Living - Oct. 9, 2009
A bevy of Bay View happenings
The unofficial mayor of Bay View (and my good friend) Bill Rouleau is at it again. Bill has obviously been busy, because three of the best events the neighborhood puts on all year go down over the next few weeks, and I plan on being at each.
Tags: dog day afternoon, biketoberfest, pumpkin pavilion, bay view, bill rouleau

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 17, 2008
Biketoberfest 2008 is on, rain or stars!
Twice a year, one of my favorite Milwaukee events goes down -- but you'll never find it in any tourist pamphlet or Visit Milwaukee guide book. The June version is called the "Tour de Farce," and Saturday night's event is "Biketoberfest." I can best describe the fun as a pub crawl -- by bicycle.
Tags: biketoberfest, bar crawl, bay view, bill rouleau

Politics - Oct. 17, 2007
Johnny's Rose wilted
The venerable Johnny's Yellow Rose has finally hit the road. The tavern, at 2325 S. 13th St., has for years irked neighbors over noise, fights, drug dealing and a general nose-thumbing attitude by owner Juan Sendejo Sr.
Tags: Doyle, MCTS, DNR, Johnny's Yellow Rose, Sendejo, Witkowiak, Willie Wade, Club Carnival, Biketoberfest, NRA, Libertarian, Crandon, Patrick Cudahy, CRG