VITAL
The Property Tax Revolt of 2010
If you think the health care reform debate is devolving into an out-of-control shouting match, just wait.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
Phantom of the Opera is a feast for eyes, ears
It's a show that will please most 'Phans' and most newcomers, while a few may not get it. A look at the national tour now in Milwaukee for the month, crashing (well ... sliding) chandelier and all.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Paul Masterson
Scenes from Rockerbox
It was one of the most visually arresting and noisy events to happen in Milwaukee on Saturday. Here's some photographic evidence.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Missed Connections (55-56)
From Prince Fielder and Guillermo Mota's bizarre non-meeting to over-the-top calls for firing reporters, lately there's been an awful lot of missed connections involving the Brewers.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
County Stadium
Memories of County Stadium: Paul Molitor seat cushions, the Don Mattingly Official Toilet and Cecil Fielder's out-of-the-park home run.
Aug 7th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
CRABCORE!
Thanks, mid-00s hardcore kids! You’ve given us Attack Attack! And Confide! And their stupid layered hairdos! Get off my lawn!
Aug 6th, 2009 by DJ Hostettler
The Milwaukee Comedy Festival
No funny business: Milwaukee comedy has a life and a character all its own. See for yourself at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this weekend 8/6 - 9. Here's our preview.
Aug 4th, 2009 by Tea Krulos
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Why would you read a book about work, of all things, during the dog days of summer? Alain de Botton's latest collection of essays is surprisingly gracious, entertaining and lovely to look at. That's why.
Aug 4th, 2009 by Kat Murrell
Ten tap dancing Cleopatras is quite a sight
A review of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, now showing for Soulstice Theatre
Aug 4th, 2009 by Russ Bickerstaff
Highlights from 8/7 to 8/13 (Updated)
It's muggy, and the performing arts world gets a little crazy--crazier than usual--as a month-long Phantom of the Opera rolls in, the surreal Missoula Oblongata arrives, and a full-on puppet parade. Includes footnotes of Milwaukee auditions, news, and more.
Aug 3rd, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
True Stories (52-53)
When there's no good news to write, Ken, sometimes you've got to make it up.
Aug 3rd, 2009 by Rob Vosters
FAME at Sunset Playhouse
Before there was American Idol, Making the Band, High School Musical and other insights into becoming a star -- there was the 1980 ensemble docudrama about New York's High School for the Performing Arts. Now it's a new musical.
Jul 31st, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
