Friday Photos Sunday, 28. August 2011

Friday Photos Sunday, 28. August 2011

Better late than never, it’s the Milwaukee River edition of Friday Photos. Brew City Queen The Brew City Queen party boat operated by Riverwalk Boat Tours. Rock Bottom Brewery Patio and Milwaukee River Kayaks The recreational utility of the Milwaukee River is on full display in this photo. Patrons take in the sights, sounds, and suds on the Milwaukee RiverWalk at Rock Bottom Brewery, recreational boats are parked next to the restaurant. Kayakers traverse the most urban sections of the Milwaukee River for the unique views. Milwaukee Maiden II The Milwaukee Maiden II party boat floating down the Milwaukee River. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary The auxiliary boat used by the US Coast Guard in Milwaukee. Spotted on the Milwaukee River just past the State Street Bridge. US Coast Guard in Milwaukee The US Coast Guard on the Milwaukee River just south of the State Street Bridge.

Present Music’s “Water”: More than a concert
Present Music’s “Water”

More than a concert

Present Music about water, about our city, about life, about art, with a beautiful new work by Kamran Ince.

Threads: Fall into autumn’s hottest trends
Threads

Fall into autumn’s hottest trends

While the rest of us cling to these last days of summer, Emily looks ahead to a new season of fashion.

Stripwax: Almost Jicktastic
Stripwax

Almost Jicktastic

Stephen Malkmus' fifth LP with The Jicks isn't quite on par with earlier albums, but it provides a danceable soundtrack to these waning days of summer.

One Piece at a Time: Forever Young
One Piece at a Time

Forever Young

He’s young. He’s lithe. And he’s dying on the battlefield at Thermopylae. Judith spends an afternoon with The Last of the Spartans, found in the Frederick Layton gallery at MAM.

Kamran Ince at the center of Present Music’s “Water” concert

Kamran Ince at the center of Present Music’s “Water” concert

Ince's composition began with the sounds of the sea.

Actors in India 5: At the theater festival in Chennai
Actors in India 5

At the theater festival in Chennai

Theatre MXT's Indian odyssey continues, with a visit to the city once known as Madras.

UWM Union Theatre ushers in a new season of film

UWM Union Theatre ushers in a new season of film

The on-campus theater is one of Milwaukee's oft-overlooked gems, but with a new program manager at the helm and an eclectic line-up of films, you'd be remiss not to check it out.

Céad Míle Fáilte: Irish Fest in images
Céad Míle Fáilte

Irish Fest in images

It was a lovely weekend to celebrate Irish culture and heritage in Milwaukee. TCD's Nickolas Nikolic captured the festivities in this bonny collection of photos.

PODCAST: He said, She Said – A (non-traditional) Wedding Story, pt. 2
PODCAST

He said, She Said – A (non-traditional) Wedding Story, pt. 2

Some brides have been dreaming of their perfect wedding day since they were in pigtails. Kathy Bryja is not one of those brides.

Fall 2011-12 Milwaukee Arts Guide: Dance
Fall 2011-12 Milwaukee Arts Guide

Dance

Dancers work hard for the money, and to bring thrilling stuff your way this fall.

A portrait of the past: Wisconsin’s tavern history and culture
A portrait of the past

Wisconsin’s tavern history and culture

A look into the state's tavern culture reveals the long and storied history of the corner bar.