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TCDIY: Artsy storage options: A How-To
TCDIY

Artsy storage options: A How-To

Is your jewelry box a tangled mess? Carly's got the solution! This week: Repurposing antiques to create storage options that are as lovely as they are practical.

Artists get “Unlaced” in Bay View

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.

Pass the Sugar: A story for April Fool’s Day
Pass the Sugar

A story for April Fool’s Day

For me, the tradition of began one day when I sat down to breakfast and dipped into the dish marked “SUGAR,” fatefully pouring a heap of it on my steaming oatmeal.

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

No, not that one. The Elizabeth who, until the end of her life at age 79, defined old-style Hollywood Glam with a capital G.

Vision: From the life of Hildegard von Bingen
Vision

From the life of Hildegard von Bingen

Margarethe von Trotta's film about the lesser-known 12th century nun, mystic and naturalist makes its Milwaukee debut at the UWM Union Theatre.

The Saga of Bridget & John: An Irish tale
The Saga of Bridget & John

An Irish tale

Each year when everyone but the Irish celebrate St. Pat’s Day, my thoughts turn to the whereabouts of me great grandmudder, a rippin' wench if there ever was one.

Mardi Gras at Turner Hall: Hurricanes and Mucca Pazza
Mardi Gras at Turner Hall

Hurricanes and Mucca Pazza

88.9 Radio Milwaukee brought the world's most bombastic marching band to town as Maxie's Southern comfort dishes it out. A photo gallery in living color.

Fat Tuesday with MAM and the Alzheimer’s Association of WI

Fat Tuesday with MAM and the Alzheimer’s Association of WI

The Alzhiemer's Association of Southeastern WI hosted a Mardi Gras themed gala at the MAM, with creole-inspired fare and entertainment throughout the evening.

Metal Pedal revs up its gears: A Photo Gallery
Metal Pedal revs up its gears

A Photo Gallery

Hardcore cyclists test their metal on stationary bikes to benefit the WI Bicycle Federation with a rip-roaring, head-banging contest at Great Lakes Distillery.

The 2011 Anime Convention, or “Why I Wish I Had a Costume”

The 2011 Anime Convention, or “Why I Wish I Had a Costume”

Milwaukee's annual event offered more cosplay, screenings, video and card games, exhibits, and guest stars than you could shake a bo staff at.

Moving Pictures: Barney’s Version
Moving Pictures

Barney’s Version

Paul Giamatti’s performance in "Barney’s Version" has ‘Oscar’ written all over it. It’s too bad the film itself isn’t award-worthy.

PODCAST: Plan your death well
PODCAST

Plan your death well

Dr. Bruce Wilson joins Mark again this week, with advice about planning your death, and the potential consequences if you don't.