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KukaBana

by Kevin Flaherty Have you noticed Center Street’s newest retail neighbor? The KukaBana Tree opened its doors at 826 East Center Street on November 30, 2001, in the space formerly occupied by One Nation. Owner and Riverwest resident Kira Norris opened KukaBana to connect local artists with consumers interested in handmade and unique work not […]

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Eudemon

The mythos of Eudemon…exploring the liminal spaces of Riverwest…meeting the ordinary folk and having a good time. Eudemon was born in Moravia, in what is now the eastern portion of the Czech Republic. On the outskirts of Roznov pod Radhostem, sat Eudemon’s home. Grandpa and Grandma lived next door and dad had a huge garden […]

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A New Educational Tool for the Urban Ecology Center: Alternatively Fueled Vans!

Thanks to the generosity of Wisconsin Energy Corpor-ation, a small grant from the state, and a discount from Hall Chevrolet, soon you will see two brand new vans circulating in the neighborhood. These vans will look much like any van from the outside, but an astute observer will notice something interesting. Where the spare tire is normally stored is an extra fuel tank and on the side of the van there is not one gas cap but two!