Brunch, Bloodies and Black n' Whites!

Up Nort' where Mark is from they have this thing called widows weekend.  It's the opening weekend of hunting season.  All the ladies band together and go out to do their girl things... including going to the Packer game.  I am thrilled to say that I WILL be participating in this years Widow Weekend again!  I'm going to the game with my future mother-in-law and sister-in-law.  BUT! before we can move on to this monumental occasion we need to talk about the best event happening in Milwaukee since beer!  Well maybe not quite that exciting... but it should be great!

Ever wish you took better photos?  Wish no longer!

Art Milwaukee along with INdustri Cafe have partnered to bring you "Brunch, Bloodies and Black n Whites"!  This will be a culinary and artistic journey like none you have experienced before.  Come on down for the BEST BLOODY MARY in town, a beautiful brunch sampling, then photography lessons and a tour through the Historic 5th Ward where we will test out those newly acquired photography skills!  Let's not forget another perk... this event is hosted by yours truly.  I hope to see you there!

Tickets are on sale for $50 dollars which is a steal ; the bloody mary alone has a $13 value!

Back in the Blogosphere! Saffron Yoga

I love yoga.  I love the stretching, the calming atmosphere, and the mental break from real life.  One of the  hard things about maintaining a regular yoga schedule is often the price.  I understand the need to charge fifteen dollars a class, I really do, I just can't personally afford it that often.

Saffron Yoga Center in Milwaukee is the answer to that problem.  Saffron is a pay what you can yoga center located in Bay View above Cafe Centraal on KK.  They ask for a donation of five to fifteen dollars  for their courses.  Their new space which is shared with Community Acupuncture is my type of yoga room.  They have pretty soft lighting, hardwood floors, quiet music, and blankets, mats and blocks to borrow.  I know some yogi's out there prefer their rooms carpeted with zero distractions but I appreciate the aesthetic qualities that Saffron's room brings to my practice.

The classes them selves vary but are taught my talented and compassionate yogis.  If you are on a tight budget and looking to try out yoga I suggest stopping in and checking this place out!

"In wine there is truth"

Back to posting about the Market: One of my favorite date nights is to go to Thief Wine Shop in the Public Market.  I love the noise and energy of everything going on around me.  They have excellent wine choices and a really friendly staff.  I think the bar itself is fantastic.  It's made of multiple different woods and quite spectacular.   One of the really cool things about visiting the wine bar in the market is the ability to order or bring food from other places in the market to enjoy with your wine purchase.  If you are looking for a casual place to grab a glass of wine I highly suggest Thief in the public Market.   Check out their specials and their wine tastings at their site.

Looking for something fun to do in Milwaukee this weekend?  Check out Alverno Presents: Global Union!

Global Union is a two day concert (12-5) in Humbolt Park.  It is completely free and features 6 awesome bands!

"Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul."

One of the unique findings in the Milwaukee Public Market is Locker's Florist.  I have this romanticized idea of men in big cities showing up with flowers once a week because if there is a florist on every corner why wouldn't you?   While I realize this is no where near the norm nor would it be that exciting if you actually DID get flowers every week, flower stands in markets make me smile.  Locker's is great because they have unique bouquets, interesting terrariums and fun modern vases.  They have a wonderful mix for anyone looking for a gift.  I am a huge fan of their European hand-tied bouquets.  On Sundays, stop in for two for one roses!

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art."

I am going to do a few days of posting about the Milwaukee Public Market. 

As a whole the Public Market is one of my favorite places to take Milwaukee visitors.  While I realize there are markets like this in other states, as far as Wisconsin goes the Public Markets like this are unique to Milwaukee.

The sunny building located in the third ward is home to a vast selection of unique, high quality prepared foods, artisan and ethnic products, spices, wine, candy, flowers and coffee.  Over the next few days I will feature each of these vendors but today I am focusing on the market as a whole

On the second floor of the market is the "Palm Garden" where you can take you purchases and eat in the warmth from the sunny windows.  Also found on the second floor is a kitchen where the market hosts cooking classes.

The market is the perfect place to stop for a bite, do a little work upstairs with a coffee, go out for a date or to bring out of town guests.

Read for the Record!

Hello Milwaukee!

What are you doing on October 6? How does breaking a world reading record while raising awareness about America’s achievement gap sound?

Join us as we participate in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation. Its a national campaign that mobilizes adults and children to close the early education achievement gap by setting a reading world record.

This annual campaign allows Americans to demand that all children receive the quality early education they deserve. On October 6, 2011, more than 2 million voices will call for an end to America’s early education achievement gap by readingLlama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney – setting a world record in the process!

We here in Milwaukee know how much this problem affects our youth... lets get out and read for them!

Get involved at www.readfortherecord.org to help Jumpstart close the early education achievement gap:

1. Pledge to Read: Submit your official pledge and help us reach more than 2.1 MILLION children.
2. Spread the Word: Use our simple tools to educate your friends and family about America’s early education achievement gap and invite them to read.

For more information visit www.readfortherecord.org