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January 31, 2012 at 04:07 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
With spring soon upon us, I know I'm starting to get the itch to do some repairs to my home. What better place to go to meet and interview many different vendors in one place?
If you have time, February 9th through 12th, consider going to the Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show...There apparently will be over 700 booths, an outdoor living area (which is one of my favorite areas to visit and get great ideas!), and many other fun activities to participate in and see.
Click here for additional information.
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January 17, 2012 at 05:17 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Happy New Year to everyone!! Are you looking for something to do this upcoming weekend now that we have snow on the ground? Click here to check out some ideas.
Some of the fun events taking place:
- Community Art Project on Saturday, January 21st from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. (Free)
- Teen night-Indoor Ice Skating, Saturday, January 21st 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (There is a fee)
- Participate in trying to break a Wisconsin record by having the most number of dancers dancing at the same time (Free)
- Ice sculpting contest
- Pancake Breakfast
- A.C.T. Live Talent Show
- So much more!
Bundle up and enjoy the weekend in Waukesha!!
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December 08, 2011 at 05:27 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
There are so many things to do during the Christmas season and I just wanted to remind everyone not to forget about the great theatre and music we have in Milwaukee! Take a night out to see a favorite show, i.e.:A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker or maybe something different/new.
Other websites to check out for their productions in performance now and in the future:
Enjoy the season and the show!!
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November 30, 2011 at 12:01 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Are you looking for somewhere to take the children for "Breakfast with Santa?"
There are many local communities getting in the holiday season and this weekend Santa is going to be visiting!
- Breakfast with Santa at George Watts and Son-December 3, 10, 17 & 24th -they will also be having their First Annual Holiday Open House!!
- Breakfist with Santa at The Pfister -December 3, 10 & 17th
- Breakfast and Lunch with Santa at the Milwaukee Zoo-December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18th-Breakfast on Saturdays only, Lunch Saturday and Sunday
- Breakfast with Santa at the Villa Terrace-December 4th only
These are just a few that are going on around Milwaukee. Check your local paper for other visits from Santa!
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November 21, 2011 at 04:42 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
No matter if you are staying at home and having family and/or friends over or going on the road to visit someone else, have a safe and fun Thanksgiving! This is the time of year that the festivities begin and so does the stress!
Make sure to take time for yourself and take care of your mental and physical health. Take a day off from work, find a good book to read and don't do any household chores or just turn on some Christmas music and sing to every song you know (this is for you, Kenna). OR, Book yourself a spa treatment (or two) at your favorite salon and take the time to close your eyes and breathe deeply. Send a friend a note, not only wishing them a great holiday season, but let them know they are thought of so many times throughout the year and thank them for just being them.
There are so many things I could sit here and suggest, and I'm sure you have some ideas of your own. This is my favorite time of year and it goes so darn fast, I try and make every minute count! Every day I wish there were more hours in the day, but this time of year I wish there were even more! Enjoy the food, the laughter and the companionship of those you love. It is definitely a special time of year!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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November 03, 2011 at 04:56 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
As everyone who has spent even one year here will know, Wisconsin winters get long, cold and let's be honest... depressing! Well, one way I have to spice up my week and bring a smile to my face is going to the Mitchell Park Conservatory.. a.k.a."The Domes." Getting out of the cold and into a tropical wonderland can lift up anyone's mood, but then add music to the mix!!
Tonight is the first event featuring "Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz" and what a fun event it is! There is food and refreshments available to purchase and tonight features a Great Lakes Distillary tasting and martini specials. To find it fast on the internet, google "music under glass," or click here.
My two favorites, which I can't wait to see, are the "U2 Zoo" on December 22nd and "5 Card Studs" on December 29th. March 22nd is the last Thursday night performance to set your calendars for a winter full of music and fun on Thursday nights at THE DOMES!!
