Bars & Clubs - June 16, 2009
Jonas' Tonic Tavern raises bar on KK pub scene
Even if you live in Bay View, there's a good chance you're not familiar with the building that houses the new Tonic Tavern. Set back from the street, the converted horse stable is made up of a garage and back building. Together, they now form an "L" shaped space that opens into a corner for live music or area with bench seating.
Tags: tonic tavern, paul jonas, 5 card studs, jazz, retro, paul kennedy

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 23, 2007
Is Milwaukee losing its retro?
First Goldmann’s closed at the end of September. Then Art’s Concertina Bar. Then Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge. What's next?
Tags: Goldmann's, Art's Concertina Bar, Bryant's Cocktail Lounge, Albanese's, At Random, Angelo's Cocktail Lounge, Koz's Mini-Bowl, Maria's Pizzaria, Holler House, Owl Imports, Stemper's, quirky, retro

Sports - May 5, 2006
Bucks will attempt to change their luck by changing uniforms
After a less-than-stellar 13-year run with purple as their primary color, the Bucks are will try to change their luck with a "retro" color scheme that will incorporate elements look from the team's past.
Tags: bucks, uniforms, retro, green, forest green, purple, silver

Music - March 11, 2005
Psychedelic Plasticland grooves at Shank Hall
Not many people see go-go dancers at concerts these days. But if you've ever seen the band Plasticland live, there's a chance you have. And Milwaukee's veteran psychelicats are playing Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., Friday night.
Tags: Plasticland, Shank Hall, go-go dancers, '60s music, John Frankovic, Glenn Rehse, retro, Fuzztones, grunge

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 17, 2004
Where are they now: Crazy TV Lenny
In this first segment of a new series called "Where Are They Now?" OMC checks in with "Crazy TV Lenny" -- AKA Len Mattioli -- who shouted "Get a bike!" on local American TV commercials for almost 20 years.
Tags: Crazy TV Lenny, Where are they now?, old school, retro