Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 18, 2008
Eat your way around the globe at the Folk Fair
If you've always wanted to take a culinary tour around the world but couldn't make the time or raise the funds, you can do it at 2008 Holiday Folk Fair International, Nov. 21-23, held in the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park. You can eat your way around the world for $10 or less at the 64th annual Folk Fair, according to event organizers.
Tags: Holiday Folk Fair, State Fair Park, Exposition Center

Sports - Nov. 4, 2008
In case you didn't notice ...
The big headlines and headliners always create attention in sports, but there is a lot of stuff that happens under the radar -- such as the Bucks and new forward Richard Jefferson (pictured) opening their season. Here is a look at some overlooked recent events.
Tags: begel, bucks, admirals, colin montgomerie, fedex cup, craig counsell, rob jeter, state fair park, milwaukee mile, buzz williams

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 23, 2008
Who would stab a pumpkin?
A couple weeks ago my son wanted to check out the Halloween Express pumpkin "dome" at State Fair and, especially, the advertising blimp next to it. So when we heard the giant inflatable pumpkin of a Halloween shop had been deflated by a nocturnal slasher, we were both quite alarmed.
Tags: halloween express, state fair park

Music - Sept. 17, 2008
Meeting Jimmy Page in West Allis
This morning I spent some time with Bruce Cole, and he told me about his experiences meeting Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton when one of his bands opened for Cream at The Scene Downtown in the late `60s and then he briefly met Jimmy Page in 1969 in West Allis.
Tags: Bruce Cole, Marquette, Midwest Rock Festival, Jean Cuje, State Fair Park, Led Zeppelin, Blind Faith, Sainte-Marie, Anthony Shelton

Milwaukee Buzz - July 31, 2008
Brewers, State Fair could cause traffic jams
With the Brewers facing the Cubs at Miller Park and the Wisconsin State Fair opening in West Allis, I-94 could be a very busy place today. The Brewers are suggesting alternate routes.
Tags: brewers, cubs, miller park, state fair park