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November 03, 2011 at 04:13 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Who says you have to wait to celebrate the holiday season? Not me!! Growing up and living in the Cedarburg area has always been special, in a way it's like living back in the earlier 1900's due to the historic buildings and homes and how friendly everyone is. At no other time of year does one have this feeling more than at Christmas time. Cedarburg lights up with old time Christmas decorations, the storefronts are lit up all evening long, homes on the main street as well as off the beat and track are festive and activities are occurring throughout the season. Click here to get an idea of some of the exciting, upcoming events.
First is the Five Festive Friday Eves, which highlights all of Cedarburg. Stores stay open later and at the Cedar Creek Settlement there are different activities every Friday. The first festive friday is November 18th and it includes an ugly sweater contest!! While viewing the individuals in their festive wear, you can nibble on cookies, drink complimentary cider and view the luminarias. The following day is Breakfast with Sanda which takes place at the Cedarburg Community Gym. The second Festive Friday has "make it and take it" which includes holiday projects and temporary tattoos. One of the most popular Craft/Art Fairs in Wisconsin during the holiday season is on Dec. 2nd-4th and it's called "Christmas in the Country."
This is just a sample of what to look forward to in the upcoming weeks and a couple other sites I would suggest to view for more ideas are: www.cedarcreeksettlement.com; www.cedarburgjuniors.org; www.cedarburgartistsguild.com; and www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org.
Have a great start to the holiday season, it's one of my favorite times of the year!!!
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October 24, 2011 at 07:05 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
I met a couple of my college friends, Meg and Tracey, for dinner on Friday night. We love getting together to touch base and we always try to go someplace different each time. This time we decided on Zak's Cafe, located at 231 S. 2nd Street and it is literally a "hidden gem." If I didn't know where I was going, I would have driven right past it and had no idea it was even a restaurant. That is the unfortunate for passerbys who are looking for someplace to eat, but don't know what they are looking for. And so, I felt it necessary to write and let all of you readers know about this fantastic restaurant. Zak's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We were there at 5 p.m. and didn't leave until after 9 p.m. I couldn't believe this quaint, well decorated place was not "filled to the gill's." It was perfect as my friend Meg stated, as we had all the time in the world to talk. There are two levels of seating and they allowed us to choose our spot.
The menu looks fantastic and has a great selection of appetizers, entrees, etc.. We started with an appetizer of Tomato and Goat Cheese Bruschetta and it was delicious. The tomato mixture was fresh and the goat cheese was the perfect amount. The balsamic drizzle was just that, a "drizzle," it did not drench the plate or the bruschetta. The bread itself was soft and easy to bite into. Two other appetizers I would like to try in the future are the chicken spring rolls and the walleye bites. Both descriptions sound "to die for."
AND, of course, with it being Friday and being in Wisconsin, all three of us gravitated to the Fish Fry, which alone takes up a page on the menu. From the usual Cod Fry, Perch Fry and Shrimp, to choices of Scallops, Trout and Surf and Turf. Tracey and I both went for the Combo Fry which consisted of cod, perch and shrimp, and Meg had the broiled cod. We all agreed the portions were typical (two pieces cod, two perch, and two shrimp), the beer batter was light, fried to perfection and not overpowering and the cole slaw was not over "mayonnaised," it had great consistancy. Price was comparable to other restaurants in the Milwaukee area and is very reasonable. The chef even assisted in carrying out the entrees!
The waitress was cute, courteous and attentive. She was patient with our delay in ordering(remember we were catching up), she checked back with us several times, and she personally talked to us after the meal was finished for several minutes.
They have a chalkboard by their espresso machine with a list of hot drinks available and this caught my eye when I went to the restroom. Unfortunately, you could not see it from where we sat so my friends were not privy to the opportunity for such delicious drink options. To "quench" my sweet tooth, I had a hot caramel apple cider for dessert. A gentleman, who did not identify himself (I assume it's Zak?), came over to find out how our meal was and served my drink request. To be honest, I wish Zak's was closer to my work because I think I would be in there almost every day trying a new hot drink. It was smooth, sweet, but not overly done. The drink itself consisted of apple cider, caramel, cinnamon and whipped cream. The perfect fall drink!!
