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Holiday Tales, pt. 5: The Gift of the Magi
Holiday Tales, pt. 5

The Gift of the Magi

One season, many voices. This week, Mark Metcalf reads "The Gift of the Magi," O. Henry's beloved tale of love, sacrifice and the true meaning of Christmas.

“Tron:Legacy” : Making the case for seeing films in 2D
“Tron

Legacy” : Making the case for seeing films in 2D

With the glut of movies being touted in 3D, a realization is made after watching "Tron: Legacy" twice about a loss in technological translation.

12 Songs Holiday Project: Lisa Gatewood
12 Songs Holiday Project

Lisa Gatewood

Lisa Gatewood sings her very own melancholy Christmas song "This Christmas Eve" -- as sad as it is beautiful.

Mummies of the World: Bridging the past to the present
Mummies of the World

Bridging the past to the present

Beginning today, the Milwaukee Public Museum will play host to over 150 rare visitors who have traveled a long way to get here -- both in distance and in time.

PODCAST: Holiday Tales, pt. 4: Billie the Brownie
PODCAST

Holiday Tales, pt. 4: Billie the Brownie

One season, many voices. This week, David Begel recalls one particularly magical Christmas involving an elf, a letter to Santa and a beloved family secret.

12 Songs Holiday Project: Joel Kopischke “O Festivus”
12 Songs Holiday Project

Joel Kopischke “O Festivus”

Writer, director and performer Joel Kopischke offers an original Festivus Carol with special guest accompaniment from Stas Venglevski on bayan.

PODCAST: Holiday Tales, pt. 3: Happy Hanukkah
PODCAST

Holiday Tales, pt. 3: Happy Hanukkah

One season, many voices. This week, Ex Fabula's Rebecca Segal shares the endearing story of one very madcap Hanukkah celebration overseas.

Buy Local: 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
Buy Local

2010 Holiday Gift Guide

Find one of a kind treasures for everyone on your list this season with TCD's guide to Milwaukee's best gift fairs and craft events.

The Giving Season: Megabolt
The Giving Season

Megabolt

Two local twenty-somethings put their talents to use with a unique charity, using the power of positive thinking and community capital to create change.

PODCAST: The not-so-funny side of teenage improv
PODCAST

The not-so-funny side of teenage improv

Two Rufus King students share the creative challenges they face on stage as "kids" and the harsh off-stage reality for young performers.

Brewcity Bruisers announce 2011 home schedule

Brewcity Bruisers announce 2011 home schedule

The 2011 home season of the skater-owned and operated all-female roller derby league will be played in its entirety at the US Cellular Arena. Oh yeah.

PODCAST: Improv is for everybody
PODCAST

Improv is for everybody

Two high school students find their creative salvation on the stage and struggle to be taken seriously - as teenagers and in the world of high art theatre.