“Nutcracker vs. Mouse King” battles its way to success

“Nutcracker vs. Mouse King” battles its way to success

The Quasimondo's adaptation is funny and inventive but also an ambitious, unfinished look at the illusory nature of theater.

Picturing Santa Claus: Image makeovers through the ages
Picturing Santa Claus

Image makeovers through the ages

St. Nicholas, the model for Santa Claus, was real. Artists -- mostly American -- dreamed up the Santa we know today.

The Stripwax Top Ten Trax of 2012

The Stripwax Top Ten Trax of 2012

Jeff Moody counts down the songs of the year for Stripwax, the world's only comic strip record review.

12 Songs Holiday Project: “No More Christmas Suicide”
12 Songs Holiday Project

“No More Christmas Suicide”

The Celebrated Workingman and Orangutan! combine forces with a fun ditty called "No More Christmas Suicide (Don't Make Baby Jesus Cry)"

Threads: All dolled up for New Year’s Eve
Threads

All dolled up for New Year’s Eve

Laura Hiatt shares three styles of makeup to help you ring in the New Year in style.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Watching the River Flow
Eyes on Milwaukee

Watching the River Flow

New Water St. complex has 87 apartments, many with a river view. And the Business Journal begins the push to pressure taxpayers for a new arena.

Six Stories of MIAD Students

Six Stories of MIAD Students

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design releases plans for new residence hall that brings students back to the Third Ward.

Moving Pictures: “Jack Reacher”
Moving Pictures

“Jack Reacher”

Mark Metcalf says "There is a fascinating character hidden inside 'Jack Reacher,'" but unfortunately, "Tom Cruise is not a good actor."

Bike Czar: 700 Santas Can’t Be Wrong
Bike Czar

700 Santas Can’t Be Wrong

The 12th annual Santa Cycle Rampage sets a new record for attendance.

Inside Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Part Three at Stagecoach Inn
Inside Wisconsin Supper Clubs

Part Three at Stagecoach Inn

TCD's Wisconsin Supper Club series continues as Angela Morgan takes a drive down Highway 26 to the warm, welcoming Stagecoach Inn.

12 Songs Holiday Project: “Salve”
12 Songs Holiday Project

“Salve”

Pezzetino's "Salve" was written just for us at TCD and WMSE. Listen to her touching song and feel special that it's one-of-a-kind.

Your Mother Dances saucy and sweet at Christmas

Your Mother Dances saucy and sweet at Christmas

Elizabeth Johnson's company ranges from sexy cheerleaders to the most beautiful Nativity dance in this must-see dance concert.