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July 06, 2010 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Hello Everyone, can you believe it’s almost a year since I wrote about chocolate dipped bacon? What is the Wisconsin State Fair going to have new this year? When is the Wisconsin State Fair? How much is it this year?
All these questions and much more can be answered by going to: http://wistatefair.com. It’s actually pretty neat, they have the days, hours, minutes and seconds to opening!
Have fun and maybe I’ll see you there, trying something new and exciting!
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July 02, 2010 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Now that June is over and the rain has appeared to end(please?), are you looking for something to do on the weekend? Maybe an art air? A really big art fair with food? A really big art fair with food in a beautiful setting?
I have been to this Art fair many times and really enjoy the whole day. Have you ever been to Madison? Yes or no, it’s a great place to go and spend the day or weekend, there is so much to do and see.
Madison Art Fair on the Square is on July 10th and 11th this year. Go to http://www.mmoca.org/events/artfair for add’l information on times, parking, etc.
They are stating there will approximately 450 artists there this year. Not only are there artists right on the circle of the Capital, but they flow down the street (Art fair off the Square). There are food vendors and also a small market.
State street is bustling and people are having fun! There is music and dancers. For a full schedule, please go to the above site under Music and performance schedules.
Enjoy the weekend, I will definitely be there!
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June 03, 2010 at 04:43 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
June starts the Festivals in Milwaukee - and today is the start of Jazz in the Park held every Thursday at Cathedral Square Park (#29 on the Trolley Stop).
This is Jazz’s 20th Anniversary year - and keeps growing every year. Its one of many of Milwaukee’s free outdoor festivals - we hope you get a chance to enjoy a Milwaukee Gem!
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June 03, 2010 at 01:29 AM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Chances are, you are more familiar with our top local manufacturing companies than you think. While MillerCoors is #14, and Snap-On Inc, came in at #20 - here’s the run down of our top 10 (ranked by number of local employees according to The Business Journal, April 2010):
- Harley-Davidson
- GE Healthcare
- Briggs & Stratton Corp.
- Rockwell Automation Inc.
- S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.
- Johnson Controls Inc.
- CNH America LLC
- Cooper Power Systems Inc.
- Patrick Cudahy Inc.
- Bucyrus International Inc.
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May 27, 2010 at 03:58 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
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A perfectly hit ball in golf will always navigate towards water. That’s what happens to people in southeastern Wisconsin over Memorial Day Weekend….we roll toward the water. At lunch today, I passed jet skies and boat being hauled around, waiting for their turn to tee off into cool clear bodies of water. Summer is in full swing - and Wisconsinites make the best out of every day in the sun we have. Grab your sunscreen - and have a Great Memorial Day Weekend!
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May 19, 2010 at 04:32 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Why would you want to live 30 miles from the downtown center? - or where the closest grocery store is 8 miles away?
The residents of North Prairie, a humble community nestled next to the Kettle Moraine State forest, say “we do”.
For two long years, our family lived in Crystal Lake, IL to be closer to our jobs. From there, it was a 30 mile commute to Northbrook and a 40 mile commute to Chicago, where our jobs were. Most days, this commute took me 2 hours, while it took my husband closer to 2 1/2 (3 on Friday afternoons). It was grueling and we couldn’t wait to be back home in Wisconsin.
In North Prairie, where we settled, I still have a 20 mile commute to my office in Brookfield, WI, but it only takes me 30 minutes. Along the way, I pass through part of the forest, along country roads lined with wild poppies and low flying cranes. The traffic moves at a 55 mph pace and I get to catch up with business acquaintances and friends during my windshield time.
Other North Prairie residents feel the same. A transferee whose family is moving out the area had this to say:
“We moved to North Prairie from Brookfield and initially, I really missed the noise and hub-bub of living in the city, the perceived closeness of all of the shopping in Brookfield as well as my impression of Brookfield being a quicker commute from Downtown than North Prairie. In the 8 years we have lived here our family would be hard pressed to move back closer to the city. We love living here and enjoy the peace and quiet of country living as well as the ability to see millions of stars clearly at night because the city lights are less intrusive. The other thing that surprised me was that while the largest shopping area is 8 miles away, it actually takes the same amount of time to get there because there isn’t as much traffic and we are traveling at 55mph with almost no stop lights. My commute from downtown was also a pleasant surprise. Most of the commute is highway so while the miles have increased but the actual time is about the same because I’m not fighting the traffic within the city to get home. The schools were also a very pleasant surprise, the principal at our school knows every student by name (there are around 300 students) and she stands in front of the school most mornings even in bad weather, greeting students as they enter the building. The teachers are wonderful as well, they take a personal interest in each student and will take additional time to ensure they understand the subject matter.
The actual neighborhood has also been great, we live in the Broadlands and while it is a golf course community you don’t have to golf to enjoy living here. There is a very active social committee that has organized many neighborhood activities like: holiday parties, a block party in the summer, monthly poker and bunko nights, bowling leagues, gourmet dinner club and golf leagues for men, woman and couples. There is also a park in the subdivision that has soccer and baseball fields as well as 2 play-set areas.”
Check out North Prairie homes for sale.
North Prairie is part of Waukesha county and the Mukwonago School District, North Prairie children attend Prairie View Elementary School, where the principle really does know every kid’s name and greets them every morning outside (rain or shine) as they enter school.
The Broadlands Park brings the community together on weekends where soccer and baseball practices and games are played. The 18 hole public links golf course and clubhouse hosts golf outings and weddings in its modestly modern facility.
Click here to check out great community information about North Prairie, WI.
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May 17, 2010 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
Downtown Dining Week is June 3-10th. All week long - nearly 40 different restaurants are offering three-course meals for only $10 for lunch - and $20 for dinner (some have a choice of $30 dinners too).
