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100 THINGS TO DO IN MILWAUKEE

URBAN FARMERS MARKETS + CSA GUIDE

A CHAT WITH JOHN AXFORD

OnMilwaukee’s famous 100 things to do list!

There are plenty of urban farmer market’s in Milwaukee & we have a guide to them all, plus how to get involved in a CSA program to have fresh veggies delivered to you!

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100 THINGS TO DO IN MILWAUKEE A SUMMER BUCKET-LIST From outdoor cocktails to water aquaponics, and 98 more in between, here they are. 1.

Have a cocktail at Zen on Seven at the top of Hotel Metro

20. Indulge in the mozzarella marinara at Saz’s State House

Eat duck fat fries at MOCT

21. Find unimaginable treasures at American Science & Surplus

Squeeze your family into the Pizza Shuttle photo booth

22. Explore Milwaukee’s German culinary legacy at Mader’s

Hitch a ride Downtown from Cream City Rickshaw

Fill up your gallon jugs at Bay View’s Pryor Street well

23. Walk along the breakwater to watch the sun set over the skyline

Watch a European soccer game on the telly at the Nomad

24. Take a summertime trolley ride through Downtown

Pedal a boat on the lagoon at the lakefront

25. Make the snake rattle at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Eat deep fried pickles at Stack’d Bar

26. Take a stab at Milwaukee Community Acupuncture

Join a bocce league at the Italian Community Center

27. Do the Great Lakes Distillery tour

10. Take your grandma to brunch at Watts Tea Shop

28. Celebrate with champagne at Cuvee

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29. Try some Mexican corn at State Fair

Order mini donuts at bar time at Chubby’s

12. Get dinner, drinks and a movie at the Fox Bay Cinema Grill

30. Sample rare craft beer at Sugar Maple or Palm Tavern

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Take a ride out to Lapham Park and enjoy a hike

14. Dance your ass off to ‘80s music Friday nights at The Mad Planet

Find the best pita bread in town at Attari Supermarket

32. Learn how to compost at the Urban Ecology Center

15. Get the boys together for a day at Paintball Dave’s

33. Get fresh food from a Community Supported Agriculture farm

16. Find the painting of “Jesus knocking at the U.N.” at Jamo’s

34. Sip a flaming drink at the Foundation Tiki Bar

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35. Share a round of tapas at La Merenda

Appreciate creative local talent at the quarterly Gallery Night and Day

36. Drop in for a pay-what-you-can yoga class at Saffron

18. Figure out who makes better custard: Kopp’s or Leon’s

37. Shop for second-hand clothes at Re-Threads

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38. Enjoy frozen yogurt at a local shop

Prove you’re a pool shark at Romine’s High Pockets

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39. Teach your own art class at BYO Studio Lounge 40. Break out the two-wheeler and bike to work

73. Brave the lake on New Year’s Day, take the Polar Bear Plunge

41. Save your appetite for the annual WMSE Food Slam in October

74. Have brunch at Cafe Corazon

42. Have a beer at Estabrook Beer Garden

76. Splurge on a few $3 Tallboys at The Pabst Theater

43. Shop at Bayshore Town Center outdoor mall

77. Shop, eat and people watch in the Historic Third Ward

44. Take an early-morning jog along Lincoln Memorial Drive

78. Stock up on sage and coriander seeds at The Spice House

45. Earn double points on your card each Tuesday at Alterra

79. Eat local at Braise

46. Save a few bucks by joining the Bay View Cheap Beer Club 47. Buy locally-designed clothing at Sparrow Collective

80. Go fishing near the lighthouse behind the Marcus Amphitheater

48. Have breakfast at John’s Sandwich Shop in Wauwatosa

81. Rent “Major League,” look for familiar Milwaukee places

49. Fill up on M&Ms, Chex Mix and Guinness at Paddy’s Pub

82. Get a history lesson at the Milwaukee County Historical Society

50. Sip some fine wine at Balzac 51. Take a local class through Dabble.com 52. Run the pups at Estabrook’s dog park 53. Order cannoli at Peter Sciortino’s Bakeryon Brady Street 54. Shop for an erotic toy at the Tool Shed

75. Learn to home brew your own beer at Northern Brewer

83. Say “Art Smart’s Dart Mart” five times fast 84. Buy a Teecycle shirt and support the River Revitalization Project 85. Play a game of shuffle board at Burnhearts

55. Play Atari at Koppa’s Fulbeli Deli on Farwell

86. Sit in the right Newsroom Pub chair and end up in the Safe House

56. Check out Monday night movies at Brocach

87. Shop the East Side Green Market on Saturdays in summer

57. Buy a bag of kettle corn at Jazz in the Park

88. Order a pizza with whipped garlic at Transfer Pizzeria

58. Throw your peanut shells on the floor at AJ Bombers

89. Get educated at Comet Cafe’s Beer School

59. Try the baked potato pizza slice from Brick 3

90. Eat $5 pho on Mondays at Hinterland

60. Save room for authentic Indian desserts at Bombay Sweets

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92. Sign up for a cooking class at the Milwaukee Public Market

