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August 20, 2010 at 04:53 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Have you been to the Milwaukee Domes lately? Were you aware there is a 1st annual art festival there this weekend, August 20-22?
Please check out: www.milwaukeedomesartfestival.com. It is a great way to view beautiful art and also your opportunity to see the domes if you haven’t been there for awhile. If you can’t make it this weekend for the show, please check out this link.
Enjoy the weekend!
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August 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
NO matter if you have lived in Wisconsin your entire life, or if you have just relocated here, a fun weekend getaway is to visit Green Bay!
What is there to do in Green Bay you ask? Oh, where do I begin?
First of all, if you are into art and festivals(lots of music), next weekend is the perfect time to visit Green Bay. ArtStreet 2010 is happening August 27th-29th. Please click here for add’l information. It is a lot of fun and a great way to start to tour of Green Bay!
Okay, you now have taken up several hours of your day, what to do next? Well, the best place to view what can all be seen in Green Bay is to go to either visit www.greenbay.com which is the Greater Green Bay and Lakeshore website or Green Bay’s Offiicial Website.
But for a few of my favorites:
Green Bay Farmers Market
The Farmers Market goes through October 30 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon for the 2010 season. Have children and want to bring them along? Yes, there is a lot for them to do and see as well!
Bay Beach Amusement Park
Bay Beach is a lot of fun for adults and children. Not only are there rides and things to do during the day, there are also special events such as Movie nights which go on Saturday nights at dusk.
And, of course I can’t forget about our Green Bay Packers and the Hall of Fame. For all activities, directions, hours, etc., click here.
There is even a declared ”Kid’s Day” in Green Bay which is June 25th, every year!
So many things to do and see, you might want to come back again and again!!
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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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