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4 LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

7 HOT TICKETS MUSIC Find out what must-see shows are coming to Milwaukee in the music

and DJ scene.

9 HOT TICKETS THE ARTS Learn what exciting shows are playing in Milwaukee’s unique theaters and galleries.

10 Y NOT II

12 THE ROMAN COIN

14 SPIKED CIDER

16 CHEAPSHEET

18 FASHION VIGNETTE

26 BAR CRAWL Check out a selection of places you should know about within walking

distance from each other.

28 2009 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The Holidays are upon us, and we’re here to help you find those

unique gifts that only Milwaukee has to offer.

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DEAR READERS,Rock on, Milwaukee! Thanks for the great feedback on our first

issue and all of your suggestions. This publication is reader driv-

en and meant as a conversation, so without your two cents, we

wouldn’t have anything to write about. Keep em’ coming.

We all know that Milwaukee’s a town of taverns. We pride our-

selves on our corner dive bars that dot each neighborhood or,

rather, blanket them. They may look a little seedy from the out-

side, but once inside, you’ll find yourself in a cozy atmosphere

surrounded by friends drinking up the best deals in town.

With the holidays upon us, we thought it was important to harp

on Milwaukee’s cool factor. We have fantastic independent shops

that provide unique items you can’t find anywhere else. Check

out our awesome Holiday Guide, and be sure to look online for

more postings with ideas and places around town.

Lastly, we’re taking off in 2010! Be sure to keep Friday, January

22nd free. We are having an official 2 Cents Launch Party! Stay

updated on Facebook and Twitter for tid bits as to what’s in store!

We are blasting off in 2010!

Happy Holidays, and see you next year!

PUBLISHERSKatie Donoghue

Jonathan Warobick

EDITORKatie Donoghue

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & DESIGNERJonathan Warobick

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSBen BurnsChip Bush

Jeff ButcherMatthew Fisher

Kerith Iverson-VostersLiz Van PayEric Teske

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERKatie Donoghue

PHOTOGRAPHERSAdam Longbonz

EXECUTIVE WEB PUBLISHERBas Kuis

http://www.bryantscocktaillounge.com

http://www.facebook.com/blackbird.bar

NOV 21STYou think you know PEACHES? Perhaps you do. Whether you’ve been a fan since before her ground-breaking 2000 debut, “The Teaches of Peaches,” or just met her for the first time, this show won’t disappoint. Dance the pain away.

NOV 22THTHANKSGIVING CONCERT features Present Music joined by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, the Bucks Native American Singing and Drumming Group, and the Milwaukee Choral Artists in a concert that is all about inspiring music in an inspiring space.

DEC 30TH-31STJIM GAFFIGAN is sure to

help you ring in the new year

laughing out loud. What better

way to spend the night but

to listen to his hilarious high-

pitched “internal monologue”

that describes his paranoia of a

mundane life.

DEC 3RDWEEZER is totally worth the moolah. Opening up is Motion City Soundtrack and Jack’s Mannequin. Drift into the zone to an island in the sun for an evening. Hip Hip!

OTHER HOT TICKETS THAT YOU SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR...

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NOV/DEC/JAN 2010

11/10 White Rabbits w/Glass Ghosts Turner Hall Ballroom

11/19 Swing-O-Matics live Warehouse Dance Club

11/21 Peaches w/Amanda Blank Turner Hall Ballroom

11/21 Milwaukee Rockabilly Showcase Miramar Theater

11/22 Present Music: Thanksgiving Concert The Cathedral of St. John

11/27 The Cranberries The Riverside

11/29 The Books Turner Hall Ballroom

12/3 Weezer The Rave

12/5 Lewis Black The Riverside

12/30-31 Jim Gaffigan The Pabst

WWW.URBANGARAGESALE.COM

HEAVY ROTATION PRESENTS:

