Music - Sept. 22, 2009
Cranberries bringing reunion tour to Riverside Theater
They're back. The Cranberries have reunited after seven years apart. Dolores O'Riordan and the Cranberries are coming to Milwaukee November 27 for an evening of classics as well as new material from the lead singer's solo efforts.
Tags: Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, Riverside, reunion show, Dublin, Linger, Dreams, Zombie, No Baggage, concert announcement, Ode to my Family, Rounder

Bars & Clubs - March 17, 2009
"Authentic" Irish suds in Milwaukee's pubs
More than 11,000 pubs line Irish streets, ranging from tourist destinations in Dublin and Dingle to rural "public houses" in the front room of local's homes. Posters o f colorful pub entrances stock gift shop shelves and the Guinness Storehouse at St. James' Gate Brewery is Ireland's number one international tourist attraction.
Tags: irish pubs, authentic, brocach, mo's irish pub, county claire, ireland, guinness, dublin, dingle

Music - May 9, 2008
Slam-dunk for The Swell Season
Prior to last night's sold-out performance at The Riverside, I expected to see The Swell Season play songs from the film "Once" and be done with it.
Tags: The Swell Season, "Once, " Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, John Carney, Damien Dempsey, Ireland, Dublin, Riverside Theater

Movies & TV - June 15, 2005
"Rory O'Shea" combines comedy, drama and a message
While this new Irish film always has to sidestep becoming a schmaltzy drama with "a message," it never sinks below being a sometimes funny, sometimes poignant and often inspiring drama with a message.
Tags: "Rory O'Shea", Irish, Carrigmore, disabled, Dublin

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 26, 2005
Milwaukee Seen: Jan. 26, 2005
This week, Julie is seen with local author James Liddy and his recently published autobiography, "The Doctor's House." They chat about the literary scene 30 years ago and how there's still the potential to find good writers in Milwaukee.
Tags: James Liddy, Jacques', The Doctor's House, Dublin, Ireland, Irish literature, Beat literature, Blue Mountain, Gold Set Dancing, San Francisco State, creative writing programs, open mic night, UW-Milwaukee, Woodland Pattern Bookstore