Arts & Entertainment

MFF Review: “El Bulli – Cooking in Progress”
MFF Review

“El Bulli – Cooking in Progress”

German filmmaker Gereon Wetzel follows the staff of Spanish restaurant El Bulli as chefs experiment with a bold and inventive new menu.

MFF Review: “The City of Life and Death”
MFF Review

“The City of Life and Death”

The Opening Night Party is tonight, but kicking off day two is Lu Chuan's harrowing war film about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre.

Norquist calls for ‘no more malls’

Norquist calls for ‘no more malls’

Former Milwaukee Mayor and New Urbanist John Norquist says there is hope for commercial revitalization in Brown Deer and the Northridge area.

On Stage 9/20: Classical music returns to Milwaukee in force
On Stage 9/20

Classical music returns to Milwaukee in force

MSO, Fine Arts Quartet, and Frankly Music open seasons; the Milwaukee Film Festival begins, and ukes take the spotlight, and Your Mother Dances.

Wild Space: Loewen’s intelligent design at the Pritzlaff
Wild Space

Loewen’s intelligent design at the Pritzlaff

Fascinating images by Tom Bamberger, the mystery of a great old building, 14 beautiful women dancing make a great experience.

On Stage 9/14: The Milwaukee arts scene kicks into gear
On Stage 9/14

The Milwaukee arts scene kicks into gear

Theatrical debuts, Prometheus Trio, an inventive Wild Space show, Global Union and Rock the Green AND THAT'S NOT ALL!

Obama unveils his American Jobs Act

Obama unveils his American Jobs Act

President Obama's new plan bears a striking resemblance to the old. Can a jobs bill save us, or are we headed for a double dip recession?

PODCAST: Blood, Gore, and Indie Film – A conversation with Drew Rosas
PODCAST

Blood, Gore, and Indie Film – A conversation with Drew Rosas

Fresh off the success of his first feature film "Blood Junkie," filmmaker Drew Rosas embarks on a new project - a deranged psychological thriller set in rural Wisconsin.

An ‘Iconic’ Gallery: Postcards from Made in Milwaukee
An ‘Iconic’ Gallery

Postcards from Made in Milwaukee

Despite a few showers, TCD hosted a very "statuesque" photobooth while hanging out at last weekend's celebration of all things Cream City.

The City Cyclist: Which trail will you take?
The City Cyclist

Which trail will you take?

As fall grows near, it brings with it great biking weather. This week, take a break from the Oak Leaf to enjoy a few scenic trails outside of Milwaukee.

Made in Milwaukee: A labor of love
Made in Milwaukee

A labor of love

In its ninth year, the annual festival has grown by leaps and bounds. But no matter how big Made in Milwaukee becomes, it's still all about the love.

On Stage 8/30-9/5: Local themes in spotlight this week
On Stage 8/30-9/5

Local themes in spotlight this week

A festival, parade, and exhibition give local artists a chance to shine, and the Rep opens a play about a legendary theater couple.