OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: May 16-18
Fri, 16 May 2008 05:44:00 CST - Get amped up for the release of the new Indiana Jones flick and the big Milwaukee festival season, score some free yard bird from McDonald's, and watch the Milwaukee Ballet wrap up its season or communicate with the dead.

Tyler Traband issues "Re-issue" EP
Fri, 16 May 2008 05:27:00 CST - Local musician Tyler Traband has been a mainstay on the scene for years. And given that music is his full-time, bills-paying gig, it's little surprise that when he releases a disc he considers no-frills, it's still slicker and better produced than most of what is released locally.

Ball'n Biscuit Catering big on taste, easy on budget
Fri, 16 May 2008 05:27:00 CST - Maria Miller and Daniel Cline's approach to catering is not marked by extravagance. As the cooks behind Milwaukee's Ball'n Biscuit Catering, they put their focus on the food rather than frills.

Swap-O-Rama-Rama celebrates creative re-use
Fri, 16 May 2008 05:25:00 CST - Unwanted clothing can easily avoid the landfill if you donate it or, better yet, swap it out for something new. Milwaukee's Swap-O-Rama-Rama event this Saturday is a great way to ditch the unwearables and take home a few free gems.

Brewers, Braun cut eight-year, $45 million deal
Fri, 16 May 2008 05:17:00 CST - The Brewers, looking to lock up their core of young talent for the long-term, took a major step in that direction Thursday by signing leftfielder Ryan Braun to an eight-year contract worth $45 million.

Hi-Hat Group leads Bradford Beach makeover
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:46:00 CST - One of the city's foremost and funkiest restaurant groups, along with two local marketers, take over Bradford Beach.

Telluride aims for casual, sustainable drinking vibe
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:29:00 CST - Bay View's first "eco-friendly" bar, Telluride, opens next week, but don't expect beer that will be served in recycled mugs, with compost heaps on the spacious side patio.

OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: May 15, 2008
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:22:00 CST - It's an eclectic mix of recommendations this week. We're talking about a ghostly record, Busted T-shirts, delicious popcorn, pyramids, chicken poop and much more.

Potawatomi sows new Wild Earth restaurant
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:17:00 CST - Under the radar for a lot of fine dining fans is the arrival of the new Wild Earth restaurant, which Potawatomi touts as "a place where a great dining experience doesn't have to be formal."

Family Weekend Roundup: May 16-18, 2008
Thu, 15 May 2008 05:14:00 CST - Here's a list of kid-friendly events this weekend in Brew City.

Young Casanovas use creativity to impress
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:51:00 CST - The Young Casanovas are trying to break into the music business. Al Daniels and Jason Haase have developed a vision of something creative, redefining and intriguing. Their latest work, "Thirty in Fifteen," mixes 30 R&B hooks or choruses in 15 minutes.

The White Box does all degrees of wedding design
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:29:00 CST - The 500 block of North Water Street is gaining its own reputation -- one for boutique shopping, hipster salons and, more recently, wedding planners. The White Box of Wedding Design, a full-service nuptial consultation studio, opened last week.

Gagne returns to closer role in Brewers' victory
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:23:00 CST - Brewers closer Eric Gagne's "mental break" lasted all of two days. He earned his 10th save of the season the the Brewers' 5-3 victory Tuesday night against Los Angeles.

"Gettin' Grown" lands on DVD
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:00 CST - Filmed in Milwaukee with a cast and crew predominantly from Brew City, "Getting' Grown" may have the look of a Milwaukee film, but its deceptively simple story is straight out of European cinema.

Experience prom the second time around
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:13:00 CST - Whether you were stuck alone against the wall or danced up a storm all night, you'll never forget your prom. The Milwaukee Recreation Department gives you a chance to relive the magic with Second Prom this Saturday.

Bartender profile: Georgina Gast of Mikey's
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:28:00 CST - Georgina Gast studied mass communication in college, so it's not surprising that she enjoys communicating with customers at Mikey's, 811 N. Jefferson St. But, that's just one part of the job.

Local filmmakers screen at Cannes Film Festival
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:23:00 CST - In last year's Milwaukee 48-Hour Film Project contest, a short called "Weeds" won Best Picture, Best Musical Score, Best Special Effects, Best use of Prop, Best Graphics, Best Sound Design and Audience Choice Honors. The locally-made film now screens at Cannes.

OnMilwaukee.com grabs a little piece of the Big Gig
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:20:00 CST - In our 10th year, we're proud to be an official associate sponsor of the Big Gig. This year, we look forward to seeing you at our stage, The Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage & Pavilion with Miller High Life and OnMilwaukee.com.

The man in the center of the storm
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:11:00 CST - When the Brewers got off to a sluggish start this season, the chattering class of fans and reporters called for his dismissal and exposed their lack of knowledge.

Brewers Charities steps to the plate for Milwaukee
Tue, 13 May 2008 05:01:00 CST - Brewers Charities, the non-profit arm of the local baseball club, is responsible for generating and overseeing more than $500,000 annually for philanthropic efforts throughout the Milwaukee community and the state of Wisconsin.