Margaret Cho gets real at the Pabst Theatre
The Asian and bisexual comedian mined her close ties to both communities to phenomenal effect last Sunday, never crossing a line she didn't mean to.
Oct 29th, 2013
Summer Sellout
Meet Sid the Fetus, Preemie Party, four other alternative party puppet candidates. Among other whackos.
Jun 18th, 2012
Artists get “Unlaced” in Bay View
Corsets: embodiment of femininity, or tool of oppression? Four local artists explore these questions with "Unlaced," a one-night-only art show, happening tonight.
Apr 2nd, 2011
Learn to Shimmy at The Tool Shed
Brew City Bombshells co-founder Vee Valentine teaches the seductive art of burlesque dancing and pasty construction at the Tool Shed this month.
Mar 6th, 2011
The Meaning of Matthew” at UWM
In 1998, Matthew Shepard was killed because of his sexual orientation. Today, Judy Shepard uses her son's story to educate others about equality and compassion.
Feb 18th, 2011
“The Weird Al Yankovic of Goth”
Gothic folk hero Voltaire comes to Club Anything tonight.
Oct 28th, 2010
Surfin’ the Turf
A skateboarder-organized bid to resurrect the Turf skatepark has taken Milwaukee by storm. Tonight, the Cactus Club hosts a benefit show in their honor.
Sep 10th, 2010
The Brew City Bombshells
Milwaukee's own bawdy vaudevillian troupe performs in Washington Heights this weekend.
Aug 13th, 2010
Lanterns for Peace
We set lanterns afloat in calm waters in remembrance and respect, and maybe as an apology for actions we were not even responsible for. Words and photos from Peace Action Wisconsin's Saturday event.
Aug 8th, 2010
Start your engines
Hardcore bikers and fair weather gearheads are revving up for Riverwest's annual Rockerbox street festival.
Aug 6th, 2010
Get HEXed at Club Anything
The HEX Renaissance Masquerade hits Club Anything on July 31, and Kathy has the scoop.
Jul 30th, 2010
Cuz It’s Hot…
Reunited: this Sunday's Sextreme Ball brings together Belgian techno/house favorites Lords of Acid and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult at the Rave.
Jul 23rd, 2010
Zombies Set to Invade Landmark Lanes
Angry Young Men premiere their take on the Romero classic "Night of the Living Dead" except there's one twist. It's also a puppet show. Say what?
Jul 16th, 2010
Hey you! F***face!
And here we are--the reunion Fan-Belt's been waiting for! Kathy Nichols previews this Saturday's Miramar extravaganza.
Jul 9th, 2010
Goth Talk with Scary Lady Sarah
Free DJ action at Club Anything with Scary Lady Sarah and William Faith of Faith and the Muse!
Jul 6th, 2010
Slick Idiot with Mona Mur @ Club Anything July 4
July 4th explodes at Club Anything with former KMFDM members Slick Idiot.
Jul 2nd, 2010
Dark Clan, Caustic, am. Psych, Null Device descend on Club Anything
The "Fading Belief" tour hits Club Anything on Saturday.
Jun 25th, 2010
Project Pitchfork/Ayria/Columbine @ Miramar Theatre
Industrial night at the Miramar! Kathy Nichols reports.
Jun 20th, 2010
Profiling the Promoter
Before tonight's Project Pitchfork/Ayria show at the Miramar, Kathy Nichols talks to the promoter, longtime Milwaukee booker/dj/Club ? manager Gary Czaplewski.
Jun 17th, 2010
Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan/Fahri and more at the Borg Ward
No need to bring your test tubes, tonight's experiments at the Borg Ward are all auditory and visual.
Jun 11th, 2010
Burning Sons, Powers, The New Loud @ Bayview Brew Haus
Kathy spends her Saturday night with the crew at the Bayview Brew Haus.
Jun 7th, 2010
Pirates invade Port Washington!
Shiver me timbers! Port Washington's annual (and free!) Pirate Festival kicks off tonight.
Jun 4th, 2010
The Green Fairy finds a new home in Walker’s Point
Elixir, Club Anything's new absinthe lounge, opens for business tonight.
May 21st, 2010
Burn Out (with Chemlab) at the Miramar
Coldwave's Chemlab comes to the Miramar Theatre this Friday -- be prepared to take in the digital noise revolution they've been championing capably since the 90s.
May 7th, 2010
Artbeat celebrates one year
Singer/songwriter Annie B. brings an art showcase extravaganza to the Hide House tonight.
Apr 30th, 2010
F***Face
Kathy Nichols recounts the history of one of Milwaukee's scariest 90s bands--coming back this July!
Apr 13th, 2010
Smart Studios & Milwaukee
Kathy Nichols visits the filming of a documentary on Smart Studios, the legendary Madison studio that has produced loads of Milwaukee albums.
Mar 31st, 2010
A legacy
Milwaukee author Amelia Klem Osterud's history of the tattooed lady pays tribute to the women behind the ink.
Mar 25th, 2010
The Dark Clan invades Club Anything
Milwaukee’s Dark Clan, Washington DC’s Xuberx and local musician Bradley play Friday night at Club Anything, 807 South 5th Street in Milwaukee at 9 p.m.
Mar 12th, 2010
Lena Vigna joins RAM as new exhibitions curator
New curator looks to engage novice art lovers and excite aficionados at the Racine Art Museum.
Feb 25th, 2010
