Life & Leisure

Lanterns for Peace

Lanterns for Peace

We set lanterns afloat in calm waters in remembrance and respect, and maybe as an apology for actions we were not even responsible for. Words and photos from Peace Action Wisconsin's Saturday event.

Summer in the city: August
Summer in the city

August

Don't let those last, precious days of summer pass you by -- check out TCD's guide to (affordable) fun in August.

Start your engines

Start your engines

Hardcore bikers and fair weather gearheads are revving up for Riverwest's annual Rockerbox street festival.

Mr. and Mrs. M: HoneyPie Café
Mr. and Mrs. M

HoneyPie Café

The menu echoes the kitschy hodgepodge that surrounds the diners inside, making for a very nice and unexpected diversion.

Milwaukee on tap

Milwaukee on tap

This weekend, Milwaukee upholds its reputation as both The Brew City and The City of Festivals with a festival of brews.

After the flood: resources for Milwaukee
After the flood

resources for Milwaukee

Following the Brew City Flood, residents and businesses that suffered damages are often filled with anxiety, stress and frustration. TCD compiled a list of resources for those in need.

Mummies in Milwaukee!

Mummies in Milwaukee!

Milwaukee Public Museum lands second U.S. exhibition of largest mummy-related collection ever assembled

Detour: Summertime, und das Leben ist einfach
Detour

Summertime, und das Leben ist einfach

Summers in Germany are full of life and leisure, good food and drinks, and all in the company of truly wonderful people.

Photo Gallery: Brady Street Festival 2010
Photo Gallery

Brady Street Festival 2010

Cheese, beer, music and one fabulous drag show: thanks for the good times, Brady Street.

Pedaling around with Cream City Rickshaw

Pedaling around with Cream City Rickshaw

Beginning its second year, Cream City Rickshaw plans to continue offering riders scenic, environmentally-conscious transportation.

Cocktail, anyone?

Cocktail, anyone?

Season four of Mad Men premieres tonight -- headed to a viewing party? Of course you are. These classically-inspired cocktail recipes will ensure you're the hit of any party.

Threads: Favorite items explained only by love
Threads

Favorite items explained only by love

What is it about certain things that we emotionally connect with? It seems my tightest bonds with material things were formed at young age. Not because of a label or inflated price tag, but because I loved it.