by Dan Wilson
As the holidays approach and we look for things to keep us busy (and in denial about the cold and dark), movie-watching springs to mind. Of course, you could be a traditionalist and watch those old holiday standbys like It’s a Wonderful Life, Holiday Inn, and White Christmas. I, on the other hand, will be spending my Christmas with some alternative titles. WARNING: If you are looking for uplifting, kid-friendly films, you may want to look elsewhere.
by Thomas Durkin
Ah! The smells and sounds of Christmas. Someone stoking the flames of your television fireplace. Hanging the mistletoe and placing the star atop the tree. Warming your belly with spiked eggnog. And let’s not forget the music. Face it, picking the right Christmas music is a daunting task. No one wants to ruin Christmas because of their poor selection of jingles on the hi-fi. That’s why I’ve created the definitive, 10-track Christmas record. So here goes.
by Suzanne Zipperer
Many Riverwest residents remember Mudlark, a pottery shop located on Bremen and Clarke Streets from 1977-87. Ginny Zipperer’s stoneware and porcelain pottery showed up on many dinner tables — coffee mugs and teapots, casserole dishes and sugar bowls. Functional in design. Made to be used. And, like Ginny herself, unimposing.
by Tess Reiss and Eryn Moris
Sprinkle some seasonal cheer around by keeping your shopping dollar local. Shop in the neighborhood where you can slow down, walk, bike, bus, or drive only a short distance to your next destination. The Currents‘ Holiday Shopping Guide covers everything from Holiday Fairs and Events, to hidden treasures and old favorites plus services, music, and art. Shop on, dear reader!
At the November 11 RNA meeting, Dave Schlabowske of the Milwaukee office of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin attended to ask for feedback on the status of bike lanes and bike rack sites in Milwaukee. Current bike routes were set up in 1993 and have not been reviewed since. BFW is currently reviewing the entire network, filling in gaps, and repainting lanes. . . .
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