VITAL
Pump up the polka!
When The Squeezettes play, the beer that made Milwaukee famous will make a fool out of you, and you will do the hokey pokey, and you want to know why?
Jul 23rd, 2009 by Tea KrulosThe answers are history
On relationships and making life's tough choices: when it comes to multiple choice questions, most of us actually do know the “right” answer – whether we choose it or not.
Jul 23rd, 2009 by Michelle Sieg800-CEO-READ
Mark Metcalf meets Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten, CEO and President, respectively, of 800-CEO-READ, a local company that sells business books and promotes great ideas. (We think THEY'RE a great idea!)
Jul 22nd, 2009 by Amy ElliottRest your eyes this week. You’ll need them.
A summer bumper crop of intriguing shows and promising installations in an art corridor that runs from the East Side down to Bay View.
Jul 22nd, 2009 by Kat MurrellHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The previous Harry Potter films have been enjoyable to watch even for those who haven't read the book. How does the Half-Blood Prince compare?
Jul 21st, 2009 by Mark MetcalfThe Treehouse that Never Was
It started out with a simple suggestion from my sister to Dad. So far it has resulted in family debate, referencing local law books, price checks at the lumber store and a spray-painted pine.
Jul 21st, 2009 by Brian Jacobson7/22 to 7/28
This week on Milwaukee stages: dancing, tuba-playing contests, street music, tango and scenes from Shakespeare's greatest hits.
Jul 20th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonBeauty’s Daughter for Uprooted Theatre
Milwaukee's new African-American Theate company opens with a powerful, poetic, and late-night experience as told through Marti L. Gobel's one woman performance from a famous Orlandersmith play.
Jul 20th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonJuly 20-26
This week: indie rock invaders, Milwaukee Film hosts a sudsy fundraiser, The Riverwest 24 and Downer Avenue Classic shred the streets, German Fest raises a few steins and a very special Gallery Night party - with US!
Jul 20th, 2009 by Erin PetersenRestless Trade Syndrome (47-45)
There's more trading-deadline hysteria as the Brewers finally make a move. Plus, Prince Fielder shows his true colors and Frank Catalanotto's battle for the rights to an ironically bad 80's song.
Jul 19th, 2009 by Rob VostersSexual Perversity in Chicago
Video presentation, a fluid direction, and that staccato way of talking. You know? Yeah. But you know? Right. It's playing at Bay View's Alchemist Theatre.
Jul 16th, 2009 by Michael Madden