Music - Sept. 16, 2009
Hard times mean beloved Dorsey canvas is for sale
Yesterday, I received an e-mail from a reader named Madeleine Johnson, whose mother -- Milwaukee painter Mary Johnson -- is looking to sell a painting. The painting, is a beautiful "in-action" portrait of a 95-year-old Brew City jazz legend: pianist Claude Dorsey.
Tags: Claude Dorsey, Uptowner, Mary Johnson, Milwaukee jazz, Madeleine Johnson, Steven Johnson

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 8, 2009
Milwaukee's best dive bar, 2009: Wolski's Tavern
When talking about taverns, the term "dive" can be used with derision or delight. When we asked OnMilwaukee readers to name their favorite "dive" bars -- well, let's just say there wasn't any doubt about the context. Venerable Wolski's Tavern, the century-old gathering spot at 1836 N. Pulaski St., easily outdistanced the field and claimed a victory cold beer, good music, clever conversation, dartboards free popcorn, iconic bumper stickers and a warm, inviting vibe.
Tags: best of, best dive bar, wolski's, jo-cat's, uptowner, bodnar

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 22, 2008
Milwaukee bars in need of a makeover
New and innovative bars open in Milwaukee all the time, yet so many clubs and watering holes stay the same for ages.
Tags: makeover, Champion's Pub, Gard's, The Polaris, Mad Planet, Safe House, Uptowner, Y-Not II

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 4, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Why do we love Pabst?
Over the past decade, many young drinkers picked Pabst Blue Ribbon as their beer of choice. Why is Pabst so popular? Also, your thoughts on whether or not Milwaukeeans dance at live music shows.
Tags: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Pabst, Uptowner, dance, dance club, PBR, mad planet

Bars & Clubs - April 13, 2006
The Uptowner tavern houses "the beautiful people" for 122 years and counting
With 122 years of history, The Uptowner in Riverwest has more than a century's worth of interesting tales. Current owner Steve Johnson shares a couple of of his favorite stories and explains some of the bar's peculiarities.
Tags: Uptowner, Riverwest Bar Guide, Nessun Dorma, Stork Club