Check out the complete list here. Call your friends and make your plans now - yum!
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May 14, 2010 at 11:12 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
www.radiomilwaukee.org
Tune into a community-based station on 88.9 (88nine) FM to hear some great happenings around town. They describe their playlist as "Diverse music for a diverse city" and it couldn’t ring more true. Hope you enjoy this alternative station. And make sure you stay tuned for the news - always great bands playing around town can be heard here first!
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May 05, 2010 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
What is happening with interest rates? Are home values going up?
You can find the answers in Shorewest’s latest newsletter.
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April 06, 2010 at 06:56 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Some say Mayor Henry Maier (1918-1994) made Milwaukee Famous, while others say
it was our beer. If you are visiting Milwaukee, you’ll definitely want to take a tour of one of our Breweries like Miller-Coors, or a micro brewery like Sprecher to experience our city’s history. But if you are planning on moving to Milwaukee, now you can purchase a home that was PART of Milwaukee’s history.
The home Henry Maier lived in is for sale! Located in a pocket of Milwaukee that is surrounded by the city of Glendale, this modest home on a quiet cul du sac is full of charm and history. After a quick lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon at one of Bayshore’s trendy restaurants Ovation, I followed the homeowner back for a quick tour. She usually walks to Bayshore Mall, but on this day, we had a lot of things to discuss, and she had lots to do to prepare for her move out of state.
Well manicured lawns and mature trees describe the short drive into the neighborhood just off Silver Spring Drive. Within minutes you are away from the hustle and bustle of the sprawling mall walkways, and whisked into a quiet established community. The tri-level home has many conveniences (closets galore and a built in china hutch), but my favorite room of all is the study. I can imagine the Mayor working in this room after hours preparing statements and thinking about city concerns as he was a true advocate of the American city.
The homeowners have added a few modern upgrades in the kitchen and flooring throughout the house, as well as taken great care in restoring the metal window panes and hardwood. There is a cozy sunroom in the rear of the home to enjoy the greenery within the private fenced in back yard.
Most signs of our local dignitary are gone (the “red phone” and the tracks of phone jacks in the basement the previous homeowner told stories of). But as you walk through the home, you can’t help but to feel like this was an important sanctuary for an important person in Milwaukee’s history. Even the current homeowner is leaving her mark as one of the Conservatory of Music’s beloved teachers and administrator. Maybe you’ll be next?
For more information on this home, Click Here
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April 02, 2010 at 05:06 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Our Brewers are back in town! For the next two days, they will be warming up and playing their final pre-season games at Miller Park. Then, on Opening Day Monday, April 5th - the Brewers fans will start the real celebration. With a breeze coming from Lake Michigan, you will be able to smell the charcoal burning as far west as 84th Street as the tailgaters rev up the grills and bring out the brats and beer. With a forecast of 63 degrees and sunny - the stadium roof looks like it will remain open as we welcome the Colorado Rockies for our first home opening game since 2007.
Our famous Klements Racing Sausages will be mingling with fans in the parking lots (check out their wins below!) Aside from the popular Bean Bag Toss and Ladder Golf, you will see unique (drinking?) games mixed in with your potato salad and baked beans. Whether you are just visiting Milwaukee - or a new home team fan - we hope you get to enjoy a game soon at one of the best MLB venues in the country! Play Ball!
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March 30, 2010 at 09:32 AM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
When you hear the first robin in Wisconsin, even if you are still wearing gloves and a scarf along with your heavy coat, you know its coming. The golfers come out, Harley’s start roaring, and then - finally - the first crocus emerge from their winter slumber. I get so excited - it’s like the equivalent of kids seeing the first snow fall every year.
This weekend, I did my outdoor “spring cleaning.” The hostas and day lilies are popping through the leaves that never got raked last fall. My forsythia buds are waiting their turn as they bloom after the tulips and daffodils. (Although, you can wait until a few weeks before Easter to trim the bushes and bathe them in a warm-water soak to imitate a spring rain. They will bud in about a week so you can time a fresh yellow Easter arrangement!)
Pachysandra babies are everywhere and ornamental grasses are a mix of tan and green. Ahhh…spring. Life is pushing its way into the stems and buds. Soon, the berries (wild raspberries, serviceberries, and mulberry tree) will produce our one or two jars of wildberry jam (which my husband adds a pinch of ground black pepper to bring out the sweetness and flavor). The jam is gone in a week - as word spread and it gets spread on everything good.
I really enjoy Wisconsin for its seasons - but spring is my favorite of all, especially now that I have a home with sunny spots to grow all my favorite fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The smells, colors, and transition into our warm summers gets me so excited for things to come!
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March 29, 2010 at 06:23 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
If you are visiting Milwaukee for a meeting, and instead of donuts or bagels, someone brings in Kringle - you are lucky to experience one of our areas Danish delights! Kringle, an oval shaped ring of filled pastry, topped with a white icing, is a Sunday morning favorite in our house! 
My father-in-law drove through Racine, WI (home of the Kringle) and stopped at the Bendtsen Bakery- oh how yummy! I thought I tried all the local favorites including O&H Bakery and Racine Kringle (you can the full size and find smaller pieces of them sold in gas stations and grocery stores around town). There are nut filled Kringles, like almond, fruit filled like cherry, and gourmet flavors like cranberry nut.
My kids just brought home a Racine Kringle fundraiser flyer - just in time for Mother’s Day (how clever - what Wisconsin Mom doesn’t just love the cheese Kringle - and supporting her kids school).
For those of you who only take a half donut when its your turn - the great thing about Kringles is you can cut as big or little of a piece as you want (just don’t let them see you going for seconds…).
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March 24, 2010 at 04:14 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
It’s the end of March and a time to start enjoying the outdoors without having to wear winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves.
