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Much Ado About Shakespeare

by Jan Christensen Milwaukee Shakespeare’s first production this season is Much Ado About Nothing, September 16 through October 15 at the Broadway Theatre Center Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. Milwaukee Shakespeare is the only professional theatre in Milwaukee currently devoted exclusively to the presentation of Shakespeare’s works. Not only is this […]

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Letters

To the Editor: I read with great interest the lead story in your July issue, ‘ Student Housing 101.’ I have lived across the street from UWM for seventeen years and can testify that, despite the best efforts of the City, MPD, and UWM, things here are getting worse. It is entirely due to the […]

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Marianne herrmann & Wendy basel & Darby & Alex

Story and Photo by Ellen C. Warren There’s a flourishing subculture in Riverwest which is outside the radar of many of its inhabitants. This bunch doesn’t actually recognize itself as a group, but the members are quite likely to recognize each other’s faces and, even more likely, to recognize each other’s dogs. For that matter, […]

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Harambee Connection

by Charlesetta Thompson Pulling Together in the Spirit of Harambee Saint Martin De Porres Catholic Church recently hosted a resource fair for African refugees. The fair was sponsored by the Pan-African Community Association (PACA). The Keynote speaker, Dr. Samuel O. Lotegeluaki, spoke about the need to remain connected with one’s culture while adjusting to life […]

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The Visual Pleasures of the Flesh

By Tea Krulos Atomic Tattoo opened on Valentine’s Day, and owner Sam Bielinski wants to dispel some rumors. “We’re not part of a large corporation, and our guys don’t get paid salary,” he explained. “We’re an artist run shop, which is rare.” Bielinski lived in Milwaukee until 2000, when he moved to Tampa, Florida. It […]