Witkowiak Runs Off to Siberia
The former alderman is an obsessive marathon runner. And the city gets 2000 more trees.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Observe the Wonder of the Moon
The Milwaukee Mindfulness Center uses Buddhist methods to help people achieve peace of mind.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Christine Pedretti
Otto Dix’s “Sailor and Prostitute”
A German Expressionist renders a sordid scene in rough, bold ink.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Robin McGuire
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Fun show, serious message
The Marcus Center hosts an insightful and entertaining look at race relations in the 1950s, through the love story of a white DJ and a black club singer.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Christina Wright
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Long Road to Reform
It took Boston at least a decade to improve its public schools. Is there a lesson for Milwaukee?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Dave Steele
Lots of art, lots of opportunities
This bimonthly variety show, started by Katie Rhyme and Karen Zakrzewski, offers new artists a new venue.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Five things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Edo de Waart leads CSO; Rogue Violins debut; Pfister arts; MARN news; Neumeier's Hamburg Ballet in Chicago.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Milwaukee is an ArtPlace
Now that it's official that there's a lot of art to enjoy in Milwaukee, be sure to check out Kat Murrell's list of exhibition openings and closings around town.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Kat Murrell
Wisconsin’s Rising Wealth Gap
In the last decade all $4.8 billion in income gains went to the wealthiest 20 percent. All boats aren’t rising.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
