by Mark Lawson
A new gallery opened in Riverwest on the evening of Friday February 6 to a packed and appreciative opening night crowd. Hotcakes Gallery, at 3379 N. Pierce St., is operated by Mike Brenner and Susan Kriofsky. In a conversation with Mike before the opening, he told me that a major aspect of their business philosophy is to bring quality art to the neighborhood at affordable prices.
by Brian Kalish
New Blind Nationals display first rate musicianship and possess a quality that seems to elude live acts that tend to take themselves too seriously: the ability to entertain. The real showman is Weber. The geeky looking guitarist jerked around spastically on stage, reminding you of that kid in your 3rd grade class who sat in the back and drove the teacher crazy because he couldn’t sit still.
The Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin, is holding a 10-cent used book and magazine sale Saturday, March 13. Selection includes paperbacks, hardcovers, and magazines for all ages and interests. Proceeds will help fund special projets for the Milwaukee Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
by Thomas Durkin
Samuel Beckett’s tour de force, Waiting for Godot, has been a theatre staple since its first production over fifty years ago. With such history, tackling this play can be a risky endeavor, but it was one the Boulevard Theatre was willing to take. And while some directors have shifted the focus with their own flair and artistic interpretation, director David Oswald and his acting ensemble nail this play by allowing Beckett’s economical, repetitive words to generate the laughter and inspire thought.
by Dan Wilson
With Valentine’s Day just past us, it’s only fitting to take a look at one of the more endearing love stories ever told on the silver screen. I’m talking about Harold and Maude, Hal Ashby’s 1971 film starring Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in the title roles.
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