VITAL
A rising tide brings everybody up
Mark interviews Ryan Plato and Carlo Besasie, the filmmakers behind "The Violinist," 2007's "The Cherry Tree" and much, much more. Discussed: anti-vocational filmmaking; the illusory holy grail of feature films; idioms.
Sep 15th, 2009 by Amy Elliott
Highlights from 9/15 to 9/21
Skylight highlights a show about a Useless Precaution, the Symphony does Lady Ella and Satchmo, Wildspace gets vertical at Turner Hall and a little thing called Global Union take place this week.
Sep 15th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Government Inspector at Milwaukee Rep
The uproarious farce from Russia is lavish and well-skilled, even if only half the available laughs make the hand go to the knee.
Sep 14th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Sondheim’s Company at Off the Wall Theatre
It's the best of Broadway on Dale Gutzman's little stage as friends and former girlfriends cajole a happily single man into committing to love.
Sep 14th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Where Do We Go Now? (69-73)
The Brewers' struggles have put Ken on the managerial hot seat. But if Ken goes, who'll take his place? This week's letter to Ken provides a few educated guesses.
Sep 14th, 2009 by Rob Vosters
Mary’s Wedding at Next Act Theatre
When all is said and done, the best part is the first kiss. Here, it's a powerful and ultimately intimate moment that seals the play as a romance with loss — and fufills Next Act's purpose.
Sep 12th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Green Bay Packers Season Preview
Will the Green Bay Packers melt under pressure or can they squeak by the Vikings and Bears into the playoffs? Are cheese curd puns passé? Divisionaries preview the Green Bay Packers.
Sep 11th, 2009 by Divisionaries
Invader? I Hardly Know Her!
At the moment, Invader? is Milwaukee’s own Little Shop of Horrors, bristling with snappy comedic dialogue, clever lyrical twists of the music, self-referencing humor and absurd plot points.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Michael Madden
Clay that blows you away
UWM film student Isaiah Wells gets a shot at the big time during the Milwaukee Short Film Festival.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Andrew Wiech
Global Union 2009 goes punk, brass and electric mariachi
Milwaukee's biggest two-day world music festival at Humboldt Park includes a stellar lineup of super electric, full-sound music groups.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Erin Wolf
Festival filled void when it was needed most
Ties run deep for those tied to the Milwaukee Short Film Festival, which created a place of support and growth for the city's inner-film sanctum.
Sep 10th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
Art for the girl I used to be
I’ve made an entire career out of putting ideas and words on display for clients and audiences. So, why is art different?
Sep 10th, 2009 by Michelle Sieg
