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Pizza at Rocky Rococo at foodcourt. Feel like Frank the Tank: "It's a nice little Saturday." Hey, everyone needs a pedestrian day sometimes.

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This Day in Milwaukee History

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The Milwaukee Chiefs (football team) plays its last game

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Red Accordion combines old and new school charm

In Bars & Clubs
By Andrew Wagner - 3:19 p.m.

After 13 years, Russ Davis decided his Vecchio Bar & Grille had run its course and decided to go in a new direction. His bar's new incarnation, the "Red Accordion," touches on Old World 3rd Street's rich heritage, while also bringing a taste of Veccio's class an intimacy. It's a bar for both people looking for a drink before or after a game and for those looking for a quiet, intimate evening.
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After 13 years, Russ Davis' Cafe Vecchio gives way to the Red Accordion.

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In Holiday Guide

Oh, Christmas tree. What to do with you?

By Julie Lawrence - 1:32 p.m.
While scouring the pages of the December '09 issue of "This Old House" I came across a cool little piece on 10 ways ...
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In Music

Open Mic: A conversation with Hayward Williams

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - 11:07 a.m.
If you think that music in Waukesha stops with Les Paul and the BoDeans, think again. Singer-songwriter Hayward Williams ...
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In Dining

Chef profile: Ben Barger of The Pasta Tree

By Bobby Tanzilo - 9:03 a.m.
Ben Barger is a full-time engineering student at UW-Milwaukee and one not only with ambition, but with success in his ...
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In Living

Porn, erotica give couples options for arousal

By Sarah Foster - 7:11 a.m.
A recent episode of "Oprah" got OnMilwaukee.com sex and relationships columnist Sarah Foster thinking about porn. Once ...
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In Bars & Clubs

On the town in Milwaukee: Bocce, music and art at the Intercontinental

By Maureen Post - Friday
What if, instead of choosing from myriads of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues to cobble together an evening ...
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In Sports

OnMilwaukee.com Sports Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
The Bucks wrap up a six-game homestand tonight with a 7:30 p.m. meeting with the Charlotte Bobcats. They'll be shorthanded, ...
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In Politics

The politics of the veto

By Doug Hissom - Friday
There was certainly no lack of passion at the Milwaukee County Board's veto override session this week, especially when ...
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In Travel & Visitors Guide Briefs

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

By Jeff Sherman - Friday
The 11th season of ice skating at "Slice of Ice" at Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee begins Dec. 3.
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: A "reality" TV search for a daughter

By Tim Cuprisin - Friday
A Brookfield family searches for a long-lost daughter on ABC's new "Find My Family" debuting next week ... Scott Steele ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz

OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Nov. 20-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Friday
Milwaukee is buzzing this weekend before Thanksgiving with celebrations of holiday lights, sporting events and big concerts. ...
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In Music

Bondy returns to Milwaukee ... with backup

By Bobby Tanzilo - Friday
For a lot of Milwaukeeans, the A.A. Bondy awakening took place when the former Verbena frontman performed a solo opening ...
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In Arts & Entertainment

Folk Fair performers educate, entertain, bond

By Andrew Wagner - Thursday
Dancers have been a part of Folk Fair since the event started more than 60 years ago. For some, it's a hobby. For others, ...
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In Kids & Family

Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 19-22, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The holiday fun begins this weekend in Milwaukee. So take the kids to a tree lighting, or check out the Holiday Folk ...
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In Music

Cross Canadian Ragweed feels at home on the road

By Drew Olson - Thursday
A lot of bands would crumble under a schedule that includes between 200 and 250 live shows per year, but Cross Canadian ...
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In Movies & TV

OnMedia: You don't need cable TV for help with your Thanksgiving dinner

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
With the arrival of the digital TV era this year, you don't need cable to get wall-to-wall cooking tips as you get ready ...
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In Living

OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: Nov. 19, 2009

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
This week, we're all a flutter about a cadre of techy-toys, a crunch snack and a spicy sauce, some quirky funk and, ...
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In Milwaukee Buzz Briefs

The Milwaukee Holiday Parade steps off Saturday

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Thursday
The Milwaukee Holiday Parade -- now in its 83rd year -- begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
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In Arts & Entertainment

Next Act Theatre finds absurdity on the 7th floor

By Damien Jaques - Thursday
Characters like the Octomom, Balloon Boy -- and his father -- and Joe the Plumber, spreading his opinions on the Middle ...
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In Sports Briefs

Live Blog Recap: Bucks vs. New Jersey

By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers - Wednesday
The Bucks continued their winning ways tonight with a 99-85 victory over New Jersey Wednesday night.
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In Sports

Fantasy football forecast: Week 11 studs and duds

By Eric Huber - Wednesday
With Miami and Carolina slated to tee it up Thursday night, we're back with some early insight and analysis from the ...
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In Arts & Entertainment

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By susanscotfry - 9:16 a.m.

Our bedroom windows face the street. There is one particular window that attracts my attention most nights. It used to be in the attic, but when ...

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Featured Staff Writers' Blogs

Tim Cuprisin

It's now officially Christmas on Milwaukee radio

Posted on Nov. 13, 2009 - 7:02 p.m.

Molly Snyder Edler

Today's oxymoron: calorie counting at Culver's

Posted on Nov. 18, 2009 - 6:39 p.m.

Julie Lawrence

Drinking for a difference

Posted on Nov. 17, 2009 - 08:01 a.m.

Drew Olson

Ouch: The Zoo Interchange needs 3 new bridges

Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 - 7:43 p.m.

Maureen Post

Hot wax and pressed pennies

Posted on Nov. 15, 2009 - 11:22 p.m.

Jeff Sherman

Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park opens Dec. 3

Posted on Nov. 20, 2009 - 1:01 p.m.

Bobby Tanzilo

Rehearsal dinner proves Urbieta is ready for Beard

Posted on Nov. 19, 2009 - 09:42 a.m.

Andy Tarnoff

When was the last time you saw these around the office?

Posted on Nov. 18, 2009 - 1:58 p.m.

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	Giving thanks, with friends and family.
	Christmas is only a month away, and Hanukkah is even closer.
	Bah humbug.
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