Arts & Entertainment
Flip-flop manifesto
In the summer, people seem to grow very careless when it comes to their feet, opting for flimsy sandals over substantial footwear. My feet need better protection that that - thankfully, the summer boot trend is here.
Jul 10th, 2010 by Annie Vihtelic
Enormous mural wants your touch
Mequon's Gathering on the Green is hosting a festival that includes a huge, collaborative, art creation opportunity. If you believe that all people should express themselves through the arts, then this is for you.
Jul 9th, 2010 by Valerie J. Christell
“Intoxicology”
As the creators of Bittercube, Nick Kosevich and Ira Koplowitz have taken cocktailing to another level and parlayed their collective expertise into an intriguing business venture.
Jul 8th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Downtown development plans seek connections
City planners want to restore the essence of grandeur to Wisconsin Avenue and connect the many boroughs of downtown, to create a sense of place and solidify Downtown Milwaukee as a statewide destination.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Midwives seek answers to infant mortality trends
An upcoming conference in Madison will explore how midwifery services can be used to improve the health and wellness of new mothers and their babies.
Jul 5th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Happy 234th birthday, America
Here’s hoping your Independence Day is beyond terrific. No matter what side of the political spectrum your team plays on, this is a non-partisan party.
Jul 4th, 2010 by Will Durst
Fashion for a cause
ReFashion For Life combines fashion, sustainability and charity for a one-of-a-kind event.
Jul 3rd, 2010 by Emily Thungkaew
The Polish Falcon
People gather at the Falcon for cheap drinks, good conversation and most of all, a sense of community that will outlast this ban and other changes that the future may bring.
Jul 2nd, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Jamo’s
When the smoke clears, what will happen to the art of bar talk? Jamo wishes he had the answer
Jul 1st, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Riverwest Tavern
Even without smoking, this establishment will manage to hold its own (albeit begrudgingly) through the ban.
Jun 30th, 2010 by Sarah Bare
The Cactus Club
One of the city's haziest bars and music venues goes smokeless next week. Is losing that ambiance a bad thing?
Jun 29th, 2010 by Anthony Hanratty
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn
Marty and Jim are not your typical bar owners, and Linneman's is not your typical bar. The reason why Marty is confident that business will continue to come is that the establishment is a music venue first, and a neighborhood bar second.
Jun 28th, 2010 by Elisabeth Albeck