NOV/DEC/JAN 2010

11/12-12/13 Moon Over the Brewery Milwaukee Chamber Theater

11/13-1/3 Holmes and Watson: A Musical Mystery Stackner Cabaret

11/24-12/29 Rent Marcus Center

11/27-12/27 A Christmas Carol The Pabst Theater

11/27-12/24 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever First Stage

Children’s Theater

11/27-1/3 Plaid Tidings Skylight Opera

Theater

11/28 Art vs. Craft Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center

12/12 Urban Garage Sale Turner Hall Ballroom

12/18 IronCupcake: PRO Challenge

MAM: After Dark

1/22 Anthony Bourdain The Riverside

NOV/27TH -JAN/3RDPLAID TIDINGS features hits from the 50s and 60s as well as scads of holiday standards that have been “plaid-erized,” Plaid Tidings is The Plaids’ never-before-seen holiday special.

NOV 28TH

Everything at ART VS. CRAFT is

handmade and sold directly from

the artist. The most unique quality

items from apparel to plush items

to jewelry and home goods. Be

one of the first in the door and re-

ceive a bag full of unique goodies!

Learn more: artvscraftmke.com

DEC 18TH10 professional caterers make 1000

of their best cupcakes to be judged

by you at the IRONCUPCAKE:

PRO CHALLENGE. The winning

baker is awarded the winning “iron”

cupcake sculpture. Three artists cre-

ated sculpted trophies that will also

be judged. The winning trophy gets

a year’s supply of cupcakes.

DEC/12THAt the URBAN GARAGE SALE, all of the best local shops under one roof are giving you their lowest prices possible. Hosted by Heavy Rotation. Shops from the 3rd Ward, Brady and more. Check out www.urbangaragesale.com for complete listing of participants. Shop local in one spot!

OTHER HOT TICKETS THAT YOU SHOULD BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR...

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The Y-Not II bears the atmosphere

of a highway worker who stole

his grandma’s holiday decorations

and started a bar in the attic above

his garage. Clad with paper jack-

o-lanterns covering the ceiling,

large leather booths, tacky walls,

and a free pool table, the Y-Not II

is a dive bar with character. While

some small establishments can

isolate new customers with the

controlling “regulars” mentality,

anybody can walk into the low-lit

smoky Y-Not II and feel welcome.

The Y-Not II is also rich with his-

tory, being the sequel to the origi-

nal Y-Not that closed in the 70’s,

and father bar to the Y-Not III (on

Kenilworth next to Yield). The Y-

Not II lends itself to Milwaukee

citizens as a homey watering hole

conducive to conversation as well

as heavy drinking, without the

crowds and obnoxious loud music

of more popular bars. Though void

of nightly specials, there are main-

stay deals such as two Smirnoff

Martini’s for $6. I suggest the liter

mugs of beer, ranging in price from

$3.75-$9.00, depending on which

brew you choose. The Y Not II’s

beer selection is pretty standard;

offering all the staples as well as

the Sprecher infused “Y-Not Light.”

Interestingly enough, the bar offers

miniature bottles of Makers Mark

whiskey, as well as other liquors,

for around $7. A night of free pop-

corn, pool, and $4 mugs at the Y-

Not II probably won’t be a night

you’ll remember forever, but the

tattered charm it wields will lead

you back to its door again some-

day down the line.

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As I walked into this corner bar, at

3:45 on a Tuesday afternoon, all

the bar stools--save one--were oc-

cupied. As I sheepishly walked over

to the lone bar stool at the far left of

the bar, I made eye-contact with the

bartender, a stern looking woman in

her 50’s. I asked her what she had on

special, to which she replied “I need

to see some ID.”

After taking my ID all the way over

to the other side of the bar, doing

something with it which I couldn’t

see (did they really have a scanner in

here), she comes back with a broad

smile. “What can I get ya?” she says

with a perfect Wisconsin dialect.

“PBR” says I, “It won’t cost more than

three bucks will it?”--all I had was

four and wanted to at least leave a

dollar for a tip. “Ha!” She says, “It’s

only a buck seventy-five, and at 4pm

it goes down to a dollar!”

