Arts & Entertainment

Threads: Shoes on Beale – A photo essay
Threads

Shoes on Beale – A photo essay

On a bluesy vacation in Memphis, Valerie takes in a little shoegazing to document the fancy and funky footwear on Beale Street.

Actors in India 4: Independence Day in Mumbai
Actors in India 4

Independence Day in Mumbai

The fourth letter home from a Milwaukee theater troupe touring India. They open in Mumbai and take a day off to explore it.

Wirch, Holperin hold on to Democratic senate seats

Wirch, Holperin hold on to Democratic senate seats

Both incumbents hold on to their seats in the final Wisconsin recall election. The campaign ads will stop for a while, but look for the movement to recall Gov. Walker to heat up in January

On Stage 8/16: August rolls on with new theater, dance and festivals
On Stage 8/16

August rolls on with new theater, dance and festivals

Alverno Presents' psychedelic Western, Danceworks' experimental pairings, the Milwaukee Domes Art Festival and more.

Threads: High fashion – on a dime
Threads

High fashion – on a dime

This week, Kimberly shares her favorite local resale shops with a focus on UR Clothing, a men's boutique that offers GQ style - without the GQ price tag.

The City Cyclist: A Bicycle Vacation
The City Cyclist

A Bicycle Vacation

Mark takes a "vacation" to Iowa to participate in the RAGBRAI - a seven-day, 481 mile journey through America's heartland, and lives to tell the tale.

PODCAST: Theater for the people
PODCAST

Theater for the people

Mark catches up with Dave Begel to have a conversation about local theater, and how to open up the Milwaukee arts scene to a broader audience.

Round one done: 4-2 GOP for control of WI State Senate
Round one done

4-2 GOP for control of WI State Senate

Presidential-level turnout and mixed outcomes reflect voters' conflicting ideas about the future of Wisconsin.

On Stage 8/9: A week of wounds, and wine to wash them down
On Stage 8/9

A week of wounds, and wine to wash them down

Chamber Theatre opens its season, Youngblood's busy, tap at Danceworks to brighten your outlook, and lots of rock at State Fair.

NOH8 Campaign stops in Milwaukee

NOH8 Campaign stops in Milwaukee

The national "silent protest" against California's Proposition 8 visits Milwaukee this Friday to give voice to those silenced by opponents of same-sex marriage.

Recall election 5Q: Alberta Darling
Recall election 5Q

Alberta Darling

Facing a recall after leading Scott Walker's budget repair bill and biennial budget through the legislature, Sen. Alberta Darling fights to keep her seat.

Recall election 5Q: Sandy Pasch
Recall election 5Q

Sandy Pasch

Democratic Assemblywoman Sandy Pasch tells voters she will listen to them, prioritize education and health care and be a check on Gov. Scott Walker's agenda. Now she wants your vote against Alberta Darling on Aug. 9