Attend as many ethnic festivals as possible

Count the number of Milwaukee’s Irish pubs, visit each one

62. Ride your bike across town on the Oak Leaf Trail

93. Try the macaroni and cheese slice at Ian’s Pizza

63. Arrive early to get a lane at Bay View Bowl’s Glow Bowl

94. Get lost in literary splendor at Boswell Book Co.

64. Bet it all on black at Potawatomi Bingo Casino

95. Find a bargain at Goodwill’s Retique in the Third Ward

65. Cheer for a sausage during Miller Park’s sausage races

96. Join the stein club at the Old German Beer Hall

66. Take in the views (and a great meal) on the Roots patio 67. Kick it old school with a martini at Angelo’s Lounge

97. Shop Pabst Brewery gear and enjoy a brew at The Best Place bar

68. Let the kids ride the bumper cars at StoneFire Pizza Co.

98. Eat dinner at Meritage

69. Eat something on a stick at the Wisconsin State Fair

99. Check out the latest exhibit at Harley-Davidson Museum and grab a bite at Motor

70. Chill on the Hill in Bay View each summer Tuesday night 71.

Get romantic on a Downtown carriage ride

100. Go on a tour at Sweet Water Organics

72. Take a tour of The Pfister art collection

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URBAN FARMERS MARKETS YOUR GUIDE TO THE FRESHEST PRODUCE WESTOWN FARMERS MARKET 3RD AND MICHIGAN STREETS, (414) 276-6696 Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 6-Oct. 31

WESTOWN.ORG All downtown employees looking for a lunch break stroll, some fresh veggies for dinner, a handmade gift for that upcoming birthday party, or a delicious lunch need to check out the Westown Farmers Market at Zeidler Union Square. The Square, on Michigan Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, is perfectly situated for many downtown businesses. Vendors line the market selling standard farmers market fare, handmade jewelry, baskets, soap, salsas, pickled vegetables, and more. Plus, if your cubicle is looking a little dull, there are plenty of seasonal flowers to spruce up your desk. The Market is the perfect size for lunch hour browsing and has an impressive selection of lunch vendors, selling everything from spanakopita to salad to Street-za to soup. 10

To top off your lunch hour trip to the Westown Farmers Market, each week features a local entertainer adding live tunes to the experience. Bring your co-workers, take advantage of the $2 parking across the street, or just walk on down (that’s free!). The Market takes place every Wednesday, June 6th – October 31st, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a great way to get away from that computer screen and enjoy the beautiful Milwaukee summer.

SOUTH SHORE FARMERS MARKET 2900 S. SHORE DRIVE, BAY VIEW, (414) 640-4411 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 16-Oct. 13

SOUTHSHOREFARMERSMARKET.COM This farmers market may have one of the most beautiful locations in town, just steps away from Lake Michigan in South Shore Park, 2900 South Shore Drive, in Bay View. The market serves as a popular community gathering spot during the warm weather

months. People bring kids, dogs, the entire family, to shop local Wisconsin vendors and enjoy the Bay View entertainers, who often have interactive shows for those interested. Each Saturday also features a special event, often a cooking demo for all the fresh produce filling your eco-friendly tote. The Market has a surprising number of vendors for a neighborhood Farmers Market, peddling vegetables, fruit, bakery, coffee, flowers, honey, fresh cheese and soup, to name a few. Since you’re already in the park, the market is a great excuse to enjoy the beach or lakeside path, which continues on through St. Francis and South Milwaukee. The Market takes place Saturdays, June 16th – October 13th, 8 a.m. to noon. The early hours mean the coffee vendors are never bored, and the crepe and eggs stands have the longest lines. And don’t miss the tamales at the popular Lopez Bakery stand. They make a perfect on-the-go lunch for your summer picnic!

TOSA FARMERS MARKET 7720 HARWOOD AVE., (414) 431-5798 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 2-Oct. 27

TOSAFARMERSMARKET.COM How about a Saturday morning in Wauwatosa? The Tosa Farmers Market is located on the Hart’s Mills parking lot in the Village along the Oak Leaf bike trail, just across the Menomonee River from Chancery and Cafe Hollander.

breakfast from Blue’s Egg, enjoy Wild Flour Bakery, Valentine coffee, Purple Door ice cream and much, much more. The Tosa Farmers Market is operated by a collective of residents who care passionately about supporting local agriculture and business.

It’s a compact, savvy market that doesn’t overwhelm rather packs a variety of vendors and flavors into a great space. Grab

WEST ALLIS FARMERS MARKET 1559 S. 65TH ST., (414) 302-8600 May 8 - November 25: noon - 6 p.m. Tuesdays

WWW.WESTALLISWI.GOV The West Allis Farmers market is giant! I would call it the best and most well stocked market in the city for fresh produce and largest variety of vegetables and plants. If you’re looking to start your own garden and need some herbs or flowers to get you going, West Allis is phenomenal. They have a permanent location (with a roof!) so come rain or shine, the market is a reliable resource to shop for your green goods for the week. Not to mention this market has been a hot spot since 1919! And

no worries if you’re not an early riser, West Allis’ Market is open until 6pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. You won’t find any craft booths here, just local farmers who pull up and sell right out of their truck!

EAST SIDE GREEN MARKET 1901 E. NORTH AVE., (414)534-8492 Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 16-Oct.13

THEEASTSIDE.ORG The East Side Farmers market is a great and convenient stop to make while out and about on a Saturday morning. Located in the parking lot of Beans & Barley on North Avenue, this little corner may be small but is packed full of fresh produce and local artisans. They also feature some fantastic live music as well! This outdoor market caterers to the young urban family where you can find a great vendors for handmade (and witty) baby clothes that say “Locally Grown” and made from Milwaukee artists. This

market boasts more crafters than farmers, for handmade soaps, leather journals, clothing and plants, it’s worth the stop for a quick walk around and some lunch.

