Life & Leisure

New Column: Mr. and Mrs. M.
New Column

Mr. and Mrs. M.

Savvy diners Mr. and Mrs. M. step out on the town and report their findings from the field. This week: Milwaukee favorites. What would you miss eating if you had to leave the city for good?

Photo Gallery: Scenes from Rockerbox
Photo Gallery

Scenes from Rockerbox

It was one of the most visually arresting and noisy events to happen in Milwaukee on Saturday. Here's some photographic evidence.

What’s Happening: August 10-16
What’s Happening

August 10-16

This week: The Sugar Maple hosts another Pecha Kucha, fall in love with Daniel Johnston at Turner Hall, get a little Celtic at Irish Fest and do your part to make Milwaukee sparkle with a good old-fashioned clean-up in Estabrook Park.

Dear Ken Macha: Missed Connections (55-56)
Dear Ken Macha

Missed Connections (55-56)

From Prince Fielder and Guillermo Mota's bizarre non-meeting to over-the-top calls for firing reporters, lately there's been an awful lot of missed connections involving the Brewers.

PHOTO GALLERY: State Fair eats!
PHOTO GALLERY

State Fair eats!

A selection of scrumptious State Fair delicacies. Corn dogs, corn on the cob, chocolate-covered bacon, grilled cheese, cream puffs, potato chips — it's heaven on earth.

Unscripted: A road called Hope
Unscripted

A road called Hope

Not just a cross street, but a crossroads.

But seriously, folks: The Milwaukee Comedy Festival
But seriously, folks

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival

No funny business: Milwaukee comedy has a life and a character all its own. See for yourself at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this weekend 8/6 - 9. Here's our preview.

What’s Happening : August 3-9
What’s Happening

August 3-9

Celebrate Domestic Partner provisions; Arab World Fest; 5K Run/Walks on the Hank Aaron Trail and the lakefront; Milwaukee gets inked; Pabst & Co. bring you the indie, pop, electonica and whatever it is Tori Amos is doing these days.

Dear Ken Macha: True Stories (52-53)
Dear Ken Macha

True Stories (52-53)

When there's no good news to write, Ken, sometimes you've got to make it up.

Summer Travel Gallery: Dousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest
Summer Travel Gallery

Dousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest

The Summer Travel series continues with a brief stop to watch the 2009 Wisconsin State Frog Jumping Contest.

What’s Happening: July 27-August 2
What’s Happening

July 27-August 2

This week: Free summer concerts, beer and bubbly tastings, The Queer Zine Roadshow, Crosby, Still and Nash make a stop at The Riverside and Bradford Beach hosts its first triathlon.

Dear Ken Macha: A Bitter Pill To Swallow (49-49)
Dear Ken Macha

A Bitter Pill To Swallow (49-49)

You may not want to hear it, Ken, but it's time to temper fans' trade expectations. And maybe your playoff chances.