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The Property Tax Revolt of 2010

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.

Review: Phantom of the Opera is a feast for eyes, ears
Review

Phantom of the Opera is a feast for eyes, ears

It's a show that will please most 'Phans' and most newcomers, while a few may not get it. A look at the national tour now in Milwaukee for the month, crashing (well ... sliding) chandelier and all.

Photo Gallery: Scenes from Rockerbox
Photo Gallery

Scenes from Rockerbox

It was one of the most visually arresting and noisy events to happen in Milwaukee on Saturday. Here's some photographic evidence.

Dear Ken Macha: Missed Connections (55-56)
Dear Ken Macha

Missed Connections (55-56)

From Prince Fielder and Guillermo Mota's bizarre non-meeting to over-the-top calls for firing reporters, lately there's been an awful lot of missed connections involving the Brewers.

We Knew It When: County Stadium
We Knew It When

County Stadium

Memories of County Stadium: Paul Molitor seat cushions, the Don Mattingly Official Toilet and Cecil Fielder's out-of-the-park home run.

Cultural Zero: CRABCORE!
Cultural Zero

CRABCORE!

Thanks, mid-00s hardcore kids! You’ve given us Attack Attack! And Confide! And their stupid layered hairdos! Get off my lawn!

But seriously, folks: The Milwaukee Comedy Festival
But seriously, folks

The Milwaukee Comedy Festival

No funny business: Milwaukee comedy has a life and a character all its own. See for yourself at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this weekend 8/6 - 9. Here's our preview.

Summer reading: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Summer reading

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

Why would you read a book about work, of all things, during the dog days of summer? Alain de Botton's latest collection of essays is surprisingly gracious, entertaining and lovely to look at. That's why.

Ten tap dancing Cleopatras is quite a sight

Ten tap dancing Cleopatras is quite a sight

A review of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, now showing for Soulstice Theatre

On Stage with TCD: Highlights from 8/7 to 8/13 (Updated)
On Stage with TCD

Highlights from 8/7 to 8/13 (Updated)

It's muggy, and the performing arts world gets a little crazy--crazier than usual--as a month-long Phantom of the Opera rolls in, the surreal Missoula Oblongata arrives, and a full-on puppet parade. Includes footnotes of Milwaukee auditions, news, and more.

Dear Ken Macha: True Stories (52-53)
Dear Ken Macha

True Stories (52-53)

When there's no good news to write, Ken, sometimes you've got to make it up.

Review: FAME at Sunset Playhouse
Review

FAME at Sunset Playhouse

Before there was American Idol, Making the Band, High School Musical and other insights into becoming a star -- there was the 1980 ensemble docudrama about New York's High School for the Performing Arts. Now it's a new musical.