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Milwaukee

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Noah Heaney: Show up early

    In this interview, Noah Heaney, Big Red F beverage purchasing agent and bartender at Boulder's Bitter Bar, weighs in on the business card takeaway, the most unconventional thank you he's ever received and the places he finds a great experience, no matter who's behind the bar.

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2012

    The Black Keys add second show at 1STBANK Center on May 1

    Danny Clinch​Bad news: Familiar with that expression, "You snooze, you lose"? Yes? Well, it applies here. If you slept on getting your tickets to see the Black Keys at 1STBANK Center on April 30, you blew it. Show's sold out. D'oh! Luckily for you, though, you'll have another chance to see 'em ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Nickelback in Denver on June 10 at Pepsi Center

    By early June, Denver will long be in the rearview for the Black Keys dudes, who'll play here on Monday, April 30. Too bad. It would've been sweet-ass sweet to witness a good old-fashioned battle royale for ultimate supremacy between them and the Nickelback dudes to settle this whole "rock and roll ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Black Keys at 1STBANK Center on April 30

    Danny Clinch​We've just received word that the Black Keys, on the heels of its highly enjoyable new record, El Camino (we seriously can't pry it from our playlist), are coming to the 1STBANK Center on Monday, April 30, with the Arctic Monkeys. Tickets ($55.00 - $59.50, plus service fees) for t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Cherry dance parlor now open in Cherry Creek

    ​Michael Olsen, who also owns Wicked Garden (1403 Larimer Street), opened Cherry (231 Milwaukee Street) to the public last weekend in the former space that was once home to Bar Luxe, the Milwaukee Grill and the Bay Wolf. The new dance club, which offers bottle service and has a private VIP r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2011

    From La Merise to Phat Thai to Bisque, Cherry Creek is getting new spots

    Lori Midson​While Cherry Creek is not the restaurant hot-spot it once was, there's still plenty of action in the area. In a quick turn-around, La Merise is slated to open today in the former home of Argyll, at 2700 East Third Avenue. And Cafe Bisque -- now known simply as Bisque -- is leaving ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Six biggest Colorado-related food scares

    Beware the killer cantaloupes! It sounds like a horror-flick spoof, but for Jensen Farms in Holly, it's all too real. In September, the Colorado farm recalled all of its potential globes of death, approximately 300,000 cases. Nonetheless, the case of the listeria-carrying melons already ranks as the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Weekend Dance Card: Sub.Mission anniversary, DJ ESP, patio parties and more

    DJ ESP.​The mile-high city continues to represent electronica with an array of events this weekend -- starting off with tonight's Full Flavor Friday, featuring DJ ESP (aka Woody McBride) at the Appaloosa Grill with resident Greg Campbell, plus Garret and Sound Advice. They'll be dishing out fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Amerian Idol, Julie Zorrilla: another homegrown hopeful from Colorado

    ​Look out, Denver. Apparently, we have another American Idol contestant in our midst. And this one fits the title of American Idol better than anybody we've seen thus far. This is the second year in a row that we've had two ladies in the contest hailing from Colorado. You've already seen Emma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Ten beers to stop drinking at age thirty

    ​Cheap beer. It's a libation that most of us down during our late teens and twenties. But like all childish things, there comes a time to banish these cheap cans and brands forever. We argued over which beers should and shouldn't be included on this list, but we eventually came to a consens ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 13, 2011

    Freshcraft offers world-class brews but makes dinner optional

    ​Cheap beer. It's a libation that most of us down during our late teens and twenties. But like all childish things, there comes a time to banish these cheap cans and brands forever. We argued over which beers should and shouldn't be included on this list, but we eventually came to a consens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Frontier scrambles to spin Southwest's AirTran acquisition in airline survival of the fittest

    ​I contacted Frontier spokeswoman Lindsey Purves at 6:17 a.m. yesterday for a comment about Southwest Airlines' acquisition of AirTran and what it might mean for what's still portrayed as Denver's hometown airline. But the statement Purves came up with nearly nine hours later doesn't even ment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Margot and the Nuclear So and So's to tour in support of Buzzard, forthcoming new record

    ​Ah, yes, what a splendid birthday present (okay, it isn't exactly our birthday, but close enough). It seems one of our favorite bands, Margot & the Nuclear So and So's, a group we've long been smitten with since first making its acquaintance at South Park some years ago, has a new album slate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2010

    Drake/Hanson NYC riot? You call that a riot? Pffth! Here's ten real concert riots.

