Life & Leisure

Stripwax: Brothers I’ve never had, Friends I’ve never met
Stripwax

Brothers I’ve never had, Friends I’ve never met

B. Hamilton's songs have truckloads of soul and enough American Blues to send Jeff Moody on a rock 'n' roll nostalgia trip.

Kate Almond’s “Underdoodles”: A local success story
Kate Almond’s “Underdoodles”

A local success story

Inspired by her daughters, Kate Almond has started "Underdoodles," a high quality children's clothing line made with 100 percent organic, eco-friendly products.

True Blue: Growing up Brewers, Bold predictions for 2012
True Blue

Growing up Brewers, Bold predictions for 2012

Dan Shafer's "True Blue" column opens with the tale of a boy whose family was literally made possible by the Braves, plus three Brewers predictions for 2012.

This Week in History: Mining Moratorium Bill passed in 1997
This Week in History

Mining Moratorium Bill passed in 1997

With overwhelming bipartisan support, the Wisconsin state senate passed the Mining Moratorium Bill in 1997, later signed into law by Gov. Tommy Thompson.

John Prine telling stories at the Marcus

John Prine telling stories at the Marcus

John Prine keeps the Marcus Center crowd on the edge of laughter and tears through stories and song.

Threads: New trends from fashion weeks
Threads

New trends from fashion weeks

Fashion weeks wrapped up just this week, and TCD Fashion Director Kimberly Gomez takes a look at all of the exciting new trends.

RadioMilwaukee Music Awards: Showcasing a diverse sound
RadioMilwaukee Music Awards

Showcasing a diverse sound

Milwaukee's diverse music scene was honored last night at Turner Hall Ballroom for the 5th annual RadioMilwaukee Music Awards.

This Week in Wisconsin History: Schlitz’s beer garden shuts its doors
This Week in Wisconsin History

Schlitz’s beer garden shuts its doors

In 1921, prohibition shut down Milwaukee's famous brewing industry, killing saloons and making breweries struggle to survive.

Murfie.com: “Cloud heaven for your CDs”
Murfie.com

“Cloud heaven for your CDs”

Madison-based Murfie.com gives customers an opportunity to convert their CD collections into a constantly updating online account.

Scenes from the pm@mpm

Scenes from the pm@mpm

Newaukee helps the Milwaukee Public Museum launch an evening social experience. We hid in the corners of Old Milwaukee and took notes.

Back on the road: Interview with Dan Zanes of Del Fuegos
Back on the road

Interview with Dan Zanes of Del Fuegos

Before the band's Turner Hall show, Dan Zanes sits down with TCD to discuss the Boston band's return to the road and band members' extensive charity work.

All things bacon unite at Harley-Davidson museum

All things bacon unite at Harley-Davidson museum

102.9 The Hog hosts "BaconFest" at the Harley-Davidson museum. See TCD's gratuitous photos of bacon, Elvis and a giant sandwich.