Chute

How do you clear snow from the roof of a parking garage? You plow it into a chute, let it fall to the ground, and clean it up from there.

The Harp

In a location that has housed pubs, taverns, and bars for almost 150 years, The Harp Irish Pub sits on the corner of Juneau and Edison Streets.

Three

The roofline of the Kilbourn Avenue bridge tender's building against the evening sky.

New Management

Turner Hall has space for athletics, entertainment, and dining. The restaurant closed a few weeks ago, and rumor has it a new operator will be serving food and drink again soon. With the Bucks and Admirals starting up, the demand will exist for somewhere to grab a bite before a game.

Span

A skybridge spans the river just north of Wisconsin Avenue.

Light It Up

Strings of lights traverse the space between buildings, waiting for the darkness and their chance to shine.

Ice Time

This evening, I was at the Kern Center on the campus of MSOE. The ice is in, and the hockey season has started for youth clubs in the area.

Connect Four

This floor on one corner of the US Bank Building was burning the evening oil when everyone else had gone home.

Harvest Moon

The Harvest Moon occurs early tomorrow morning, but the full moon tonight lit up the sky and and created some great backlight for the Black Walnut across the alley.

A Place To Ride

Today, the Milwaukee Common Council approved a 10-year plan to add bike lanes and routes to the city. The increased space will add over 160 miles to the current system, and make it easier for riders to get around on the streets.

Outfield Fence

The left field grass of Helfaer Field as seen from just outside the fence. The long evening shadows cover most of the field as a few shafts of light sneak through.

Big Bird

Its range includes most of North America, so it's fairly common to see Great Blue Herons around. They can be found near almost any pond or waterway around town at one time or another. However, their sheer size almost always gets your attention, especially when they're in flight. It's fun to watch them hunting for a meal, stalking very slowly or completely frozen in place.

Almost Night

Our last night in the woods, and the sunset was gorgeous. I was able to get to my camera and take a few photos just before the light disappeared, and I hope you like the results.

Misty

It's time for a trip to the north woods for the weekend, and today was overcast with light rain. The wind was calm and the water smooth, allowing me the chance to get today's photo. Hopefully the fish will be biting as good tomorrow as they were today!

Preparation

It's getting cooler at night, and everyone's preparing for fall and winter. The squirrels in our neighborhood are gathering all the nuts they can off the trees and stashing them away anywhere they can.

Looking Ahead

The season may be mathematically over, but the Brewers still have a few weeks to play. It seemed too early this week to hear the news that the 2011 schedule is now available, but at least the team can start fresh and make a run at the playoffs again.

Row, Row, Row

This Saturday, hundreds of college rowers will test themselves on the 5000-meter run of the Milwaukee River Challenge. There are many places along the course to sit or stand and watch the competition, so stop downtown and take in the races.

Sunburst

This decorative metal frame adds detail to the view outside.

Steel Shade

The pergola arch at the entrance to the West Allis Farmers Market is made of steel pieces between two masonry columns. Looking up from underneath, the steel makes an interesting pattern against the sky.

Stacked

A lone smokestack sits in contrast to the dramatic coloration of the sunset behind it.

Yummy

Tonight, we went to the ChopHouse for a delicious steak dinner with all the trimmings. The room was rather dark, so I had to settle for a photo outside. If you've got the time (and the money!) make a point of having a meal here.

On Tap

Tonight, we went to the Rock Bottom Brewery to wish a friend farewell and good luck. These stainless steel barrels are in the lower level hold the finished beer, ready for consumption.

Ribs

The steel ribs support a glass ceiling in the Arcade section of the Grand Avenue Mall. As the sun sets earlier every evening, the deep blue shows through the roof.

Flying Tentacles

This weekend, Veterans Park will host the Frank Mots International Kite Festival, with participants from near and far taking part. It's a pretty good bet that this menacing-looking octopus will show up and join the fun.

Incoming

The Art Museum, brise soleil extended, in front of the larger buildings of downtown Milwaukee. The impending storm clouds fill the sky.

Rocket Man

Tomorrow is the last day of True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel, a special exhibit at the Harley Davidson Museum. Covering his career and the stories surrounding it, the displays show a side of the stuntman that most people are unfamiliar with.

First

Today, we went to the Harley Davidson Museum and toured the exhibits there. This motorcycle is the one that started it all - 1903's Serial Number 1.

The folks at the museum have done a great job curating the collection, and there is a lot more than just bikes to see... take some time and go, if you haven't yet!

Red Hot - Not

I've shown the Wisconsin Gas Company Building in the past, but I haven't been able to show you the colorful flame at its peak until today. I'm not sure who was in charge of throwing the switch, however. I thought red was supposed to mean warm, but it's gotten quite cool here in the last 24 hours.

Movie Star

As part of a contingent of Tall Ships sailing from Green Bay to Chicago, the Bounty was docked at the lakefront near Discovery World. Originally built for the 1962 film "Mutiny On The Bounty", it was also used in "Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest".

September Theme Day - Open Air Market

The September Theme Day is Open Air Market

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There are many Farmers Markets in the Milwaukee area, but I only know of one that has its own permanent structure. The West Allis Farmers Market has been around about 90 years, and I remember coming here in the '70s as a child to shop for fruits and vegetables from the vendors there. The market was recently refurbished, and looks great, but the freestanding brick walls look a little out of place here in Wisconsin.