Marketplace Find kitsch, fun and fashion at Trash boutique By Julie Lawrence - Nov. 14, 2009 11:02 a.m. To know that veteran Milwaukee stylist (and musician) Liv Mueller named her Shorewood salon, Divine, after John Waters' famous drag queen from the '70s and '80s, is to understand a very important part of the business-owner's personality. Wait until you check out her new boutique. ...

Marketplace The Open Book pencils in first day of business By Molly Snyder Edler - Sept. 27, 2009 11:15 a.m. The organizers behind The Open Book -- a new book co-op opening in the former Schwartz Bookshop space in Shorewood -- plan to open on Nov. 2. This is good news for some, but others wonder if another independent bookshop will saturate the market. ...

Living Local mom manages cancer with optimism, honesty By Molly Snyder Edler - June 17, 2009 11:23 a.m. Like most moms, Laura Stratte has a lot on her plate. She has a husband, two small children and she recently completed nursing school. However, on top of it all, Stratte was diagnosed with breast cancer. Recently, OnMilwaukee.com chatted with her to discover what it's like to talk to kids about cancer, undergo chemotherapy and remain optimistic. ...

Dining Reviews William Ho's visit brings good and bad fortune By Molly Snyder Edler - Jan. 10, 2009 8:28 a.m. William Ho's is a staple of Shorewood dining. It's held down the south end of the suburb for two decades, and continues to draw diners from all over the city. It had been about 10 years since we dined at William Ho's, so we decided to check it out and update our opinions about this classic Chinese restaurant. ...

Kids & Family Art therapy leads to friendship and a book deal By Molly Snyder Edler - Dec. 13, 2008 2:47 p.m. Originally, Jeanette Lesada was assigned to work with Matthew Lancelle through her job at the Wisconsin Early Autism Program (WEAP). However, when Lesada's position was cut due to a funding shortage, Lesada knew they had a special relationship with Lancelle and decided to continue working with him as a volunteer. The two wrote a book in 2006 and are working on a new project. ...

Dining Blogs Today's oxymoron: calorie counting at Culver's By Molly Snyder Edler - Nov. 18, 2009 6:39 p.m. I like the fast food eatery's Wisconsin roots, but other than that, I'm not a big fan, mostly because there isn't a single item on the menu that works for me. Sure, a double cheeseburger sounds great, but most of my metabolism stayed in the '90s and I haven't had a double anything since. ...

Dining Blogs Rapid review: Benji's Deli By Andy Tarnoff - Oct. 26, 2009 3:32 p.m. Nothing stays the same, even the venerable old Benji's Deli in Shorewood. Benji sold the iconic Milwaukee deli years ago, and the place has been sanitized quite a bit. But the quality of the food stays the same, and along with Jake's, is one of the two totally legit Jewish delis in the Milwaukee area. ...

Marketplace Briefs Open Book rallies for Shorewood co-op By Bobby Tanzilo - July 1, 2009 7:48 a.m. I recently told you about the new push to get a co-op bookshop open in Shorewood to replace the now-defunct Schwartz location on Oakland Avenue. Tonight there's a kick-off rally at 7 p.m. at Hubbard Park River Club, 3656 N. Morris Blvd. ...

Marketplace Blogs Open Book shows Milwaukee's passion for indie bookselling By Bobby Tanzilo - June 17, 2009 8:09 a.m. The other day a group hoping to open a co-op bookshop announced its plans to put that store in the former Schwartz Bookshop, 4093 N. Oakland Ave., in Shorewood. It's great to see the passion for indie bookselling in Milwaukee continues after the demise of Schwartz and Broad Vocabulary. ...

Politics Blogs Update: The $121 U-turn By Andy Tarnoff - June 4, 2009 10:39 a.m. Back in April, I blogged about the $84 / three-point ticket I received from Shorewood's Finest, after making an allegedly illegal U-turn on Capitol Drive. Yesterday, I had my day in court. I fought the law, and the law won. ...

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1.	In Family Event: Candlelight Walk Dec. 19, 2009 7:00 p.m.

2.	In Music: An Evening with The Klezmatics Dec. 20, 2009 8:00 p.m.

3.	In Music: Atlantic Wave Dec. 31, 2009 9:00 p.m.

4.	In Music: The Dead Man's Carnival Dec. 31, 2009 9:00 p.m.

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