“You ain’t downtown buddy!” says

the guy next to me. Thank God, I

think to myself. If there is one thing

that bugs me about bars, it is the fact

that some think that it is morally OK

to charge more than $2 for a PBR.

In this commentator’s opinion, PBR

is as much of a Milwaukee staple as

brats and polka and should be law-

fully regulated to under $2 a serving-

-tap, can, or bottle.

As I sipped on my $1.75 PBR at Dia-

mond Tap, I began to take in the en-

vironment. This was a working man’s

bar. These men (and women) had

just gotten off their first shift rounds

and were sucking back some suds

before heading home for the eve-

ning. I counted no less than eight

union bumper stickers on the back

of the bar. Pull tabs, jerky, chips, and

warm nuts were offered as the spread

of delicacies for this crowd. I talked

to one guy who worked at Wrought

Washer Co. about two blocks away

here in Bay View. Did you know

that Wrought is one of the largest

washer manufacturers in the world?

And I don’t mean the laundry kind. I

mean the steal stamped little circles

of metal that one uses to secure

a bolt. They cost about 2 cents at

Home Depot, I imagine.

Gerry’s Diamond Tap is a friendly

place, almost everyone knew each

other, as loud hollers would sound

as someone would embrace his or

her friend who just walked in the

door. This is a little gem, one of the

last of the true neighborhood bars

that permeated Milwaukee streets

throughout the past century--Judy,

my bartender, had lived in Bay View

since she was a kid. All in all, this is

something you should check out if

you want to have a cheap beer with

real Milwaukeeans who know the

value of an honest day’s work. And

if that is not enough to entice you,

they have a NASCAR league too!

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As long as you can remember, Re-

gano’s Roman Coin has been sitting

on the corner of Brady and Astor.

Have you ever been in this old tav-

ern? A block or two away from the

cluster of trendy bars, the Coin is a

Brady Street staple. This bar is the

cheapest, most friendly and oldest

in the neighborhood. It was origi-

nally a Pabst Brewery Tied House

built in 1890 by Otto Strack (who

also did the Pabst Theater) commis-

sioned by Capt. Frederick Pabst. Be-

fore the bar was owned by the Reg-

ano’s, it was called Happy Go Lucky

in the 40s. Before that, the name

seems to be lost. Family owned

since 1966-it yields unbeatable

prices and surprises. Did you know,

there’s a two lane bowling alley in

the basement?! It hasn’t been used

since the 50s, now only for storage,

it’s still down there under a door in

the floor boards. When Brady street

wasn’t a hot spot-and quite frankly

a scary place, all the windows were

boarded up for years. The current

owner, Teri Regano was raised at the

Coin, literally. She has since uncov-

ered a lot of the original windows

and beautiful details (some by ac-

cident!) that Otto intended it to be.

Other than that not a whole lot has

changed over the years. They used

to have a working phone booth in-

side that would attract some local

“characters.” It is also the only bar

in the area that opens before noon.

The Coin used to cater to the blue

collars-mostly third shift workers

from the surrounding tanneries like

Pfister & Vogel that shut down less

than 10 years ago. It used to open

at 7am and have a pretty full house,

nowadays it’s 9 am. A pool table,

juke box and free wi-fi will keep you

entertained, if the locals don’t. It’s a

cash only bar-but no worries, your

pocket change should cover it.

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THE GIG1955 S HILBERT, 414.481.9974SUBMITTED BY: LIZ VAN PAY

The Gig’s catchy name is enough

to get a passersby in the door,

and once you’re in, you’re likely

to stay awhile. Located on the

quiet corner of Dousman and

Wright Streets in Riverwest, their

various nightly drink specials and

relaxed atmosphere make a trip

to The Gig entirely worthwhile.

Walking in the door as a new

customer, you are treated as if

you’re a regular no matter who

you are. For those worried about

a lack of beer selection for a dive

bar, worry not. The Gig boasts a

large selection of both domestics

and imports bottled and on tap,

and the various nightly specials

will keep you dancin’ along to

the good tunes spouting on the

jukebox. Even a weekday night

feels like a Friday night at The Gig,

and their weekly musical acts

give truth to the tavern’s name.

