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Public Art

by Mark Lawson Perhaps no other genre of art provokes more controversy and strong emotional responses than public art. At the same time, it is a category little understood, even by many artists themselves. For most people, public art is art that is in public spaces. Since this is a democracy, it is generally assumed […]

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Wonders of Wildflowers

by Timothy Vargo

For six months of the year, between the vernal and autumnal equinox, Milwaukee is bathed in more than 12 hours of sunlight each day. This roughly corresponds with the presence of wildflowers in our natural spaces that enhance the lush green forest floor with a flourish of colors.

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At the Downer Theater

Eudemon parked the car in front of the Downer Theater. It was Thursday night and he and his partner wanted to see “Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time.” It was easy. The parking spot was there, so why not? “We’re early, let’s get something to eat at Henry’s.” So they had a veggie burger and salad and a couple of drinks in the cozy bar restaurant just around the corner.