Festival Guide - July 5, 2008
Greek Fest: July 11-13
For more than 40 years, the folks from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church have put on one of the better parties in town. Make sure you come hungry, because the Friday fish fry, gyros and chicken are outstanding.
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Festival Guide - July 2, 2008
Free music all summer long
Every night of the week offers great free music in many Milwaukee area parks. Plus, there's River Rhythms, Jazz in the Park and much more!
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Arts & Entertainment - June 23, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Video of the Day: June 23, 2008
Our entry today is dedicated to comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday at age 73. Thanks to a controversial appearance in 1972, Carlin will forever be linked to Milwaukee and Summerfest.
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Summerfest Guide - June 16, 2008
100 things to do at Summerfest 2008
The big list for the Big Gig is back and better than ever. In the spirit of our trademark articles, here's the exclusive OnMilwaukee.com 100 things to do at Summerfest 2008.
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Milwaukee Buzz - June 8, 2008
So... How was YOUR weekend?
Few things in life are as frustrating, devastating and downright messy as a flooded basement. There are few circumstances that make you feel as helpless as watching the water rise and your important possessions float away.
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Milwaukee Buzz - June 16, 2008
The simple pleasures of the lakefront!
This weekend i took my son to the lakefront.I just can't help being so awed and relaxed,it's just so relaxing to walk along and stop along the way to observe and enjoy.Wether it's throwing the football,walking down the pier,climbing the rocks,it just does not matter!I remember my dad used to take...
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Arts & Entertainment - June 9, 2008
Milwaukee Legend Tribute show Approaching
A year and four months ago, Milwaukee lost a great man.  A father, a husband, a mentor, and a comedian. Once he was well known throughout the city, but as people moved out, new people moved in, and memories faded, he too faded. He was C. Cardell Willis, my father, and as my frien...
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Travel & Visitors Guide - May 30, 2008
Milwaukee travel show, for locals, by locals
With the gas prices at record highs and the warm weather finally arriving, it's the perfect time to become a tourist in our hometown. Editors and writers at onmilwaukee.com, as well as many savvy readers, have already encouraged this creative approach to local "travel". Right no...
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Milwaukee Buzz - May 9, 2008
FBI warns of phishing scam related to economic stimulus checks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns consumers of recently reported spam e-mail purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which is actually an attempt to steal consumer information. The e-mail advises the recipient that direct deposit is the fastest and easiest way to receive their...
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Marketplace - April 21, 2008
91 Buy fresh homemade sausage at Groppis in Bay View
We accidently found Groppi's in Bay View when we were on our way to Palomino.  It's actually just across the street (1441 S. Russell Ave.)  Groppi's was a cool little Italian grocery store that had a lot of specialty items you might not find at your average Pick 'n Save.  And ...
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