The next time you’re in Riverwest

and the Polish Falcon gets bor-

ing The Gig is definitely worth

checking out.

THIS IS IT418 E WELLS, 414.278.9192SUBMITTED BY: JEFF BUTCHER

Nestled away mid-block be-

tween Jefferson and Milwaukee

streets downtown lies the old-

est, and one of the most unique

bars in the city, if you can find it!

This Is It! must be experienced

to be understood. The place is

a cozy, albeit well-known, little

secret. There is no signage out-

side the bar, so half the fun is

in locating it. Visitors at This Is

It! are treated to a comfortable

and friendly atmosphere that is

a refreshing change within the

scene. I would describe the in-

terior décor as “grandma’s rec-

room retro”, dominated by a bar

that runs the length of the place,

with several cushy “half-booths”

running parallel. Stained-glass

lamps, red-carpeted walls, and

frequently changing holiday

directions give the place a fun,

pleasantly garish feel. This Is It!

boasts a very diverse clientele,

most elude to the flamboyant

side, but one of the few “straight-

friendly” bars downtown attract

the college students, to white

collar professionals, to the older

patrons who have been regu-

lars since the place opened its

door nearly 40 years ago. The

bartenders are fun and friendly,

the drinks are seriously cheap,

and you’re more likely to catch

sports or Adult Swim on the

bar’s television than a parade

of tired dance videos. But,

rather, the music is controlled

by you the customer, in the

form of a generously-stocked

jukebox midway through the

bar. Check out This Is It next

time you’re in the mood for

something different!

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STEP 1: GET SOME APPLES!Pick your own at NIEMAN ORCHARDS

(9932 Pioneer Road, Cedarburg, WI

53012). They have over 40 varieties and

are open daily 9-5. Or you can head on

down to BRIGHTONWOODS ORCHARD

(1072 288th Street, Burlington, WI).

They don’t have “pick your own,” but

they do have great apples, cider, and a

winery. They’re open 9-6 daily through

November. Both have markets where

you can purchase cider, caramel apples,

pumpkins, and all sorts of fall favorites.

STEP 2: PRESS YOUR APPLES!Clean, core, and slice your apples first.

Use a food processor or a blender to

crush the apples to a pulp! Then put the

pulp in cheesecloth and squeeze out all

the juice. If you’ve got the space and

the ambition, go ahead and buy a cider

press! You’ll save on the cheesecloth.

STEP 3: KILL THE BAD BACTERIA!This is an optional step that makes cider

different than juice. Juice is pasteurized,

which is why you can find it unrefrig-

erated, boxed or canned. Cider goes

through a process called ultraviolet ger-

micidal irradiation and, thus, must be

refrigerated.

STEP 4: FERMENTATIONThe experts at Brightonwoods Orchard

say this starts to happen just after 2

days of bottling. Don’t let it sit longer

than 10 days unless you’re interested in

making vinegar. If you prefer your cider

sans alcohol, please skip this step.

STEP 5: DRINK UP!Whether it’s straight from the orchard

or waiting for you at the bar, your cider

is now ready to satisfy your thirst!

There are many ways to en-

joy cider: warm, cold,

spiced, spiked, or

fermented.

If you’re looking for authentic French cider,

head over to CHEZ JACQUES (1022 South

1st Street, Milwaukee, WI) for a glass of le

cidre brut (which goes great with a crêpe).

They also serve non-alcoholic, as well.

THE COUNTY CLARE (1234 North Astor

Street, Milwaukee, WI) serves several

cider and beer mixed drinks. We

recommend the Diesel.

Go check them out!

Your very own III DACHSHUNDS BREW-

ERY brews a Dachshund Original Hard

Apple Cider. You can find this tasty brew at

the City Lounge (3455 East Layton Avenue,

Cudahy, WI).

