Garth Fagan, from dance rebel to elder statesman
Renowned modern-dance choreographer broke through to popular culture with "The Lion King." His residency at UWM culminates in Summerdances shows this weekend.
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Tom Strini
Review of the 18th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism
The Congress for the New Urbanism held its 18th annual meeting this year in Atlanta under the title “RX for Healthy Places” (RX referring to the medical terminology for a prescription).
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Matthew Trussoni
Art that just “is itself”
Backstage wraps its focus on visual artists with painter and Milwaukee native Gregory Klassen.
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
Racism, really?
When did a man with an afro become a sign of racism? When it is connected with a bar that burned Obama in effigy. Give me a break!
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
HOLY SHIT! JAPAN TOUR DIARY – Day 5
LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE! All of my normally well contained rage was exploding inside. I was in no shape to play a show, and I don't really remember it either.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Anthony Schwader
Sex, Politics & Religion With Drew Lauric
Erika Bock brings Fan-belt's Sex, Politics & Religion back with Drew Lauric.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Erika Bock
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week Starts Tomorrow
The single greatest week of eating in Milwaukee starts tomorrow. The fifth edition of Downtown Dining Week will kick off on June 3rd and run through June 10th. Lunch meals are available for $10, and dinner is available for $20 (or $30 at a handful of places) at numerous downtown restaurants. If you're looking to sample a lot downtown eateries, this is your week. All meals are three courses.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Against it!
To continue to label this band as “punk” is just plain false. Is a banana a hammer? Is Lady Gaga a linebacker? No and no.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Jeff Moody
A Small MPS Reform Could Save Money, Add to the Tax Base, and Enhance Competition
People have been looking for a magic bullet to fix Milwaukee's education system, and although what I proposed here isn't the broad sweeping change many are looking for, I do believe in making incremental changes, when possible, to improve individual processes.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Dave Reid
Tis the Season for cruising
As the great surge at Milwaukee's lakefront recently proved, everyone's favorite people (and car) watching activity has not disappeared into low culture history.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Animalistic at Anaba
Sometimes, we come across art in unexpected places. This is true both of the installation currently on view at the Anaba Tea Room and the subject matter of the show.
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Ryan Findley
Sorry Ron, some “freedoms” are not worth the cost
George Will's tribute to Ron Johnson in the Washington Post ignores the realities of Ron Johnson's Randian brand of "freedom."
Jun 2nd, 2010 by Chris Beem