EAST TOWN MARKET CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK, (414) 271-1416 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 2-Oct. 6

EASTTOWN.COM Stop by Cathedral Square Park on Saturday mornings for fresh produce, locally made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. You can even find outdoor yoga and live music! And, it’s all, of course, in a beautiful Downtown setting. With more than 100 Wisconsin farmers, craftsmen, bakers and chefs offering seasonal, fresh and unique items, the East Town Market is a mainstay for residents and visitors.

YOUR FULL FARMERS MARKET LIST • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FOX POINT FARMERS MARKET Stormonth Grade School west parking lot, 7300 Lombardy Road, (414) 352-0555 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June-October

GERMANTOWN FARMERS MARKET W164 N11325 Squire Drive, (262) 250-4710 Saturdays, 8a.m.-2 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27 (no market May 19)

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BRADLEY ROAD FARMERS MARKET Bradley Commerce Center, North 43rd Boulevard and Bradley Road (414) 354-6923 Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., June 1-Oct. 26

BROOKFIELD FARMERS MARKET Civic Center Plaza, 2000 N. Calhoun Road, (262) 784-7804 Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-noon (rain or shine), May 7-October brookfieldfarmersmarket.com

BROWN DEER FARMERS MARKET Lowe’s parking lot, South 63rd Street and Brown Deer Road, (414) 354-6923 Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., June-October

BUTLER FARMERS MARKET 12404 W. Hampton Ave. (between 124th St. and 125th St.) (414) 840-6602 Mondays noon-6 p.m., May 14-Oct. 22 butlerfarmersmarket.com

DOUSMAN FARMERS MARKET Cory Park, 160 S. Main St., (262) 968-4566 Wednesdays 2-6 p.m., May 7-Oct. 17 dousmanchamber.org

FONDY FARMERS MARKET 2200 W. Fond du Lac Ave., (414) 933-8121 Saturdays 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., June 30-Oct. 27 fondymarket.org

Municipal Parking lot, just west of Broad Street, (414) 423-2790 Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon June 23 July 7, 21 Aug. 4, 18, 25 Sept. 8, 22 Oct. 6, 20

HARTUNG PARK FARMERS MARKET Hartung Park, Menomonee River Parkway and Keefe Street Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m., June 13-Sept. 19 hartungpark.com

HISTORIC HORTICULTURAL HALL FARMERS MARKET Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva, (847) 867-8684 Thursdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 10-Oct. 27 horticulturalhall.com

JEFFERSON FARMERS MARKET Rotary Park, Gardner Avenue, City Hall parking lot, (920) 674-7700 Wednesdays 7 a.m.-noon, June 6-Oct. 10 jeffersoncountywi.gov

JUNEAU FARMERS MARKET 127 E. Oak St., (920) 344-9066 Mondays 3:30-7:30 p.m., May-October juneauwi.org

MENOMONEE FALLS FARMERS MARKET North Junior High School parking lot, Main Street Wednesdays 8 a.m.-3 p.m., May-November Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July-October menomoneefallsdowntown.com

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MARKET 400 N. Water St., (414) 336-1111 Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June-October milwaukeepublicmarket.org

MITCHELL STREET FARMERS MARKET Walker’s Square Park, South 9th and Mitchell Streets, (414) 301-3110 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 27-Oct. 28

PEWAUKEE FARMERS MARKET - MARKET ON THE HILL 800 Main St., building Q, Pewaukee (262) 691-5207 Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 23-Oct. 24 market.queenofapostles.net

PORT WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET East Main Street, (262) 305-4220 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June 16-Oct. 27 portbid.com

PIALA’S NURSERY FARMERS MARKET S39W27833 Genesee Road, Waukesha (262) 547-2677 Thursdays 3-7 p.m., May 10-Oct. 25 pialasnursery.com

RACINE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET Case Corp. parking lot, 700 State St., (262) 886-3091 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May-October

RACINE SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET Racine Elmwood Plaza, Durand Avenue, (262) 886-6197 Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May-October

SAUKVILLE FARMERS MARKET Veterans Park, (262) 284-9432 Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 17-Oct. 28 (excluding Labor Day weekend) village.saukville.wi.us

SHERMAN PARK FARMERS MARKET Sherman Perk Coffee parking lot, (414) 875-7375 Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day-Labor Day

SOUTH MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN MARKET

Walker Square Park, 1029 S. 9th St. Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., June-October facebook.com/Walker-Square-Farmers-Market

WALWORTH COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Elkhorn Town Square, North Wisconsin Street, (262) 741-4961 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 2-Oct. 13 walworth.uwex.edu

WATERTOWN TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET Riverside Park, 812 Labaree St., (920) 261-6320 Tuesdays 7 a.m.-1 p.m., May 1-Nov. 13 (excluding July 3 and Aug. 7) watertownchamber.com

WATERTOWN THURSDAY FARMERS MARKET

11th and Milwaukee Avenues, (414) 768-8195 Thursdays, 3-7 p.m., May 24-Oct. 11 smdowntownmarket.org