If you’re just into hot toddies (hot spiked

cider, tea, coffee, or water), visit Daniel

at BRYANT’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE (1579

South 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI) on

Wednesdays, and he’ll serve you one up

just how you like it!

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JAMOS1800 N ARLINGTON, 414.276.7101SUBMITTED BY: ERIC TESKE

With its friendly and unassuming

atmosphere, Jamos is a reminder

of what makes Milwaukee’s dive

bar culture so strong. It is the

perfect setting to meet friends for

a drink any night of the week.

The bar welcomes you with its

bright red door located just a few

blocks off Brady St. in the East Vil-

lage neighborhood. Inside you

will find liquor drinks and seven

beer taps all priced reasonably

enough that daily or happy hour

specials are not necessary. As

you pull up to the bar, you can

expect to see familiar faces from

the neighborhood. The crowd is

a mix of young professionals and

older neighborhoodies, all seek-

ing a relaxed atmosphere and a

strong cocktail.

While waiting for your drink you

can take in the décor, which

highlights the wonderfully tacky

furnishings that make dive bars

feel so cozy. Its wood-paneling

is covered by a series of Spanish-

themed portraits and landscaped

which delightfully clashes with a

collection of mounted animals,

specifically deer, fish, and even

jackalope. The space is topped

off with a year-round display of

Christmas lights. In the back you

will find a pair of hidden tables

that protect against prying eyes

and make the bar perfect for a

secret rendezvous. Even though

Jamos has been around for less

than eight years, it feels like the

place has always been part of the

neighborhood. It feels that way

because the building has housed

a bar since 1912. Including a pre-

vious configuration that boasted

a bar in front and a candy shop

operated out of a window in

the back. Interesting combina-

tion? Its part of what make this

city Milwaukee.

THE HARP AND SHAM-ROCK2106 W WELLS, 414.344.6080SUBMITTED BY: BEN BURNS

The “Harp and Sham” is the

definition of dive. With an exte-

rior that resembles a doublewide

trailer and a bar packed with loy-

al regulars and security guards

fresh off of working a concert

at The Rave, The Harp emanates

a somber tone. Early on in the

night, the crowd at the Harp

consists of blue-collar regulars

grabbing a drink after work, a

ritual they’ve kept since Nixon

was in office. Eventually the el-

ders disappear and the younger

crowd saunters in sporting tat-

toos, septum piercings, and

an extensive knowledge of the

Pantera catalog. The bartenders

treat the Harp like their club-

house, blasting their favorite

metal tunes while throwing back

Jagermeister and continuing to

hang around the bar even when

they aren’t working. While there

is a good chance the bartenders

will give a stern leer to anybody

wearing a polo shirt, they are just

as quick to tell stories, explain

their tattoos, and play a game of

bar with anybody who’s (they are

also willing to TEACH the sacred

drinking practice, with great pa-

tience). Nightly Jeopardy at the

Harp is a ritual worth checking

out, answering Final Jeopardy

correctly will win you a free

drink, but blurting out the an-

swer before it is announced will

cost you a round for the whole

bar. Also worth checking out

is $2 Tuesday where cans, taps,

and rails cost just $2. While you

may be refused a martini and

asked, “What do you think this

is? A Yuppie bar?” The Harp and

Shamrock is a good place to

drink Pabst Blue Ribbon and talk

about music with the regulars.

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4-9 TWR, ALL SUN

$1 OFF BARTENDER’S CHOICE TAP BEER

$2 OFF LARGE DOMESTIC PITCHERS

2 FOR $5 PABST CANS

ALL DAY $3.50 DOMESTIC MINI

PITCHERS

3-8PM

2-4-1 MIXERS, AND LATE NIGHT 2-4-1

SHOTS 10-2

2-4-1 MIXERS 4-8PM 2-4-1 SHOTS FROM 10PM TO CLOSING

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$1.25 CHICKEN OR BEEF TACOS, $1 OFF ALL MEXICAN BEERS

SPECIAL WING NIGHT. A SPECIAL RECIPE AT THE SAME PRICE OF OUR FAMOUS WINGS.

