Bike Czar: Bicycle Lobbyists Hit the State Capitol
Bike Czar

Bicycle Lobbyists Hit the State Capitol

More than 100 advocates met with legislators and pushed for pro-bicycle policies. Will it have an impact?

Robert Redford’s “Company” dares too little

Robert Redford’s “Company” dares too little

"The Company You Keep" could be a gripping film about the fine line between activism and terrorism, but Redford wastes his star-studded cast on melodrama.

Milwaukee Psych Fest brings the sunshine to Cactus Club

Milwaukee Psych Fest brings the sunshine to Cactus Club

Sahan talks to Andrew Shelp, organizer of the very first Milwaukee Psych Fest.

Breath of fresh air from Chamber Music Milwaukee

Breath of fresh air from Chamber Music Milwaukee

Woodwind and brass music bring UWM's chamber music series to a charming conclusion.

Di Alioto begins Sunset Playhouse tenure with “Lucky Stiff”

Di Alioto begins Sunset Playhouse tenure with “Lucky Stiff”

The new executive director, formerly at the Skylight, talks her new position and the musical farce she's directing, which opens this weekend.

Photo Gallery: The Hangout Gets Real
Photo Gallery

The Hangout Gets Real

The Young Professionals event at City Hall triggers some discussion of race in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Scribe: Four things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Milwaukee Scribe

Four things I’ve been meaning to tell you

The Milwaukee Art Museum brings on curator Tanya Hall, Lee Ann Garrison on the late Cissie Peltz, "Eggs Benedict" update, the Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar.

Murphy’s Law: County Board Violates Its Own Law
Murphy’s Law

County Board Violates Its Own Law

Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.

Safe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs

Safe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs

Survey found 44% of youth were asked to join a gang but Safe & Sound participants were less likely to do so.

Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin

Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin

After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?

Greek classics, Quasimondo style

Greek classics, Quasimondo style

Artistic director Brian Rott talks about the physical troupe's newest show, "Bacchanalia," inspired by Greek mythology and philosophy.

Smithereen Productions: Operating in the fringe
Smithereen Productions

Operating in the fringe

With upcoming productions including "Spike Heels" and "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," the developers of Milwaukee's "TIM (The Improvised Musical)" have some unique work to unveil.