PODCAST: Poetry, from the page to the stage
PODCAST

Poetry, from the page to the stage

Must a poem always follow traditional forms? Or can it evolve and free itself from the page to become something else entirely?

Mission to M.A.R.S.

Mission to M.A.R.S.

What are these rusty fans doing on the corner of 1st and Pittsburgh, and better yet, what is the Milwaukee Art Reform Syndicate?

One Piece at a Time: Gabriele Munter’s “Green House, Murnau”
One Piece at a Time

Gabriele Munter’s “Green House, Murnau”

Fourth in a summer series on piece from the MAM's permanent collection -- which happens to include the largest collection of Munter paintings outside Germany.

Reviewed: Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge
Reviewed

Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge

90's legends Cap'n Jazz shared the stage with Gauge last Saturday at Chicago's Bottom Lounge for a sold-out reunion show.

Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward

Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward

At the July 20th, 2010 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee the committee unanimously voted to approve $171,000 in TIF funds, from TID #59, to assist in the redevelopment of a building at 642 W. North Ave.

Radio Summer Camp continued: Zola Jesus at Stonefly
Radio Summer Camp continued

Zola Jesus at Stonefly

After Saturday's show, Jeb Ebben struggles to find the words to describe Zola Jesus's captivating performance.

Stripwax: What’s It Gonna Be, M.I.A?
Stripwax

What’s It Gonna Be, M.I.A?

M.I.A.'s new elpee is a mess of electronic trash and poorly thought out politics. What exactly is she doing?

A Visual Feast: July Gallery Night 2010
A Visual Feast

July Gallery Night 2010

It's that time again. As always, TCD has you covered with a few cherry-picked morsels for your viewing pleasure this Gallery Night & Day.

The battle over “Raw Love”

The battle over “Raw Love”

Ald.Donovan erupts and gets the whole city arguing over art vs. vandalism. TCD weighs in with the facts and visual arts writers Kat Murrell, Judith Ann Moriarty and Valerie J. Christell share their thoughts.

5Q: Elevating Tenants
5Q

Elevating Tenants

The Marshall Building's elevator grumbles about the daily grind and hints at possible upcoming renovations.

2010 Pitchfork in Review

2010 Pitchfork in Review

Humid, cool, anticipatory, inspiring and (at times) boring and cliche, this year's Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago had it all. Kevin Mueller lets us shadow.

Ride On: The Milwaukee Bike Plan
Ride On

The Milwaukee Bike Plan

The proposed plan would add over 300 miles of bicycle infrastructure to the city, making the streets safer and more accessible to cyclists. TCD talks to the Bike Fed's Kevin Luecke about his vision for a bike-friendly Milwaukee.