$1 PBR

FAMOUS 40¢ HOT WINGS, SERVED

4:30-10PM

4-6 PM, WEDN NIGHT

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TAILS $3 BOMBS

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FREE FOOD AT HALFTIME, FREE SHOTS 4 PACKER TOUCHDOWNS, $2 MILLER & BUD DOMESTICS,

$3 BUILD UR OWN BLOODY MARY BAR. $6 BUCKETS

OF CORONA

ROMAN COIN

1004 E BRADY

THIS IS IT418 E WELLS

POINTS EAST PUB

1501 N JACKSON

MIKEY’S811 N JEFFERSON

MJS332 N MILWAUKEE

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3-6PM MON-FRI

$4 BARTENDER’S CHOICE COCKTAILS $4 GLASSES OF SELECT WINES $1 OFF TAP BEER $2 PABST BOTTLES

$1 OFF GLASSES OF WINE

FREE BREAD APPETIZER WITH RESERVE WINE

BOTTLE PURCHASE

$4 RAIL MANHATTANS AND

SIDECARS

ITALIAN BEER NIGHT! $3 BOTTLES

$8 ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS

½ OFF PINTS & BOTTLES OF WINE

$5 MARTINI SPECIAL, $4 SANGRIA & $4 GLASSES OF HOUSE CABERNET &

CHARDONNAY

4 TO 6 & 11 TO 1 AM

2-4-1 TAPS AND RAILS, $5 GLASSES

OF WINES

BUY ONE, GET ONE MILWAUKEE TAPS $5

REHORST MIXERS

$2 OFF ALL LARGE-FORMAT BEERS

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$4 BROWN-BAGGED MYSTERY BEERS

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$5 BLOODY MARYS, MIMOSAS AND

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OPEN - 7 PM

$1 OFF PABST BOTTLES, RAIL

COCKTAILS & TAPS!$3 FURTHERMORE

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HOLE (RARE SOUL)

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2 - 8 $4 BLOODYS, $4 IRISH COFFEES,

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$1 OFF ALL WINES

4PM-7

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$6 DOMESTIC PITCHERS

$2 PINTS

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TAP OR BOTTLE!

FREE PIZZA WHE YOU BUY ANY PITCHER!

40¢ WING NIGHT (TUES AND THURS)

7PM-12AM

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THE OLIVE PIT

1100 S 1ST

TRISKELES1801 S 3RD

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BURN-HEARTS

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SCAFFIDI’S HIDEOUT

1837 N HUMBOLDT

STENY’S800 S 2ND

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: ADAM LONGBONZSTYLIST: NICOLE SCHIMEL

MODEL: BRANDIS HILDEBRANDTCLOTHING FROM: FASHION NINJA

SHOES: SHOOACCESSORIES FROM: (H(OM)E)

SPECIAL THANKS TO BLACKBIRD BAR AND BRYANT’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE

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Every year after Oct. 31st, it’s like Frosty the Snow-man and Santa were in cahoots and planted a bomb that exploded with holiday spirit. They sat there all year anticipating, feet tapping until the clock turned 12, and they spewed Christmas music over the nation with bells, red and green along with snow. They just couldn’t hold it. So that hungover morning after All Hallow’s Eve, waking up as half a vampire, half zom-bie-the first thing that hits you is Jingle Bells. You’re gagging right? But as the day goes on we remember what Christmas brings-yes joy and happiness, but also presents!! And so the countdown begins. We’ve gathered a few unique things Milwaukee’s got to offer that we guarantee your mom, sister or secret lover have never received-even that super hard to buy for person-Dad.

Art v. Craft 2009SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009790 N VAN BUREN (DOWNTOWN)WWW.ARTVSCRAFTMKE.COM/

Art v. Craft is Milwaukee’s number one source for great, quality, handmade gifts for the holiday season.

