http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_jeffsherman.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Jeff Sherman en-us Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:15:10 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 The Gimbel's parking pavilion, 555 N. Plankinton Ave., was built in 1947. But, its last tenant moved out in March. It needs something new. Any ideas? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html?20754 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:30:00 CST Today, you have a chance to tour Fein Brothers Restaurant Equipment and Supplies, 2007 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. from 2-8 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html?20755 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST Ward's House of Prime will open on Monday, Nov. 16, at the corner of Mason and Jackson Streets Downtown. We first told you about this last month, but here are the details. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/wardshouseofprime.html?20738 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST Centanni, 218 N. Water St., has new ownership, the SURG Restaurant Group which owns Mi-key's and other places in greater Milwaukee. The new owners don't plan many changes. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/centannisale.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/centannisale.html?20702 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST Should Commerce Secretary Richard "Dick" Leinenkugel run for governor? Why not? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/Leinenkugelgov.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/Leinenkugelgov.html?20667 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:45:00 CST Through Saturday, you have an opportunity to win two tickets to the Milwaukee Art Museum's "Andy Warhol: The Last Decade" exhibit. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/winwarholtickets.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/winwarholtickets.html?20654 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:05:00 CST Forbes.com is out with its latest list, "America's Safest Cities." Greater Milwaukee came in second. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbessafecities.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/forbessafecities.html?20653 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:00:00 CST OnMilwaukee.com is proud to be part of today's second annual "Freaky Fast 500" Big Wheel relay race at Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/freakyfast09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/freakyfast09.html?20593 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:58:00 CST What's got football on this basketball boy's mind today? Malcolm Gladwell, author of "Blink" and "The Tipping Point," has written one of the year's best pieces of sports journalism. It will make you think. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/footballdogs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/footballdogs.html?20575 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:19:00 CST "Art on Murray" is this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 10 p.m. on Murray Avenue, between North and Thomas Avenues on Milwaukee's East Side. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/artonmurray.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/artonmurray.html?20572 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:54:00 CST Potsie is coming back to his old Milwaukee high school -- well, kind of. And, the Fonz picks up another award for his bronzing. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/potsieevent.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/potsieevent.html?20553 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:29:00 CST Today the Chicago Tribune discusses the spirited topic of "best cheeseburger in Milwaukee." The Tribune's "Cheeseburger bureau chief," Kevin Pang, boldly lays down his choices. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tribuneburgers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/tribuneburgers.html?20515 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:12:00 CST Garth Brooks, the biggest-selling solo performer of all time, is finally coming out of retirement. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/garthbrooksreturn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/garthbrooksreturn.html?20514 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:15:00 CST Yes, it's true, that somewhat iconic I-43 North Kopp's billboard that proudly displays the "Flavor of the Day" is in its final days. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/koppsbillboard.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/koppsbillboard.html?20501 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:15:00 CST If you've seen the dismantled Humboldt Bridge you know that it can't be easy to operate a business in this East Side neighborhood. While alternative routes are available, the construction has been a major challenge asked Bayou for an update. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bridgeblogbayou.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bridgeblogbayou.html?20449 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:57:00 CST This month, The Daily Beast published its list "from first to worst" of "America's Smartest Cities." Milwaukee comes in at an impressive No. 15. One of factors driving this top 15 finish is "universities per capita." http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/smartmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/smartmilwaukee.html?20487 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:09:00 CST Let me put it this way, Rob Thomas seems pretty comfortable just being Rob Thomas. Touring behind his second solo album, the Matchbox 20 lead singer stopped at the Riverside Theater Saturday for a sold out show. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/robthomasreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/robthomasreview.html?20455 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:34:00 CST George Foreman was in town this week. He was visiting a school in town in support of a cause he knows a lot about. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/georgeforemanmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/georgeforemanmke.html?20448 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:45:00 CST This year's Best Sports Cities list features almost 400 cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada. Milwaukee's in the top tier at No. 26. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sportingnewsbest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sportingnewsbest.html?20412 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 13:35:00 CST It's easy for me to love this new BMW spot. It features the world's best automobile, my favorite city and one of Milwaukee's icons, the Milwaukee Art Museum. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bmwmamspot.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bmwmamspot.html?20399 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:55:00 CST Wednesday is the last night for Vecchio Bar and Grill, 1137 N. Old World 3rd St. And, Saturday night is the final night for Abbey Biercafe, 134 E. Juneau Ave. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vecchioabbey.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vecchioabbey.html?20380 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:30:00 CST Construction season never ends and Milwaukee's East Side has a new dose of it as crews descended on Downer Avenue this weekend. Here's the scoop on what's happening. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/downeravescoop.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/downeravescoop.html?20346 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:15:00 CST Flu season is here, and with the relative uncertainty of H1N1 many have questions regarding the flu's pending impact and the state of vaccinations. So, I asked the City's Director of Disease Control and Environmental Health a few. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/flushot2009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/flushot2009.html?20320 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:15:00 CST I stopped at Cafe Hollander on Downer Ave. for lunch today, and noticed signs promoting a new smoke-free policy. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/smokefreediablos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/smokefreediablos.html?20337 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:12:00 CST Is another steakhouse coming to the former Yanni's Steaks, Chops and Seafood, 540 E. Mason St.? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/yannisreopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/yannisreopen.html?20336 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:21:00 CST Supper is just more formal. Well, not really formal but more family-oriented, I guess. Can't even think of the last time I called the evening meal supper. Can you? http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supperdinner.