Arts & Entertainment

View from the Waiting Room: Troubling trends seen in teen drug use
View from the Waiting Room

Troubling trends seen in teen drug use

After a decade of consistent declines, national data for 2009 reflect noticeable increases in teens’ alcohol and drug use.

Delay is no longer an option

Delay is no longer an option

Something needs to be done with the Hoan Bridge before the concrete chunks become too big for the nets. Save this Milwaukee icon now.

Threads: Flip-flop manifesto
Threads

Flip-flop manifesto

In the summer, people seem to grow very careless when it comes to their feet, opting for flimsy sandals over substantial footwear. My feet need better protection that that - thankfully, the summer boot trend is here.

Big art: Enormous mural wants your touch
Big art

Enormous mural wants your touch

Mequon's Gathering on the Green is hosting a festival that includes a huge, collaborative, art creation opportunity. If you believe that all people should express themselves through the arts, then this is for you.

PODCAST: “Intoxicology”
PODCAST

“Intoxicology”

As the creators of Bittercube, Nick Kosevich and Ira Koplowitz have taken cocktailing to another level and parlayed their collective expertise into an intriguing business venture.

Downtown development plans seek connections

Downtown development plans seek connections

City planners want to restore the essence of grandeur to Wisconsin Avenue and connect the many boroughs of downtown, to create a sense of place and solidify Downtown Milwaukee as a statewide destination.

View from the Waiting Room: Midwives seek answers to infant mortality trends
View from the Waiting Room

Midwives seek answers to infant mortality trends

An upcoming conference in Madison will explore how midwifery services can be used to improve the health and wellness of new mothers and their babies.

Happy 234th birthday, America

Happy 234th birthday, America

Here’s hoping your Independence Day is beyond terrific. No matter what side of the political spectrum your team plays on, this is a non-partisan party.

Threads: Fashion for a cause
Threads

Fashion for a cause

ReFashion For Life combines fashion, sustainability and charity for a one-of-a-kind event.

Smoke ’em while you got ’em: The Polish Falcon
Smoke ’em while you got ’em

The Polish Falcon

People gather at the Falcon for cheap drinks, good conversation and most of all, a sense of community that will outlast this ban and other changes that the future may bring.

Smoke ’em while you got ’em: Jamo’s
Smoke ’em while you got ’em

Jamo’s

When the smoke clears, what will happen to the art of bar talk? Jamo wishes he had the answer

Smoke ’em while you got ’em: Riverwest Tavern
Smoke ’em while you got ’em

Riverwest Tavern

Even without smoking, this establishment will manage to hold its own (albeit begrudgingly) through the ban.