Arts & Entertainment

Pickering shines as Scrooge in The Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

Pickering shines as Scrooge in The Rep’s “A Christmas Carol”

The Rep presents Charles Dickens' classic tale of generosity and good cheer, sure to melt the heart of any modern-day Scrooge.

Winter warmers: Chef Bill Baumann of Ward’s House of Prime
Winter warmers

Chef Bill Baumann of Ward’s House of Prime

Ward's House of Prime Exec. Chef Bill Baumann shares a family recipe for a decadent chocolate cake that will satisfy everyone at your holiday table.

5Q: Paint with Purpose: Morgan Oldenburg of SPILL
5Q

Paint with Purpose: Morgan Oldenburg of SPILL

Color is her cue; abstraction her muse. From the spacious confines of her Marshall building gallery, Oldenburg is setting off on an art adventure.

Durst: Flying the overly-friendly skies
Durst

Flying the overly-friendly skies

One thing you can say about this whole TSA enhanced pat down mess: nobody will ever board Virgin Airlines again without ruefully grimacing.

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

The next Milwaukee County Executive is…

As Scott Walker prepares to leave for Madison, the candidates to fill the county executive's chair are lining up.

Winter Warmers: Cold-weather cooking with top Milwaukee chefs
Winter Warmers

Cold-weather cooking with top Milwaukee chefs

Dream Dance Steak's resident genius Jason Gorman dreams up a native Wisconsin side dish you can make at home. A TCD exclusive.

The Giving Season: Songs for the Soul
The Giving Season

Songs for the Soul

The holiday feast may be over, but plenty of Milwaukeeans are still hungry.This Saturday, Linneman's hosts local singer-songwriters hoping to change that.

Thornton assesses his first 100 days at MPS

Thornton assesses his first 100 days at MPS

MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton looks to school choice, new literacy programs and parental engagement to improve education within the district.

Cold-weather cookbook: TCD’s favorite recipes for the season
Cold-weather cookbook

TCD’s favorite recipes for the season

Grandma's famous cookies, aromatic chicken soup, and of course, pecan pie. TCD staff and contributors offer their beloved family recipes.

Holiday Delights: A perfect pair(ing) this Thanksgiving
Holiday Delights

A perfect pair(ing) this Thanksgiving

Searching for the perfect wine to compliment your Thanksgiving feast? Skip Forrest offers sage advice on finding the perfect pairing for any dish on the menu.

Woodland Pattern: An enduring commitment to the written word
Woodland Pattern

An enduring commitment to the written word

The book center has long been a haven for artists and writers of all shades. This Friday, Woodland Pattern celebrates 30 years devoted to the art of literature.

The View From Here: Innovation won’t wait for health reform
The View From Here

Innovation won’t wait for health reform

Jerry Theis can’t reform the entire American health care system. But as an entrepreneur, he has come up with one solution to help patients help themselves.