Garden and Landscape shops are starting to bring out their festive spring flowers and gardening supplies to tempt the gardener’s in some of us.
A great way to start April is to visit the Milwaukee Art Museum for the “Art in Bloom - a tribute to art and flowers”. It is only available to be seen for four days, April 8-11th, 2010. For additional information go to www.mam.org/bloom. This will provide you with additional information and a schedule of events.
With spring here, I will be blogging more and keeping everyone up-to-date on things that are going on in Milwaukee and its surrounding area. It is a time to breathe in the fresh air, rake the leaves and plant the garden of your dreams.
Happy Spring to all!
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March 19, 2010 at 05:43 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
While my favorite urban place to ride has always been along Lake Michigan’s downtown lakefront stretch, there is a new series of trails nestled in Brookfield what need to be ridden! According to Lisa Mellone, District 7 Alderperson for the City of Brookfield, The Greenway Trail Corridor is constantly being expanded. “Each year we add multiple lane miles on both the Greenway Trail Corridor and paths along arterial roads.” For those new to the area who want that “walking neighborhood” feel, and are considering Brookfield, these recreational improvements may be exactly the ticket home!
Favorite rural mountain bike trails are west in the Kettle Moraine State Park - both the John Muir and Emma Carlin trails are an adventure. (Best to pack up and go during the week - they are not so well kept secrets!)
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February 19, 2010 at 10:23 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
The Flower Lady Delivers - Service and Quality
So Valentine’s Day is over - but the need for flower giving is year round. Meet my favorite florist - Deb Karpfinger - The Flower Lady.
What I love about The Flower Lady is the innovative and fresh ideas that keep coming out of the shop! Deb participates in competitions to keep her edge and it shows! Located in Wauwatosa, you never have a large delivery charge as they are very centrally located, west of Downtown, close to the expressway, and very reliable.
Ordering on-line is easy- but if you get a chance to stop in her store - you can find the perfect gift you didn’t know you needed!
Village of Wauwatosa
1460 Underwood Ave
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(Click here for map)
Phone: 414-259-0999; Toll-free: 866-259-0999
Enjoy!
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February 19, 2010 at 03:50 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
The “shadow inventory” describe the speculated future of the real estate market; what the forecasters expect to see enter in the months ahead. The shadow inventory consists typically of homes in serious delinquency or beginning stages of foreclosure but are not yet listed in the MLS and not part of the mix of homes currently available. However, these ”homes coming on the market in the near future means increased supply and lower prices.” Read more on how to price your home now in Shorewest’s quarterly newsletter
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February 03, 2010 at 08:40 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Happy New Year to all!
Trying to find something to do with winter winding down and still having a bit of cabin fever?
I would love to suggest the new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum:
The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible are on exhibit for a limited engagement: Opened on Jan. 22nd and it looks like it runs through June 10th.
It’s a beautiful exhibit and you are transported back into a time long ago. There are special lectures you can partake in, please view schedule.
Make sure you make enough in the day to view the other featured exhibits in the museum (examples: Cabinets of Curiosity; Numismatics! Selections from the MPM Collection; It’s all in the details: The Legacy of the Fifield Collection; and the newly permanent exhibit Wisconsin Archaeology: Pieces of the Puzzle). There are additional ones to review on the Milwaukee Public Museum website prior to getting to the museum.
Also, don’t forget the wonderful IMAX that is in the building too! “Wild Oceans” and “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs” are showing at this time. “Under the Sea” will be starting, per MPM, on March 19th, 2010.
It’s a great place to spend the day and an even better way to stay warm!
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December 16, 2009 at 04:43 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Two Gifts in One for Home Buyers!
If you are a first time homebuyer - where do you start? Let’s keep this simple:
- First find out if you qualify for the tax credit by clicking here
or here.
- Find out what interest rate you qualify for click here.
- Talk to a Realtor® about what you can afford.
A recent Business Week article put it very bluntly: “If You Don’t Buy a House Now, You’re Stupid or Broke” (kind of a rude but truthful wake up call). The author points out “pay more attention to the interest rates than the price of the home. If you have a steady job, good credit, and the down payment, then you really are being offered the gift of a lifetime.” To read the full article, click here
After helping a few family members in the past months with their first home purchase, I realized how important it is for first time home buyers to have someone to talk to. Still waiting to make the first move? Then call me or someone you know in real estate - we are happy to help you get the present you deserve.
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December 07, 2009 at 06:02 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
Many cities have officially named sections of their interstate highway: The Jersey Turnpike, the Kennedy in Chicago. Even Madison, Wisconsin has the “Beltline” (think of Wisconsin as Santa and the Beltline would be right where the shinny black belt buckle goes) running east/west across the metro area. These names show up on road maps and are officially registered names.
But not Milwaukee’s highways. Historically, the traffic reporters began to give highway segments nicknames – The Rock Freeway, Plainfield Curve. But you won’t find these labels on any AAA maps.
So, if you are traveling in town with your radio on and hear about an accident at a particular interchange - here’s a key to their whereabouts:
Plainfield Curve – after arriving in Milwaukee at Mitchell International Airport and heading north towards downtown on I-94, you will come to a short stretch of highway that curves right then straightens back to the left, known as the Plainfield Curve. (Growing up in Milwaukee – but never seeing this on a map – I always thought the announcers were calling this the Playing Field curve).
