Arts & Entertainment
Landmark Lanes
The Underground City will have to go smokeless July 5, forcing Bukowskis and frat kids alike to hike up and down to take a drag.
Jun 23rd, 2010 by Brian JacobsonRegano’s Roman Coin
For me, Regano’s Roman Coin on Brady Street means several things: Christmas lights year round, regulars at all hours of the day, chili cook-offs, $1 mystery shots and smoke.
Jun 22nd, 2010 by Hope StolarskiDale’s of Milwaukee
Over the next two weeks, the staff at TCD checks in at some of our favorite taverns to see how people feel about the idea of a smoke-free city, starting with Dale's of Milwaukee. While some count the days until July 5, Dale fears a drop in business and a spike in maintenance costs.
Jun 21st, 2010 by Curt YorkeyOptimist Theatre’s Tempest interrupted by tempest
Milwaukee's only known Shakespeare in the Park this summer was a grand production -- until lightning and rain wrecked it.
Jun 20th, 2010 by Brian JacobsonWelcome new neighbors with new development
Low-income housing is not a bad idea, it's just had a lot of bad press. The misconception that affordable housing automatically equates to crime is an assumption that is both unfair and uninformed.
Jun 19th, 2010 by Patti WenzelRiverwest powers down for the environment
How long can you go without using energy? Riverwest is challenging residents to a seven-day drastic reduction in energy usage, hoping to help Mother Earth and encourage community involvement.
Jun 18th, 2010 by Kevin MuellerThe 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.
Jun 17th, 2010 by Mark MetcalfShelby Keefe
The Milwaukee-based painter's work graces the poster for this year's Lakefront Festival of Arts, happening at the MAM this weekend.
Jun 17th, 2010 by Judith Ann MoriartyCowboy Down
Mister President, you are many things. But Chief Executive of Butt Kicking is not what we hired you for.
Jun 16th, 2010 by Will Durstthe struggle continues at MPS
Hundreds gathered in front of the MPS administration building to protest the lay-offs of hundreds of teachers. But are these layoffs the fault of the MPS board or the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association and its members?
Jun 15th, 2010 by Patti WenzelCure ailing schools to improve kids’ health
Better education is related to better health.
Jun 14th, 2010 by Julie SneiderSteel Bridge, part 2
The whole day is our blank canvas.Everyone is holding out for the encounter with the wild element, the magic thing that will set something in motion.
Jun 13th, 2010 by Elisabeth Albeck