Life & Leisure

This Week in Wisconsin History: Protests begin in Madison
This Week in Wisconsin History

Protests begin in Madison

One year ago, a parade of protesters marched to the Capitol to deliver a valentine to Gov. Scott Walker, kicking off a marathon protest in Madison.

The Big Read: Celebrating “To Kill A Mockingbird”
The Big Read

Celebrating “To Kill A Mockingbird”

As part of The Big Read, author and filmmaker Mary McDonagh Murphy visits Boswell Books and the Milwaukee Rep for an in-depth look at the American classic.

Stripwax: Nonagon is a blunt force object
Stripwax

Nonagon is a blunt force object

Fueled by designated screamer John Hastie, Chicago trio Nonagon's "People Live Everywhere" eepee is fist-pumping stuff.

Threads: Fashionable ways to show you care
Threads

Fashionable ways to show you care

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and Kimberly has fashionable gift ideas for men and women of all ages to show how much you care.

PODCAST: “We don’t go past the bridge”: Part Five
PODCAST

“We don’t go past the bridge”: Part Five

Mark Metcalf talks with author and activist Peggy Rozga and student Javaris Bradford about the Arts@Large Civil Rights tour and gallery project.

Threads: Fashion advice column
Threads

Fashion advice column

Got fashion questions? TCD Fashion Director Kimberly Gomez has the answers. This week, Kimberly helps a new mom find professional office wear.

Soundbites, by the playlist: RadioMilwaukee at Iron Horse
Soundbites, by the playlist

RadioMilwaukee at Iron Horse

88.9 hosts "Soundbites," where nine Milwaukee chefs team with nine RadioMilwaukee DJs to create a unique sensory experience at the Iron Horse Hotel.

This Week in Wisconsin History: A senator’s Scare begins
This Week in Wisconsin History

A senator’s Scare begins

62 years ago, Sen. Joseph McCarthy launched his infamous anti-communism crusade during a speech in West Virginia.

Everyday Extraordinary: Ira Glass on the art of radio storytelling
Everyday Extraordinary

Ira Glass on the art of radio storytelling

The host of "This American Life" treated the audience at the Pabst Theater to an evening of tales and anecdotes.

Stripwax: The poet speaks in melody
Stripwax

The poet speaks in melody

Cohen has been singing despite not having a singing voice since (!!!) the sixties, and at age 77, his "Old Ways" are tried and true.

Threads: Every watch has a story
Threads

Every watch has a story

Tommy Clifford (aka @tommytrc) takes a look at a watch connoisseur's collection of time pieces, and finds a few stories along the way.

PODCAST: Mallorey Wallace as Scout in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
PODCAST

Mallorey Wallace as Scout in “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Mark Metcalf talks with Mallorey Wallace, who plays Scout in Milwaukee Rep's "To Kill A Mockingbird."