Marquette Interchange – OK – this one is fairly easy to spot as you travel west from downtown past Marquette University. It’s our newly renovated artery serving the downtown connections, surrounding Marquette University’s east and north sides
Zoo Interchange - intersection of 894 and I-94 at the northwest corner of 894 (with multiple exits leading to Milwaukee County Zoo grounds)
894 Bypass – bypassing downtown on 894 from the Airport Interchange to the Zoo Interchange
Hale Interchange – Southwest corner of 894 (with exits to Hales Corners) and the start of the
Rock Freeway - the portion of road extending from 894 heading southwest to Rock County (or Rockford, IL)
Hoan Bridge – the Bridge over the Summerfest Grounds or 794 leading south out of downtown along Lake Michigan
Another tip: I-94 comes up from Chicago, past our airport, then heads west from Milwaukee to Madison and continuing across Wisconsin. When you are traveling on I-94 in Milwaukee, you will see signs that say I-94 East (towards downtown or the lakefront) or I-94 West (towards Madison). However, if you are heading to Chicago – you’d look for the East signs – even though you are heading south!
Click here for a site does provide a map with highway labels.
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December 07, 2009 at 04:40 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
The recent announcement by Republic Airlines to move jobs from Denver to Milwaukee had our relocation staff looking into the similarities and differences between our two cities.
While most employees considering a relocation will first factor in home price comparisons and school rankings, they quickly look to weather as an important consideration.
Surprisingly, Milwaukee and Denver share similar average temperature ranges, with our average low temperatures in January both around 14 degrees and average low temperature in July around 60 degrees. However, the high temperatures in January average 45 for Denver and 30 for Milwaukee. The average high temperatures for July are 88 for Denver and 81 for Milwaukee.
So – really – what is the big concern here? It’s our humidity. According to cityrating.com, relative humidity is probably the second most popular factor that people take into consideration when looking for the weather of a city to live in (aside from temperature).
Denver has relatively low humidity – sporting around 70% in the morning and 40% in the afternoon hours. Milwaukee, on the other hand, has 80% humidity in the mornings and 65% by the afternoon. Now that it is winter, our higher humidity makes it easier to make a snowman or throw a snowball (nice to know parents – huh?) while the snow in Denver is lighter and blows around. But what about the summer when our temperatures rise along with our humidity? What is it really like living with higher humidity in the summer months?
As a life long Milwaukeeian – I can tell you it’s not all that bad. First, we have the lakefront, which offers a breeze to combat the humidity levels. Second, our higher “average” humidity happens a few weeks out of the summer – pushing our averages up. Most days are comfortable, breezy, and great for experiencing our out-of doors.
And while we are on the subject of weather, overall, Milwaukee’s weather risk (which factors in hurricanes, earthquakes, tornado, wind, and hail) is much lower than Denver. In Milwaukee, we have a lower risk for hail, tornados, and earthquakes. Both cities rate low for hurricanes, and only is the wind a greater factor in Milwaukee versus Denver, making our overall weather risk a 55 compared with Denver’s 132 (average being 100).
So, take a dive into our climate and you’ll find it is most comfortable living here – with our breezy windy air and all!
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December 02, 2009 at 08:47 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Don’t know what to buy certain people on your gift list this Holiday Season? You don’t want to go to the typical mall and are contemplating where to go. You don’t want to buy something that is mass produced. You would like to find unique items that when you give it to that special person, they will know you thought specifically of them.
Well, I have a few great places to suggest in Chicago for the Holiday Season.
One will be open December 3rd-December 6th. It’s called the One of a Kind Show and Sale and it’s at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Please visit: www.oneofakindshowchicago.com
I went last year, 3 out of the 4 days, and brought different people with me each day. Every single one of them loved the show and also purchased items for others. I, of course, purchased Christmas gifts for family and friends, including myself! There are so many vendors there, that I seemed to find that I “missed” someone the day before.
What do they have at this One of a Kind Show and Sale? There is such a mixture of Artists from every venue! Paintings, Jewelry, Glass, Wood, Fabrics.. There are knick knacks, peppermills, clocks, clothing, chocolates, etc. There is also food and drinks available to keep up your energy as you walk around and shop. Obviously, too many to list in my blog and best to go to the website to see the large lists of artists that are going to be there!
Make sure to make a day of it. I would say that, depending on your interest and how fast you move through the spaces, it will take up at least 3-4 hours!
What to do with the rest of the time? One of my favorite places to go at Christmas time in Chicago is the Christkindlmarket. This is another place to find unique gifts for family and friends and is at the Daley Plaza from Thanksgiving day until Christmas Eve. Make sure to check out the website for dates, times, directions, special events and vendors.
What is Christkindlmarket? It’s a German market that provides a very unique shopping experience. There are glass blown ornaments, cuckoo clocks, lace doilies and other table runners, nutcrackers, etc. There is a great sweet shop that provides an assortment of German candies, cookies and other treats. And if you are again hungry after walking around, you can have a taste of Germany by having a brat (or other sausages) with sauerkraut, wiener schnitzel, potato pancakes, etc. Many of the vendors that sell their wares are actually from Germany or other countries, including Morocco, Ukraine, Peru, Poland, etc.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Please make sure to dress warm, this market is outside and it can get really cold. One year we set a date to go and it was about 5-10 degrees outside!! And yes, it was still worth going.
When you are finished at the Christkindlmarket and ready to warm up a little, make sure to stop at the Macy’s on State Street
which is right down the street. The windows are decorated for Christmas and there is a beautiful tree inside the store. To go inside and just see and hear the excitement for the Holiday Season makes the day complete.
Have fun and if you do decide to go, please come back to the blog and let me know what you thought!
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November 16, 2009 at 04:41 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Interested in taking a drive to the Historic Cedarburg area during the Holiday Season? There are many reasons to travel to Cedarburg, especially during the holiday seasons. Leading up to Christmas there are many fun and exciting activities taking place in Cedarburg, concerts, art shows, tree lighting, holiday shopping. To view all activities of interest, please make sure to visit: www.cedarburg.org or www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org
I had the opportunity, a couple weeks ago, to attend a preview at the wonderfully renovated Rivoli in downtown Cedarburg. The television show, “Discover Wisconsin” had visited Cedarburg several times and had completed taping an episode for TV. It was televised two weekends ago, Nov. 6-7th, and you can still get information about it at www.discoverwisconsin.com. You can also acquire DVD’s from the Cedarburg Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce. It was a fantastic overview of the history of Cedarburg, the buildings, the community and the activities that occur throughout the year.
