Gwen Moore Hosts a Textbook Town Hall
Undoubtedly, few people who came with their minds made up were influenced to switch sides. Yet, it is gratifying that if someone did indeed show up undecided they may very well have learned something.
Aug 12th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
Kyle Feerick, mortician, musician
Okay - not a mortician, exactly. But he is the heir to the Feerick Funeral Home legacy. Mark Metcalf interviews the easy-going songster, who's not at all Addams Family (but maybe a little Six Feet Under).
Aug 11th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
AAA Roadside Assistance For Bicyclists?
Recently, the American Automobile Association, began offering their Roadside Assistance program to bicyclists in Oregon, and parts of Idaho. Yes, that's right the American Automobile Association is offering roadside assistant service to bike riders. This is the same organization that in past years had opposing funding for bike infrastructure and mass transit, and of course had pushed for more and wider highways.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Dave Reid
There will be tiptoeing at some point in the play
It's Oscar Wilde's Bliss family, busy ignoring their dinner guests. APT's troupe brings to life a "comedy of manners" in the latest Up The Hill outdoor staging. As in most Wilde plays, the guests sneak out.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Time after time
Stop me if you've heard this one before: every time I start a new job, I promise myself that I am done showing up late.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Molly Swenson
Mr. and Mrs. M.
Savvy diners Mr. and Mrs. M. step out on the town and report their findings from the field. This week: Milwaukee favorites. What would you miss eating if you had to leave the city for good?
Aug 11th, 2009 by Jeffrey Merlot
Mucca Pazza
Watch the video, then see the 34-piece circus punk marching band at Humboldt Park on 9/19.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Highlights from 8/12 to 8/18
Storms turn Gaelic in Tosa before Irish Fest this weekend. Alchemist gets Broadminded, DanceCircus hits the Boys and Girls circuit, and a little Steampunk hits the Cabot.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
The Property Tax Revolt of 2010
If you think the health care reform debate is devolving into an out-of-control shouting match, just wait.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
Where Should The Madison High-Speed Rail Train Station Go?
Things look good for high-speed rail (110mph max speed) to be connecting Milwaukee and Madison courtesy of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The state has actively drafted plans for the route and conducted environmental assessments to put Wisconsin as close to first in line as possible if and when capital funding were to become available. The stimulus package provides just the perfect opportunity.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Phantom of the Opera is a feast for eyes, ears
It's a show that will please most 'Phans' and most newcomers, while a few may not get it. A look at the national tour now in Milwaukee for the month, crashing (well ... sliding) chandelier and all.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Paul Masterson
Scenes from Rockerbox
It was one of the most visually arresting and noisy events to happen in Milwaukee on Saturday. Here's some photographic evidence.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