WRMC Center for Women’s Health parking lot, 128 Hospital Dr., (920) 261-6320 Thursdays 3:30-6:30 p.m., May 3-Nov. 15 watertownchamber.com

ST. ANDREW FARMERS MARKET

WAUKESHA FARMERS MARKET

1015 Four Mile Road, Racine, (414) 217-3043 Thursdays 2-5:30 p.m., May 17-Oct. 11 standrewracine.com

VLIET STREET COMMUNITY GREEN MARKET 4420 W. Vliet St., (414) 933-5589 Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 17-Oct. 14

WALKER SQUARE FARMERS MARKET

Riverfront Plaza, (262) 549-6154 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, May 5-Oct. 27 downtownwaukesha.com

WHITEFISH BAY FARMERS MARKET Berkeley Boulevard at Silver Spring Drive, (414) 964-1400 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, July 28-Sept. 29

CSA FARM CHART

USE THIS CHART TO LOCATE A FARM THAT MEETS YOUR NEEDS. CONTACT THE FARMS DIRECTLY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY OFFER. CSA: Community Supported Agriculture, are programs designed to bring fresh local food directly from the farm to the table. Many growers offer to deliver bags of fresh produce, depending on the season and their crops, every week or at a determined time for you to pick up. A great way to support your local farmers and healthy appetite!

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BACKYARD BOUNTY

Prospect & Locust, 66th & Lloyd, Mequon, Port Washington, Sheboygan and Kiel

Chemical free

Vegetables, herbs, strawberries

FULL HARVEST FARM

Brookfield, Hartford (at the farm), Hartland, Oconomowoc, Waukesha, Wauwatosa, Kenosha, Racine

Certified Organic

Vegetables, herbs, fruit

HIGHCROSS FARM

Over 15 sites in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Chemical free Ozaukee, Dodge, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac counties

Vegetables, herbs, and berries

JENEHR FAMILY FARM

Milwaukee, West Allis, Pewaukee

Vegetables, fruit

LOTFOTL COMMUNITY FARM

Good Harvest (Waukesha), Café Manna (Brookfield), Certified Organic Lake Park Synagogue (Shorewood), Anodyne (East Side), Coffee House (Bayview), Nature’s Nook (New Berlin), Michael Fields (East Troy)

Vegetables herbs and fruit

PINEHOLD GARDENS

59th/Vliet, Bay View, Greenfield, Racine, Shorewood, Wauwatosa, Oak Creek, Cudahy

bio-sustaining

Vegetables, fruit, honey

RARE EARTH FARM

Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Washington Co., Waukesha, Kenosha

Chemical free

Vegetables, fruit

SPRINGDALE FARM

Plymouth, Sheboygan, Bayside, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Wauwatosa, Menom. Falls and Grafton

Chemical free

Vegetables, fruit

STONEY MEADOW FARM

East Side, Wauwautosa, Delafield, Sheboygan

Chemical Free

Vegetables, herbs, fruit

TIPI PRODUCE

Madison, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Evansville, Bayview, Brookfield, Janesville

Certified Organic

Vegetables, herbs, fruit

Certified Organic

Check out how to get more information about CSA programs at the Urban Ecology Center or visiting http://urbanecologycenter.org/resources-and-research/csa-farmers.html.

A CHAT WITH JOHN AXFORD BY JIM OWCZARSKI The Oriental Theatre on Farwell, a classic that turns 85 in July of this year, charms like few others. The city has its share of vintage venues, but there’s something special about the entertainment experience there that sets it apart while at the same time accenting the unique cultural menu found in Milwaukee. The same can be said about Milwaukee Brewers John Axford. Few players have been as widely and warmly received the way the 29-year-old has upon his arrival from the minor leagues late in 2009. His lanky frame, power fastball, long hair and most importantly – his success – have added to the entertainment experience at Miller Park. At the same time, he makes himself accessible in town and through social mediums while trying the fare – like the Oriental and other unique Milwaukee settings. Axford has been a worthy addition to the Milwaukee scene. He’s done it all, having tended bar, cleared tables, sold data packages, started post-graduate work, starred in a music video and become a mustachioed folk hero. OnMilwaukee.com caught up with him as he still searches for his big screen big break, speaks about the city, education and the hardest drinks he ever had to make. 16

ONMILWAUKEE.COM: Since you’ve been here, you’ve consistently expressed your love for all things Milwaukee – were you surprised to learn that you and the city fit so well? AXFORD: Milwaukee is a very eclectic city and that’s what I really like about it too. It has kind of an indie culture to it in the arts side and that’s kind of my side too. Whether it’s actual art itself, or music or film that’s kind of a culture that I like to associate with, so whenever I go out to different places whether it’s just at the pub down the road or anything in the downtown area, I prefer those small little cultural areas where you get to see the different sides of people that is Milwaukee. I guess because I’m a different character at times myself I like to enjoy all the different aspects of those here. For a small city I think it’s fantastic that there is so much going on. OMC: To that end, you got involved with the Milwaukee Film Festival for the first time last year. AXFORD: I saw it around, like on TV or it was on billboards, so I always wanted to check it out. In 2010 I just wasn’t able to. I

think we were on the road or playing the whole time. Last year I was finally part of the film festival, so I got to go to the opening night actually with Tim (Dillard) and Randy (Wolf) actually came also, so did my wife and Tim’s wife. We got invited to the opening night and went to the after party, so it was pretty cool. This year I’m actually involving myself again with potentially even more involvement so we’ll see what works out of that.

note, for example. I just wrote a note. I didn’t think it was going to become that big a deal. So yeah, maybe deep down I was just hoping that Quentin was going to pay attention and maybe help me out, get me on his next movie or something. OMC: Being such a fan of film, did you have a little friendly envy of Nyjer Morgan and his red carpet appearance at the “Twilight” premiere?

