Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?

Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?

Rising 40 feet high, it could be destructive to the Story Hill neighborhood.

MKE This Week: 24 good reasons not to stay home
MKE This Week

24 good reasons not to stay home

Milwaukee's main-line groups -- the MSO, the Skylight, the Florentine -- are busy this week, but lots of quirky stuff, too.

“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash

“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash

The Milwaukee Rep revue, retooled from a Broadway production to require half the cast, is a heartfelt, moving tribute to the Man in Black.

Newaukeean of the Week: Jeramey Jannene
Newaukeean of the Week

Jeramey Jannene

Yes, Urban Milwaukee's founder is an immigrant to the city. Why he loves it and would like to see improvements.

Why We Need the Liberal Arts

Why We Need the Liberal Arts

Gov. Walker’s plan pushing colleges to prepare students for the current job market will actually hurt our economy.

Tame Impala: Far from loners at Turner Hall Ballroom
Tame Impala

Far from loners at Turner Hall Ballroom

The Australian psychedelic pop outfit made their return to Milwaukee, playing an impressive Turner Hall show Sunday.

How Sand Mines Pollute

How Sand Mines Pollute

Wisconsin is the leading supplier of sand for oil and gas fracking. But nearly one-fifth of sand mines have environmental violations.

“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem

“Beast on the Moon” a wise choice for In Tandem

The gripping drama about survivors of the Armenian genocide is perfectly suited for the intimate Tenth Street space, and its cast is just as well-matched.

Laurie Winters: Making a curatorial career out of chance
Laurie Winters

Making a curatorial career out of chance

The newly hired Museum of Wisconsin Art director tells how chance opportunities, letterwriting and a Kleenex led her into a stellar curatorial life.

Taverns: Home of the Beautiful People?
Taverns

Home of the Beautiful People?

The Uptowner, the city’s oldest continuously-running tavern, serves up history with a sense of humor.

Central City Crusaders

Central City Crusaders

More than 15 Milwaukee groups and individuals are award nominees for work improving central city.

City People: Robert Kraig
City People

Robert Kraig

An activist with a Ph.D, the Citizen Action leader is working to change history.