Blow Pops reunite to recapture the magic at Shank
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 05:18:00 CST - The Blow Pops play Friday night at the club, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., along with Ward and Jeff and John Murphy from Shoes. Show time is 8 p.m. and the cover charge is $10. We caught up with Jarvis last week and asked about the gig, the band's popularity on the Web and the prospects for making this reunion a bit more permanent.

Rediscovering The Shops of Grand Avenue
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:15:00 CST - Like its counterparts in other Downtown areas, Milwaukee's last remaining shopping mall has seen better days. Although the shopping experience seems a bit sleepy and sedate, there is reason to think about a rebirth.

No-frills Bar None caters to anyone and everyone
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:13:00 CST - Water Street's newest watering hole is a small, no-frills bar that prides itself on the basics: stiff drinks, good atmosphere and great customer service. Since opening four weeks ago, general manager Amy Bladow has seen her business improve steadily and is hoping to make her establishment as much of a Water Street legacy as her well-known neighbors.

Seasonal shows salute the holiday spirit
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:15:00 CST - The holidays can be blizzard of shopping trips, family gatherings and trips to church or temple, so take some time to recharge your own batteries with a holiday-themed show.

OnMedia: One talks too much, the other stays quiet
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 11:00:00 CST - The White House gate crashers finally speak -- for free, while Tiger Woods continues to make things worse by staying out of sight. ... And the president's speech tonight may affect your holiday TV viewing, delaying "A Charlie Brown Christmas" a week.

Green Bay Packers training camp guide: 2009
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:24:00 CST - The Packers' training camp opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 1 as the team prepares for its regular season opener -- a nationally televised "Sunday Night Football" matchup against Chicago Sept. 13 at Lambeau. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Green Bay each year to watch practices, which this year take place for the first time at Ray Nitschke Field.

100 things to do at Milwaukee's summer festivals
Sun, 31 May 2009 10:22:00 CST - Milwaukee is the city of festivals and on some weekends, there's no fewer than three or four to choose from. While almost all of them have beer, food and live music, each has something special to offer.

The most wonderful night of the year (for a cocktail)
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:14:00 CST - The discussion cropped up in the editorial office the other day and we thought it would make a good discussion for Thanksgiving Eve. What is your favorite night of the year to enjoy a social drink? Is it tonight, which has a "reunion" vibe? Is it New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day or Opening Day, which have a "see how long you can stand" vibe? Is it Halloween, which has an "incognito" vibe? Or, is it another night that strikes your fancy?

Cubs, Astros square off for two games at Miller Park
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:02:00 CST - With Hurricane Ike wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, Major League Baseball has moved two games of the Houston-Chicago series to Miller Park. The games will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Monday.

A little of this, a little of that ...
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:02:00 CST - Dave Begel clears out his mind -- and notebook -- with reflections on Tiger Woods' fall from grace, a tragic chapter in Dean "The Dream" Meminger's story and a little fawning for the Packers' Charles Woodson.

Are you dreaming of a green Christmas?
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 05:31:00 CST - Being environmentally conscious doesn't have to mean giving up all the glitz and glory of the holiday, if that's what you enjoy. Rather, it's about celebrating responsibly and recognizing that the season of giving should include a gift or two to our Mother Earth.

Bogut returns; carries Bucks to victory over Chicago
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:17:00 CST - In his first game back since injuring his leg two weeks ago, Andrew Bogut led the Bucks to a 99-97 victory over the Bulls. Bogut had 22 points, 5 rebounds -- and two crucial, final-minute blocks -- in 34 minutes of work Monday at the Bradley Center.

Bucks Notebook: Bogut returns; Ridnour stays hot
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:20:00 CST - The Bucks will have center Andrew Bogut back in the lineup tonight when they face the Bulls. They'll also have red-hot Luke Ridnour coming off the bench. The guard is shooting 51 percent over his last eight games.

Private Palate feeds your belly while keeping it fit
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:02:00 CST - With the holidays on the horizon, it's a natural time of year to contemplate culinary greatness -- the savory sensation of rosemary lamb chops infused with balsamic vinegar, the warmth of croissant bread pudding minutes from the oven, the tantalizing smells that fill a house and make it a home.

What to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:02:00 CST - Thanksgiving is a meal to end all meals, which is why, in most families, it's a meal that lasts a week. Ah yes, the abundant leftovers are always plentiful. But by day three, eating the same ol', same ol' can get a bit stale.

OnMedia: Tales of Tiger and the gate crashers
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST - The quest to be a celebrity is the driving force behind last month's "Balloon Boy" story, and last week's White House gate crashers. And what those folks are looking for is the kind of attention that Tiger Woods got this weekend.

Gig roundup: I'm Not a Pilot continues to soar
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:08:00 CST - Ever since Milwaukee rock outfit I'm Not a Pilot released its debut CD back in June, the band has become more active than ever on the local club scene. The band -- which includes Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter Thomas -- performs Saturday, Dec. 5 with Chicago's Jeanna Salzer Band and Identity Crises Inc.

Holiday spirit shines on Candy Cane Lane
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:33:00 CST - Nearly 300 residents of a West Allis neighborhood decorate their homes with festive lights and displays to raise money to help fight childhood cancer. This year is the 25 anniversary of a Milwaukee-area tradition: Candy Cane Lane.

Delight in Milwaukee as a city of lights this season
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:26:00 CST - Dazzling guests with new displays and an abundance of activities each year, the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is southeastern Wisconsin's largest winter festival. With millions of lights (all energy-efficient LEDs) Downtown is aglow this festive season. Other areas of the city are fully beaming, too. Here's a quick "tour" of Milwaukee, a city of lights 2008.

A guide to Milwaukee-area tailors and shoe repair
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:17:00 CST - The holidays are here and its time to look good. Take care of that ill-fitting suit and those beat-up wing-tips by visiting a local tailor or cobbler.