OMC: The Oriental is an interesting venue isn’t it? AXFORD: That’s the first time I had ever been to it. It was really cool. I like the old style theaters like that every once in awhile, especially for a film festival get together like that where everyone is such a cineophile of sorts and everyone is enjoying the film atmosphere and I think just the old school feel inside, too, kind of adds to the nostalgia all around. You can go to an AMC or some of those and check out those theaters, but sometimes it’s the older ones that are always the most fun. I found one when I was in Triple A in Nashville right by the Vanderbilt campus that I went to a few times. It was just an old theater that they had a couple of film festivals at too and it was just cheaper tickets, cheaper popcorn, cheaper drinks and you could go in there and watch a movie and even have a beer if you wanted to. It’s those kind of theaters that I find are just kind of cool.

AXFORD: No. My agency is down in Beverly Hills and a bunch of family members of my agent and people within the agency have family members that are in the industry and potentially, we were trying to get on the “Dark Knight Rises” set this past year when they were in Pittsburgh, but we showed up the day that they shut down production and moving to New York. So Tim and I were going to go and get on the set, but then we’re like ‘Oh, no, sorry – we’re leaving’ so we couldn’t get on. There are certain ins you can always get to. To each his own. I probably wouldn’t get on the red carpet for a Twilight premiere. Maybe I should because maybe there would be more people paying attention. I think it would be pretty cool. I’d definitely like to get to some sort of premiere at some point, or even like a film festival, but a lot of them happen during the season like the Cannes Film Festival, so you can’t really step out and get away from it.

OMC: Speaking of movies, you’ve had some fun lately on Twitter by saying Quentin Tarantino stole your look for Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in the upcoming film “Django Unchained.” Any chance you were hoping that would somehow get back to him? AXFORD: I guess maybe. Maybe I’ll put a couple more pictures together. I’m pretty sure that trailer for that film comes out (June 6) or (June 7) so maybe we’ll see more of that outfit, but the very first time I saw it I was like, no way, that honestly looks exactly like - obviously mine’s a lot cheaper because I bought it online through a costume shop and it’s pure polyester or whatever it is, I don’t know if it was even that – but just the resemblance of it all I thought it was kind of interesting. You never know what can get out there, what can get viral and what can happen. Like that

OMC: You’ve had a lifelong interest in film, leading to a degree in the subject from the University of Notre Dame. You’ve had a lot of interaction with fans about completing your college education in May and June. Have you come across many other ballplayers with degrees? AXFORD: There are definitely a few guys here who are only a semester or two semesters away, if they left after their junior year or some guys started junior college. I know some guys, like (Brewers starter Chris) Narveson for example, started when he was in pro ball. He started doing the University of Phoenix online and attending classes in the offseason. There’s a lot of guys that try and get on it that way too because they know that baseball is not going to be forever, obviously. There’s a certain aspect to this game that is only going to allow you to play for only so long, so you need some sort of background or backdrop if you want to step away from the game of baseball you probably need another background other than just playing a game to try and do that. I think it’s pretty neat running into other people that have degrees. Someone came up and asked me, I guess they were doing team polls of how many people have degrees and I can’t remember the exact number but I thought it was only like 40-something in the entire major leagues that actually had a four-year degree. Not very many guys, so it’s something to be said I guess for education before baseball. OMC: Then there’s yourself, who started post-graduate work. AXFORD: I was still trying to get in to play professionally and after my senior year at Notre Dame, after I graduated, the Cincinnati Reds drafted me but they said they were only going to do draft and follow but I didn’t have a scholarship for Notre Dame and I couldn’t afford it anymore, so I went to a school closer to home at Canisius and decided I’ll just start my master’s degree instead and get something kicking that way because if baseball doesn’t work out at least then I have a good education to back up on and I have a lot of contacts that way, too. OMC: With your status now, have you been able to start to tie your educational background and movie interests together? 18

AXFORD: I’m definitely trying a lot more now, getting to know people, meet some people. I’m learning to do a lot of the viral videos with Nadia Dajani, the Caught Off Base, which LaTroy (Hawkins) did last year too, and I did. She’s an actress, she’s been an actress for many years and she’s actually helped me quite a bit too to try and get me to write a little bit more and help me out with some of my writing that I’ve always been doing over the years. There are just certain people like that who you kind of run into contact with and you realize these people can help you outside the game of baseball. I find it better to kind of spread yourself out that way than just keep yourself in the clubhouse and keep yourself in the game. I like to expand and try to enjoy every aspect I can outside of the ballpark. I did have an opportunity, well, a potential opportunity to direct a music video, the music video I did with the band The Reason that they ended up finding somebody to do it. It’s just been a matter of trying to keep yourself up on it and all the information because everything changes all the time. I try to read up and keep up but when you’re playing baseball and you’re a husband and a father, you don’t have as much time anymore to do those things. OMC: In talking about Milwaukee earlier, you mentioned the ‘pub down the street.’ You’ve had some experience behind the bar at East Side Mario’s in Ontario. Do you remember the hardest drinks to make? AXFORD: There are definitely certain ones you’re unsure of, like the first time someone asks you to make a Manhattan or something you gotta go to the bartender’s book and try and look that up. But the things I despised the most to make were the frozen drinks because people would ask for like a raspberry, strawberry with like peach and you’d have to make all three separately in the one frozen container and you have to pour the rum and then you’ve have to rinse it out and make a whole new one. Those were the ones I hated the most. Just throwing ice in to a few different mixers, making a martini or shaking something up, that was no problem. It was just a matter of the time. The time commitments for each drink, if it took awhile, I didn’t like to make it. So if you had to rim the glass or put all fruit in it and stuff too, I tried to turn my back away from those ones.

