Arts & Entertainment

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.

Sen. Ron Johnson has a message for the GOP candidate

Sen. Ron Johnson has a message for the GOP candidate

The junior senator addressed the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce last week to talk about the key issues in the 2012 presidential race.

One Piece at a Time: Forever Young
One Piece at a Time

Forever Young

He’s young. He’s lithe. And he’s dying on the battlefield at Thermopylae. Judith spends an afternoon with The Last of the Spartans, found in the Frederick Layton gallery at MAM.

Cyclists and pedestrians demand access to the Hoan Bridge

Cyclists and pedestrians demand access to the Hoan Bridge

The State DOT is studying the option of adding a bike/pedestrian lane to the bridge, and if public sentiment is any indicator, we very well may see it happen.

Summer Portrait: Milwaukee gets “Monet-ized”
Summer Portrait

Milwaukee gets “Monet-ized”

TCD hosts an Impressionistic photo booth amongst live Plein Air painting at the 2011 Milwaukee Domes Art Festival.

On Stage 8/26: The arts unite for Present Music’s “Water”
On Stage 8/26

The arts unite for Present Music’s “Water”

Present Music's biggest event ever, Hamlet revisited, a movie musical runs live on stage, and Mexican Fiesta keeps summer going.