    Perhaps you've heard by now about the "riot" that happened a few days ago in New York surrounding a free concert featuring Drake and Hanson. Weird that there was a riot at a concert featuring two of maybe the blandest performers ever to exist. Weirder still is that Hanson and Drake were even perform ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 10, 2010

    Here's the rub: A blend of seasoning shops in Boulder could get spicy

    Perhaps you've heard by now about the "riot" that happened a few days ago in New York surrounding a free concert featuring Drake and Hanson. Weird that there was a riot at a concert featuring two of maybe the blandest performers ever to exist. Weirder still is that Hanson and Drake were even perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Frontier Airlines' name to remain the same: Sorry, Midwest

    Photo by Ken OdeyBet these folks are happy.​ The suspense is finally over regarding Frontier Airlines. Frontier's owner, Republic Airways Holdings, has announced that the new name of the carrier, which is being combined with sister airline Midwest, will be... Frontier. Oh yeah: The airline wil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Frontier still a whole different kind of animal, Midwest canned: A happy ending for fans of the famed TV "Spokesanimals"

    Photo by J. David McSwaneGovernor Bill Ritter talks about being an animal lover at today's news conference.​The parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines announced today it is abandoning the Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines brand to unify the two carriers under the Frontier name, ending ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Frontier Airlines mechanics sue Republic for allegedly breaking contract

    Do Frontier mechanics think Republic execs are tools?​The identity of Frontier is, well, up in the air, with a new name among the possibilities. But Frontier mechanics seem more interested in the amount of their paychecks rather than the moniker stamped on it -- which is why, late yesterday, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Frank Bonanno, Alex Seidel, Jennifer Jasinski, Steve Ells and James Rugile among James Beard semifinalists

    Lori Midson Venue chef James Rugile ​Restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards were released this morning, which gives all the nominees exactly 32 days to chew on their success before the five finalists in each category are announced on Monday, March 22. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Jennifer Latham's $37 million verdict against Assurant Health: Will it impact the health care debate?

    A 2005 collision with a meth dealer fleeing police demolished Jennifer Latham's car -- and her health coverage.​This week's cover story, "You're in Bad Hands," follows a Lafayette woman's four-year battle with her health insurance company after a devastating car accident left her seriously inj ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    Hundreds of Frontier Airlines jobs flying away from Denver: Read John Hickenlooper's statement

    ​ Signs that Republic Airways Holdings, owner of Denver-based Frontier Airlines, might move jobs from Colorado to either Milwaukee or Indianapolis have been unavoidable for at least month. Note this October 9 blog, in which Denver Economic Development Corporation executive director Tom Clark s ... More >>

  • Music

    October 1, 2009

    "Add It Up" and Get Your Irish Up at Scruffy Murphy's

    ​ Signs that Republic Airways Holdings, owner of Denver-based Frontier Airlines, might move jobs from Colorado to either Milwaukee or Indianapolis have been unavoidable for at least month. Note this October 9 blog, in which Denver Economic Development Corporation executive director Tom Clark s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, August 11 edition

    A sign of the times.​All we need is "U." Today in Cafe Society: • The mystery of the missing letters on Bastien's marquee. • Golfin' for good (with good eats). • Civic Center Eats: Forte Farms. • 231 Milwaukee back on the market... again. • Tonight: The Denver Five dish it out at D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Biker Jim's, Rioja and Table 6 all on the national radar

    ​While y'all already know that Westword's Cafe Society blog is far and away the best place to digest all your local food and restaurant news, it just so happens that three of our favorite food places -- Rioja, Table 6 and Biker Jim's -- got some well-deserved love and ink from Bon Appetit and Maxi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2009

    Hearsay bits: Mansfields, Hello Kavita, Whygee & Sunkenstate, DJ Klaw and more

    New music: The Mansfields, who just completed a tour with the Queers, will be recording a new album in Atlanta, and Joe Queer will be reportedly producing it. Hello Kavita has posted three new songs ("Sunday," "To a Loved One" and "Ok") on its MySpace page from the forthcoming album the outfit has b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    Candy Girls: Crackheads

    Liz KellermeyerWe must be looking a little tired around the office, because a co-worker recently bestowed this candy upon us. Hey, we don't look gift horses in the mouth, we just put them in our mouths. The gifts, that is. The candy.  Maybe we need a couple more of these...