OMC: With that experience, do you find yourself being more understanding when you’re ordering something, or do you have a more critical palate? AXFORD: I was a server first, then I was a bartender and every time I’m out there’s always more slack I feel that you give now. My parents are the same way because every single one of their kids, me and my three sisters all worked in the industry at some point. We were all bartenders or servers whether it was in our hometown or in college where we went to school, so when they hear the horror stories that we had when we’d come home or something, they’d realize, okay, that these people actually do deal with that. That’s something you’ve got to understand. I think everybody needs to work in the industry at some point, as a server, a bartender, or at least in the back in the kitchen and see what people have to go through on a daily basis. You’ll be a little more forgiving when maybe they come out with the wrong pasta or the wrong sauce or something’s a little off on your order. Everyone always wants thing to be perfect but it’s not always going to be that. It was definitely a good thing to do for a few years, that’s for sure. It gives you an appreciation for what they do. OMC: You’ve also sold cell phones at Best Buy. What is more difficult – making a Manhattan or sell a data plan?

but it’s much easier to sell food and drinks than cell phones. OMC: Do you think all of this – your background, the roundabout way you got to the big leagues, along with your approachability and presence in Milwaukee – makes you more relatable to people as a “regular guy?” AXFORD: I think that’s just kind of my personality, too. Maybe that road helped to a certain degree – it keeps you stable, keeps you humble. I don’t want to get too low. It’s obviously a blessing and it’s incredible to be on a major league team and to play and to pitch for major league team, but you don’t want to take that for granted because it could be here today and gone tomorrow. It took me so long to get here and I don’t want to wish it away but at the same time I don’t want to assume I’m going to be here for so long so I take advantage of every day. If I’m out and about and people see me and recognize me – obviously there are certain times I may want to be alone and private when I’m with my family or something like that – but if it’s just me I’m generally pretty open with people because it’s something I look for. It’s not the fame or anything, but it’s part of playing in the major leagues and being a baseball player. It comes with it, the recognition, so I’m not going to deny people of saying hi or a handshake or something like that. It’s not my place, really. You should be that kind of every day guy.

AXFORD: IIt was harder to sell cell phones. Unless someone actually knew – hey, I want this and I want this package and that’s it, you were good to go. But it was always the extra sell. You had to sell up. No one’s too sure what cell phone they want, so you have to tell them what cell phone they need based on what their wants. It’s not so much what they want, it’s what you’re telling them what they want. In a bar, people pretty much know what they want to drink or eat. Maybe once in awhile you convince them between one thing or another, but they’re always there because they’re hungry so they’re going to eat something. If they’re trying to buy a cell phone, they may not walk away with a cell phone. When they’re in the restaurant, they’re going to either have a drink or have some food so it’s a little bit easier. You can always sell up too and say ‘have a few more cocktails?’

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LOVEBETTIE LOVES MILWAUKEE JOE LOWERY AND DOPAMINE PRODUCTIONS As Milwaukee’s premier summer attraction, Summerfest has served as a launching pad for many talented musical acts over the years. People were already aware of many of these bands and performers, but there is a sizable difference between playing for 80 people in a small, dimly lit nightclub and playing in front of 800 people on a massive stage with a very strictly enforced time limit. The Emerging Artists Series at the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage, with help from Leinenkugel’s and FM 102.1, aims to help these smaller bands amplify the awareness they have worked so tirelessly to attain. Fans are able to use their cell phones to vote for their favorite band each day, with the winners receiving swag packages stuffed with gear from major equipment manufacturers. One of the bands able to reap the benefits of this year’s Emerging Artists Series was Pittsburgh’s Lovebettie. Aptly dubbed “Pittsburgh’s Hottest Band” by Microsoft, Lovebettie has built quite the following with their pioneering efforts in the “Swagger Rock” 24

genre. “Swagger Rock” is described as a mash-up of neo-soul and rock-pop, with special significance placed on the grandeur of modern rock and the swagger of 1920s jazz. The band originated in early 2005 as a songwriting duo featuring Alexandra Naples (lead vocals/piano) and C.T. Fields (guitar/backing vocals). They then bolstered their lineup by adding Dan Mulkeen (bass) and Larry Shotter (drums/percussion). The current incarnation of Lovebettie is an exhilarating blend of twangy guitars, infectious keyboard riffs and precise, technical drumming. All of these components serve as a tapestry upon which singer Ali Naples is able to paint with relentlessly catchy melodies. Her hearty yet sultry voice sounds a bit like a livelier Natalie Merchant and fits perfectly with the jumble of influences that can be heard in their music. Lovebettie’s debut album “…and we’re never coming back” was released in 2010 to a modicum of fanfare and some critical

