Olympia Dukakis, coaching actors at Ten Chimneys

Olympia Dukakis, coaching actors at Ten Chimneys

Dukakis, a respected stage and screen actress, is a master teacher in the Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program. Her week is all about Chekhov.

Hot Summer Nights: TCD’s Guide to Gallery Night
Hot Summer Nights

TCD’s Guide to Gallery Night

Just when you thought Milwaukee couldn't get any hotter this summer, Gallery Night and Day is upon us, and the arts scene is on fire.

PODCAST: Milwaukee is a funny place
PODCAST

Milwaukee is a funny place

And it's about to get a whole lot funnier. The Milwaukee Comedy Festival kicks off August 4, featuring some of the best stand up, sketch and improv this city (and beyond) has to offer.

Kaul: Sleazy Corporate Holiday
Kaul

Sleazy Corporate Holiday

You were right, Dad; they're all in it together.

Know Milwaukee: Outwords Books – An enclave for LGBT lit
Know Milwaukee

Outwords Books – An enclave for LGBT lit

Over the last 18 years, Outwords Books has built a strong and loyal community, helping Milwaukee's only LGBT bookstore weather a depressed economy and the ever-changing publishing industry.

A rock ‘n’ benefit for the Broadway Theatre Center

A rock ‘n’ benefit for the Broadway Theatre Center

Tommy Hahn's band, Revolush, will play a set and back hits from rock musicals, to benefit the Skylight Opera Theatre and building.

Durst: Back in the Fold
Durst

Back in the Fold

The U.S. could slip into default, leading to the worst possible scenario: We have to move back in with England. Think it’s embarrassing slinking home after college? Try waiting 235 years.

Milwaukee Streetcar Passes Common Council, Proceeds to Final Engineering

Milwaukee Streetcar Passes Common Council, Proceeds to Final Engineering

The Milwaukee Common Council voted to approved the Milwaukee Streetcar today, moving it forward to Final Engineering.

On Stage July 26: Legends and rising stars close out the month
On Stage July 26

Legends and rising stars close out the month

Olympia Dukakis at Ten Chimneys, APT opens "Of Mice and Men," and "Dancemakers" MFA showcase at the UWM Main Stage.

German Fest: Milwaukee’s “original haus party”
German Fest

Milwaukee’s “original haus party”

This year's fest is better than ever, with a brewing competition, a battle of the bands, and all the German delicacies you know and love.

One Piece at a Time: Two for the Ride
One Piece at a Time

Two for the Ride

Judith explores two equine works -- separated by several continents and 16 centuries -- currently on view at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. July 2011

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. July 2011

Downtown businesses hop onboard for streetcars By Steve Jagler Put a bike path on the Hoan and the world wont stop turning By Dave Schlabowske City plans sale of foreclosed homes to Maures, Brinshore By Tom Daykin New Berlin tentatively resolves housing dispute By Mike Johnson Legislature’s budget committee okays money for upgrades at Milwaukee train station By fox6now.com Milwaukee committee backs North End loan By Sean Ryan Plan to upgrade Milwaukee-to-Chicago rail line moves forward By The BizTimes Daily State Hiawatha service spending approved By Sean Ryan North End to tap out Park East TIF By Sean Ryan Juneau, Cathedral Square parks project would require tax levy By Steve Schultze Budget committee votes to spend $31.6 million on rail service By Jason Stein and Patrick Marley Milwaukees first urban island party By Mary Louise Schumacher Barrett, Kovac defend streetcar project By Sean Ryan North End loan clears comptroller review By Sean Ryan MSOE planned parking structure, soccer field still delayed By Tom Daykin Dean of new UWM freshwater school won’t just dip his toe in By John Schmid