What is coming up in Cedarburg? Well, one of the activities that we partake in every year is the Festive Friday Eves.. What is that you ask? Well, starting Friday, November 20th and then for every Friday thru Dec. 18th, Cedarburg comes alive with the Holiday Spirit. Stores stay open later, there are activities for children and adults, music, Santa, and treats along the way.
An example of what takes place on a Festive Friday? The first Friday, November 20th is titled:”Christmas in the Highlands,” and it focuses on the traditions of Scotland and England. There will be music, dancers, Father Christmas and treats at the Cedar Creek Settlement. For a list of the Festive Fridays, visit www.cedarburg.org and click on Events Calendar, scroll to Festive Friday Eves and right click. It will provide contact information and a list of what is happening each Friday night. Don’t forget if you need a stocking stuffer for St. Nick’s or Christmas, or a gift for a friend or special individual, to check out the many fine stores that line the downtown area or the candy/chocolate shops that include well decorated (and edible!) caramel apples, toffee, fairy food, nuts, etc.
Make sure to also save time to visit Cedarburg for the Artist’s Guild Holiday Art Show (December 4th and 5th), Christmas in the Country (December 4th-6th) and the Winter Garden Holiday Show (December 4th-5th).
Where ever you go, whatever you do, may you and your family and friends have a great Holiday Season!
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October 29, 2009 at 02:53 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
If you are visiting Milwaukee’s downtown near noon, grab your lunch “to go” and head to the lakefront to see the spectacular Calatrava “flapping” its wings. Almost everyday when the Milwaukee Art Museum opens, so do the “wings” of our city’s most photographed and recognizable structure.
At lunch time, Milwaukeeians get to witness the white wings of the structure closing and reopening (flapping) as if a bird in flight over the water. At the end of the day, the wings stay closed when the museum closes.
Recently on a guided city tour with newcomers, we stopped at the museum midday and the wings were closed. Kay Collins of KBC Tour Company informed our group that because the winds reached over 23 mph that day, the sensors on the Burke Brise prevented the wings from opening.
Without too much disappointment, our guests headed inside MAM to witness the remarkable repetitive lines and curves of this amazing showpiece as you are free to walk along the hallways visit the coffee shop to experience this treasure. So make sure you not only admire it from the outside, but peak inside next time you are downtown Milwaukee - don’t just fly by.
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October 28, 2009 at 08:08 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
With Halloween and Trick or Treating just around the corner, I thought I would supply some helpful tips.
I spoke with the Milwaukee Police and their Community Service Department. I asked if they had anything on their website that I could peruse in regards to Safety Tips for Halloween. They stated they do not but they have a brochure available called “Playing it Safe on Halloween”. I requested a copy and let them know that I have a Propopoly Blog and wanted to provide information for those that visit the site. They graciously faxed over a copy of the brochure. Click here to read the Crime Prevention tips from the Milwaukee Police Department, Community Services Division.
A few other suggestions that I have seen or did in the past when my son was trick or treating:
- Have your children only trick or treat in neighborhoods that you personally know and have been in yourself as an adult.
- Have the kids trick or treat in a group with other parents, it can be a blast walking around with others. The kids enjoy it as well as the parents! (more eyes, less trouble!)
- I, personally, would not have my child accept anything homemade from someone I didn’t personally know. When walking with your child it doesn’t hurt to check their bag periodically to see what is in it.
- If you are going trick or treating and you are not going to be at home, make sure you leave some lights on at home. Typically in neighborhoods, if one is participating you have your front porch light on. Leave this light off so others are aware you are not participating, but make sure there are lights on (even if it’s in the back of the house) so one would believe there is someone home.
I hope this helps parents and children alike. It is important to have fun and enjoy Halloween, but it just as important to be safe.
Have fun, many laughs, be safe.
Happy Halloween to all!
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October 27, 2009 at 06:46 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Come visit Pabst Mansion and return to a time and place of grand elegance, situated at 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Though at the time this home was built, there were many other extraordinary homes to grace Wisconsin Avenue, this one stands alone today.
Are you wondering if the Pabst Mansion has anything to do with the world famous Pabst beer? Yes, Captain Frederick Pabst was the beer baron. He was not only known at the time for his beer company though. He was also an accomplished sea captain, real estate developer, a philanthropist and patron of the arts. As with the other Mansions that I have talked about, this home had stained glass, fine wood and iron work, original furnishing and a large art collection.
It is interesting how state of the art the home was as well. On the Pabst Mansion website, “the house was wired for electricity, then in its infancy, plumbed for nine full bathrooms, installed with a state-of-the-art heating system by the company now known as Johnson Controls which could regulate the heat in the Mansion with 16 thermostats and custom-built furniture for the majority of its room.”
I was at the mansion last year at Christmas time (Twilight Tours) and it was a great experience. Each room is decorated by designers in time period Christmas decorations. There are guides in period costumes in each room to talk about the home, the décor and the life of Frederick Pabst and his family. They also discuss how the home was used after the Pabst family heirs sold the property.
The Pabst Mansion is having their Twilight Tours again this year on November 27th and 28th, 2009. There is also “A Grand Avenue Christmas” going on from November 20th, 2009-January 11th, 2010 and also “Christmas Preview Gala” on November 19th.
For additional information about Pabst Mansion, schedule of tours and upcoming events, please visit www.pabstmansion.com
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October 23, 2009 at 02:26 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
If you move to Wisconsin, it won’t be long before you experience Wisconsin Dells – “The Dells” . I tried to keep the Waterpark Capital of the World (as it is known) a secret from my two young children – because once you go – you’ll get begged to come back again and again like the five million other annual visitors.
