http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_mollysnyderedler.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Molly Snyder Edler en-us Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:45:05 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Kids in the Park is Sunday, July 20, and it's one of the largest kid-friendly music festivals to take place in Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidsinthepark.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kidsinthepark.html?15966 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:54:00 CST Metro Milwaukee is home to a variety of restaurants that serve crepes. Here are some of our favorites. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crepesguide.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/crepesguide.html?15946 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:20:00 CST The first Milwaukee Zine Fest is this weekend, July 18-20, and it's free. http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/zinefest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/zinefest.html?15965 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:23:00 CST A new exhibit called "The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head" opens at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum on Thursday, July 17. It runs through Sept. 7. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/mrpotheadexhibit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/mrpotheadexhibit.html?15963 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:13:00 CST Jeremy Prach got the wheels in motion for the Riverwest 24-hour Bike Race. The event starts on July 25. Sign up now. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/24hourbikerace.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/24hourbikerace.html?15944 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:25:00 CST If you can do this, the new "Yoga for Degenerates" class is not for you. http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/degenerateyoga.html http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/degenerateyoga.html?15943 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:59:00 CST For those of us who grew up with wooden-spoon wielding mothers or belt-cracking dads, finding non-fear-based forms of discipline can be difficult. Luckily, the new "time in" is working for me. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfest071408.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfest071408.html?15908 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:16:00 CST On Thursday night, I went to Costco -- the one in Grafton -- for the first time. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/costcoblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/costcoblog.html?15910 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:28:00 CST Lakefront Brewery and Yaffa joined forces for "Dinner on the River," a four-course meal featuring six Lakefront beers. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dinnerontheriver.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/dinnerontheriver.html?15907 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:38:00 CST On Saturday, July 12, Bradford Beach Bathhouse transforms into a swanky nightclub complete with king and queen-sized cabanas for your lounging pleasure. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/bedmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/bedmilwaukee.html?15893 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:50:00 CST After opening Hot Water four years ago, Paul Mueller took his dream a step further and opened Wherehouse, a massive dance club next to the Milwaukee River. Wherehouse hosts a special LGBTQ grand opening event on Friday, July 18. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wherehouseclub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/wherehouseclub.html?15876 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:35:00 CST On June 15, 37-year-old Ann Konkel disappeared without a trace. She was last seen on Clarke and Weil Streets in Riverwest. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/annkonkel.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/annkonkel.html?15878 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:20:00 CST According to a letter to customers on the door of Lena's Food Market, 709 E. Capitol Dr., the grocery store will close on July 25. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/lenasbrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/lenasbrief.html?15864 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:53:00 CST The "kiddie cocktail" really hasn't changed much over the past few generations. We're changing that right now. Enjoy this updated-for-2008 list of faux kiddie cocktails. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfestkiddiecoctails.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfestkiddiecoctails.html?11560 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:23:00 CST Freckle Face children's boutique will open in its new space on Tuesday, July 8. The new shop's address is 244 N. Broadway. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/frecklefaceopens.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/frecklefaceopens.html?15834 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 20:26:00 CST Every few years at Summerfest, there's a new ear gimmick -- remember the ear cuff? Here's the latest festival ear trend, and I like it. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfesteartrend.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfesteartrend.html?15831 Sun, 6 Jul 2008 14:39:00 CST Accidentally, my family gave Summerfest security something to do during the first few minutes of Day 10. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestbrushwithlaw.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestbrushwithlaw.html?15828 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 20:39:00 CST There are a few things I miss at Summerfest. Like John Kruth, for example. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestlovehateblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestlovehateblog.html?15825 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:55:00 CST I visited Summerfest three times so far this year, and noticed that fewer people were drinking from a stack of beer cups. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/cupstackingblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/cupstackingblog.html?15813 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:21:00 CST During his gig at the Marcus Amphitheater last night, John Mayer showed his audience multiple aspects of his personality and talent, from down-to-earth acoustic pop musician to enviably gifted blues guitarist to full-on rocker. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestmayer.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestmayer.html?15809 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:00:00 CST I forget that despite our downplaying of my kid's brown skin, it's already a part of his 5-year-old identity. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kailovesbarack.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/kailovesbarack.html?15776 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:33:00 CST Last night was the fifth night of Summerfest, and the 29th birthday of Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu, who headlined the Miller Lite Oasis in front of a massive crowd. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/matisyahusummerfest.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/matisyahusummerfest.html?15775 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:55:00 CST Recently, I realized that I left something off the short list of family values: optimism. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfest0608.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/motherfest0608.html?15676 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:23:00 CST Gas prices increased 46 percent this year, but the cost of Summerfest admission remains stable. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestpricesblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/summerfestpricesblog.html?15749 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:46:00 CST If you, like me, are a connoisseur of the bubbler, this is worth noting. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bubblerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/bubblerblog.html?15736 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:26:00 CST Paul Cebar and the Milwaukeeans is one of seven bands performing this summer in Kadish Park as part of the Skyline Music series. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/skylinemusic08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/skylinemusic08.html?15720 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:21:00 CST Small cars get great gas mileage, but because I have two kids who would ride in the backseat, I am questioning the safety of driving something with so little junk in the trunk. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/smallcarblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/smallcarblog.html?15726 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:54:00 CST Here are staff writer Molly Snyder Edler's music picks for the Big Gig 2008. http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/edlerspicks08.html http://onmilwaukee.com/seasonal/summerfest/articles/edlerspicks08.html?15511 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:11:00 CST Today was certainly beautiful, and served as a good start to sizzling summer weather, but there is still a chill in the air. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/notsummerblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/notsummerblog.html?15695 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:05:00 CST Popular Riverwest restaurant and bar Nessun Dorma banned smoking until 10 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nessundormasmoking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/dining/articles/nessundormasmoking.html?15669 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:27:00 CST There are down sides to living in the same place your whole life. Perhaps you've noticed, too. http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/lifelongmilwaukeeanblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/lifelongmilwaukeeanblog.html?15661 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:37:00 CST After the recent flooding issues, three people reported that a person dressed like a utility worker asked to enter their home to investigate floodwater. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/waterworksimposter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/waterworksimposter.html?15659 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:49:00 CST In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, the Milwaukee County Breastfeeding Coalition announced they will host a second annual walk. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/breastwalk.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/breastwalk.html?15642 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:09:00 CST Does this clear, lightly carbonated malt liquor still exist? I'm on a mission to find it. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/zimablog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/zimablog.html?15600 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:33:00 CST The future of Kellner's Greenhouse, 3258 N. Humboldt Blvd., was uncertain after the back-to-back deaths of its owners. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kellnersgreen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/kellnersgreen.html?15591 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:23:00 CST The city's first large scale, eco-lifestyle music festival will take place in Veteran's Park on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rockthegreenbrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rockthegreenbrief.html?15581 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:41:00 CST Musician, bicycle activist and collective farm resident, Kristine Pettersen - AKA "Thistle" - releases her new CD on Saturday, June 14 in Madison. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thistlebrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/thistlebrief.html?15558 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:36:00 CST The East Side Open Market kicks off this Thursday with a special market that will "Celebrate Dads." http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/openmarketcelebratesdad.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/openmarketcelebratesdad.html?15523 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:05:00 CST The Funky Frog -- a children's consignment shop with a "green" twist and an emphasis on locally created items -- opens in August at 6241 S. 27th St., inside the Emporium Square. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/funkyfrog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/funkyfrog.html?15500 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 05:23:00 CST Knuckleheads, an East Side smoke shop, features more than 100 hookahs and 160 types of rolling papers, but owner Michael Kesselman has one rule for his massive stock: "It must be legal." http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/knuckleheads.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/knuckleheads.html?15494 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 05:20:00 CST Former Goldmann's co-owner Jerry Lewis, 79, plans to open Mitchell Street Menswear two blocks east of where the iconic Goldmann's was located. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/mitchellstmenswear.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/mitchellstmenswear.html?15482 Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:39:00 CST Rock washing is just one of the riveting events in my "mom life" these days. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/notesfromthecrib.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/notesfromthecrib.html?15442 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:39:00 CST When the Washington Park Peace Walk takes place on June 8, it will expose the issue of gun violence as a public health issue and launch the formation of a new group called Stand Up Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/standupmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/standupmilwaukee.html?15416 Mon, 2 Jun 2008 05:25:00 CST The Fat Abbey Biercafé opened last weekend in the former Lodge space, so we caught up with co-owner Mike Eitel to find out a little more. http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fatabbeysbrief.html http://onmilwaukee.com/bars/articles/fatabbeysbrief.html?15406 Thu, 29 May 2008 10:55:00 CST In short, if you like the "Sex and the City" HBO series, you will love the movie. It opens in theaters on Friday, May 30. http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/sexandthecitymovie.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/sexandthecitymovie.html?15392 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:15:00 CST At first, I was bummed that John Corbett wasn't cast in the "Sex and the City" movie. And then I heard him say the word "SAMwich." http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/corbettblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/movies/articles/corbettblog.html?15396 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:00 CST The Scooter Foundation is one of Milwaukee's non-profit gems, working with kids to prevent gun violence. The group co-hosts a Peace Walk on June 8. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/scooterfoundation.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/scooterfoundation.html?15369 Tue, 27 May 2008 05:26:00 CST By 10:25 p.m., I wasn't sure we were going to see Rilo Kiley at all. But at 10:35 p.m., we finally, finally did. http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rilokileyshow.html http://onmilwaukee.com/music/articles/rilokileyshow.html?15360 Sat, 24 May 2008 09:30:00 CST As of June 1, the YMCA no longer funds the Holton Youth Center, leaving the future of the Riverwest organization unknown. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/holtonyouthcenter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/holtonyouthcenter.html?15335 Sat, 24 May 2008 05:22:00 CST "Yelling" makes the list of reasons why moms feel guilty. http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/guiltymoms.html http://onmilwaukee.com/family/articles/guiltymoms.html?15323 Wed, 21 May 2008 08:35:00 CST