Click here to check out the restaurant, it's menu, hours, and directions.
I'm hoping the quietness of Friday was a fluke, as this is indeed a "hidden gem" and look forward to visiting it in the future for breakfast, lunch and dinner again!
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October 10, 2011 at 04:56 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
If you are as into Wisconsin history as I am, here is a great site to check out!
Make sure to have your kids handy for the fun questions, which they have on their home page.
Examples:
- "How was Wisconsin originally spelled?"
- "Did Railroad Hobos really create their own language?"
- "What century long war ended in 1967 in Wisconsin?"
Do you know the answers? Do your children?
I have obviously written about a couple of the places to visit, but there are many others I have (yet). I will be visiting them in the next year or so as well!
It's a great excuse to go out and see the fall colors, take a scenic drive and spend some time with family and/or friends!
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October 03, 2011 at 12:44 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Okay, you have just spent your past weekend raking leaves and trimming your sidewalk and driveway...AND, you don't want to stay home this coming weekend. You want to be able to get out and enjoy the fall colors and weather!
Well, I have a great suggestion for everyone! I have done this for several years now, and I have found great Christmas and birthday presents, along with meeting new people and yes, enjoying the fall season!
You are able to actually visit many of the artist in their studios, watch them as they work on new material and talk to them about any questions you may have! You can purchase their pieces as you browse the merchandise.
There is also an artists reception and auction on Saturday night. Check out the Covered Bridge Studio Tour, which is going on October 7th to 9th.
Make sure to fill your gas tank, have your walking shoes on, and bring some cash to purchase from the artists. Remember to save your appetite so you can stop at one of the fantastic restaurants along the way, such as: Morton's Wiscons Inn (Cedarburg), Farmstead (Cedarburg), Harvey's (Mequon), Water Street Brewery (Grafton), etc.
Also, don't forget about the great carmel apples with different chocolates and toppings which both Sweet Trio (Grafton) and Amy's (Cedarburg)-it is almost always a necessary staple for every Fall Adventure! There are also many pumpkin patches, farmer's markets and apple orchards along the way to stop and get your favorite take home treats!
Have fun, if you see me make sure to say "hi!"
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September 27, 2011 at 05:44 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
I know I have written about the Gallery Night and Day activities in the Third Ward, but I don't believe I have mentioned the MIAD Student Alumni Art Sale, which takes place the same weekend. I became aware of it last year, and I'm not sure if that was the first year or not. It was exciting to see MIAD student's exhibit their talents and have the opportunity to purchase their art. Click here for information, and here for Gallery Night and Day in the Third Ward information. They will provide you with information on who is all participating, a map to help you search out the artists you want to see and the dates and times.
While in the Third Ward, don't forget to bring your appetite with you. There are so many great restaurants to choose from, including the newest on the block: Cafe Benelux. We had brunch there about a month ago on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning. It had a large crowd of hungry patrons, the service was excellent and the food was good (not great). Milwaukee Sail Loft is another new restaurant and a great view if it's nice out. Four of us had lunch there and it was warm enough that day to sit outside. The menu isn't huge, but enough to choose from. I had the Herb Crusted Cobia and it was excellent. Everyone who was with me enjoyed their meal and we all agreed we come back again. The service was "ok," hoping it was slow because it was busy...
There are oldies, but goodies as well: Coquette Cafe (love their whole menu-try to choose something different every time), The Wicked Hop (BEST Bloody Mary around, great atmosphere!), Water Buffalo (love their black bean burger!!), Tulip(anything on their appetizers), Palms(awesome menu, fun atmosphere!), etc.
Hoping it's a nice warm Fall weekend to enjoy the outdoors and some great art!!
