Life & Leisure

PODCAST: The psychology of domestic abuse
PODCAST

The psychology of domestic abuse

How much does environment inform behavior? Social worker Cathy Arney explains how gender roles, societal messages and abuse at home affect the cycle of violence.

PODCAST: Breaking the chain of domestic violence
PODCAST

Breaking the chain of domestic violence

Daystar Inc.'s long-term transitional home offers shelter and resources to battered women, helping them to become financially stable and emotionally independent.

TCDIY: Make it yourself, Milwaukee
TCDIY

Make it yourself, Milwaukee

Introducing new TCD columnist Carly Rubach. She'll brighten up every other Sunday with DIY home decorating, fashion and entertaining projects, complete with instructions... and possibly the occasional failure.

Threads: How to style a beauty queen
Threads

How to style a beauty queen

As a personal stylist, I strive for perfection with all of my clients. Styling for a pageant can be challenging, but I found a little research goes a long way.

PODCAST: Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse
PODCAST

Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse

In 2009, domestic violence rates reached a 10-year high. In Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center works to aid victims and end violence through education.

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.

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.

Photos: Milwaukee celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Photos

Milwaukee celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

TCD's photo interns capture the fun and festivities as Milwaukee's Irish communities celebrate their heritage. Beannachtam na Feile Padraig!

Party with a purpose: Carnival Milwaukee
Party with a purpose

Carnival Milwaukee

The UEDA's annual fundraiser pays homage to Carnival celebrations around the world with a festive evening of truly international entertainment.

Burlesque for Beginners: Learn to Shimmy at The Tool Shed
Burlesque for Beginners

Learn to Shimmy at The Tool Shed

Brew City Bombshells co-founder Vee Valentine teaches the seductive art of burlesque dancing and pasty construction at the Tool Shed this month.

Open Call: Comedy, absinthe and recycled art
Open Call

Comedy, absinthe and recycled art

Open call for the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Great Lakes Distillery wants your poster art, plus applications for Redline and Pfister residencies due March 1.

Redefining “normal” to educate, build empowerment

Redefining “normal” to educate, build empowerment

With the program "Normal in Schools" director Robyn Hussa uses the arts to educate teens and stem the epidemic rise in eating disorders among young adults.