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In Milwaukee Buzz
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 8:27 a.m.
This weekend, catch blues at Milwaukee Ale House or a folk collaboration at Turner Hall Ballroom. Little Blue Crunchy Things reappears at Shank Hall, Cactus Club turns up the volume on CD release parties both Friday and Saturday night and Milwaukee Chamber Theater opens a new show from down under.
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In Politics
Who should run MPS? The discussions continue...
By Doug Hissom - 5:25 a.m.
Conversations about a potential takeover of the Milwaukee Public Schools continue, with politicians considering ideas ...
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In Bars & Clubs
Best bar for day drinking, 2009: The Nomad
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
If hanging out in taverns and getting loaded in broad daylight is a regular occurrence for you, and you don't hold a ...
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In Music Briefs
Banshee will provide music for the Kentucky Derby
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Milwaukee-based Banshee Music announced a strategic partnership with Churchill Downs Inc., parent company of the historic ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz Briefs
Police seek help finding missing Milwaukee man
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The Milwaukee Police Department is currently attempting to locate John H. LeFlore, a 55-year-old man who suffers from ...
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In Kids & Family
Family Weekend Roundup: Feb. 21-23, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Have you taken the kids to the Harley-Davidson Museum yet? How about the Lego train display at the Domes? It's a great ...
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In Music Briefs
Does Gokey have the goods to keep it going?
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Danny Gokey was expected to gain entry into the pool of 12 finalists on "American Idol," so it wasn't a major surprise ...
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In Movies
Helping Oscar handicap the Best Actor nominees
By Mark Metcalf - Thursday
Will Brad Pitt win a statue for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"? Will Frank Langella's portrayal of Richard Nixon ...
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In Marketplace Briefs
Alterra celebrates Colombian collaboration
By Maureen Post - Thursday
Tonight, Alterra brings the farmer to the customer to localize sustainable farming practices with an event for Colombian ...
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In Music Briefs
Snopek featured in Present Music's "Sound Brain"
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
Present Music, Milwaukee's indie post-classical ensemble, performs its first event at Discovery World, called "Sound ...
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In Living
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Feb. 19, 2009
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
It's the middle of cold and flu season in Milwaukee and the editorial staff is operating at fever pitch. This week's ...
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In Music Briefs
Dave Matthews Band to play Alpine Valley July 18-19
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The Dave Matthews Band, whose shows have been summer fixture at Alpine Valley Music Theater in recent years, will visit ...
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In Bars & Clubs
Best bar for a bender in Milwaukee, 2009: Wolski's
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
No bar in Milwaukee will let you rage for days on end (that we know of), but there are plenty of watering holes where ...
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In Bars & Clubs
Milwaukee's best wine list, 2009: Pizza Man
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
Once again, OnMilwaukee.com readers have voted Pizza Man, 1800 E. North Ave., as the winner of Milwaukee's best wine ...
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In Music
Kid, You'll Move Mountains travels with a new release
By Maureen Post - Wednesday
Despite regular shows in Chicago and DeKalb, the band upholds Milwaukee roots with trips three or four times a year ...
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In Music Briefs
Milwaukee's Gokey continues to wow "Idol" judges
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
Milwaukee's Danny Gokey earned praise from three of the four judges of "American Idol" Tuesday night for his performance ...
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In Bars & Clubs
The blurry lines of cycling under the influence laws
By Julie Lawrence - Wednesday
In Wisconsin, driving a motorized vehicle with a blood / breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or greater could ...
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In Bars & Clubs
Best theme bar, 2009: Safe House
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
Once again, OnMilwaukee.com readers picked the spy-themed Safe House as Milwaukee's top theme bar. The old school Milwaukee-themed ...
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In Marketplace
Banshee, McCurdy add music to season's greetings
By Drew Olson - Tuesday
Banshee Music, a division of New Berlin-based GMR Marketing, has combined with Recycled Paper Greetings to create a ...
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In Bars & Clubs
Aldermen hold key to smooth liquor licensing
By Andy Tarnoff - Tuesday
If you have aspirations of someday opening a bar in Milwaukee, you should know two things: Getting a liquor license ...
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In Arts & Entertainment Briefs
Artist Martorell addresses "Fear, Art and Freedom"
By Maureen Post - Tuesday
In conjunction with a Latino Arts show at the United Community Center, Puerto Rican artist Antonio Martorell speaks ...
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In Arts & Entertainment
Checking My Stimulus
By ItsMrLucky - 11:57 p.m.
Thursday February 19th, 2009 - Lake Villa, ILI received my government stimulus check a few months ago and immediately cashed it and hid it in a drawer until ...
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 Bars & Clubs
Absinthe refreshes some, but leaves sanity intact
By Bobby Tanzilo
Legendary is the allure of absinthe, and the Green Fairy cast its spell on everyone ...