(Wisconsin Dells gets its name from the dell of the Wisconsin River, a scenic glacially formed gorge with striking sandstone formations.)
It is home to 18 indoor waterparks and 3 outdoor waterparks. The Dells covers 70 acres of natural beauty and modern marvels – including the largest outdoor waterpark in the United States – Noah’s Ark. If you take the family on a trip here – be prepared to come back again!
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October 22, 2009 at 07:57 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Looking for something to do this coming weekend, Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th, 2009? Want to stay in the Milwaukee area and enjoy the arts?
My suggestion, and what I am going to do on Friday night is visit the Historic Thrid Ward Gallery Night and Day. For hours, parking, participants and map, go to www.historicthirdward.org. Find “Events” and scroll down to “Gallery Night and Day”. And one of the best thing about it? It’s free to visit each venue during the event hours, unless of course you find a piece of art that you can’t live without!
I have visited this event many times in the past and I am looking forward to another visit. A new gallery just opened up in the historic Marshall building(207 E. Buffalo), Merge Gallery, and I will be checking out the four artists that will be on display. This isn’t the only gallery in the building, make sure to check out the others as well.
AND, don’t forget to eat! Water Buffalo, Milwaukee Ale House, Swigs, Palms, Coquette Cafe, Wicked Hop and many others.. too many to list them all!
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October 01, 2009 at 04:05 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Looking for something to do this fall?
One of my suggestions would be:
Old World Wisconsin
S103 W37890 Highway 67
Eagle, WI 53119
262-594-6300
www.oldworldwisconsin.org
It is an incredible experience for everyone, it doesn’t matter if you are 2, 15, 40 or 65 or older. For those of you that have grandparents or great grandparents in their 70’s, 80’s, 90’s + I would highly suggest going out there and taking them along with you. Most of them will be able to relate to every single portion of the settlements. They will be able to recall the blacksmith in their neighborhood, or the small schoolhouse where every age worked together and were in the same small space learning their lessons. They will be able to tell you stories about the wood stoves not only being where their mom’s cooked the meal, but which kept their homes warm on cold winter nights.
There is a general store with product that some of us have never seen or heard of. Summer kitchens that were used to can vegetables, fruits and meats. How many of us have ever helped our parents can our food? Make homemade jam/jelly? It is so easy these days to just go to the grocery store to purchase can goods that I bet there are many children out there that have never seen the process done.
How many of you have never been to a farm? Work in a garden? Have you ever woven a rug, quilted, used a spinning wheel (how many children would be saying “what’s that”?), basket weave, or wood stove cook? Would you like to actually have the experience of working in a farmer’s field or garden? Well, these are all activities that one can experience at Old World Wisconsin. Throughout this fall and throughout the year, they provide different activities and events. There is music, a halloween dinner theatre, classes and holiday activities. Just go to the website and review all the links.
As always, there is so much I could write about this visit. One of the most important things to note is that you do not have to worry about walking everywhere. There is a tram that picks up the visitors at many different stations and so you can ride to each major area. These areas include:Crossroads village, Yankee area, African-american area, German area, Polish area, Danish area and the Norwegian area. In the brochure it states that it can take up to 5-6 hours to view the entire historic site, so make sure you make time to view. There is a restaurant there, but there are also picnic benches for you to bring your own food.
Have fun!!
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September 16, 2009 at 09:03 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Ever hear of Allis – Chalmers Corporation? Well Charles Allis was the first president of the company and him and his wife Sarah built a home at 1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. The Allis’s were avid art collectors and throughout their marriage they collected paintings, ivory, sculptures, ceramics, pottery, etc. Per the brochure provided at the Mansion: “It is largely intact with original furnishings and a rich and diverse art collection spanning nearly 2,000 years beginning with ancient glass objects blown in 1 B.C. and ending with the painters of Charles Allis’ day.” (For additional information, times, admission prices and other activities at the museum, please go to:www.cavtmuseums.org or call 414-278-8295.)
This home was designed by Alexander Eschweiler, a well known American Architect, who built both residential and commercial buildings. He had his business in Milwaukee and there are many fine examples of his work in the area. (I will definitely be speaking about him again in future blogs.)
You enter this magnificent mansion and you feel like you are going back to the early 1900’s. The Allis’s, as I stated above not only bequeathed their home, but also the contents. This home was built between 1909 and 1911. Concrete, Ohio brick and Lake Superior sandstone is what the home was built with and it states in the brochure this was one of the first homes in Milwaukee to have electricity! As you go through the home, one will be amazed at the beautiful woodwork (Circassian Walnut, Mahogany, etc.) and the many hand carved marble fireplaces throughout. There is also a Marble Staircase. An exceptional stain-glass window is at the first landing of the staircase.
Each room has a type of theme. The living room is called the “French Parlor” due to the room having most of it’s furnishings from France. There is also a beautiful Steinway piano which Sarah apparently played on a regular basis.
Sarah’s Bedroom has watercolors by Bruno Ertz and just outside Charles’s Bedroom there is a large display of Greek artifacts.
The Library is called the “American Room” due to the amount of 19th century American painters art which is displayed. These artists were from the Hudson River School. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hudsonriverschool)
There are stories within stories as you go through the home and read about the Allis’s life. It is a really great way to spend an afternoon and learn about a couple who appreciated art, but also understood the necessity to leave it to the public, so everyone can learn and appreciate the past. The mission statement for the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum says it all, per the brochure provided at the Charles Allis Art Museum: “To fully utilize both historic house Museums, gardens and their art collections for education and community enrichment. As part of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Corporation, the Museums honor the war dead by serving the living.”