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September 27, 2011 at 05:36 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Haven't gotten to the Harley Davidsom Museum? Here is a great excuse to go and see two exciting exhibits in one. After looking at all of the Harley Davidson artifacts in their museum building, why not stay and check out the 6th Annual Milwaukee Fine Furnishings and Fine Craft Show, which will be taking place this coming Friday through Sunday. Click here for information about the museum, dates and times to view the displays, or click here for information about the Craft show. Click on "Milwaukee" and the days, times and price information will be displayed.
There is a restaurant there: Motor, so plan on stopping in for lunch or dinner. Cafe Racer is also open during the day on Saturday or Sunday, so that is an option as well.
Make sure to bring your car or truck and not your motorcycle, so if you do find something to buy, you have a place to take it along home with you!! Don't forget, Christmas is less than three months from now...Start your Christmas shopping early!!
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September 09, 2011 at 02:09 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
Just a reminder, especially with fall here and still wanting to do things outside and in. What a great way to enjoy the fall colors, eat some good food and enjoy Milwaukee. I have written about this company before and I just got a great email reminder of upcoming tours they are providing. Visit their website for more details.
Tonight they have their pizza tour, tomorrow (Saturday, September 10th) they have the Brady Street and Third Ward tours happening and on Sunday they have their popular Bloody Mary tour. Other tours that go with the holidays approaching are the Ghouls and Spirits Adult Trick or Treat Bus Tour and the Christmas around Milwaukee Bakery Bus Tour.
Have fun, no matter which tour you choose!!
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August 05, 2011 at 04:17 PM · Posted under Entertainment, Nancy Neylon
On August 6th, a fun festival is happening: Third Ward Jazz Festival. It is only Saturday, so try to get to the Third Ward! There are a lot of activities going on:
- Iron Bartender 2011 champion (3 p.m.)
- Chefs of the Ward mixed basket competition (noon)
- Taste of the Ward-food from local restaurants provided throughout the day
AND, of course, since it is a Jazz Festival, there is music throughout the day. Click here for details!
On August 6th and 7th, bring your family to the Milwaukee lakefront to see the Milwaukee Air and Water Show. The water show starts first and is early, per the website, it starts at 9:15a.m. The Air show starts at 11a.m.
The State Fair has started as well, and is going on this weekend. I have written about the State Fair in the past, including some of the fun foods available. See what is new this year (country fried bacon with gravy!?!?!)
Whatever you decide to do, have fun!
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July 29, 2011 at 05:33 PM · Posted under Nancy Neylon
Who would have ever thought Vince Lombardi and Milwaukee Theatre would be in the same sentence? The man who knew his football and was loved by all (at least today) is now being honored in a Broadway play. I have said from the beginning of hearing about the play that I wanted to travel to NYC some time to see it. I have heard it is a great performance. Well, we can now see it here!
"Lombardi" is coming to Milwaukee (not the same cast, of course, as NYC). I already have my tickets ordered, as I assume there will be sold out nights. If you watched the Super Bowl, you would have had the opportunity to get a "glimpse" of the play, and that not only intrigued me, but gave me goosebumps. Anyone who has a love affair with the Packers, knows the history of Vince Lombardi and his incredible impact with the players and the game, and loves the theater should be in line for tickets.
Click here to order and view additional information on the play.
There are other plays that sound interesting in their upcoming season, including "Ten Chimney's." If you have never heard of the estate in Genesee Depots, which was owned the famous actor's, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, click here to learn more. The Rep is going to be putting on a theatrical performance apparently based on their lives at the estate. Take a tour of the home and grounds at Ten Chimneys and then take in the show.
One that I have seen already a couple of times in my life, and can never get enough of is"To Kill a Mockingbird." First a famous novel, turned into a famous play.
And, of course a play that no one tires of "A Christmas Carol." What would Christmas be like without this masterpiece?
Again, please go to the website, as there are many others coming up too! Enjoy the show!!
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