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In Movies Blogs
Video of the Day: "The Visitor" What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Drew Olson - Thursday
OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf has tabbed Richard Jenkins as his pick to win the Oscar for Best Actor. Here ... Read more
 
In Marketplace Blogs
Support local business, buy a bar month T-Shirt today What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Jeff Sherman - Thursday
Today, OnMilwaukee.com debuts two "Support Local Business" tees that proudly proclaim and champion our recession proof ... Read more
 
In Bars & Clubs Blogs
A drink a day: Negroni What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Bobby Tanzilo - Thursday
If you're headed out for an aperitif in Europe, you'll likely see a lot of people drinking Negronis, a popular and refreshing ... Read more
 
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In Milwaukee Buzz Blogs
Wait, these people aren't on Milwaukee TV anymore? What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Andy Tarnoff - Wednesday
The other day I was surfing around Wikipedia and I stumbled upon the pages of our local stations. Each one listed current ... Read more
 
In Music Blogs
Video of the Day: Ben Kweller rocks Turner Hall What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
Indie troubadour Ben Kweller plays a show tonight at Turner Hall Ballroom with the Watson Twins. Here is a look at one ... Read more
 
In Movies Blogs
Home movies and tape tell a painful tale What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Bobby Tanzilo - Wednesday
For all their ambition, sometimes films that take an unusual approach to storytelling don't work terribly well. Morgan ... Read more
 
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In Dining Blogs
Rejected by two fast food places What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Eric Paulsen - Wednesday
Eric Paulsen writes about his recent rejection at two fast food stops. Maybe it's a sign that he should be eating healthier. ... Read more
 
In Bars & Clubs Blogs
A drink a day: Comet Cafe's booze-a-latte What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Julie Lawrence - Wednesday
This is more than a $7 drink -- it's a $7 drinking experience. Now, before you gawk at the thought of paying that much ... Read more
 
In Politics Blogs
Is the outrage at banks misguided and misplaced? What is a blog? For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us. It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be.
By Steve Jagler - Wednesday
Though many banks have drawn fire for using government "bailout" money to pay bonuses and send top-performing employees ... Read more
 
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Featured Staff Writers' Blogs
Molly Snyder Edler
A drink a day: sake sunrise
Posted on Feb. 17, 2009 - 11:27 a.m.
Julie Lawrence
A drink a day: Comet Cafe's booze-a-latte
Posted on Feb. 18, 2009 - 08:43 a.m.
Drew Olson
Video of the Day: "The Visitor"
Posted on Feb. 19, 2009 - 4:07 p.m.
Maureen Post
Alterra celebrates Colombian collaboration
Posted on Feb. 19, 2009 - 10:42 a.m.
Jeff Sherman
Support local business, buy a bar month T-Shirt today
Posted on Feb. 19, 2009 - 10:25 a.m.
Bobby Tanzilo
A drink a day: Negroni
Posted on Feb. 19, 2009 - 08:26 a.m.
Andy Tarnoff
Wait, these people aren't on Milwaukee TV anymore?
Posted on Feb. 18, 2009 - 6:07 p.m.
Reader Poll
Why are we drinking this week?
Because it's snowing in late February.
6 (14.6%)
It makes Danny Gokey more handsome.
1 (2.4%)
Because it eases the anxiety over "Bachelorette Molly's" destiny.
1 (2.4%)
Because of the Brewers' starting rotation.
4 (9.8%)
It's the economy, stupid.
14 (34.1%)
I'm training for Summerfest.
2 (4.9%)
I'm counting on the tax break to cover my bar tab.
5 (12.2%)
Because it's Bar Month, duh!
8 (19.5%)

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