Remembering our veterans — every day

Remembering our veterans — every day

You probably work with a veteran, or perhaps have one in your family. Take a moment to say thank you to them today and every day. They deserve it.

Design thinking: our next competitive advantage?
Design thinking

our next competitive advantage?

The arts, repositioned from pricey civic ornament to key business asset.

PODCAST: Survivor Stories, pt.4
PODCAST

Survivor Stories, pt.4

There are many medical treatments for breast cancer, but where can women go to heal the emotional trauma of the disease? The answer is as simple as ABCD.

MSOE Proposes Parking Garage with Athletic Field in the Park East (Renderings)

MSOE Proposes Parking Garage with Athletic Field in the Park East (Renderings)

Milwaukee School of Engineering is proposing the construction of a $30 million, 780-car parking garage, that would have an athletic field on the roof of the building. About 500 of the 780 parking spots would be leased to business and the general public, generating taxable revenue for MSOE.

Counterculture in print: The 2010 Milwaukee Zine Fest
Counterculture in print

The 2010 Milwaukee Zine Fest

Artists from near and far gather in our fair city this weekend to celebrate the culture of DIY.

Verbatim: Celebrating the art of language
Verbatim

Celebrating the art of language

Still Waters Collective and The Rep come together to present a "showcase of verbal acrobatics" this Thursday.

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

Should Milwaukee gamble with Parks and Transit?

As the county board proposes a 2.4% tax increase, one supervisor asks to close the pools and park the buses to stem the impending crisis.

New Segment of the Hank Aaron State Trail is Open!

New Segment of the Hank Aaron State Trail is Open!

Yesterday marked the opening of a new section of the Hank Aaron State Trail. This $6.1 million expansion creates an east-west bicycle connection to downtown Milwaukee for bike commuters, and recreational users.

This Week at the MSO: Back to Bassics
This Week at the MSO

Back to Bassics

Edgar Meyer, world's most famous bass player, and Zachary Cohen, MSO principal bassist, featured with the MSO this week. Meet Zach.

Food Rules: Michael Pollan visits UWM
Food Rules

Michael Pollan visits UWM

The author talks about navigating the treacherous landscape of modern food and offers up a few simple rules. Number one? Eat real food.

Durst: Democracy’s Labor Pains
Durst

Democracy’s Labor Pains

Yeah, the GOP did well. After a change in Administrations, the minority party won a bunch of House seats in the midterm election. It's nothing new. Calm down.

On Stage 11/9-15: String basses and string quartets
On Stage 11/9-15

String basses and string quartets

MSO's back in action, with bassist Edgar Meyer. String quartets play on Sunday and Monday, and theater companies roll on.