http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_drewolson.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Drew Olson en-us Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:05 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 While Brewers fans continue to fantasize about the club signing CC Sabathia, another important free agent is hanging out at home in Hartland, waiting for the phone to ring. Pitching coach Mike Maddux's contract with the team is set to expire and -- depending what happens with the manager -- it's uncertain whether he will return to the club next season. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard101108.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard101108.html?16922 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:23:00 CST Looking for something that is easy to make, delicious and reasonably healthy? The crustless quiche is a home run on all fronts. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dailydishquiche.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dailydishquiche.html?16905 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:01:00 CST "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a live-action animated film featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, won last weekend's box office battle with a gross of $29.3 million. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod100908.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/twvod100908.html?16903 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 16:15:00 CST Most of the "men are from ... women are from" jokes have been played out. But, it's 4:15. You need a laugh. This struck us as funny. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/twvod100808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/twvod100808.html?16890 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:21:00 CST In honor of Have a Nice Day Cafe, the nightclub that closed its doors for a remodel / relaunch, we figured we'd give you a "Saturday Night Fever" dance mix today. Enjoy. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod100708.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod100708.html?16877 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:15:00 CST In case you missed it, here is a look at Tina Fey reprising her role as Sarah Palin on "Saturday Night Live" presented its take on Palin's vice presidential debate with Joe Biden. http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/twvod100608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/politics/articles/twvod100608.html?16863 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:15:00 CST When the Brewers signed veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan to a four-year, $42 million contract before the 2007 season, they were banking on his experience and reputation as a "big-game" pitcher. In one of the bigger games in 26 years, Suppan came up short and doomed the club to a season-ending 6-2 loss to Philadelphia. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersgame4suppan.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersgame4suppan.html?16853 Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:43:00 CST Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tore the meniscus in his left knee Saturday night and will undergo surgery. Rookie infielder Alcides Escobar will replace Weeks on the roster. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/weeksinjury.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/weeksinjury.html?16850 Sun, 5 Oct 2008 10:49:00 CST After sputtering through September and their first two games in the playoffs, the Brewers -- led by leadoff man Mike Cameron (pictured) showed patience at the plate and were rewarded with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the National League Division Series Saturday night at Miller Park. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersoffensegame4.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewersoffensegame4.html?16845 Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:30:00 CST With a strong start from Dave Bush and an opportunistic offense led by Mike Cameron, Bill Hall and J.J. Hardy (pictured), the Brewers take a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Game 4 is slated for noon Sunday. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewphilsgame3.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewphilsgame3.html?16843 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 21:10:00 CST Two games into their first playoff run in 26 years and facing the threat of elimination in Game 3 against Philadelphia, the Brewers found themselves talking about 1982. Though they respect franchise history, they'd like to forge an identity of their own. Bench coach Robin Yount, a key figure on the '82 team, wants to help. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard100408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard100408.html?16840 Sat, 4 Oct 2008 10:15:00 CST Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins, who now plays for Philadelphia, expects a lively atmosphere when his new team meets his former team in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/jenkinsoffdaypresser.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/jenkinsoffdaypresser.html?16839 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:26:00 CST Brewers manager Dale Sveum told the media that he does not plan major changes heading into Game 3 of the NLDS. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sveumoffdaypresser.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/sveumoffdaypresser.html?16838 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:06:00 CST Longtime Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. We've got that and other notes inside... http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/ueckerfirstpitchnotes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/ueckerfirstpitchnotes.html?16837 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:21:00 CST When you are settling in to watch football on a chilly afternoon, a pulled pork sandwich is the perfect main course. There are plenty of ways to make them. This recipe is simple, but the taste is fantastic. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dailydishpulledpork.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dailydishpulledpork.html?16818 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:41:00 CST It's an exciting time at Dream Dance, the jewel restaurant at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. In addition to receiving the AAA Four-Diamond Award for the fifth consecutive year and the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for the second straight year, Dream Dance received a 2008 Santé Award for wine hospitality. We spoke with Nathaniel Bauer, the man in charge of the restaurant's wine collection, which is approaching 1,000 bottles. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/milwaukeetalksbauer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/milwaukeetalksbauer.html?16794 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:40:00 CST With their bats silenced by Phillies lefty Cole Hamels (pictured), the Brewers couldn't afford defensive miscues. They made a couple in the third inning that led to three runs in the third inning. That was all the Phillies needed. The Brewers made things interesting in the ninth, but they ended up losing, 3-1, in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewgame1liveblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewgame1liveblog.html?16789 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:47:00 CST Are people in Philadelphia and South Jersey craving bratwurst this week? All this Brewers-Phillies talk is creating a cheesesteak craving. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheesesteakcraving.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/cheesesteakcraving.html?16774 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:33:00 CST It may take a few innings today for Brewers fans to get used to the idea of their team being in the playoffs, but at least there will be a familiar voice in the booth calling the action on the nationally televised broadcast. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/andersontbs.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/andersontbs.html?16775 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:37:00 CST The Brewers and Phillies start their National League Division Series today at 2 p.m. Here are some nuts and bolts heading into the first pitch. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewplayoffthumb.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewplayoffthumb.html?16776 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 07:19:00 CST The hats that Brewers players wore during their champagne celebration have become almost as scarce as tickets for the first-round series against the Phillies. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wildcardcap.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wildcardcap.html?16773 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:25:00 CST The National Football League announced that Springsteen and the E Street Band will headline the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII, which is slated for Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The halftime gig, which nearly sparked an international incident when Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast during a famous "wardrobe malfunction" in 2004, draws an audience of nearly 150 million worldwide. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/springsteensuperbowl.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/springsteensuperbowl.html?16747 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:20:00 CST With the Brewers in the playoffs, many Milwaukeeans are thinking about the movie "Major League." Here is a clip guaranteed to provide a unique perspective on the movie, which was filmed at County Stadium. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/twvod093008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/twvod093008.html?16767 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:15:00 CST Dana DeMuth, a 25-year veteran will lead the umpiring crew for the Brewers-Phillies series. His crew will include Jim Joyce, Fieldin Culbreth, Mark Wegner, Brian Runge and Paul Nauert. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/nldsumps.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/nldsumps.html?16757 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 CST When the Brewers step onto the diamond for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against Philadelphia this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, fans in Milwaukee can stop referring 1982 -- the year of Milwaukee's most recent playoff appearance -- as a baseball and cultural touchstone. Before we turn the page, let's take one last look at some of the events that took place in 1982. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/1982lookback.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/1982lookback.html?16771 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:09:00 CST Led by leftfielder Ryan Braun (pictured) and indomitable pitcher CC Sabathia, the Brewers defeated the Cubs, 3-1, before a sellout crowd of 45,299 Sunday at Miller Park. A few minutes later, the Mets lost to the Marlins in New York, giving the Brewers the National League wild card berth and their first trip to the playoffs since 1982. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewerswinWC.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewerswinWC.html?16722 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:01:00 CST This could be one of the greatest days in Milwaukee sports history. On the other hand, it could be one of the worst. As the they square off against the Cubs in the final game of the regular season, the Brewers need a victory to guarantee a tie for the wild-card berth. Even before the gates open, the tension at the ballpark is thick. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewscene092808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewscene092808.html?16717 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:07:00 CST On the eighth anniversary of his gold-medal winning performance at the Sydney Olympics, Ben Sheets took the mound with a balky elbow and dug the Brewers into an early hole from which they could not escape. The Cubs won, 7-3, putting the Brewers in a tie for the National League wild-card heading into the final game of the season. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/olson092808.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/olson092808.html?16716 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:53:00 CST Sportswriters aren't known as paragons of high fashion. But, fashion was a hot topic Saturday at the ballpark. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/clinchclothing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/clinchclothing.html?16711 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:39:00 CST Though they are known as one of the more popular (and busy) cover bands in the area, The LoveMonkeys recently finished a new disc of original music -- their first in a decade -- entitled "Things Are Different Now." We caught up with singer John Hauser and guitarist Keith Pulvermacher this week and asked them about the new disc. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lovemonkeyscd08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/lovemonkeyscd08.html?16685 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:35:00 CST The owner of Steny's Tavern, 800 S. 2nd St., is turning to history -- and livestock -- in an attempt to help the Brewers this weekend. Seeking help from the legendary "Curse of the Billy Goat," which has brought bad luck to the Cubs for more than 60 years, Jerry Steny is going to bring a goat to his bar and the ballpark this weekend. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/stenysbillygoat.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/stenysbillygoat.html?16704 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:44:00 CST Five months after rupturing a ligament in his right knee, Yovani Gallardo returned to the mound in a do-or-die game and gave the Brewers four solid innings that set the stage for a pivotal 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh. Think Curt Schilling, but without the Boston-New York hype or the bloody sock. