Articles tagged with 'Vegas'

Kramp Cast, new shows announced; we say bye to others

Published May 16, 2013

There was a lot of birth and death this week in media land. Here is a roundup of some of the notables.

Cable TV Wars: Fox ad runs on CNBC

Published March 8, 2013

In the competitive landscape of cable television, different outlets go after each other in a fierce manner. Sometimes it gets so bad it would make politicians (the masters of attack and spin) blush.

Top five new dramas to watch this fall

Published Sept. 4, 2012

The newest TV season is only a few weeks away. Here's my list of the top five worth checking out among the latest batch of dramas vying for your attention.

What are the odds?

Published Oct. 1, 2010

Mark Concannon is back from Vegas, and blogging about his favorite part of the sports culture on The Strip -- the futures bet.

Milwaukee Talks: KISS-FM DJ Brett Andrews

Published Aug. 6, 2007

Last time we talked to DJ Brett Andrews was on the Las Vegas strip. But when the opportunity arose to return to Milwaukee to continue his career in the city he still calls home, Andrews seized it.

What happens in Vegas, should happen everywhere

Published July 30, 2007

When a company has the insight and courage to embrace the values of its core, even if they're seedy and rough, it's being true to itself. It's also giving permission for others to come along for the ride.

Finding culture in Vegas

Published March 17, 2007

In the world of art, Vegas has become something of a player and if you back slowly away from the black jack table, you can even find a lot of it on the Strip.

Bartolotta's passion leads to a sea of success

Published March 13, 2007

It's no secret that Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn Las Vegas is a heralded restaurant and will dish up the kind of meal that memories are made of. After all, Esquire dubbed it the best new restaurant in America in 2005 and The New York Times has called it a “Treasure of the Desert.”

Saturday Scorecard: Is Ahman Green headed out of Green Bay?

Published March 3, 2007

It's no surprise that Packers running back Ahman Green is testing the market after becoming an unrestricted free agent this week. The surprise is that many Packers fans seem to be reacting in a detached manner.

Impressions of a Vegas newbie

Published Feb. 27, 2007

Having never been to Las Vegas before, I didn't know exactly what to expect, being unable to parse decades of myth and hearsay. But, it's much as I expected it to be -- wildly over the top -- although with few of the fabled "high rollers" screeching up to casino doors in their Ferraris.

Miss Wisconsin emerges from pageant with a smile

Published Feb. 17, 2006

After being one of 52 of the nation's leading ladies, Miss Wisconsin Tracy Gest isn't too upset at coming home without the Miss America crown. "The competition is extremely tough," Gest says. "They have the quote, 'best of the best from the nation.' I knew it would be challenging."

Hudson jazzes up instrumentals with lyrical flavor

Published March 14, 2005

The jazzified Milwaukee rock group, Hudson, featuring Paul Jonas, Chris Tishler, Matt Meixner, Jeff Benske and Matt Liban started out purely instrumental and funky until deciding to add some rockin' lyrical flavor to its repertoire.

Viva Milwaukee! A look at Brew City's exports to Vegas

Published Sept. 8, 2004

Las Vegas is our nation's assembly of great icons, and Milwaukee has a place at the table. Milwaukee is represented by two establishments in Las Vegas' collection of larger-than-life images.

5 Card Studs grant "Christmas Wishes"

Published Dec. 23, 2003

Nearly eight years into its career as one of the most entertaining acts around, Milwaukee's 5 Card Studs has finally decided to release its first album, titled "Christmas Wishes," and just in time for the holidays!

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