After leaving the museum, make sure to visit the garden. Also, peruse the neighborhood and check out the other homes and condos in the area. Don’t forget to eat!! There are many fantastic restaurants in the area:Comet Café, Pasta Tree, etc.
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September 15, 2009 at 02:16 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
#1: Museum to visit within Milwaukee neighborhoods-Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum & Renaissance Garden
No matter if you are new to Milwaukee or you have been living here for awhile, there are “treasures” to see within Milwaukee neighborhoods. One type of “treasure” which I am speaking about are the house museums. The first one I visited is the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum & Renaissance Garden.
If you love architecture, art, history of Milwaukee and their beloved residents or just have a curiosity about what some of the older homes of Wisconsin look like on the inside, these tours are wonderful.
The Villa Museum is at 2220 N. Terrace Ave. in Milwaukee and it is surrounded by residential homes and condos. It was designed by David Adler in 1923. Lloyd and Agnes Smith (Grandson of the founder of A.O. Smith Corp.) were the owners.
To enter the home you must walk through a beautiful Courtyard. Notice the rock path prior to entering the home, there is a story behind those rocks that you will learn later. Among the artwork and beautiful furnishings in the home, you will find a library full of books that touch on art, architecture and gardens. If I read the information correctly, you may actually sign them out to peruse if you are a museum member. (Please click here or call 414-271-3656 for additional information.)
One must also notice the ironwork created by Cyril Colnik and the landscaping work was originally designed by Rose Standish Nichols. One must go into the Renaissance Garden to take in the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the water stairs, the statues of Neptune, Ceres, Hercules, Mercury, etc. and the North and South Ragnaias.
There is obviously too much to see and read to put it all down in words, I will end by saying everyone should go at least once, if not twice or even three times!
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August 21, 2009 at 06:36 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
The Certified Shorewest Relocation Specialists (CSRS) designation is awarded to Shorewest real estate agents who specialize in relocation and are ready to help YOU move into or out of southeastern Wisconsin.
CSRS agents have a minimum of two years in the business and have met the minimum production level. The agents who have earned these initials passed an examination of relocation rules and guidelines. The expectation for CSRS agents meets those of other brokers and relocation management companies – and they are ready to assist you with your move – giving you the highest service standard for relocation in the industry.
Look for the CSRS sign – it’s the only way to ensure you are with the best of the best!
How do you find the right CSRS agent? Call our department, Shorewest Relocation and Corporate Services, at 1-800-434-7350, and we can help you find a CSRS agent that best fits your needs – or look on our website and you can search our agents by location.
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August 17, 2009 at 07:19 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Wow, 10 years ago who would have believed a small community like Grafton would be having such great restaurants coming to their village?
I grew up in Grafton, when there were approximately 5,000-6,000 residents and two sit down style restaurants. One was the down home cooking, “greasy spoon” (a well beloved description, isn’t it?) type of restaurant that people flocked to for their breakfast more than any other meal. The owner was known by all in the area. There was also the restaurant which business people went to for lunch and couples and families typically went there for special occasions or a more pricey meal. Besides the fast food restaurants, that was basically the choices we had for the sleepy village of Grafton.
Not so anymore!! I was excited when Charcoal Grill came to Grafton over 5 years ago. The closest one before that was in West Bend (no longer there). With the revitalization of the downtown area, we now have the Ale House (a “sister” to the Milwaukee Ale House in the Third Ward) and the newest restaurant being Paramount Grill and Bakehouse-(owners of Lucille’s Rockin’ Pianos on Old World St. in Milwaukee) (site not yet complete).
I went to the Paramount Grill and Bakehouse for dinner on August 8, 2009. Though it had been only open for less than 2 weeks, and there are obvious kinks to work out, the food was fabulous! I had the 7oz. tenderloin with garlic mashed potatoes. Both were great. On the menu they state you should use your butter knife to cut the steak, and they were not kidding! There are fabulous restaurants in Milwaukee, who have fabulous steaks at fabulous prices, and I have to say this one was comparable…Yes, I said comparable. Flavor, tenderness, moistness, color–I ordered my Med. Rare and it came out correctly–were all there. The garlic mashed potatoes had a good flavor and if you like lumps in your mashed potatoes, which I do, they had those, too. The entrée was accompanied by yellow and green zucchini, which were cooked el dente (perfect!).
It boasts a bakery (bakehouse) which seems to still be in the “construction” phase. There is a sign that explains this to customers as they wait for a table. I am really looking forward to trying the baked goods when it is completely up and running.
In regards to the wait service, I have to say, it was not yet up to par (learning curve?). I was impressed that the Chef, Brian, came around to the tables to speak with each of the patrons. He seemed sincere in listening to the comments shared by the customers.
As I stated, there are kinks that need to be worked out, it’s new, but I would definitely suggest giving it a try. I will definitely go back again!
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August 14, 2009 at 03:27 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Haven’t been to the Wisconsin State Fair Yet?
So, you haven’t had the opportunity to visit the Wisconsin State Fair, well, you still have a couple days left! I was able to go on Monday, 8/10/09 and as always, it was a fun time! It is always a hard decision where to start, what to look at first, and what is it that I am going to eat! Well this year, prior to the fair starting, I heard there was going to be a new delicacy: Chocolate covered bacon on a stick! Ok, stop for a second and think about what reaction you just had and what your facial expression is. Intrigued, disgusted, mouth drooling? I would say I had a combination of all those, but I vowed I would seek out this new treat and at least try it.
We had to walk around for quite awhile before I started seeing people with this odd food on a stick, but as I got closer to “The Machine Shed” I saw more and more individuals taking the challenge. They all looked like they were enjoying their chocolate bacon on a stick.
