Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly

By Karen Pilarski Freeman Staff WAUKESHA — Vice presi- dent of strategy and opera- tions of the Milwaukee Bucks, Alex Lasry, spoke at the Young Professionals of Waukesha County luncheon in January. He discussed the new direction of the Bucks and what that means for Waukesha County and beyond. He said the impetus for change was the Bucks being at the lower pecking order in professional sports. "If you went to the airport you couldn't find any Bucks mer- chandise," he said. The first hurdle was how to make the Milwaukee Bucks a bigger brand in Milwaukee and statewide. "Our goal is to become like the Packers — we don't want to be known as Milwau- kee Bucks but Wisconsin's Bucks," he said. Lasry said part of the plan includes the upcoming new arena and the other part is the rebrand, which included the new colors and new logo. "We wanted to prove the team was not your parents' Bucks but a new team and new identity," he said. His hope was to figure out how to get young people to see Mil- waukee as a destination point. He said the arena is a chance to revitalize the city by having lots more to offer. Lasry has lived in Wash- ington D.C., Philadelphia and New York. From his experience people would take a weekend and visit big- ger cities. His goal is to get people in surrounding areas such as Waukesha to come to Milwaukee for a weekend getaway. "We want people to come here not just for bars but for entertainment and shop- ping," Lasry said. When comedian Kevin Hart played the Pabst The- ater, Lasry wondered why. Hart sells out huge stadiums. He found out Hart used Mil- waukee as a place to warm up before kicking off his comedy tour. He said he knows Milwaukee can't get Beyoncé to perform at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. She would most likely play in Chicago or Minneapolis. The arena is not just for games but to build a neigh- borhood, Lasry said. He wants to create an area with apartments and shops where people want to not only live but work in. He said a goal is to encourage and create spaces where people in Waukesha will be willing to drive 20 minutes for a meet- ing. Lasry said his main goal is to make young professionals big Milwaukee Bucks fans and season ticket holders. "I wanted them to understand what Milwaukee has to offer and what the arena project has to offer them," he said. He adds that Milwaukee has great aspects that are hidden to the rest of the state. "I want to show people in Waukesha why Milwaukee is so special," he said. His advice to young profes- sionals is not to be afraid to take risks. "That is a big part of not becoming a stale orga- nization," Lasry said. Email: kpilarski@conleynet.com Freeman Brookfield & Elm Grove • Page 3B FEBRUARY 2016 "Our goal is to become like the Packers — we don't want to be known as Milwaukee Bucks but (the) Wis- consin's Bucks," – Alex Lasry Milwaukee Bucks Vice President of Strategy and Operation Kathy Schultz, CRTS (262) 336-8113 A Total Solution Offices Nationwide • Bonded & Insured Each Office is independently owned and operated. Senior Relocation/ Resettling • Estate Liquidation Organize/ Declutter • Clean Out • Online Auctions • Nationwide Network 248222001 KSchultz@CaringTransitions.com Q. My grandmother was born in 1893, Her lamp even- tually was passed onto me and now hangs in my dining room. I love it and would like to know more about it. — B.R., Waukesha A. Antique chain-sus- pended hall lights called "lanterns" decorated entrance ceilings and were most popular from 1860-1910. Entry hallways in the 19th century were commonly dark, but beauties like this ceiling fixture gave off a rosy glow that Victorians loved. These lamps were manu- factured by many different companies and started out with oil or kerosene as the fuel source. When electricity was ushered in, most lamps were "electrified." Owners no longer had to deal with cumbersome refueling and fuel odors. Often, hall light fixtures would have a match- ing, larger companion for the dining room or parlor. Chandeliers of this style fall under the lighting architec- tural category in antiques and collectible fields. When placing a house on the market, be certain to dis- close any fixtures (including ceiling lights) that are not included with the sale of the home. Preferably, remove or replace excluded fixtures before showing the house. Your lamp appears to be in original condition including the ceiling mount-plate and Cranberry glass cylindrical shade. It has an open-top brass framework and deco- rative jewel-inset drop finial. Similar replica and antique lamps in all price ranges are available on the Internet and at antique shows. When considering purchasing an antique lamp, it is critically important to confirm complete parts are original before investing. Value: $350 Q. I do so enjoy your arti- cles in The Freeman. I'm wondering if you could tell me about my antique hang- ing lamp that had belonged to our grandmother. — P.B., Waukesha A. This grand old lamp has been blended from dif- ferent lamp styles and merged into one. It was mod- ified to make it useful and is called a "married piece.'' Many years ago it was assembled and crafted so owners barely noticed the simple oil lamp that sets astride the basket weave frame. The brass frame has both machine-stamped and cast elements.The attached side arms with inset jewels on the curlicue frame adds to the decorative features. To protect ceilings from soot stains, smoke bells were always part of original lamps. However, they became obsolete when lamps were electrified. This shade style is called umbrel- la-dome and almost always had triangular prisms that added additional shimmer- ing illumination. Value: $375 NOTE: The glass shades on both of the lamps are authentic, 19th century Cranberry Glass. Be aware not to confuse it with ruby- stain glass where the color was lightly applied to the surface; this color fades and wears away over time. Stain- ing technique was used for souvenirs, especially World's Fair items. (Barbara Eash is a mem- ber of the Certified Apprais- ers Guild of America, spe- cializing in appraisals of antiques and collectibles and has extensive experience writing and speaking about antiques.) BARBARA EASH Antiques Appraised Lamps will light up homes, wallets Talking Bucks over lunch Alex Lasry touts new arena and more at Business Alliance luncheon Charles Auer/Freeman Staff Milwaukee Bucks Vice President Alex Lasry talks about the team's vision for development around the new, upcoming Bucks arena during a talk during the Waukesha County Busi- ness Alliance Young Professionals luncheon at UW-Waukesha on Tuesday.

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