Arts & Culture

Year-one theater companies talk about their future

Year-one theater companies talk about their future

Three freshman stage groups formed earlier this year to a great amount of buzz. Now, TCD checks in to see how they're doing - and what's next.

Life and Land: Exhibitions by Olafur Eliasson and Cy Twombly in Chicago
Life and Land

Exhibitions by Olafur Eliasson and Cy Twombly in Chicago

Two Chicago exhibits are part science, part philosophy and wholly beautiful.

PODCAST: Actor Michael Sottile
PODCAST

Actor Michael Sottile

The hard-boiled star of Modus Operandi talks about living in New York during 9/11, moving to Wisconsin for his son and making film magic.

On Stage with TCD: Highlights from 9/9 to 9/15
On Stage with TCD

Highlights from 9/9 to 9/15

This week will see music of the present with John Adams' Gnarly Buttons, farce and wit with Gogol's Inspector and just about every theater type in other fall premieres.

Hip Hop, Modern and Kathak dance to play Kohler

Hip Hop, Modern and Kathak dance to play Kohler

Rennie Harris re-stages a classic. Liz Lerman goes eco, and Kathak dance comes to Wisconsin

Unruly Music Festival doesn’t ‘play’ by the rules

Unruly Music Festival doesn’t ‘play’ by the rules

Now in its fourth year and expanded to three nights, this UWM concert series explores new ground.

ThirdCoast Digest’s 2009-2010 Fall Performing Arts Season Guide

ThirdCoast Digest’s 2009-2010 Fall Performing Arts Season Guide

TCD unveils a new era of arts coverage with an handy, online lodestar to premieres by area companies, musicians and performance venues.

All-City People’s Parade Weathers the Storm

All-City People’s Parade Weathers the Storm

The All-City People's Parade resurrects as part of Laborfest on Sept. 7.

Deep-fried Romantic: Disney buys Marvel. Why?
Deep-fried Romantic

Disney buys Marvel. Why?

In a move that shocked the worlds of business and fans alike, Disney will soon own Marvel Entertainment. Why is Mickey Mouse getting claws?

PODCAST: Artist/Filmmaker Andrew Swant
PODCAST

Artist/Filmmaker Andrew Swant

Andrew Swant is one-half of the local filmmaking team responsible for "Zombie Killer," "What What (In the Butt)" and the upcoming documentary "William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet."

Local theater adapts; shows go on

Local theater adapts; shows go on

As the arts season opens, theater in Milwaukee is alive and kicking.

Arts 101: Where to go when schools lose funds
Arts 101

Where to go when schools lose funds

Fifty-five schools host MPS Community Learning Centers, providing arts-focused enrichment programs to kids of all ages.