acclaim, but it was the 2011 release of their new EP that really garnered the band some attention. “The Red Door EP” was engineered, produced and mixed by distinguished producer Jim Wirt. Wirt has worked with prominent national acts such as Incubus, Fiona Apple and Hoobastank in the past, and his influence and expertise led to the creation of a much more mature, polished collection of songs. In support of the EP, Lovebettie embarked on their second national jaunt, a 24-day headlining US tour that took them all the way from Boston to Austin. They had played plenty of shows on the East Coast in the past, but this was their most extensive undertaking to date. The journey culminated at the South by Southwest Festival, which is the preeminent event for up-and-coming bands to gain notoriety. The band took full advantage of the opportunity, playing seven showcases throughout the week. In addition to these performances, Lovebettie has also played The Official Lady Gaga Afterparty for her Monster Ball Tour and many music conferences, including Driven Florida, LAUNCH, MMC and DBMC. They have also played with national acts such as Fuel, Semi Precious Weapons, Everclear and Guster, and they were personally selected by Jon Bon Jovi to contend for an opening spot on his tour. The band’s first music video was released in 2010 and given airing consideration on MTV, VH1 and Fuse.

Despite their somewhat extensive experience touring the Midwest, Lovebettie had never had the opportunity to play Summerfest, or even Milwaukee before this year, but they described their first experience at “The World’s Largest Music Festival” as downright amazing. They had never experienced anything this big and over the top. The band was extremely impressed not only by how well the festival is put together, but also by the people running the show. The organizers are serious about bringing in the best music they can get, but the staff behind the scenes are even more impressive. They are extremely committed and professional, and Lovebettie portrayed them as being some of the most genuine people they have met while touring. The band also enjoyed the crowd immensely, remarking that they felt connected personally while performing and were able to channel some of the crowd’s energy. This kind of connection is far from easy to accomplish when playing in front of a crowd that is mostly unfamiliar with your music, but Lovebettie managed to pull it off. Although they spent most of their three days in Milwaukee at Summerfest watching some of their favorite bands, the members of Lovebettie did get a few chances to check out the city. They took part in an “amazing” photo shoot with Milwaukee’s own Dopamine Productions at The Hi Hat Lounge and got some killer coffee at Rochambo. The band was also able to do some live recording and interviews on the Sennheiser Mobile Recording Studio Bus at Summerfest. They finished their last night in our fair city with a trip to The Safe House, which is one of the coolest bars they have ever been to. It is always interesting to get visitors’ opinions on Milwaukee, and the members of Lovebettie had nothing but pleasant things to say about our city. They acknowledged that the city was beautiful, but the people are really what made the experience most memorable. They described the people they met as having a sincerity and generosity that you don’t always get from a major city. People helped them out at every turn and went out of their way to make sure they had a great time. Lovebettie will be recommending Milwaukee to other artists, and they will definitely be returning the first chance they get.

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OUTDOOR DINING:

Alterra

WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO TRY WHERE: ALTERRA AT THE LAKE 1701 N Lincoln Memorial Dr MUST TRY: Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito + Iced Coffee Milwaukee’s very own, Alterra at the Lake isn’t just an old flushing station, but an extensive outdoor space with bright funky tables, chairs and umbrellas. Not only does this spot overlook Lake Michigan but it is a great place to watch the summer races and festival crowds roll past on Lincoln Memorial Drive. It fills up fast, but if you bring a blanket there is always extra grass space. Head down for breakfast and try their Veggie or Potato Bacon Breakfast Burrito (served all day) and a locally roasted and brewed, iced coffee. 26

Alterra

Water Buffalo

WHERE: WATER BUFFALO 249 N Water St MUST TRY: Chicken Rolls The perfect blend of casual dining and fancy bistro, Water Buffalo’s atmosphere can suit anyone. Plan for a date night or happy hour. The outdoor patio is right along the river and tucked in a cozy corner on Water Street. An absolute must try are the delicious Chicken Rolls that can work as an appetizer or a meal. Watch the sun go down, while sipping a specialty cocktail, and this will become your new favorite patio.

The Harp

WHERE: THE HARP 113 E Juneau Ave MUST TRY: Magners Pear Cider + Strongbow The Harp is a historic pub located on land that has housed many pubs over the last 150 years. It features an indoor/outdoor patio and definitely isn’t your average Water Street bar. Stop by this Summer and enjoy a Magner’s Pear Cider or if you prefer have an icy draft of Strongbow. The Harp also has traditional Irish pub food like Reuben Rolls and burgers. If you have a little of the Irish luck you may even get a parking spot in the Harp’s lot on the south side of the pub.

La Fuentes

106 Seeboth

La Fuente

WHERE: 106 SEEBOTH

WHERE: LA FUENTE

106 W Seeboth St MUST TRY: Organic Blue + Strawberry Slammer

625 S 5th St MUST TRY: Shrimp Soup + Frozen Margarita

106 Seebooth will soon no longer be the 5th Ward’s See-cret. This quaint little patio has a fabulous selection of specialty drinks for $8, including the featured Organic Blue (Muddled blueberries and all), and Strawberry Slammer (Think Strawberry Mojito, BUT with tequila). Not only do they offer great specialty drinks but 106 provides the PERFECT arena to watch all of the fireworks set off from the Henry W. Maier Festival Park.

