Life & Leisure Features

PODCAST: “Animal House” Revisited
PODCAST

“Animal House” Revisited

Mark Metcalf talks about playing Douglas C. Neidermeyer in "Animal House" with a fan of the film and friend of the podcast.

Scenes from LEGO KidsFest

Scenes from LEGO KidsFest

Brian Jacobson visits the Frontier Airlines Center for the celebration of a little building block, complete with a giant LEGO Hulk.

Milwaukee in Miniature delights in big ways

Milwaukee in Miniature delights in big ways

Ferdinand Aumueller's models of Milwaukee at the turn of the 20th century are now on display at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Video by Garrett Katerzynske.

Polish Fest kicks off ethnic festival season

Polish Fest kicks off ethnic festival season

TCD talks with first year director Jane Riley Best about this year's Polish Fest, June 15-17 at the Summerfest grounds.

PODCAST: Another side of Summerfest
PODCAST

Another side of Summerfest

Dave "Punky" Wastak has a wealth of stories to share after spending years working behind the scenes at Summerfest.

Summer Reading 2012: “Return to Wake Robin”
Summer Reading 2012

“Return to Wake Robin”

Brian Jacobson reviews Marnie O. Mamminga's memoir of "Up North" Wisconsin vacations in the 1930s.

Festival Season: Four days at Bonnaroo
Festival Season

Four days at Bonnaroo

Patti Wenzel and her 18-year-old daughter spent four days in the Tennessee sun at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

TCDIY: Grow Your Own Vegetables
TCDIY

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Carly shows you how to enjoy the fruits of your labor in your own DIY garden.

Milwaukee River Marathon and the Tribal Challenge

Milwaukee River Marathon and the Tribal Challenge

The Milwaukee River, fitness and participation have replaced the alcohol-fueled street vibe of the old River Splash.

PODCAST: Milwaukee Innovation Week
PODCAST

Milwaukee Innovation Week

Milwaukee Innovation Week is June 6 - 11, and Mark Metcalf talks with Laurel Osman and Angela Damiani to preview the week's events.

TCDIY: Make your own Bow Tie
TCDIY

Make your own Bow Tie

Make a bow tie for yourself or give as a fashionable gift for a fabulous friend. Ladies can wear ties too!

Everybody wins at the UPAF Ride for the Arts

Everybody wins at the UPAF Ride for the Arts

NEW: Check out TCD's posts from the day of the ride! | TCD takes a look at what's new at the UPAF Ride for the Arts with volunteer Charles Kakuk of Next Act Theatre.