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Erik Rose and Marla Campbell

The illustrators and former Tastes Like Chicken staffers discuss creative work, making a magazine, collaborating with people you like and the joys and challenges of teaching.

Oct 14th, 2009 by amy elliott

Skylight Reinstates Theisen

Bill Theisen, fired as artistic director in June, will serve as A.D. through June 2011.

Oct 14th, 2009 by Tom Strini

Gallery Night

Off the beaten path

TCD guides you around the city to see the best Gallery Night ever.

Oct 14th, 2009 by Erin Petersen

Divisionaries

Week 5 — Lions win (our attention) by default

GridIron Girl is back with more NFL gossip, plus we recap the week's tepid NFC North action and unveil the Lions' "Shirt of Shame."

Oct 14th, 2009 by Divisionaries

Up All Night

Tragic

My mother recently died from smoking cigarettes, leaving me to grapple with the thorny issue of slow suicide by addiction.

Oct 13th, 2009 by Jon Anne Willow

Remarkable Milwaukee at The Pfister Hotel

View the PDF Invitation or see below for more details. Registration is required. An Elegant, Historically Inspired Dinner Served in the Grand Ballroom, 7PM Punch, Frivolities Puree of fresh peas, dite saint-germain Filet of Kennebec Salmon – sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, anchovy mayonnaise Cutlets of young turkey, cream sauce with green peppercorns; Cauliflower polonaise, asparagus, oyster stuffing, sweet potatoes, Peach Melba Please let us know if you require a vegetarian dinner. Presentation Featuring a video by Aurum Design to introduce a talk with The Pfister’s General Manager Joe Kurth, and Honoree Mr. Greg Marcus. Remarkable Milwaukee Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at The Pfister Hotel With guests of honor Mr. Greg Marcus, President and CEO of The Marcus Corporation, and Mr. Joe Kurth, General Manager of The Pfister Hotel. An event to honor The Pfister Hotel and The Marcus Corporation while supporting Historic Milwaukee’s Mission to increase awareness of and commitment to Milwaukee’s history, architecture, and the preservation of our built environment. Remarkable Reception 5PM Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, and music by The Neil Davis Duo Silent Auction in the Hall of Presidents to support Historic Milwaukee, Inc. History Tour with Concierge Peter Mortensen First tour begins at 5PM “As concierge for over 24 years, Mr. Mortensen is sought after today to lead special historical tours of the building. He knows a thing or two about what makes this hotel tick…” Art Tour with Artist-in-Residence Reginald Baylor First tour begins at 5PM Reginald Baylor will give guests a tour of The Pfister Hotel’s Victorian Art Collection through the eyes of an artist. Learn about Mr. Baylor’s creative process and view his work; you will see The Pfister’s collection of paintings through new eyes. Afterglow at The Pfister Hotel’s Blu Bar, 9PM Join Historic Milwaukee and the music of the Neil Davis Duo while we imbibe one of the best sky-high views of Milwaukee at Blu Bar.

Oct 13th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene

Close-up

the Rep’s Clements, Helsing Wolters

Mark Clements and Dawn Helsing Wolters, new leaders at Milwaukee Rep, talk issues, big and small.

Oct 13th, 2009 by Tom Strini

Milwaukee actors participate in stage history

Youngblood Theatre and the UWM Department of Theatre read epilogue to "The Laramie Project" along with acting companies worldwide.

Oct 13th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson

On Stage with TCD

Highlights from 10/14 to 10/21

What suits your fancy? It's a huge week for any venue, but especially a big one for eclectic stagings and for youth who enjoy dancing ballerinas and wiggling with the Wiggles.

Oct 13th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson

This Week at the MSO