La Fuente’s outdoor seating surrounds a beautiful mosaic fountain which brings in a little bit of Mexico. Add the sun and one of La Fuente’s flavored frozen margaritas ($6) and you will feel like you are on vacation. You will find a home among one of their many tables and have a fiesta of your own. Try their featured Shrimp Soup ($12), think Shrimp Cocktail meets Pico de Gallo, or Debra’s Fajita Tacos ($11.35), Fajita’s done the easy way, already assembled.

Chez Jacques

WHERE: CHEZ JACQUES

Barnacle Bud’s

WHERE: BARNACLE BUD’S

1022 S 1st St MUST TRY: Banana and Nutella Crepes + Champagne

1955 S Hilbert St MUST TRY: Pirate Punch

Chez Jacques has its own private patio AKA wine garden.The music is subtle but sweet and the luscious variety of greenery provides the sweetest of settings. Even sweeter are the Banana and Nutella Crepes ($8.95), which can only be better with a glass of French Champagne. Take a seat back here and feel yourself drift away on a little French holiday.

Barnacle Bud’s is the outdoor spot of all spots. This rocking place has outdoor seating, outdoor bars, and even has a dock where you can pull right up in your boat. Not only can you quench your thirst with a Pirate Punch in a Mason Jar, but you and your mateys can waste away your Sundays with Jimmy V.’s Margaritaville. That is, if you can find it!

Café Hollander

Port of Call

WHERE: CAFÉ HOLLANDER

WHERE: PORT OF CALL

7677 W State St, Wauwatosa MUST TRY: Belgian Beir

106 W Wells St MUST TRY: Port of Call Hurricane

Located in the Tosa Village, Café Hollander can supply you and yours with over 25 beers on tap and 16 pages crammed full of Belgian beers. Not only can you get Bier Palettes, Lowlands Meters, and Kwak carousels, but you can do it all while sitting outside and enjoying the friendly neighborhood feel.

Looking for the perfect way to spend a late summer evening? Why not have some drinks and a fish fry on the patio at the Port of Call before hopping aboard the Edelweiss for a sunset cruise. Try a featured Port of Call Hurricane ($10) filled with all the nautical, rum goodness one could desire from a drink with a tiny umbrella. If you’re not up for a cruise, drop your anchor on the patio and watch them float on.

Motor

WHERE: MOTOR

Horny Goat Hideaway

WHERE: HORNY GOAT HIDEAWAY

401 W Canal St MUST TRY: Stuffed Motor Burger

2011 S 1st St MUST TRY: Loaded tots + Horny Goat Microbrew

Motor Bar and Restaurant is located in the Harley–Davidson Museum. Check out the latest exhibit and stay for a drink and some food. The outdoor patio features tables, couches and fireplaces. The menu focuses on American classics and ranges from inspired burgers to dessert skillets. Motor offers daily happy hour from 3 p.m.-6 p.m and does not require museum admission to drink and dine.

Horny Goat Hideaway keeps upping the ante each summer! Their outdoor bar and deck is a favorite for all ages and social groups. Whether you’re playing sand volleyball, cruising the river on your boat or just want to sit outside sipping some brews until late in the night. No matter the weather, this patio can accommodate. Try their Loaded Tots and a Horny Goat microbrew.

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106 SEEBOTH

THE HARP

106 W SEEBOTH 414.224.7724

113 E JUNEAU 414.289.0700

Riverfront Bar

AJ BOMBERS Burger Bar

1241 N WATER 414.221.9999

ALTERRA AT THE LAKE Coffee House & Cafe

1701 N LINCOLN MEMORIAL BARNACLE BUDS

1955 S HILBERT 414.481.9974

BLACKBIRD BAR Cocktail Lounge

3007 S KINNICKINNIC 414.486.1344

HOT POP

Art & Design Boutique/Gallery

213 N BROADWAY 414.273.1301

LA FUENTE

Mexican Cuisine

625 S 5TH 414.271.8595

GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY Local Distillery

616 W VIRGINIA 414.431.8683

Bar & Restaurant

106 W WELLS 414.273.7678

REGANO’S ROMAN COIN Local Bar

Shoe Store

MAXIE’S SOUTHERN COMFORT Southern Comfort Food

MITCHELL PARK CONSERVATORY, THE DOMES

1022 S 1ST 414.672.1040

PORT OF CALL

2220 N FARWELL 414.278.8770

317 N 76TH 414.299.3180

French Bistro

100 E CAPITOL, 7000 W STATE, 2826 S KINNICKINNIC 414.431.3377

LANDMARK BAR

Arcade, Bowling & Bar

BLUE’S EGG RESTAURANT

CHEZ JACQUES

OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS

1004 E BRADY 414.278.9334

6732 W FAIRVIEW 414.292.3969

Comfort Food

Irish Pub

SHOO

241 N BROADWAY # 1B 414.765.2355 SMOKE SHACK BBQ

332 N MILWAUKEE 414.431.1119 SWIG Bistro

524 S LAYTON 414.257.7275

217 N BROADWAY 414.431.7944

MOTOR BAR AND RESTAURANT

WATER BUFFALO

Bar & Restaurant

400 W CANAL 1-877-HD-MUSEUM

Casual Bistro

249 N WATER 414.431.1133