Urban Garage SaleDECEMBER 12TH AT TURNER HALL BALLROOM

All of Milwaukee’s best boutiques and artists get to-gether under one roof to sell their quality goods at unbeatable prices. Can’t miss it.

Lakefront Brewery1872 N COMMERCE WWW.LAKEFRONTBREWERY.COM

A personal favorite of relatives out

of state is the beer they can’t get!

Milwaukee’s microbrews make a

perfect gift. Lakefront offers mugs, t

shirts, bottle openers and of course

their amazing microbrews. Pick up a six

pack of Riverwest Stein and slap a bow

on it-ta da!

the City MarketSHOREWOOD AND WAUWATOSA

WWW.THECITYMARKETCAFE.COMStop by The City Market for European

styled cakes, tarts, pies, and breads. Going

to a holiday party? We think a pie from The

City Market would be the perfect gift for the

hard-workin’ host(ess).Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ market

TOMMY THOMPSON YOUTH CENTER, STATE FAIR PARK

WWW.MCWFM.ORG/INDEX.HTMLOut of state this holiday season? Stop by

Milwaukee’s first annual indoor farmers’ market

held every Saturday starting November 7, from 8

a.m. until Noon, for a uniquely Wisconsin gift for

those cheese-deprived loved ones out there!

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Lakefront Brewery1872 N COMMERCE WWW.LAKEFRONTBREWERY.COM

A personal favorite of relatives out

of state is the beer they can’t get!

Milwaukee’s microbrews make a

perfect gift. Lakefront offers mugs, t

shirts, bottle openers and of course

their amazing microbrews. Pick up a six

pack of Riverwest Stein and slap a bow

on it-ta da!

the City MarketSHOREWOOD AND WAUWATOSA

WWW.THECITYMARKETCAFE.COMStop by The City Market for European

styled cakes, tarts, pies, and breads. Going

to a holiday party? We think a pie from The

City Market would be the perfect gift for the

hard-workin’ host(ess).Milwaukee County Winter Farmers’ market

TOMMY THOMPSON YOUTH CENTER, STATE FAIR PARK

WWW.MCWFM.ORG/INDEX.HTMLOut of state this holiday season? Stop by

Milwaukee’s first annual indoor farmers’ market

held every Saturday starting November 7, from 8

a.m. until Noon, for a uniquely Wisconsin gift for

those cheese-deprived loved ones out there!

Mars Cheese Castle

Going to Chicago or somewhere south

of here? You know you’ve passed it

and always wondered what is in Mars

Cheese Castle? Well on your way out

of town, make a pit stop at this

overwhelming cheese, sau-

sage and beer place. It’s great

for holiday gifts to give inlaws

and family members a taste

of Wisconsin.

• Chartreuse:

This wonderfully unique store is completely eco-friendly. Apparel for kids, guys and gals. Look for ThINK Apparel based out of Cudahay-their scarves make a great gift.

• Heavy Rotation:

How about a t-shirt that’s made right here in town with unique kick-ass designs? Sure to be your favorite tee, you can spot their designs all over and in major movies. Check them out at www.heavytees.com/.

• Freckle Face:

A great place for unique kids clothing.

• Metropawlis:

For that handsome hound or feisty feline in your lovely life! Me-tropawlis has unique gifts for any pet well-pampered.

Before running to Mayfair or Bayshore where you will un-doubtedly get frustrated with the crowds and getting a park-ing ticket that could’ve been spent on someone’s gift, think about staying close to home. Why? Because our local retailers are unique-you can’t find what they have in any other store. The money you spend stays in your community, there are no crowds, and you’d spend the same amount in some con-glomerate that outsourced everything to China. Finally-you’ll give a gift that means something to its creator, your city, to the person you’re giving it to and more importantly it’ll mean something to you.

For every $1.00 you spend locally .68cents stays in

the community. For every $100.00 - that means $68.00

If you spend $100.00 at a national chain, only $43

remains here.

Spend the same amount online and nothing stays

in the community!