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gallardo092608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gallardo092608.html?16696 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:02:00 CST If you found yourself watching the Brewers and Pirates on TV Wednesday night and thinking -- "When does hockey season start?" -- well, let's just say it wasn't an accident. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/admiralsdoorman.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/admiralsdoorman.html?16693 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:14:00 CST Brewers reliever Eric Gagne, who has drawn fan ire this season with some shaky bullpen work, picked up the tab for 5,000 fans to attend the game tonight at Miller Park. The giveaway started at 3:30 p.m. on the team's Web site. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gagnegiveaway.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gagnegiveaway.html?16686 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:47:00 CST Over the past few seasons, Mark Simons has become one of the more recognizable figures at Miller Park. If his name doesn't ring a bell, you probably know his face. With seats adjacent to the visitor's dugout, this die-hard Brewers fan's face is on TV almost every time a right-handed batter steps into the box. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/brewfansimons.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/brewfansimons.html?16661 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:28:00 CST The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nine nominees for 2009 induction and Milwaukee's Violent Femmes did not make the cut. As usual, the list of yeas and nays stirred up a fair amount of controversy. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/femmesrockhall09.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/femmesrockhall09.html?16657 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:37:00 CST Music fans in Wauwatosa soon may have a new entertainment option. A sign outside the building at 11302 W. Bluemound Rd. says, "Coming soon: The Baby Grand." http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/thebabygrand.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/thebabygrand.html?16650 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:44:00 CST Thursday night marks the return of NBC's "The Office" from summer hiatus. Here is a collection of clips to whet your appetite. http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/twvod092208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/living/articles/twvod092208.html?16640 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:15:00 CST Tucked into an unassuming strip mall on busy Mayfair Road, Habanero's is one of those places that is easy to drive past. For diners looking for deliciously authentic Mexican food in an inviting atmosphere, it is definitely worth a look. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/habaneros.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/habaneros.html?16649 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:00 CST Carrie Underwood brings her tour to the Bradley Center for a show Thursday night. Here is a clip to preview the show. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod092508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/twvod092508.html?16639 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:15:00 CST The Brewers and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are ready to announce a player development deal that will put Milwaukee's Class A club in the Fox Valley. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewtimberrattlers.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/brewtimberrattlers.html?16642 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:07:00 CST With a regular-season record crowd of 71,113 crammed into Lambeau Field for the highly anticipated match-up, Dallas had the air of a Super Bowl contender. The Cowboys dispatched Green Bay, 27-16, before a national TV audience on "Sunday Night Football." http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gbreplay092208.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gbreplay092208.html?16630 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:07:00 CST Timing is everything. At roughly the same time the Packers play Dallas, The Eagles play the Bradley Center. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/packerscowboyseagles.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/packerscowboyseagles.html?16627 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:15:00 CST The standings and schedule may indicate that the Brewers still have a chance for a playoff berth. The reality is that they've blown it by losing a boatload of games in September. Jeff Suppan's hideous outing Friday night in Cincinnati may have been the final straw. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard092008.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard092008.html?16624 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:23:00 CST With 65 menu items that combine elements of Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese cooking, Stir Crazy Asian Grill offers a variety of options. Throw in the walk-up wok station, where diners can select fresh ingredients and build their own stir fry, and the diversity is downright dizzying. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stircrazyopening.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/stircrazyopening.html?16608 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:14:00 CST They can be obnoxious and overbearing much of the time, but Cubs fans deserve praise for their showing this week in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/captipcubsfans.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/captipcubsfans.html?16578 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:46:00 CST A crowd of 23,441 fans (mostly from Chicago) field into Miller Park Sunday night and Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano rewarded them with a no-hitter. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/zambranonohitter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/zambranonohitter.html?16553 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:28:00 CST Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (pictured) and receiver Greg Jennings both played college football in the state of Michigan and enjoyed a happy homecoming Sunday. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gbreplay091508.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/gbreplay091508.html?16551 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:26:00 CST With Hurricane Ike wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, Major League Baseball has moved two games of the Houston-Chicago series to Miller Park. The games will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Monday. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/cubsastros.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/cubsastros.html?16549 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:02:00 CST With their team sputtering and the wild-card lead dwindling, some Brewers fans are letting rampant pessimism, bitterness and anger overshadow what still could be a magical period in franchise history. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard091308.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/scorecard091308.html?16545 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:35:00 CST