Arts & Entertainment
State Fair Has a Conniption Fit
Milwaukee heavy metal band Conniption wows the crowd with high-energy set.
Aug 6th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
The Curious Journey of Midwest Beat
Formed in Madison, now based in Milwaukee, the band specializes in what its members have dubbed “Angry Bubblegum” music.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Andy Turner
McKiernan’s, the Home Base of Bob Donovan
The alderman and mayoral candidate loves hanging out here, safe from those wine-sipping streetcar fans.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Finally, Some Python Spring Rolls!
Other new treats at State Fair include bison burgers, deep-fried kringle and chicken and waffles.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Mac Writt
Why I Love Future Islands
They’re at Turner Hall this Sunday, and definitely worth a try.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
A Love/Hate Affair With Danceworks
Their latest show, Art to Art, ranged from great to pretty terrible.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Danielle McClune
2014 Wisconsin State Fair
Our photos capture everything the fair has to offer, including pig races, cream puffs and plenty of people.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Guardians of the Galaxy Is Pure Fun
Great cast and right amount of sass makes comic book story work.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Kimberley Jones
“He Hit Me And It Felt Like Kiss”
The 1962 Carole King song performed by the Crystals still provokes controversy today.
Aug 1st, 2014 by John Sieger
Boyhood Is a True Masterwork
Richard Linklater’s unique film -- 12 years in the making -- captures a boy’s coming of age.
Aug 1st, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Iraqi War Blues
Redeployment offers an ex-Marine’s powerful short stories about life in a war zone.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
Questions for CALJE
The Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble mixes a wide range of Latin American sounds and styles.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Mac Writt
