Arts & Entertainment
MPS budget will alter the path of public education
MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton continues to stay focused on academic success despite the fiscal crisis at hand.
May 9th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Walker’s expansion of school choice moves forward
The Joint Finance Committee voted to lift enrollment limits and add new schools to the Milwaukee Parental School Choice program. Will it hurt or help education?
May 6th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
A hen named Milwaukee
A silkie chicken, to be exact. Today, Mark chats with "Milwaukee" and Jessica Lane of Cream City Hens about the benefits of backyard henkeeping.
May 5th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Checking in on Milwaukee’s WikiProject for Public Art
It’s not a perfect resource yet, but the online project will undoubtedly give Milwaukeeans a better understanding of the art in our communal backyard.
May 4th, 2011 by Kat Murrell
Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
The UWM Film Department's annual student-run festival showcases three days of innovative and experimental film and video from Milwaukee and beyond beginning May 6.
May 2nd, 2011 by Ashley Altadonna
Bin Laden dead; Justice has been done
President Obama announces Osama bin Laden has been killed and the US Military has custody of the body.
May 1st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Pillow Party
Drab couch? Add some pizazz with colorful handmade pillows! Today, Carly offers a tutorial on making your own quick and easy (and cheap!) slip covers.
May 1st, 2011 by Carly Rubach
An Ethnic Girls’ Guide to Taking Care of Business
Let's face it: in Milwaukee, it's hard to find places that cater to ethnic beauty needs. But never fear! Sanam has just what you need to get ready for summer.
Apr 30th, 2011 by Sanam Tala Sadeghi
El Rey Super Mercado
Thirty years after the first store opened on the south side, El Rey continues to grow and thrive, with a commitment to community at the core of its business.
Apr 29th, 2011 by James P. Larson
And the recount begins
If you're expecting to see images reminiscent of Florida 2000, you're out of luck. Just canvassers making piles for Prosser and Kloppenburg, no hanging chads in sight.
Apr 28th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Park Falls looks to biofuels for alternative energy sources
The Flambeau River Biofuels plant will convert pulp and forest waste from a neighboring paper mill, providing renewable green energy and job growth in the region.
Apr 27th, 2011 by John Smart
A conversation with curator William Rudolph
MAM's new curator of American Art chats about his early aspirations as a novelist, first encounters with art, and his enduring fascination with portraits.
Apr 25th, 2011 by Kat Murrell
