News & Views
The Week in Highlights 11/11 to 11/17
Strings rule the week with showcases as diverse as Turtle Island's take on Danzón at the Wilson Center to renowned violinist Guillermo Figueroa at UWM.
Nov 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
MSO’s dark Bluebeard, sunny Mozart
Chihuly's sculptures respond to Bartok's intense opera score after a psychological fable.
Oct 31st, 2009 by Tom Strini
Is Barrett being coy?
Looks like Barrett's camp is building a new website. It's called Barret4Wisconsin.com. Has he made his decision? Is it finally time to let the cat out of the bag?
Oct 29th, 2009 by Jon Anne Willow
Skylight leadership firms up plans
Lounsbery, Jensen and Cabot discuss the near future of the Skylight Opera Theatre; link to Oct. Skylight benefit in New York.
Sep 28th, 2009 by Tom Strini
Democracy in action?
Even on this day that once evoked pain (and still evokes controversy), there is beauty.
Sep 11th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Labor Day Parade through Milwaukee
See scenes from the downtown march to Laborfest parties at the lake involving labor unions, workers, Harleys and paper mache loan sharks.
Sep 7th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
UWM gives up on Pieces of Eight site
The old Pieces of Eight restaurant site will not be the new home of UWM's new Freshwater Sciences Institute.
Sep 4th, 2009 by Tom Strini
The Water Column
The word “Milwaukee” comes from an Algonquian word, "Millioke," meaning Good/Beautiful/Pleasant Land, and a word in the Ojibwe language, "Ominowakiing:" Gathering place by the water.
Aug 20th, 2009 by Ryan Thompson
Gwen Moore Hosts a Textbook Town Hall
Undoubtedly, few people who came with their minds made up were influenced to switch sides. Yet, it is gratifying that if someone did indeed show up undecided they may very well have learned something.
Aug 12th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
The Property Tax Revolt of 2010
If you think the health care reform debate is devolving into an out-of-control shouting match, just wait.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
Health Care Reform Full Court Press
Barack Obama may not be much of a bowler and he didn't bring much heat at the All Star Game. But when it comes to basketball and policy, he got game. Think health care reform is in danger? I'd think again.
Jul 24th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow
