Education: The Impact of Charter Schools
Education

The Impact of Charter Schools

The promise -- and problems -- of America’s most popular alternative to public schools can be seen in Milwaukee.

On Stage 11/27: Lots to do as Christmas looms
On Stage 11/27

Lots to do as Christmas looms

Choices range from the classic (Rep's Christmas Carol, Doc at the MSO) to the quirky (In Tandem's Cudahy carolers, Brady Street Festivus).

Art Date: Christmas in the Ward, Nohl Fellows, MAM and more
Art Date

Christmas in the Ward, Nohl Fellows, MAM and more

MAM commemorates World AIDS Day, the Historic Third Ward celebrates Christmas, and events at Jazz Gallery, Brady Street, RedLine, Peltz Gallery and UWM.

Newaukeean of the Week: Keith Hayes
Newaukeean of the Week

Keith Hayes

He moved here for a girl. Now he's leading a campaign to create an artistically rendered trail through Riverwest.

Art vs. Craft and Small Business Saturday: Photo/Video Recap
Art vs. Craft and Small Business Saturday

Photo/Video Recap

Milwaukeeans flocked to Art vs. Craft on Saturday for the indie craft fair's 9th year. Plus: photos from the Third Ward and more on Small Business Saturday.

Where Are the Violations?

Where Are the Violations?

The Romney volunteers observed elections and found no fraud here. Mostly, they just looked intimidating.

City People: Chad Piechocki
City People

Chad Piechocki

How did a West Point man became a playwright and director of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center?

Low, masters of minimalism, take Turner Hall

Low, masters of minimalism, take Turner Hall

The echoey concert hall and a respectfully silent audience provided the perfect setting for Low to play a resonant, career-spanning set.

Taverns: “It Will Always Be Here”
Taverns

“It Will Always Be Here”

The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

Veteran Milwaukee actors pair with young stars and a team of "snowkins" who keep the play's magic ever in motion.

Threads: Airbrush vs. Traditional Makeup
Threads

Airbrush vs. Traditional Makeup

This week's Threads breaks down the pros and cons of airbrush and traditional makeup.

MCT’s “Collected Stories”: emotional and deep
MCT’s “Collected Stories”

emotional and deep

Sarah Day and Laura Frye are outstanding as mentor and student in Donald Marguiles' probing play about the writing life.