2012 won’t necessarily be remembered as a great one. It’s almost certain to go down as the year the nation endured another bitter election cycle, stretches of unusual and frequently destructive weather patterns

 Philip Van Doren Stern was a 20th-century historian and editor who compiled short story collections and worked with the letters of such giants as Lincoln, Poe and Thoreau. He also wrote a 4,000-word short story called

A century ago, Americans were renowned as dour working stiffs. But by mid-century, the country was going on vacation. UW-Milwaukee media studies assistant professor Richard K. Popp investigates the shift in The Holiday Makers and...

As holiday origin stories go, Milwaukee Day's beginning is hardly the pilgrims feasting with...

...The party is for all teens 14 years old and up. While the teens play some ping pong, the adults can stay at the bar and watch the game...

...Featuring the sounds of DJ Yusuf and DJ Shik. Drink specials will include: $5 Patron Shots, $4 Rails, $3 Domestic and $100 Bottles of Absolut...

...Hosted by Santa's Little Helpers, with DJ Max Percy. Enjoy $5 Apple Cider Martinis among other specials.

...Wilbur, Rufio and Mathias will be there from 9 until close. Santa and his elves will be there doing shots with you after 9pm. Plus music by the Lovely DJ E Rich...

...Musical Holiday favorites coupled with Leonard's charming wit will ring through The Shops of Grand Avenue this holiday season.