Posted inCommentary & Opinion

Staying on Message: The Need of the Catholic Church and the Labor Movement to Stay Focused on Saving Vision

by Fr. Sinclair Oubre, J.C.L.

Rare is an organization that calls its members, and the greater society to raise its head from individual self-centeredness, and see all people as brothers and sisters. Such calls do not move people only to dream about what could be done to create a more loving and life-giving world, but also to recognize a responsibility that each man and woman has for the well being of each and every person.

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Upside Groove Coalition: A Premium Blend of Musical Style

by Thomas Durkin / photos by Jason Williams

Crashing the national music scene not only takes talent, but often a whole lot of luck (exceptions: you look like either Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake or you perform like John Mayer, a watered down facsimile of a watered down Dave Matthews). For most bands, developing a local following is difficult enough. Translating that local support into national exposure can be nearly impossible, but the Milwaukee-based Upside Groove Coalition appears poised to try to make that transition.

Posted inA&E Briefs

September 2003

Celia – Bean Head Book Club – La Tradicion e Innovacion: Discovering the Art and Culture of Mexico – The Academy of Unconventional Art – Escovedo benefit – Rhythm & Soul Drum Line – Booze at Bremen Cafe – Matt Cook – Circle A’s 5th Tuesday Poetry Readings – Nessun Dorma a year old, $1.75 taps of Riverwest Stein on Tuesdays – Food Coming to Onopa – Paul Cebar @ Gordon Park – Conscious Hip Hop – MARN: Dossier Project – Will Kolstad – Andre Ferrella – Riverwest’s Annual Artwalk

Posted inColumns

The Riverwest Art Cart Race: “View of a Born Loser”

by Mark Lawson / photos by John Ruebartsch

Yes, I’m a loser. A “Born Loser” to be precise. I’m a member of a team that has the most consistent record for losses in the little known genre of push cart racing.

This colorful and exotic sport is alive and well here in Riverwest. It has been the kickoff event for at least four Artwalks. This year it will be the opening event for Center Street Daze on September 20.

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The Power of Guilt

I have always been fascinated by the nature of guilt. Guilt works in mysterious ways. It is a powerful force. Guilt makes us commit all kinds of craziness and at the same time, it can keep us in check and force us to do good. Kobe Bryant. Rich. Unfaithful. Basketball Superstar. Human.