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Backstage with Mark Metcalf and David Begel
Long-time friends Mark Metcalf and David Begel discuss how they met in a Milwaukee Shakespeare production of The Merchant of Venice, David's long and colorful career that spans the great distance between sports writing, MPS administration and acting on stage, how professional sports are like theater, arts criticism and what it will take to make a more vibrant culture for the arts in Milwaukee. Discussed: national public dance, Mark's tardiness, how the internet just lets you keep going and going.
Jun 22nd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
The Milwaukee Sound – Collections of Colonies of Bees
Fan-Belt's Erin Wolf sits down with Collections of Colonies of Bees to talk about their recent tour to Japan and what the future has in store for this dynamic group.
Jun 17th, 2009 by ThirdCoast Podcast
Julia Magnasco of First Stage Children’s Theater
Mark talks to Julia Magnasco, Education Director of First Stage Children's Theater, about growing up with First Stage - her first kiss (on stage!), getting ready for prom in the dressing room - coming back to Milwaukee for the arts and the importance of teaching young people about theater.
Jun 10th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Nilson Studios at Beloit’s Fine Arts Incubator
Painted Beats reflects the apocalypse of inner city life through smoke and light, huge paintings that swallow the viewer in the dark shades of urban decay, and a soundtrack of beats mixed specifically for each piece. Stereos with several sets of Koss-donated headphones will be installed in front of each art work for take one step further into the landscape. Nilson says his viewer/listeners will be absorbed in "an Artist's Rapture."
Jun 4th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network’s new vision
In February, the Milwaukee Artist Resource Network announced its first full-time Executive Director, Melissa Musante, former Associate Director of Film Wisconsin, Peck School graduate and independent artist, musician and filmmaker. Mark Metcalf caught up with her to talk about the new MARN web project artinmilwaukee.com, why MARN is not just for visual artists and how the organization is ramping up their efforts in a dark economic time. Listen online now! Backstage with Mark Metcalf: MARN’s Melissa Musante Backstage with Mark Metcalf is produced with WMSE 91.7 FM at the beautiful downtown studio of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Tell your friends!
May 29th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Dave Fantle discusses film incentives
Following news of the zero-sum game of giant Michael Mann/Johnny Depp production Public Enemies, the budget proposed by Governor Jim Doyle in February would eliminate the Film Wisconsin tax incentives for good, replacing them with a biennial $1 million grant program. Mark Metcalf sits down with Dave Fantle of Visit Milwaukee to get the story.
May 22nd, 2009 by Amy Elliott
75 years of the Florentine Opera
The Florentine Opera, Wisconsin's oldest fully professional performing arts organization, hosts a special one-night-only Diamond Anniversary concert in celebration of their 75th year in the business. In tribute, enjoy this fabulous photo history from the Company's expansive archive.
May 21st, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Racine
Photos from our trip to Racine: organic brunch at Blueberries Cafe, meerkats and peacocks at the Zoo, jellyfish at RAM, quirky thrift-store finds, the shanty charm of the Yardarm and more.
May 19th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
The Milwaukee Sound – John the Savage
Fan-Belt Milwaukee's Erin Wolf has a seat with six of the seven members of John the Savage.
May 15th, 2009 by Erin Wolf
Episode #4 – Jonathan West and Mistaken Identity
Jonathan West and Mistaken Identity - This week on the ThirdCoast Cast, Mark Metcalf speaks with Jonathan West, the new managing director of the Sunset Playhouse on the changes currently underway at Sunset, and Nick Schurk gets an unexpected and confused call from a surprisingly devoted listener. Enjoy
Apr 8th, 2009 by ThirdCoast Podcast
Episode #3 – Beautiful Noise
Beautiful Noise – This week on the ThirdCoast Cast, Adam Carr describes his experience canvassing for Barack Obama this November, and how he discovered that action precedes change in unusual and unsettling ways. We’ll also hear from Erin Wolf and Adam Lovinus of Fan-Belt Milwaukee as they attempt to explain why noise rock is beautiful in an interview Brian Whitney, a key player in Milwaukee’s noise rock scene. Play Here Subscribe with iTunes Featured Music: The Off Key – www.myspace.com/airontheoffkey The Daredevil Christopher Wright – www.myspace.com/thedaredevilchristopherwright The Goodnight Loving – www.myspace.com/thegoodnightloving ———————————————————————————————————————————————– Next Week: Mark Metcalf with Jonathan West, and Nick Schurk. Hosted by Noah Therrien
Mar 30th, 2009 by ThirdCoast Podcast
What’s Your Font
We are constantly bombarded with typed word. Are you as tired of looking at billboards and computer generated fonts as I am? Well this gallery is aimed at showing YOUR personal hand written or painted font around Your city.
Mar 25th, 2009 by Alice Waraxa
