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Riverwest Fest: Championing Milwaukee Music
Riverwest Fest

Championing Milwaukee Music

The Eagle's Nest quickly made its mark on the music scene -- and also with the MPD. Rather than shutter another underground venue, a few locals are (creatively) fighting back.

Cheers to Volunteers

Cheers to Volunteers

Maverick, artist, brewer in training --Mike Brenner is many things. This weekend, he puts his supreme networking savvy to work with a new twist on community stewardship.

Photo Gallery: Scenes from the Riverwest 24
Photo Gallery

Scenes from the Riverwest 24

After a full cycle filled with sun, rain, dark of night, construction hazards, and bugs in the teeth -- Milwaukee's famous marathon bike race comes to a close.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Brewfest 2010
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee Brewfest 2010

It's the first year for a new supergroup of entrepreneurs and brewers to hold a favorite Milwaukee event, featuring crafted beers from Wisconsin and the nation.

Gearing up for the Riverwest 24

Gearing up for the Riverwest 24

Last year, I rode for 22 hours and ended up with sore knees and a serious fear of bike seats. I can't wait to do it again. Find out how you can be a part of this amazing event.

Instant Nostalgia for Summerfest: A photo gallery
Instant Nostalgia for Summerfest

A photo gallery

Wasn't Friday awesome? Wasn't Saturday fantastic? Photo Interns Nicole Braunsdorf and Jennifer Bartel make us weepy for the Big Gig.

Turn the Page: Summer Reading, pt.2
Turn the Page

Summer Reading, pt.2

Visual Arts writers Ryan Findley and Judith Ann Moriarty offer classics from Oates, Bradbury and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in part two of TCD's summer reading picks.

Stars, Stripes, Fireworks and Parades!

Stars, Stripes, Fireworks and Parades!

With all of the fireworks bursting and bands marching through towns this Fourth of July, Milwaukee celebrates America's birthday loud and clear. Check out TCD's guide to all the festivities.

Tour de Fat rides into Milwaukee

Tour de Fat rides into Milwaukee

A wondrous, glee-inducing circus is coming to town tomorrow, filled with bikes and beer and merriment of all sorts. Did someone say 'clown on a bicycle?'

PODCAST: The customer is always right
PODCAST

The customer is always right

Mixologist, bar chef, bartender.Call him whatever you like, but for Chad Doll of Bryant's it's always customers before cocktails.

Summer in the city: June
Summer in the city

June

TCD has you covered with a comprehensive guide to a great summer in Milwaukee. This time: what to do and where to go in the month of June.

The Green Fairy finds a new home in Walker’s Point

The Green Fairy finds a new home in Walker’s Point

Elixir, Club Anything's new absinthe lounge, opens for business tonight.