Before you go to the mall or a national chain, just ask yourself “is there someone locally I can purchase this from instead?” In more cases than not- the price is the same at your local merchant. Local businesses are usually more invested in the community, its future and more importantly they create JOBS. Shop your local neighborhoods - Downtown, Third ward, Brady street, Village of Tosa, Bay View, etc. Support your city, Support Milwaukee.

Stats provided by Deanna Inniss and from the 3/50 project. Check out how you can help at www.the350project.net/home

Othergreat places

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AJ BOMBERSBurger Bar

1241 N WATER414.221.9999

THE ALCHEMIST THEATERPerformance Theater & Lounge

2995 S CLEMENT

414.431.1014

AT RANDOMClassic Cocktail Lounge

2501 S DELAWARE

414.481.8030

BARNACLE BUDSSea Food

1955 S HILBERT414.481.9974

BLACKBIRD BARCocktail Lounge

3007 S KINNICKINNIC

414.486.1344

BRYANT’SClassic Cocktail Lounge

1579 S 9TH

414.383.2620

CHARTREUSEEco Friendly Boutique

2227 S KINNICKINNIC

414-747-8434

CONEJITO’S PLACEMexican Food

539 W VIRGINIA

414.278.9106

FASHIOIN NINJAClothing School & Boutique

315 N PLANKINTON

414.481.3865

GINGERTapas Bar

235 S 2ND

414.220.9420

(H(OM)E)Handmade items

WWW.HOME-THREADS.COM

414.202.9612

LA MERENDATapas Bar

125 E NATIONAL414.389.0125

MJ’SLocal Bar

332 N MILWAUKEE

414.765.1168

THE NATIONALCafé

839 W NATIONAL414.278.0765

NEXT ACT THEATERPerformance Theater

342 N WATER

414.278.0765

PALOMINOAmerican Food/ Bar

2491 S SUPERIOR

414.747.1007

SPARROW COLLECTIVEHandmade Boutique

2224 S KINNICKINNIC

414-747-9229

STACK’DBurger Bar

170 S 1ST

414.273.7800

SUGAR MAPLEAmerican Pub

441 E LINCOLN

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SHOOShoe Boutique

241 N BROADWAY877.765.SHOO

TENUTA’SItalian Cuisine

2995 S CLEMENT

414.431.1014

THE TONIC TAVERNCocktail Lounge

2335 S. KINNICKINNIC

414.588.7366

TRANSFERItalian Cuisine & Pizza

101 W MITCHELL

414.384.1555

TRISKELE’SRestaurant

1801 S 3RD

414.837.5950

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BEANS & BARLEYVegetarian Market & Café

1901 E NORTH414.278.7878

CAGGIOArt Gallery

918 E BRADY414.220.4545

CIRCANeighborhood Bar

1754 N FRANKLIN414.272.4722

COMET CAFESlow Food

1947 N FARWELL

414.273.7677

THE FOUNDATIONTiki Bar

2718 N BREMEN

414.374.2587

HENRY’SPub & Grille

2523 E BELLEVIEW

414.332.9690

JAMOSLocal Bar

1800 N ARLINGTON

414.276.7101

LEMON LOUNGECocktail & Music Lounge

2864 N OAKLAND

414.906.0100

MISS GROOVEClothing Boutique

1225 E BRADY 414.298.9185

NESSUN DORMAItalian Food & Wine

2778 N WEIL

414.264.8466

RED ROOMNeighborhood Bar

1875 N. HUMBOLDT414.224.7666

RIVERHORSE BARBar & Music Venue

701 E CENTER414.264.4788

ROMAN COINLocal Bar

1004 E BRADY414.278.9334

SCAFFIDI’S HIDEOUTNeighborhood Bar

1837 N HUMBOLDT 414.273.1665

STONEFLYBar & Lounge Venue

735 E CENTER414-264-3630

THIS IS ITLGBT Cocktail Lounge

418 E WELLS414.278.9192

WOLSKI’SNeighborhood Bar

1836 N PULASKI414.276.8130

YIELDLocal Bar

1932 E KENILWORTH

414.319.1170

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