Arts & Entertainment

PODCAST: “Whence cometh…Borg?”
PODCAST

“Whence cometh…Borg?”

What happens when a bunch of "artists, musicians, engineers, derelicts, politicians, activists, noise makers and rejects of contemporary culture" start an art and music collective? DIY magic, that's what.

Secret Weapon

Secret Weapon

Democrats have a secret weapon this November, and his name is Michael Steele -- the RNC chairman who's ruffled so many feathers that the fluttering excess could fill every hotel pillow case in Vegas.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 5/26-6/1
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 5/26-6/1

It's pretty quiet on Milwaukee stages this week, but the MSO offers up Saint-Saens while some other shows sing their swan song.

View from the Waiting Room: How far will the boss go to make you shape up?
View from the Waiting Room

How far will the boss go to make you shape up?

Some companies are using tough love to convince workers to get fit.

Natural Gardener: Time to get your hands dirty
Natural Gardener

Time to get your hands dirty

If you're not a natural gardener, Peg's advice will make spring less daunting and more colorful

Threads: Leggings – use and abuse
Threads

Leggings – use and abuse

Leggings can be your friend or your foe. Follow Emily's style guide to wear this trend with confidence!

Derby Little Secrets: Midwest Brewhaha rolls into Franklin Saturday
Derby Little Secrets

Midwest Brewhaha rolls into Franklin Saturday

Brewcity Bruiser fans experiencing roller derby withdrawal after May 8’s thrilling home season finale can rejoice, as they’re about get a heavy derby overdose.

Stripwax: RIP, LCD
Stripwax

RIP, LCD

This week: Ivan and Natasha discuss LCD Soundsystem and plot the violent death of Ke$ha's celebrity. Just kidding -- I left that part out.

Deep-Fried Romantic: Scouting and Modern Warfare 2
Deep-Fried Romantic

Scouting and Modern Warfare 2

The Boy Scouts of America quietly introduce a new belt loop patch for Video Games. It's not as exciting as it sounds, but that doesn't stop the blogosphere and media from having a jamboree with it.

View from the Waiting Room: Women can’t afford to put off cancer screenings
View from the Waiting Room

Women can’t afford to put off cancer screenings

Doctors and scientists may disagree over what age and how often women should get mammograms. But everyone agrees early detection of breast cancer saves lives.

Gift of a library will keep on giving

Gift of a library will keep on giving

Target and the Heart of America Foundation put their money where kids need to be - in modern, updated libraries filled with books and opportunities

Arts Fever: the Evening in Pictures
Arts Fever

the Evening in Pictures

Many of the major performing and visual arts groups in Milwaukee were represented at our fundraiser for UPAF and showcase of some terrific artists at the Hilton Crystal Ballroom. A photo gallery from Photo Editor Brian Jacobson