize leftover meat and potatoes, and still serves that purpose today. Here is a list of Milwaukee restaurants that serve shepherd's pie. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sheppie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/sheppie.html?21089 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:03:00 CST Sure, I would have preferred to have gone through life without seeing Danny DeVito naked, but it was a small price to pay to watch the 43-minute Christmas episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/giftadayalwayssunny.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/giftadayalwayssunny.html?21071 Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:19:00 CST Arguably, we've interviewed a lot of clowns over the years (ba dum dum), but this is the first time a real, floppy-footed, red nosed, magic-makin' clown is the subject of an OnMilwaukee.com interview. Meet Jamie Ansley -- aka "Funnywinks" -- a Milwaukee-based birthday party clown who's not creepy at all. In fact, she's down-right adorable. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/funnywinks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/funnywinks.html?21035 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:22:00 CST Rapper Wesley Charles Tank is a one-man band these days, but he continues to perform and record under the name Stumblesome. Recently, Tank started a record label, released his seventh CD and will gig at the Borg Ward on Monday, Dec. 7 with Evolve, Peter J. Woods and Jim Schoenecker from Collections of Colonies of Bees and Volcano Choir. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/stumblesome2.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/stumblesome2.html?21032 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:29:00 CST What do you want to see more of on OnMilwaukee.com in 2010? Or, what would you like to see less? http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/resolutionblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/resolutionblog.html?21050 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:26:00 CST I'm wondering if there are any neighborhoods left in Milwaukee where parents feel comfortable letting their elementary-school-aged kids walk to and from school? I really hope there are. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidswalkingblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidswalkingblog.html?21027 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 06:07:00 CST The Color Me House is an easy-to-assemble cardboard house -- there's also a rocket model available -- that kids can decorate with any medium that mom and dad agree to. There are no sharp corners and it has doors and windows that open and close. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/colormehouse.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/holidays/articles/colormehouse.html?20998 Wed, 2 Dec 2009 05:35:00 CST A Mexican restaurant said the rising cost of all ingredients -- particularly tomatoes -- was forcing him to consider charging his customers for chips and salsa. Would paying for chips and salsa harsh your buzz? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/chipsandsalsablog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/chipsandsalsablog.html?20995 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:46:00 CST Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching my kids to say pop culture quips from my childhood / young adulthood that are completely irrelevant in their world. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/quotesblogs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/quotesblogs.html?20940 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:49:00 CST How can it be that some toys are long forgotten by adulthood and others are celebrated for a lifetime? A new Tinkertoy exhibit just opened at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum that features regular and giant replicas of the colorful, classic construction toys. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/tinkeytoys.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/tinkeytoys.html?20914 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:01:00 CST Last night, along with my 16-year-old niece, I saw "New Moon," the latest film in Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series based on the book of the same name. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/newmoonblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/newmoonblog.html?20916 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:48:00 CST I like the fast food eatery's Wisconsin roots, but other than that, I'm not a big fan, mostly because there isn't a single item on the menu that works for me. Sure, a double cheeseburger sounds great, but most of my metabolism stayed in the '90s and I haven't had a double anything since. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/culverscaloriesblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/culverscaloriesblog.html?20887 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:39:00 CST You're not going to get rich reselling your books, but you might get a little fun money for the weekend or, at the very least, be able to trade your old books for "new" ones. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bookselling.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bookselling.html?20864 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:18:00 CST Providing kids the chance to enjoy other cultures is fun, educational and important. The easiest way to celebrate another culture is to sample its food, music or performance. Here is a list of places to take kids for multicultural fun in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/multiculturalkids.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/multiculturalkids.html?20848 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:04:00 CST