Arts & Entertainment

Movies: The Chilly Suspense of <i>A Most Wanted Man</i>
Movies

The Chilly Suspense of A Most Wanted Man

Philip Seymour Hoffman stars in gripping adaptation of Le Carré’s espionage thriller.

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

Are Dave & Carole Arts Haters?

And should we care about their comments? Reconsidering the value of Milwaukee’s arts scene.

Booked Up: J.K. Rowling Meets Philip Marlowe
Booked Up

J.K. Rowling Meets Philip Marlowe

Harry Potter creator publishes second book in her adult mystery series. Raymond Chandler might approve.

Taverns: Gee Willickers Is a Tiny Time Warp
Taverns

Gee Willickers Is a Tiny Time Warp

Hyper-local, old-style Riverwest bar is hard to find and barely touched by time.

Jazz in the Park: Questions for Nick Waterhouse
Jazz in the Park

Questions for Nick Waterhouse

The southern California native loved old R&B and little by little that led to a career as a singer songwriter.

Profile: The Primal Art of Brian Hibbard
Profile

The Primal Art of Brian Hibbard

The Green Bay native is hoping to shake up the Milwaukee art scene.

Beer City: How to Make a Home-Made Brew
Beer City

How to Make a Home-Made Brew

Our fearless correspondent sets out to create a Viking style ale. Will he succeed?

Profile: The Whimsical Journey of Marina Lee
Profile

The Whimsical Journey of Marina Lee

Artist who created Snails Crossing loves working with neighborhoods and neighbors.

Rock Roundup: Everything But Natalie Merchant
Rock Roundup

Everything But Natalie Merchant

Alas, Merchant cancelled her Pabst concert, but lots of other shows on tap this week.

Now Serving: New Doughnut Shop, New Pita Pit Opening
Now Serving

New Doughnut Shop, New Pita Pit Opening

Not to mention a Himalayan-styled restaurant and new frozen custard tour.

Photo Gallery: Traveling Beer Garden Hits Downtown
Photo Gallery

Traveling Beer Garden Hits Downtown

Red Arrow Park trades Starbucks for Sprecher

Booked Up: The Greatest Cartoon Editor Living Today
Booked Up

The Greatest Cartoon Editor Living Today

Two great books from New Yorker cartoonists Bob Mankoff and Roz Chast offer life lessons with the laughs.