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, February 13 issue

    Having a nice day, all you triskaidekaphobics? Today in Backbeat Online: • Aviano Coffee debuts anything-goes open mike tomorrow. • Fort Collins set to debut all-local music fest in April. • Spoke-In-Wordz debuts new single on iTunes, Amazon. Today in Cafe Society: • 231 Milwaukee back o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    Breathe Carolina premiers new video, tours until the end of time

    Breathe Carolina, a band that tours so often these days that it almost doesn't seem like a Denver band anymore (seriously, with the exception of April and May, the act is going to be on the road from now until at least the end of August; check out the list of tour dates on the next page), recently p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    More pressing questions for the Beasties and Tenacious D

    Breathe Carolina, a band that tours so often these days that it almost doesn't seem like a Denver band anymore (seriously, with the exception of April and May, the act is going to be on the road from now until at least the end of August; check out the list of tour dates on the next page), recently p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2008

    Where Will MillerCoors Call Home? Not Here...

    Breathe Carolina, a band that tours so often these days that it almost doesn't seem like a Denver band anymore (seriously, with the exception of April and May, the act is going to be on the road from now until at least the end of August; check out the list of tour dates on the next page), recently p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2008

    DeVotchKa on NPR's All Songs Considered and Conan

    Breathe Carolina, a band that tours so often these days that it almost doesn't seem like a Denver band anymore (seriously, with the exception of April and May, the act is going to be on the road from now until at least the end of August; check out the list of tour dates on the next page), recently p ... More >>

  • Music

    April 17, 2008

    Kraftwerk

    Wednesday, April 23, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • News

    February 14, 2008

    Beer Town Abuzz with Coors-Miller Merger

    There may be something in Rocky Mountain spring water, but Milwaukee is already buzzing about the future headquarters for Miller and Coors.

  • Music

    January 10, 2008

    Left Alone

    Saturday, January 12, Marquis Theater, 303-292-0805.

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2006

    What to Wear Fridays: Sarah Bahl

    Saturday, January 12, Marquis Theater, 303-292-0805.

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2006

    What to Wear Fridays: Sarah Bahl

    Saturday, January 12, Marquis Theater, 303-292-0805.

  • News

    January 20, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of January 20, 2005

  • News

    January 6, 2005

    Building for the Future

    Peter Park is in the urban-planning game for good.

  • Music

    December 9, 2004

    Call Me Lightning

    Wednesday, December 15, the Construct, 303-292-2234.

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Retroactive

    BoDeans

  • Dining

    March 11, 2004

    Drunk of the Week

    Dr. Feelgood's

  • Culture

    February 12, 2004

    Encore

    Dr. Feelgood's

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Best Place to Make Fun of Hipsters Making Fun of Yuppies

    The Red Room

  • Dining

    March 7, 2002

    Check, Please!

    Readers give our food critic something to chew on.

  • Music

    April 5, 2001

    The Frogs

    Hopscotch Lollipop Sunday Surprise (Scratchie)

  • Dining

    June 22, 2000

    The Great Outdoors

    Outdoor dining options range from Japanese gardens to patio furniture on the sidewalk.

  • News

    December 12, 1996

    Where Cheeseheads Meet

    Outdoor dining options range from Japanese gardens to patio furniture on the sidewalk.

  • Music

    August 22, 1996

    Swell La Donnas

    Outdoor dining options range from Japanese gardens to patio furniture on the sidewalk.

  • News

    February 14, 1996

    THE APPELLATIONS OF OUR EYE

    Outdoor dining options range from Japanese gardens to patio furniture on the sidewalk.

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