February 27 is Industry Friday at Riverwest Commons, 815 East Locust: A Hunger Task Force Benefit Concert featuring: B.L.A.X., a professional team of spoken word specialists…w/ dj knotts and others tba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . […]
A&E Briefs
Quick notices about what’s going on in the local art and music scene.
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Literary Arts
Congrats to Vital Source, the Riverwest-based monthly arts and entertainment magazine celebrating its second birthday this month. They’re having a party at Onopa Brewing Company on Saturday, February 21. Join staff and friends of the Vital Source at 9 p.m. for live music, great food, and plenty of prizes. Proceeds will benefit WMSE, Frontier Radio […]
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Odds n’Ends
If you participate in Milwaukee’s exercises of choice — eating and drinking — don’t miss the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Food and Froth Fest on Saturday, February 7. The fest is at the museum (800 W. Wells) and features beer and food from more than 40 breweries and restaurants. Tickets are a bit pricey at $40, […]
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January
Greg Borowski’s First and Long: A black school, a white school and their season of dreams – Woodland Pattern 10th Annual Poetry Marathon Fundraiser – Literature of Ecological Vision – 1/30 Riverwest Currents Second Anniversary Bash @ Linneman’s – Durkin reviews A Nod to Bob, Frank Says Fuck It, Koala – El patron Santiago: cuentos y colaboraciones – MINDFACTORY – Alleluia Erotique
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December
On the local Hip Hop scene: Emcee J. Mixon: “I’ve gotta phrase to describe what I do…it be Midwest Hip Hop Ghetto Funk.” J.Mixon defies the usual classifications. His latest project album, “The Die Hard Theory” seeks to help Midwest hip hop come full circle. “The East Coast has the grimy underground beatz and heavy metaphorical lyrics. West Coast is gangsta funk and lyrics w/ deep base grooves. Down South brings it with southern drawl and bounce. Take a lil’ bit from all…you got the Midwest.” …
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