Arts & Entertainment

President Obama: “We do big things”
President Obama

“We do big things”

Barack Obama taps into the American dream to inspire the nation, but fails to put a price on all the "investment."

Winter Gallery Night in Images

Winter Gallery Night in Images

It was a cold one, and yet Milwaukeans came out to see good art and nibble on cheese and a candy buffet.

South Beach Delights: Francois Payard’s Chocolate Coconut Cake
South Beach Delights

Francois Payard’s Chocolate Coconut Cake

TCD concludes its series of celebrity recipes with a sweet dessert from pastry chef Francois Payard, with layers of coconut sponge and rich chocolate ganache.

The Little Eye: TINY art at MIAD
The Little Eye

TINY art at MIAD

Behold the results of visual art melded with science.If beauty is in the eye of the beholder,this is a feast for orbs everywhere.

PODCAST: Dementia and the burden of care: One woman’s story
PODCAST

Dementia and the burden of care: One woman’s story

When Lynda Markut's mother was diagnosed with dementia, she became both daughter and caregiver. Today, that experience inspires her outreach efforts.

Pfister announces 2011 Artist in Residence finalists

Pfister announces 2011 Artist in Residence finalists

Get to know the artists - Anthony Suminski, Shelby Keefe, Jeremy Plunkett, Kate Pfeiffer, Steve Ohlrich and James Zwadlo - and cast your vote.

Honoring service on MLK Day

Honoring service on MLK Day

On the 25th anniversary of the MLK holiday, TCD talks to a Milwaukee couple serving in the Peace Corps in Moldova.

ADversary: White Out
ADversary

White Out

Top-selling mag "Elle" is suspected to have dramatically lightened the skin of one of its cover models, furthering the harmful myth that whiter is better.

Taking back Milwaukee – one foreclosure at a time

Taking back Milwaukee – one foreclosure at a time

Joe Dahl's investments in foreclosed properties in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood aren't just good for the community, they're good business.

In the wake of Arizona tragedy, political rhetoric heats up

In the wake of Arizona tragedy, political rhetoric heats up

After a tragic shooting in Tuscon, commentators seem more concerned with placing blame than with the victims themselves. It's time to take a step back, people.

Motivated buyer looking for vacant school buildings

Motivated buyer looking for vacant school buildings

The City of Milwaukee wants to sell vacant schools, but the MPS Board balks at buyers that take students and state dollars. Does the law need to be changed?

Old Home and New Design

Old Home and New Design

Two closing exhibitions --at MAM and The Historic Pabst Mansion-- create virtual time capsules of style, separated by nearly one hundred years.