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/supperdinner.html?20314 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:30:00 CST Music Under Glass, a new twice per week music series, opens tonight inside the beautiful Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/musicunderglass.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/musicunderglass.html?20288 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:30:00 CST There's no way that our state's tourism federation could have seen this coming way back in 1979. But, WTF is now TFW. http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wtftfw.html http://onmilwaukee.com/visitors/articles/wtftfw.html?20324 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:17:00 CST Happy the Hippo is here, Milwaukee. He arrived from the National Zoo in Washington D.C. today at 3 a.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/happyishere.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/happyishere.html?20304 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:44:00 CST Most of the Milwaukee-area Marcus Movie Theatres will screen the upcoming movie, Michael Jackson's "This is It." Tickets are on sale now for the concert film that opens October 27. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/thisisitjackson.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/thisisitjackson.html?20279 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:39:00 CST The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, brings its annual event to Milwaukee on Sunday. And, OnMilwaukee.com is once again a sponsor. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/komensunday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/komensunday.html?20270 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:14:00 CST On Monday Von Trier closes its doors. Well, at least for a while. Monday is the final day of operation under owner and founder Mark Eckert. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierlastday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/vontrierlastday.html?20268 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:06:00 CST Milwaukee's next mayoral election isn't until 2012, so Barrett2010.com must mean that Tom Barrett is running for another office next year. Right? http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/barrett2010site.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/barrett2010site.html?20262 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:47:00 CST Planetizen is out with a list of reader generated and voted in "Top 100 Urban Thinkers." Former Milwaukee Mayor and current President and CEO, Center for the New Urbanism, John Norquist, lands at No. 98. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/norquistlist.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/norquistlist.html?20249 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:55:00 CST Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell got his bell rung a bit at practice today. A collision with Michael Redd resulted in six stitches above his right eye. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bellsstitches.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/bellsstitches.html?20239 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:15:00 CST They're back. The Cranberries have reunited after seven years apart. Dolores O'Riordan and the Cranberries are coming to Milwaukee November 27 for an evening of classics as well as new material from the lead singer's solo efforts. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/cranberriesshow.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/cranberriesshow.html?20235 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CST As part of its expansion into the Midwest, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has leased a corner space in the Chase Tower Building at 111 E. Wisconsin Ave. in Downtown Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/capriottiscoming.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/capriottiscoming.html?20225 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:32:00 CST What's not to love about the Lumber Inn, 617 Wells St., in "Downtown" Delafield? It's everything I want in a great breakfast joint, and more. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lumberinn.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/lumberinn.html?20219 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:23:00 CST Just a fun contest for a Friday in Milwaukee. Where was this photo taken? http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/photocontest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/photocontest.html?20216 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:34:00 CST A new reality series is scouting Milwaukee and filming a pilot that could become a show similar to the Bravo series "The Real Housewives." http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/realhousewivesmke.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/realhousewivesmke.html?20202 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:00 CST Restaurateur Marc Bianchini has been a driving force behind the Milwaukee restaurant scene for almost two decades. His culinary passion has helped establish many local landmarks. This week, he opens COA, his latest restaurant. Today he talks about his life in Milwaukee and much more. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bianchinitalks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/bianchinitalks.html?20191 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:47:00 CST Downtown Milwaukee resident Rich Duprey's new Your Home Plan-it.Com is a Web site that's perfect to handle your next small remodeling project. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/yourhomeplanit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/yourhomeplanit.html?20157 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:01:00 CST Today I attended several sessions at day two of the International Downtown Association's annual meeting at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. During the next two weeks, I will blog on different topics covered at the conference. Today's topic is retail. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailidablog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailidablog.html?20182 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:03:00 CST The 55th Annual IDA conference rolls into Milwaukee beginning this weekend. I asked Kit Cramer, president of the International Downtown Association, five questions to help you prepare and learn more about this vital organization. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ida5questions.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ida5questions.html?20165 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:10:00 CST Great Lakes Futon, 907 S. 1st St., is moving to the former Moxy space at 2219 N. Farwell Ave. on Milwaukee's East Side next month. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatlakesmove.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatlakesmove.html?20153 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:24:00 CST Dave Begel did it earlier this week. Today, my favorite national sports guy, Bill Simmons, has done it too. Simmons, in a 5,000-word column on ESPN.com, picks the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/simmonspackers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/simmonspackers.html?20150 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 CST After a full day of racing in Union Grove on Saturday, a line of Favre jerseys will be strung behind the starting line. Then, Great Lakes Dragaway staff will set them aflame with a 300 mph jet car! http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/burnfavre.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/burnfavre.html?20118 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 20:30:00 CST It's always nice to see Milwaukee featured in other publications. Most recently, London's Daily Mirror, the Dallas Morning News and Home and Away magazine had nice things to say about our city. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mediamentions.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/mediamentions.html?20106 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:40:00 CST UW grads know it well. And soon, Milwaukee will be introduced to the slices of Madison-based Ian's Pizza. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/iansmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/iansmilwaukee.html?20104 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:08:00 CST Milwaukee's Palermo's Pizza makes its national television debut on the Food Network's "Unwrapped" show. The episode, titled "The Big Chill," airs at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 and gives audiences a peek inside Palermo Villa, the company's facility in the Menomonee Valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/unwrappedpalermos.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/unwrappedpalermos.html?20087 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:35:00 CST