Posted inMusic & Events

Invitation to Artists

Gallery 218/WPAA invites you to join our core gallery artists in exhibiting in our March show: “Spring Showcase” which runs March 12-31, with an opening reception March 12, 7-10pm. All media is accepted (special rules for 3D). Non-member artists may enter two pieces. The entry fee is $30. Drop off work: Feb 29, 1-5pm, and […]

Posted inArts & Entertainment

UWM Experimental Tuesdays

by Jeremy Berg

The headliner, Mr. Freedom, is part satire that takes itself seriously and part black comedy that isn’t funny. Filmed in 1967-8 by William Klein, it follows the adventures of the titular superhero/government agent who works for Freedom, Inc. and wears a suit made out of red, white, and blue athletic apparel. Though it begins as an over-the-top satire, the movie quickly degenerates into a didactic attack on the right and Cold War politics.

Posted inMusic & Events

Clamor Music Festival-Milwaukee

Celebrate independent music, independent media and community organizations here in Milwaukee at the Clamor Music Festival-Milwaukee! The show will be a remarkable evening of music by Milwaukee based musicians and bands from different genres including hip hop, salsa, folk, acapela, experimental and punk. More than a music show, the event will have over 20 different […]

Posted inCommentary & Opinion

Journal Sentinel Out of Touch with Milwaukee Neighborhoods, Politics

by George F. Sanders

The recent aldermanic endorsement of every single incumbent by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel indicates how out of touch the big paper is about what is really going on in Milwaukee. Most egregious was its endorsement of the12th Ward incumbent even though terming him “a big disappointment . . . in the hope that he will ascend the learning curve more rapidly in a second term.”

Posted inA&E Briefs

Visual Arts

Hotcakes Gallery, 3379 N. Pierce St., has its grand opening this month Friday, February 6 from 5 to 10 p.m featuring a solo show of work by Chicago-based artist Jeremiah Ketner. Sign up for show updates at www.hotcakesgallery.com. Hotcakes Gallery shows contemporary fine art in everyone’s price range. Owners Mike Brenner and Susan Kriofsky seek […]