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Bay View Massacre reenactment focuses on workers’ rights

Bay View Massacre reenactment focuses on workers’ rights

For the 26th year, a group of historians and community members will commemorate the Bay View Tragedy, where seven people were killed during a labor rally.

The Hotel Foster celebrates one year with a new bar

The Hotel Foster celebrates one year with a new bar

The Hotel Foster celebrates its first year with plans for a new bar, Boone & Crockett, set to open in Bay View by the end of May.

Table Talk: Ashley Janke and the White Table series
Table Talk

Ashley Janke and the White Table series

While hosting dinners, nAbr Gallery curator Ashley Janke noticed the centrality of the table as an object, and developed the White Table series.

Still Waters Slam League Finals: “You can’t hold poets back!”
Still Waters Slam League Finals

“You can’t hold poets back!”

Young poets competed for first prize at Still Waters Collective's Slam League Finals, but the night's biggest prize was bigger than a trophy.

TCD’s 2012 Milwaukee Summer Festival Guide

TCD’s 2012 Milwaukee Summer Festival Guide

UPDATED! Festival season is in full swing, and TCD has your comprehensive, up-to-date guide to get out there and celebrate.

This Week in Wisconsin History: April 15 – 21
This Week in Wisconsin History

April 15 – 21

The 100 millionth General Motors car is produced in Janesville, 2,000 people rally against spearfishing, and much more in this week in Wisconsin history.

#TCD414: Out and about on Milwaukee Day
#TCD414

Out and about on Milwaukee Day

TCD staffers were out and about and on Twitter for our favorite area code-based local holiday. A chronicle of our journey with some help from Storify.

The SXSW Experience

The SXSW Experience

TCD intern Benjamin Wick made the trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW, and returned with photos galore and tips for festival-goers.

TCDIY: Make a Fabric Mail Slot
TCDIY

Make a Fabric Mail Slot

Looking for a way to organize your clutter of mail and bills? Learn how to make a simple fabric mail slot in this week's TCDIY.

Milwaukee Pride: Milwaukee Day 2012
Milwaukee Pride

Milwaukee Day 2012

TCD chats with Milwaukee Day organizers Timm Gable, Brent Gohde and Andy Silverman about "The Greatest Day in the World."

TCD’s 2012 Farmers Market Guide

TCD’s 2012 Farmers Market Guide

Farmers markets are sprouting up all over southeastern Wisconsin, and TCD has your comprehensive guide to plan a season of healthful, flavorful, local eating.

This Week in Wisconsin History: James Lovell and Apollo 13
This Week in Wisconsin History

James Lovell and Apollo 13

32 years ago this week, astronaut and Milwaukee native James Lovell's Apollo 13 mission was cut short when an oxygen tank exploded 200,000 miles from Earth.