At The Machine Shed, they were selling them 2 for $3, a pretty good price, right? Well, all I am going to say, is that it is something that everyone should try at least once. Prior to purchasing the delicacy I did poll some people and most stated it was “alright” or “really good”. I will say, I tried it, the chocolate was really good and when you ate a piece of bacon meat with the chocolate it was good. I, personally, will stick with the Wisconsin State Cream Puff in the future. (Yes, I had one of those on Monday too!)
We had talked about going through the fair and having our entire dinner on sticks. It could be a very fun adventure for an entire family. We also wondered how many items are actually on a stick.we just never realized all the foods they offered! Check out their website, it’s incredible what is all offered on a stick at the Wisconsin State Fair!
Be sure to visit, if you can’t this year, it’s something to put on the calendar for next year!! Who knows what they will have added for food on a stick by then!
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August 12, 2009 at 06:48 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
No - really you’d fly in…. but with ease.
Named after the legendary William (Billy) Lendrum Mitchell (1879-1936), Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport has a convenient flow and feel.
Milwaukee’s airport welcomes over 8 million travelers a year including 55,000 who touch ground from international soil. And, this November (2009), Southwest Airlines will operate 12 daily nonstop flights to 6 destinations: 3 to Baltimore/Washington, 3 to Kansas City, 2 to Las Vegas, 2 to Orlando, 1 to Phoenix, and 1 to Tampa Bay. The new service has new fares to Milwaukee from $49 to $99.
While walking the concourses, look down and check out the mosaic medallions on the terrazzo floor, and stop in at the Harley Davidson gift shop and the Mitchell Gallery of Flight museum before leaving town.
Planning to visit Chicago this fall - why not fly into Milwaukee instead? Only 85 miles (1 1/2 hours) from downtown Chicago, flying to Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport will save you time, congestion, and money compared to flying into O’Hare or even Midway airports!
Not going to rent a car? Take the Amtrak (Hiawatha Service) from Mitchell airport to Union Station in Chicago for only $22 each way!
If you are planning to fly into Milwaukee soon - we know you’ll enjoy landing with us!
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August 11, 2009 at 06:51 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides
This past quarter there was much exciting news in the Milwaukee area. We ended the quarter with accepted offers higher in June 2009 than they were in June of 2008…
click here to read more.
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August 10, 2009 at 06:38 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
When I look up the definition for the work “relocation” on Dictionary.com (based on Random House Dictionary, Random House Inc. 2009) their definition, I think, is perfect: “to change one’s residence or place of business; move.”
What is your definition of “relocation”? Would you only consider this word when you or someone you know move out of state or when a company you work for provides a relocation counselor to assist you with a move? Or, would you only use it when someone you know or a company you are aware of moves to another country? I have found as a Business Development Coordinator in the Relocation Department at Shorewest Realtors, and in my personal conversations with friends, that many individuals would not look into our relocation information, or ask us for assistance, unless they are either moving out of state or to another country. We are typically asked at that time about information about schools, doctors, medical facilities, crime stats, real estate companies, etc.
I believe, no matter if you are moving next door to the house you live in now, or moving a couple blocks, city, or county away, a relocation department can assist you with your move. We, here at Shorewest Realtors, can definitely help with a local relocation:
- Home Buying
- Home Selling
- Rental Information – both apartment and homes
- Moving Companies
- New School District Information
- Senior Living
- Etc.
Contacting our relocation department can be a helpful resource of information about the community in which you are looking to move to, experienced agents to help in the process or contacts to provide you with additional information to questions we may not have answers to.
We know moving can be stressful and time consuming when a move is out of state, but it can be just as daunting relocating locally! We all have busy lives and having someone to bounce questions or concerns off of creates a sense of security in the process and makes it much easier to deal with.
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August 03, 2009 at 03:31 PM · Posted under Deborah Benavides, Entertainment
Milwaukee’s outdoor music venues have grown in popularity during our power packed summers, so it was refreshing to be at a concert with so little traffic or crowded walkways as the Sharon Wilson Center’s sprawling fields allowed for Frisbee players and dog walkers to join in as casual onlookers. Kids and 
coffee, stars and strums, bongo lines and percussion rhythms all partook as Jesse Cook and company performed in the Brookfield field.
But questions from the audience? At an outdoor summer concert? Jesse Cook answered his fans personal questions on Saturday, August 1st. Was it the serene Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield, Wisconsin that allowed the artist to reach out with confidence - or are Milwaukeen’s just that friendly and approachable?
The first time I heard his music, I found it a cross between the Gipsy Kings and Ottmar Liebert. Then learned at the concert while spending 10 years in Arles, France, Jesse found his passion while living (what are the chances) next door to Nicolas Reyes from the Gipsy Kings. Now living in Canada (you’ll just have to read his biography to see how he ended up North), Milwaukeen’s got a real treat with both his performance, personal interaction, and a perfect night under the stars.
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June 30, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Milwaukee is a premiere Midwestern destination known not only for its breweries and sports teams, but also for its rich culture and historic neighborhoods. Located right on the western shore of Lake Michigan, downtown Milwaukee has something to offer everyone. Whether you’re looking for a booming business district, spectacular waterfront homes, or historic neighborhood villages Milwaukee is the place for you.
Historically viewed as a brewing powerhouse, the Milwaukee area has grown into a vibrant metropolitan area and is currently the 23rd largest city in the United States. Today, Milwaukee is famous for their lakeside festivals including Summerfest, which takes place on the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park located right on Lake Michigan.
In the past decade Milwaukee has continued to grow both in population and in stature. Recent additions to the city include Miller Park, the Midwest Airlines Center, the Milwaukee Riverwalk, as well as many condo, apartment, hotel, and skyscraper developments right along the waterfront. Other popular areas include the Third Ward, a historic warehouse district which boasts unique restaurants, specialty stores, and art galleries.
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