PODCAST: “Intoxicology”
PODCAST

“Intoxicology”

As the creators of Bittercube, Nick Kosevich and Ira Koplowitz have taken cocktailing to another level and parlayed their collective expertise into an intriguing business venture.

Turn the Page: Summer Reading, pt. 4
Turn the Page

Summer Reading, pt. 4

Poetry anthologies, Food Rules and a closer look at the ad industry provide food for thought for writers Danielle Romo, Brigitte Kiepert and Annie Vihtelic.

One Piece at a Time: Button, Button…
One Piece at a Time

Button, Button…

Who's got the button? Tara Donovan.Donovan's "Bluffs" is part 2 in our series on the MAM's collection. (Enter the Bluffs-related contest at the end of the story.)

Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
Milwaukee County

Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit

The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda

Fan Belt @ Summerfest – Modest Mouse, Miller Lite Oasis, Saturday, July 3

Fan Belt @ Summerfest – Modest Mouse, Miller Lite Oasis, Saturday, July 3

I’ve come to think of Modest Mouse as an excellent studio band, but not the greatest group to see live. By the end of “Bury Me With It,” I began to rethink my position.

Urban Tour Guide: Detroit
Urban Tour Guide

Detroit

Detroit is called the Motor City for a reason.

Fan-Belt @ Summerfest: Devo, Miller Oasis, July 4
Fan-Belt @ Summerfest

Devo, Miller Oasis, July 4

In 1978, Devo invaded my childhood television set wearing yellow jumpsuits and deconstructing classic rock. 30 years later, they still have "Something for Everybody."

An urban(e) voice returns

An urban(e) voice returns

Local urban radio gets a boost as Eric Von returns with "The Morning Show" to WMCS 1290-AM on July 19.

Stripwax: Welcome Back, Devo
Stripwax

Welcome Back, Devo

It’s a beautiful world. We are all Devo now.

5Q: Grazing on Downer
5Q

Grazing on Downer

What's the deal with all these sheep on Downer Avenue? And how can they graze without grass? So many questions. Judith goes in search of answers, but these sheep aren't talking much.

Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary: Last Days in South Africa
Mike D’Amato’s World Cup Diary

Last Days in South Africa

Mike and the boys take an odyssey through a South African township and celebrate with Uruguayans.

Turn the Page: Summer Reading,pt.3
Turn the Page

Summer Reading,pt.3

The collected stories of Edith Wharton and a few Thoughts on Faith keep Performing Arts writer Peggy Sue Dunigan and contributor Michelle Sieg cool on hot summer days.