Life & Leisure Features
State of education in the Walker Era: Part Four
Christina Ratatori, founder of dance education group, ta.da (teaching. arts. dance. academics), talks about the benefits of arts in education.
Mar 22nd, 2012 by Mark Metcalf
March 18 – 24
This week, TCD takes a closer look at the 1974 Hortonville Teachers Strike, plus the Milwaukee Braves, the 328-day Allis-Chalmers strike, and more.
Mar 20th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
A glimpse into “Shatner’s World” at the Riverside
William Shatner brought his one-man show, "Shatner's World - We Just Live in It," to the Riverside, packing 60-plus years of show business into a two-hour set.
Mar 19th, 2012 by Matt Baudo
Villa Terrace “Chair”-ity Challenge
The TCD team attempts to create art where you sit for Villa Terrace's upcoming fundraiser: A Chair To Remember.
Mar 18th, 2012 by Carly Rubach
Brothers I’ve never had, Friends I’ve never met
B. Hamilton's songs have truckloads of soul and enough American Blues to send Jeff Moody on a rock 'n' roll nostalgia trip.
Mar 17th, 2012 by Jeff Moody
A local success story
Inspired by her daughters, Kate Almond has started "Underdoodles," a high quality children's clothing line made with 100 percent organic, eco-friendly products.
Mar 16th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
Schlitz’s beer garden shuts its doors
In 1921, prohibition shut down Milwaukee's famous brewing industry, killing saloons and making breweries struggle to survive.
Mar 5th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
Tile a Coffee Table
For this week's TCDIY, Carly shows you how to tile your own coffee table with a little help from Brady Street Hardware.
Mar 4th, 2012 by Carly Rubach
Scenes from the pm@mpm
Newaukee helps the Milwaukee Public Museum launch an evening social experience. We hid in the corners of Old Milwaukee and took notes.
Mar 3rd, 2012 by Brian Jacobson
Fighting for equality in Milwaukee
In honor of Black History Month, TCD looks at some of the events that have shaped Wisconsin, including an in depth look at the Eagles Club protests in 1966.
Feb 24th, 2012 by Holly Nearman
Mardi Gras, Milwaukee style
Mama Digdown's Brass Band & Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, king cake, Jambalaya, local beer in tallboys, feathers, beads, and more feathers. A blurry look back.
Feb 23rd, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
Charles Bradley, Screaming Eagle of Soul, flaps his wings
Decked out in a black and gold speckled two-piece suit, 63-year-old Charles Bradley brought some throwback soul to Turner Hall Ballroom on Friday night.
Feb 21st, 2012 by Rosy Ricks
