May 2004
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Louie Lucchesi

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by Rob McCuen

Fans of late 80s and early 90s local rock may remember Louie Lucchesi as the frontman of the sublimely slick and criminally overlooked “Crime Family,” an assemblage of hot-shot local players who brought a slice of Roxy Musicesque pop to our fair city.

Posted inBarhopper

Drowning My Sorrows

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Yeah, I know, we here at Barhopper are a public service to the good folks in Riverwest. But I’m afraid I have to use my awesome power (that would be my ATM card) to serve my own ends this month. What can I say, it was still winter in spring, I couldn’t get Pixies tickets in Chicago, and as of this writing the new Patti Smith album isn’t out yet to cheer me up. I don’t know about you, but I need a drink…

Posted inA&E Briefs

May

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If you missed art critic James Auer‘s March 31 comments in the Journal Sentinel, stop and pay attention. He’s piqued by artists who, when speaking to the public about works they’ve produced, express themselves with “like you know, ah, um.” He suggests art schools should incorporate public speaking into their curriculum. Wise words from one who is not only a concise speaker and writer, but also a fine photographer. There is help out there: for instance, Woodland Pattern Book Center hosts a free, ongoing Writers Workshop on Wednesdays. Perhaps you’re already skilled in both speaking and writing, then share your talents with those needing a leg up. Call Literacy Services of Wisconsin, 414/344-5758…

Posted inMusic & Events

American Players Theatre to Open 25th Season June 5

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JUNE CALENDAR LISTING (THEATRE) American Players Theatre, Spring Green, Highway C. The 25th season of American Players Theatre begins on Saturday, June 5 with a preview performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (opening night: June 12). Shakespeare’s Othello, with Bryan Hicks in the title role, begins previews June 11 (opening night: June 19) and Dion Boucicault’s […]