Lisa Townsel

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Soup, art and ideas

Soup, art and ideas

This visual arts group sets out to microfund projects for budding artists (and feeds a hungry audience in the process).

A Street Car Named Desire heads to Tenth Street Theatre

A Street Car Named Desire heads to Tenth Street Theatre

Uprooted Theatre Company puts its unique spin on a classic during this one-night stage reading.

REVIEW: Dreamgirls at the Marcus Center
REVIEW

Dreamgirls at the Marcus Center

This Broadway classic gets reworked into a masterfully poignant production.

Chester Gregory prepares to light up the stage

Chester Gregory prepares to light up the stage

Here, the entertainer speaks candidly about his ascent to Broadway; his encounter with the King (of Pop) and what we can expect from this all-new Dreamgirls production.

Experience the fantasy at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium

Experience the fantasy at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium

Don't let cabin fever set in this winter break. Take the kids south to explore Shedd Aquarium's new aquatic show.

Divinely artistic — and mad

Divinely artistic — and mad

Mount Mary exhibit showcases the exquisite (and sometimes delirius) artistry of the mentally ill.

MAM After Dark returns to the future

MAM After Dark returns to the future

Expect a big party amid special art, dance and digital installations.

REVIEW: Laugh to Keep from Crying at Milwaukee Theatre
REVIEW

Laugh to Keep from Crying at Milwaukee Theatre

Predictable formula produces big laughs, great music in Tyler Perry's latest onstage production.

Chip Duncan walks the walk

Chip Duncan walks the walk

Filmmaker/author looks at turmoil with a different lens in a book that strives to dispel stereotypes and to offer hope.

Reader recipe request: Just in time for the holidays!
Reader recipe request

Just in time for the holidays!

TCD searches for great eats and treats.

Win cash for your writing

Win cash for your writing

Statewide contest offers exposure and pay for prose and poetry.

MFF Review: Precious
MFF Review

Precious

Last film of MFF tells the uncomfortable tale of a teen's journey from sexual abuse and illiteracy to living life as a survivor.

Circus Soul

Circus Soul

Soulful circus rings in laughs and family fun thanks to big-top antics with a decidedly urban flair and sound.