Divinely artistic — and mad

Divinely artistic — and mad

Mount Mary exhibit showcases the exquisite (and sometimes delirius) artistry of the mentally ill.

Baloney on Wry: History enters
Baloney on Wry

History enters

A keepsake from her old house provides a window to her past.

Tidbits: Hey, cupcake!
Tidbits

Hey, cupcake!

It's subtle, mellow and sophisticated. And it's taking over the world. What is it?

Tidbits: Beer, shopping and furniture made from scraps
Tidbits

Beer, shopping and furniture made from scraps

Lakefront Brewery is hatching plans for a launch of its latest brew, among other news...

Pantry raid! It’s party time, and we know how to make it easy.

Pantry raid! It’s party time, and we know how to make it easy.

Our four hors d’oeuvre trays will keep everyone well fed — and keep you out of the kitchen.

The Efficient Kitchen: Cook once, eat twice
The Efficient Kitchen

Cook once, eat twice

The “cook once, eat twice” approach — which we use twice here — is a time and penny saver.

Simply Health: Probiotics to the rescue
Simply Health

Probiotics to the rescue

Gut feeling: Probiotics are turning up in more and more places. They really belong in your belly.

How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

How Milwaukee’s independents plan on surviving a harsh winter

Recessions might be scary, but Old Man Winter is no match for hardy independents.

Review: First Stage’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Review

First Stage’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Ho, ho, ho! Those Herdman kids are naughty! But the First Stage Children's Theater show about them is awfully nice.

Carnival Milwaukee: A World Party of Culture, Music & Food
Carnival Milwaukee

A World Party of Culture, Music & Food

Urban Economic Development Association of Wisconsin (UEDA)’s Annual Fundraising Event This event was unique and different from any other that I’ve attended.” ~ Reggie Lawrence “I loved all the food at the event – a great idea to feature more than one restaurant.” ~ Oscar Johnson, Jr. “Diverse music, food and dance…there was something for everybody.” ~Jesse Greenlee Join us for a celebration of culture & diversity:

The Bookends Development is Sent Back to Committee

The Bookends Development is Sent Back to Committee

At the December 1st, 2009 meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council the Cooperation and Development Agreement for the Bookends development was sent back to the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. The agreement would of authorized a $3.45 million loan guarantee from the City of Milwaukee to the development team, of New Land Enterprises and Weichman Enterprises, for the Bookends apartment development.

Deep-Fried Romantic: Celebrity addicts
Deep-Fried Romantic

Celebrity addicts

In light of Tiger Woods feeling below par, the Hoff being sent to a psych ward and Jacko going laser -- what do fans really deserve to know about celebs?