Arts & Entertainment
The Legacy of Frank Zappa
Zappa Fest celebrates his music. And Trampled by Turtles plays Riverside on New Year’s Eve.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
My Office and Swinging Door
Two venerable downtown bars keep the beer flowing at very low prices.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
The Return of Sam Llanas
He’s quit the BoDeans, his music has gotten darker and he's ready to rock at Shank Hall.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
More Pizza for East Side
Replay Sports Bar will close, and Chicago pizza chain Rosati’s will open a restaurant there.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Richard Davis
The Strange Beauty of Tom Uttech’s Paintings
Now at the Tory Folliard Gallery, they capture a kind of North Woods that doesn’t really exist, though we might wish it did.
Dec 19th, 2014 by
Dutchman Offers Powerful, Intimate Show
The racial confrontation in Amira Baraka’s 1964 is still thrilling and relevant.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
George Bailey With Eggplant
A stage adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life, set in a radio studio, is all about the right voices and sound effects.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Consider the Lowly Braunschweiger
The classic Milwaukee sausage is paired with Old Milwaukee Rye Bread. Delicious. And nutritious.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
The Limited Charms of the UWM Gasthaus
Other than the beer selection, it’s a drab, deflating place. The good news it will soon be replaced.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Dance Along With “The Messiah”?
Conductor Paul Goodwin promises a very fresh, dance-like version of Handel’s famous oratorio.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Devon Delivers Great Seafood
It was $54 for king crab legs, and worth every penny.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeffrey Merlot
An Incredible Debut Novel
Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist, is a terrific mystery ala Jane Eyre set in 17th century Amsterdam.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
