Multimedia
Freddy and the Freeloaders at Kiko’s
On Saturday, August 1, legendary Milwaukee soul band Freddy and the Freeloaders performed one of just a handful of reunion shows since 1970 at Kiko's Show Lounge.
Aug 3rd, 2009 by Art Elkon
Dousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest
The Summer Travel series continues with a brief stop to watch the 2009 Wisconsin State Frog Jumping Contest.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Summer Gallery Night
Gallery Night: out and about at the Portrait Society Gallery, Pritzlaff Building, Dean Jensen, Gallery 218, Artasia, Tory Folliard and the Petullo Collection.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Art Elkon
800-CEO-READ
Mark Metcalf meets Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten, CEO and President, respectively, of 800-CEO-READ, a local company that sells business books and promotes great ideas. (We think THEY'RE a great idea!)
Jul 22nd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Carol Grossmeyer
This week on the podcast, Mark talks to Carol Grossmeyer, former owner of Harry W. Schwartz bookshops and current owner of its sister company, 800-CEO-READ.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
An interview with Roy Staab
Discussed: being broke in Paris early, how installation art is like a dance, working like a scientist, structuration and figuration, and the one question interviewers should never ask him.
Jul 10th, 2009 by Kat Murrell
Last Day of Summerfest ’09
The last day of the world's biggest music festival: it's free! Elvis Costello, Katzenjammer, cowboy hats, roasted corn and everything else you love about Summerfest. See you next year!
Jul 9th, 2009 by Alice Waraxa
A Night at the Circus
It may just be a boutique festival circus attached to a much larger parade, but on a cool summer night at Milwaukee's lakefront -- it's pure magic.
Jul 9th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Backstage with Mark Metcalf and Alice Austen
This week on Backstage: Alice Austen is an award-winning Chicago playwright -- who lives in Milwaukee. It sounds like a contradiction, but it's not! Find out why.
Jul 9th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
7/1/09
At the premiere of Public Enemies at the Oriental Theatre: classy gents and broads, classic cars and a spirit of excitement for a film shot in part in Wisconsin.
Jul 8th, 2009 by Alice Waraxa
Backstage with Mark Metcalf and Rob Goodman
DID YOU KNOW: The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has more season ticket holders than the Milwaukee Brewers? First Stage Children's Theater Managing Director Rob Goodman is a member of the brand-new Creative Coalition of Greater Milwaukee, a project of the Greater Milwaukee Committee and the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee.
Jul 2nd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Summerfest Day 5
There's a lot of great people watching to be had at Summerfest, and even on a Monday there's some great characters. Presented here is a photo gallery and slideshow of some citizens enjoying the day, along with shots of stage acts like Vega Star, Sick of Sara, the American Indian Center Dance Troupe, Miss Deringer, Heart, and more.
Jun 30th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
