We wish you all a grand new year
with copious quarts of liquid cheer.
2008 was not that bad
till the market crashed and made us sad.
But Obama won and now the fun
of change that already has begun.
Milwaukee turned 162
and we’re glad City Hall’s re-do is through.
Three years and 70 million later
the bell tower’s sounding even greater.
Will Allen won a MacArthur award
which made us proud, and pleased his board
as well as all who love to eat
a Growing Power organic treat.
Adam Siegel was honored, too
by James Beard, for his great ragout
and other fine gourmet delights
at Bartolotta’s several sites.
Once again the place to be
was Symphony Style, where we could see
Those fashionistaschic galore
parading down the runway floor.
Then everyone partied all night long
at trendy Zenden till the dawn.
“Wisconsin Foodie” made its debut
on ABC with its talented crew.
Kyle at the helm, Jessica on wine
the show’s a hit, and doing fine!
Milwaukee Dance Theatre changed its name
to Theatre Gigante, its mission the same.
The plays reveal once and for all
that big things can happen in spaces small!
Alliance Francaise was busy, too
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until the crowds bid “adieu.”
Their classes, tastings and openings beaucoup
caused us all to say “tres chou!”
At a cost of multi-mils
Potowatomi’s grand opening was full of thrills.
The Fonzie greeted the many guests
who dined on Wild Earth’s and Dream Dance’s largesse.
And speaking of the Fonz,
his handsome statue made of bronze
reminds us all of happy days
when we could afford our Chevrolets.
MAM was hopping through the year
with Act/React and the world premiere
of FOTOand its festivals too;
always something cool for you!
The Irish, as they always do,
had Irish Fest, Paddy’s, Trinity too
plus the new Brocach, famed for its stew,
and ale that makes for a happier you!
The Third Ward grew and grew some more,
with condos, eateries, boutiques galore:
Hinterland, Thief Wine and Freckle Face, who
moved down the street across from Shoo.
Mike Eitel added just one more
to where you’ll find the perfect pour:
Fat Abbey was the place to be
if you had a bike and a Santa goatee!
5 Card Studs had gigs galore
their fan club always wanting more
Women swooned at the wiggling Cesar
making him the Number One lady pleaser.
The HarleyMuseum, with splendid flair
opened with a grand affair
From far and wide the cyclers came
to mark 105 years of Harley fame.
Iron Horse, a hip hotel
opened nearby, and it’s doing well
The hipsters meet there, and luckily,
it’s near the Rehorst distillery.
To beat the winter cold and gloom,
check out the Domes for what’s in bloom!
The lighting’s now high-tech and gleaming
even the moon is up there, beaming.
Graeme Reid passed his citizenship exam
and didn’t even have to cram;
Because of that, he now can gloat
he’s legally allowed to vote.
Marilyn Taylor helped to tweak this mess
of a poem that’s lacking in finesse.
She’s the poet laureate of the whole state,
and her poems are always very great.
If you have any tips for Boris and Doris, contact them at borisanddorisott@aol.com. Their next column will appear in the Jan. 15 issue of the Shepherd.
