Bars & Clubs - Nov. 22, 2009
Bloody Brunch is much more than breakfast
It began as any Sunday morning might. Two new friends met for brunch only to discover they share an affinity for a well-crafted Bloody Mary. As one Sunday flowed into the next, an idea was born. The Bloody Brunch was born.
Tags: bloody brunch tweetup, twitter, bloody mary, brunch, charity, blood center of wisconsin, amy kant, sara conrad, stack'd burger bar

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 28, 2009
Mayor Barrett to be honored by Sojourner Family Peace Center
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will be honored for his courage on November 7 at the 15th Annual Evening of Hope gala, to benefit Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Tags: Sojourner Family Peace Center, Tom Barrett, Angela Mancuso, Evening of Hope, Tina Chang, Chris Abele, Coakley Bros, charity

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 22, 2009
Jimmy John's' "Freaky Fast 500" Big Wheel relay rolls today
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.
Tags: Jimmy John's, Freaky Fast 500, Red Arrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, charity

Living - Oct. 17, 2009
OnDesign: What happens when architects, designers and artists do good?
Friday, Nov. 6 marks the sixth year for "Feed Your Soul," an event dreamed up by artists, designers and architects to benefit Wisconsin's hungry. And once again this year, it will be in the cool digs of Flux Design, a design shop at 811 E. Vienna Ave. in Milwaukee.
Tags: ondesign, feed your soul, charity, food drive, flux design

Living - Oct. 16, 2009
A November Garden Party
This year, Kathy's Garden Party displays and auctions artwork highlighting 50 years of Barbie; a silent auction, live auction and runway show accompany heavy appetizers and a cash bar.
Tags: kathy's garden party, grace foundation, charity, grace space, pritzlaff building

Dining - Sept. 8, 2009
Milwaukee needs a Doughman!
I was motivated by a recent episode of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food (Durham, NC episode), and want to challenge our lovely city of Milwaukee to a similar feat. Durham hosts an annual (2 years thus far) Doughman Challenge. It's part Ironman, part eating competition: "charity quadrathlon w...
Tags: Race, quadrathon, food, restaurant, charity

Living - April 9, 2009
To Give And To Receive
Mom always said to practice charity. “And when you give, give wholeheartedly -- otherwise, what's the point? Don't count the cost. It will come back tenfold...." And it literally worked. I gave a boy scout $10 once and joked with a stranger, "According to Mom, I should get $100 to...
Tags: acts of kindness, charity, elderly, alzheimers, milwaukee rescue mission

Music - March 27, 2009
St. Eugene Dinner Dance and Auction
Saturday, April 25, 2009   THE BILL SARGENT BIG BAND Time:  Festivities begin about 5:30 pm Event:   St. Eugene Dinner Dance and Auction Location:   St. Eugene School Address: 7600 North Port Washington Road / Fox Point, Wisconsin 53217&...
Tags: big band, swing, jazz, dinner, dance, charity, singers, drums, trumpet, trombone, sax, piano, guitar, bass

Milwaukee Buzz - June 13, 2008
Lace up your sneaks!
One of the easiest ways to support others struggling with debilitating conditions in addition to your own physical health is to participate in one of the many run/walk events for charity during the summer months. It’s the easiest form of philanthropy, satisfying your altruistic a...
Tags: races, charity, fun runs, lakefront

Milwaukee Buzz - April 10, 2008
Milwaukee HUD officials to be honored at charity fundraiser
     Officials of the Milwaukee office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be honored at a fundraising dinner on May 22 to benefit Lissy’s Place, a haven for homeless and abused women on Milwaukee’s West Side.      ...
Tags: charity, HUD, federal, Housing, Urban, development, homeless, women