Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 4, 2009
A how-to guide for the first-time art buyer
There comes a time when everybody must shed their hand-me-down furniture and collectibles and start decorating their first "adult" dwelling with some decent art pieces. Selecting something appropriate is no easy task, but there are ways to suit every taste and budget.
Tags: art, collectibles, paintings, sculpture, Gingrass, galleries

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 28, 2009
Artists wanted!
We are looking for the area's finest artists and crafters to participate in the first ever OnMilwaukee.com-hosted Art on Murray, an art and harvest festival.
Tags: art on murray, art and harvest festival, murray avenue, art

Living - July 14, 2009
Karma Kraft prints custom fabric on demand
Karma Kraft is a new custom digital fabric printing service based out of Raleigh, N.C., but co-founder Scott Jeffreys says his team of CAD designers and printers are filling orders for customers as far away as Brazil, Australia and France. Creative crafters are taking over the world.
Tags: karma kraft, craft, art, diy, faythe levine, susan lu, custom fabric, screenprinting, design, textiles

Arts & Entertainment - June 2, 2009
New Bay View studio says Bring Your Own art
Milwaukee's art scene took some hard hits this past year with the loss of Paper Boat Gallery, Spackle Gallery and recently, The Armoury Gallery. A recession can be devastating to artists trying to make a living and new gallery owners Kerry and Ken Yandell understand that. They suggest artists just BYO.
Tags: byo studio, art, art gallery, art studio, bay view, gallery night

Arts & Entertainment - May 31, 2009
Welcome to the "Loom Room" at Rochambo
The East Side's Rochambo, 1317 E. Brady St., has been a long-standing sanctuary for artists, writers, group organizers and lone thinkers to tinker with creativity and intellect over a cup of coffee or tea. A big part of what makes the space more than just another café to quench your thirst is the rotating art exhibits gracing the walls of the common areas.
Tags: rochambo, coffeehouse, brady street, loom room, vanessa andrew, madam chino, sparrow collective, art

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 6, 2009
Milwaukee Artbeat THIS FRIDAY
WHAT IS MILWAUKEE ARTBEAT??? Visual and performance art of all types, artist interviews, audience participation, appetizers, beverages, gallery artists, and your donation benefits arts programs for Milwaukee's youth!!  Hosted by local recording artist Annie B., and local free-style ra...
Tags: Artbeat, Shelby Keefe, art, performance, music, saxophone, oils, spoken word, showcase, interviews, beer, wine, Cafe Centraal, Milwaukee Ale House, art gallery, Annie B., Nick Ramsey, Annette Bzdawka

Living - Aug. 31, 2009
Couture Fashion Week- A date with luxury!
I love fashion! So I've decided to make the investment in the bridal event of the year in New York city...a former home of mine. Let's be serious, I do all I can to get back to the city. So Sept. 11th-13th I'll be in the Big Apple, drooling at all the luxurious wedding tinsel.Since 2003, Couture ...
Tags: art, Couture, designer, luxury, New York, Wedding DJ, wedding dress, Willie Fun

Arts & Entertainment - March 30, 2009
Milwaukee Artbeat! FRIDAY, April 3rd!
MILWAUKEE ARTBEAT: Unique Arts Showcase Series Kick-Off: April 3rd in Bay ViewA unique and exciting show: Celebrating Milwaukee Area Female Artists, hosted by award-winning producer Annie B. & fun-loving local artist Nick Ramsey. Music, paintings, sculpture, film, photography, dance, & s...
Tags: Music, Art, Photography, Jennifer Dekorah Lee, Annie B., Artbeat, Milwaukee, Dena Aronson, DevaNation, live music, African drums, fun, interview, Sarah Horvat, artists, local artists, Patricia Obletz

Living - Feb. 11, 2009
HOODMOMMA: The View from Here
DEFINITION OF HOODMOMMAHood: not meaning a bad place where poor black and brown people live.Hood:meaning a place of family, community and home.Momma: not meaning woman who has birthed a baby.Momma:meaning community-builder and protector of life. Warrior.Peace Milwaukee!This blog marks the return ...
Tags: women, family, community, violence, art, living