A Magnificent Milwaukee Morning

On a drop-dead gorgeous day it was impossible to go inside
my favorite building in America, the Milwaukee Art Museum.
The weather compelled me to enjoy it from the outside.
This is the original wing of the Museum,
designed by Finnish-American Eero Saarinen in 1957.
Looks completely of the moment to me.

Here's the part of the Museum that I adore,
the Quadracci Pavillion,
by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Genius!

A view of the lower level cafe which is a perfect place for watching the promenade of people enjoying the lakefront.
At high noon, the bird begins to open her wings.

Fantastic, yes?
Below is another newly developed museum
for children, Discovery World.

The Milwaukee lakefront is perfect for boaters, kayakers, sailors,

kite-flyers, rollerbladers, bicyclists, paddleboaters, strollers,
and tourists just enjoying the day.

It is a terrific city for pedestrians -
always something to see

This is the newest addition to the city: Bronzie Fonzie.
Fonz, was a central character on the sitcom "Happy Days,"

which was set in Milwaukee.

The statue went up along the Milwaukee riverfront in August 2008
and the city had a parade for all the cast members.
The only one who couldn't come was "Ritchie Cunningham"
who was off directing a movie (in real life).
The city wants you to send them your pic with the Fonz!
Clink on the link to see some fun examples.

Behind this hidden, non-descript entrance
in a Milwaukee downtown alley
is a top-secret bar and restaurant that is sure to make you smile

at it's silly creativity and playfulness.

You have to know the password to get in -
after all, only top spies get the highest clearance.
I'd tell you more,
but I've programmed this picture to disappear in five seconds....

you'll have to ask a Milwaukee native to take you...

And today the New York Times published an article
"36 Hours in Milwaukee."
Click on the link to reach it.