City People: James Bruss
City People

James Bruss

An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.

Taverns: The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool
Taverns

The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool

The Bay View hangout has the feel of a cozy North Woods bar.

TCDIY: Monogram Mug and Coffee Bag Planters
TCDIY

Monogram Mug and Coffee Bag Planters

In this week's TCDIY, Carly teaches you how to craft unique planters out of mugs and recycled coffee bags for the perfect spring or Mother's Day gift.

Arlo Guthrie, aging gracefully

Arlo Guthrie, aging gracefully

Arlo spins true-life yarns, sings the old songs at a packed theater in South Milwaukee.

The Florentine’s “Marriage of Figaro”: Glorious, funny, poignant
The Florentine’s “Marriage of Figaro”

Glorious, funny, poignant

A brilliant cast and canny direction bring Mozart's score and da Ponte's libretto into full bloom.

“Electra” rises again, at Theatre Gigante

“Electra” rises again, at Theatre Gigante

Isabelle Kralj's new take on the ancient Greek myth synthesizes interpretations from classic and contemporary sources with dance for a powerful retelling of this tale of vengeance.

Good vs. Evil: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert at The Riverside
Good vs. Evil

Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert at The Riverside

The two celebrity chefs take turns interrogating each other, bringing humor, honesty and a little insight to Milwaukee.

Stripwax: The Cell Phones stand alone
Stripwax

The Cell Phones stand alone

Chicago-based rockers The Cell Phones, led by an epic frontwoman, are the ones really saving rock and roll.

Friday Photos: Infill, Infill, Infill
Friday Photos

Infill, Infill, Infill

Updates and photos of three infill projects on Jackson Street.

Plenty of Horne: Transit Outrage
Plenty of Horne

Transit Outrage

Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!

House Confidential: Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo
House Confidential

Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo

He lives in one of the most walkable neighborhoods but seems to take his car everywhere.

Bike Czar: How Bike Messengers Break the Laws
Bike Czar

How Bike Messengers Break the Laws

Everyone, including police, tolerate it because law firms and other customers need their documents delivered as quickly as possible.