Infinite Jest
There have been ambitious novels before and since "Infinite Jest," but there is no single piece of literature that captures the details of the human experience as well.
Jul 24th, 2011
An evening with David Sedaris
America's funniest satirical humorist comes to the Riverside this weekend.
Oct 22nd, 2010
Gerrymandering
While it's message may be a bit heavy-handed, the film provides an entertaining yet informative look into a political process few people are familiar with.
Sep 26th, 2010
Pavement at the Pabst Theater
How, exactly, am I supposed to review my favorite band of all time? Very carefully, I suppose.
Sep 16th, 2010
Brenner’s next move
Before there was Hotcakes or MARN, there was a home brewing kit.Soon-to-be Master Brewer Mike Brenner seeks to enrich Milwaukee's art scene, one beer at a time.
Sep 12th, 2010
Subtle film rewards attention
The shrines of Lourdes supposedly have the power to heal the sick. But the film ultimately is about how people react to the fortune, and misfortune, of others.
Sep 11th, 2010
Greg Ginn at Club Garibaldi
Lie Bot, what is the saddest thing? 56 year old Greg Ginn playing shitty instrumental jams with a chubby kid in a Pink Floyd shirt. Ouch, Brian.
Aug 22nd, 2010
Summerfest, July 3
Brian Whitney braves Summerfest in order to take in Modest Mouse and Levon Helm of The Band.
Jul 6th, 2010
Youth In Revolt
You could say Geocash's Andy Petr has gone solo, but he's always been doing his own thing, and it's always blown Brian's mind.
May 20th, 2010
The Infinite Nature of Punk
Brian previews Friday's Sleazybeats/Crappy Dracula/Vignettes/Most Beautiful Losers show at Frank's.
May 13th, 2010
Public Image Ltd. @ The Pabst Theater
30 years on, Public Image Ltd still runs circles around the music world.
May 2nd, 2010
Diversity in the Workplace
Local metal thrashers Architects of the Aftermath release a new CD on Saturday at Club Garibaldi.
Apr 29th, 2010
Living Deliberately at the Jazz Estate
Brian heads out for a Change of Scenery Night.
Apr 15th, 2010
The Man of the Moment
Brian Whitney looks for meaning in the tracks of Juiceboxxx's "Thunder Zone Volume One" mixtape.
Apr 8th, 2010
Let’s Get Dressed
In his inaugural column, Brian Whitney gives his take on the state of Milwaukee music: "like that kid in college who goes to all his classes in his pajamas."
Mar 31st, 2010
