Obama in friendly territory

Obama in friendly territory

His speech - perhaps "performance" is a better description - on the UW campus was a true stemwinder, and the crowd responded with enthusiasm.

The Milwaukee Public Museum gets hoppin’

The Milwaukee Public Museum gets hoppin’

From the carnivorous African Bullfrog to the exotic Fire-Bellied Toad, the MPM's "Chorus of Colors" offers a fun and educational experience for the whole family.

Loosen up your belts — it’s Food Slam time

Loosen up your belts — it’s Food Slam time

WMSE hosts its annual food extravaganza of gastronomic proportions. Bring on the elastic waistbands!

MFF’10: Metropolis with the Alloy Orchestra
MFF’10

Metropolis with the Alloy Orchestra

We couldn't help but sneak in and capture some images from this special presentation of the restored masterpiece scored live at the Oriental.

PODCAST: MFF’10 – Buried
PODCAST

MFF’10 – Buried

Mark talks to Executive Director Jonathan Jackson about the final night of the MFF, featuring a film that Variety calls "an exercise in sustained tension."

Neil LaBute’s “Reasons to be Pretty” a comedy that stings

Neil LaBute’s “Reasons to be Pretty” a comedy that stings

Renaissance Theaterworks stages the third in LaBute's comedy trilogy on how outward appearances shape who we are and how the world assesses us.

Review: Drugs Dragons, S/T
Review

Drugs Dragons, S/T

The 11 tracks that make up Drugs Dragons' Dusty Medical release recall nights spent in strange foreign rooms fighting off nightmares.

Getting to know Danceworks guest artist Amii LeGendre

Getting to know Danceworks guest artist Amii LeGendre

LeGendre, a little different sort of dancer, works with prison inmates in New York.

Next Up? E. Wells Street

Next Up? E. Wells Street

Now that E. State. Stree has been converted to two-way traffic in East Town, next up for conversion is E. Well Street.

“The President” impressively opens Windfall’s 18th season

“The President” impressively opens Windfall’s 18th season

Thoroughly enjoy this Milwaukee premiere, a production that provokes an introspective undercurrent beneath a generous layer of hearty laughter.

MFF’10 Preview: Mesrine
MFF’10 Preview

Mesrine

French gangster series"Mesrine" is a wonderful ride, featuring a phenomenally kinetic performance from one of the most exciting actors around today.

MFF’10 Preview: Williams S. Burroughs – A Man Within
MFF’10 Preview

Williams S. Burroughs – A Man Within

The Holy Ghost of the Beat Generation trinity of writers finally gets a documentary about his life.