Moving Pictures: Barney’s Version
Moving Pictures

Barney’s Version

Paul Giamatti’s performance in "Barney’s Version" has ‘Oscar’ written all over it. It’s too bad the film itself isn’t award-worthy.

Wisconsin Assembly GOP calls session early to block debate

Wisconsin Assembly GOP calls session early to block debate

Democrats told of 5:00 start: GOP calls order at 4:55 and tries to rush vote. Majority Leader Fitzgerald: "I didn't think you would come."

Jesse Jackson attends protests; Assembly Dems plan amendments

Jesse Jackson attends protests; Assembly Dems plan amendments

The siege on Madison continues as national unions, MPS teachers and Jesse Jackson come out to protest the loss of collective bargaining.

MSO: Setapen spectacular in Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
MSO

Setapen spectacular in Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Carlo Rizzi, in his MSO debut, impresses with Stravinsky and Shostakovich.

“Erase Hate: The Meaning of Matthew” at UWM
“Erase Hate

The Meaning of Matthew” at UWM

In 1998, Matthew Shepard was killed because of his sexual orientation. Today, Judy Shepard uses her son's story to educate others about equality and compassion.

Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra explores transformation

Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra explores transformation

Schoenberg's Romantic Transfigured Night, Rolf Martinsson's tribute to that work, and Respighi's Romanticized Baroque on Sunday's bill.

Senate Democrats don’t show, stall vote on Walker’s budget repair bill

Senate Democrats don’t show, stall vote on Walker’s budget repair bill

State Democratic Senators demand Walker remove language that ends collective bargaining before they will return to floor for a vote.

The day in protest: Photos from Madison, UWM
The day in protest

Photos from Madison, UWM

UPDATED: TCD has reporters and photographers in both Madison and at UWM. Here are dramatic images from both. Feel free to share - just source us.

Scenes from the hill: Protesters descend on Madison
Scenes from the hill

Protesters descend on Madison

TCD's Ryan Findley with pictures and thoughts on Wednesday's protests and an overview of today's likely events.

PODCAST: Plan your death well
PODCAST

Plan your death well

Dr. Bruce Wilson joins Mark again this week, with advice about planning your death, and the potential consequences if you don't.

Vaudeville, from Danceworks and a real character

Vaudeville, from Danceworks and a real character

Danceworks Performance Company and Kelly Anderson put on a thoroughly modern old-time show.

This Week at the MSO: Guest conductor Carlo Rizzi
This Week at the MSO

Guest conductor Carlo Rizzi

Italian conductor, long ensconced in Cardiff, Wales, makes his MSO debut.