Mark Metcalf does Mad Men: Part two
Mark Metcalf does Mad Men

Part two

The suit does the talking: the second essay in Mark's two-part series about auditioning for, and appearing in, the hit TV show Mad Men.

Why I Won’t Cancel My JS Subscription

Why I Won’t Cancel My JS Subscription

So Strini's not at the newspaper anymore. Will he continue to buy it and read it?

MPD: True community will always trump PR
MPD

True community will always trump PR

Hundreds of neighbors mingled on a gorgeous summer evening in Riverwest's Kadish Park. But on the way home, a reminder of why nights like these are so important.

More Thoughts on Grand Avenue

More Thoughts on Grand Avenue

Milwaukee Talkie, the blog of the Public Policy Forum, examined the urban retail market and how to best utilize the hiring of Deanna Inniss as a business recruiter by BID #21, Milwaukee's Downtown Business Improvement District. They noted that one large thing wasn't on her task list, the inside of Grand Avenue Mall.

FREE SCREENING: The Devil and Daniel Johnston
FREE SCREENING

The Devil and Daniel Johnston

88Nine's own Scott Mullins will host a screening of "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" Wednesday August 5th at 8pm at the Turner Hall Ballroom.

But seriously, folks: The Milwaukee Comedy Festival
But seriously, folks

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival

No funny business: Milwaukee comedy has a life and a character all its own. See for yourself at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this weekend 8/6 - 9. Here's our preview.

Deep-Fried Romantic: Our State Fair is a great State Fair
Deep-Fried Romantic

Our State Fair is a great State Fair

Pig races. Foods on sticks and deep-fried. Carnival rides. Beer. Was I going to write about anything else in this week's column?

Percussion Work Performance @ Haggerty

Percussion Work Performance @ Haggerty

Milwaukee drummer and percussionist Jon Mueller

Unique Art at Carroll

Unique Art at Carroll

Eddee Daniel's new installation

A Dollar Short: Who will watch the children?
A Dollar Short

Who will watch the children?

Can Molly afford day camp? A real life math story problem.

Summer reading: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Summer reading

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

Why would you read a book about work, of all things, during the dog days of summer? Alain de Botton's latest collection of essays is surprisingly gracious, entertaining and lovely to look at. That's why.

Cream City Festival

Cream City Festival

Their First FREE Annual Music Festival