Arts & Entertainment
Milwaukee Children’s Film Festival
Milwaukee Film blends awesome kid’s films with important lessons in media literacy for the whole family.
Aug 18th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Fixing the economy, 12 jobs at a time
We didn’t learn anything new Monday. But Obama's appearance affords an opportunity to look at job creation, the bane of current global economic recovery efforts.
Aug 17th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
swamp drainage detritus
Democrats may not have invented the circular firing squad, but you got to admit, they sure have perfected it.
Aug 16th, 2010 by Will Durst
Bootie-licious
Soon, we'll pack away our light and breezy summer garments in exchange for something more substantial. Personally, I'm looking forward to fall because it means one thing: boot season.
Aug 14th, 2010 by Emily Thungkaew
Underground and on the air
MMSD dumps 2.1 billion gallons of combined sewage and storm water into Lake Michigan. But when we received 63 billion gallons of rain, was there any choice?
Aug 13th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Clarke v. Moews should be November ballot
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke looks like a sure thing, but he has to face MPD Lt. Chris Moews in a race that pits the "Fox News Democrat" against a real Democrat.
Aug 12th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Food, music and the life worth living
Food is more than food at the Laurie Raphael Restaurant. It resonates. It intensifies life. It does what art does.
Aug 9th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Blind justice flies the rainbow flag
George H.W. Bush appointee Chief Judge Vaughn Walker overturns Prop 8 under the crazy notion that the legality of marriage is not about values - it's about rights.
Aug 9th, 2010 by Will Durst
Religious freedom for all
Muslims wish to worship within blocks of Ground Zero. This is what America is about; to say otherwise is an affront to our Constitution and democratic values.
Aug 8th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Fads, done right
Leggings, wide-leg trousers and distressed denim: all trends with loads of potential...if they're done right.
Aug 7th, 2010 by Annie Vihtelic
Brother, can you spare a penny?
Wisconsin schools are on life support and the "Pennies for Kids" sales tax campaign is simply a shot of penicillin to keep schools alive.
Aug 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Lyricism as outreach
Through the COA's youth programming, spoken word artist Damien Smith helps teens channel their emotions and express themselves through poetry.
Aug 5th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf
