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» Global Union—six world-class bands, one uncertain future
» The Princess and the Pea
» Bands of the Bash
» Prof. Mordecai Lee to introduce Benjamin Franklin’s life and achievements at Ben Franklin Exhibit kick-off, Sepember 13
» Author Charles Damaske provides history overview of Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company System
» MPL Author Visit: Megan E. Daniels, author of “Milwaukee’s Early Architecture”
» It’s Doggie Dip time! August 22 & September 6 at local pools
» First annual art festival at Milwaukee Domes this weekend, August 20, 21
» Toppers Pizza coming to KK
» Marc Sijan’s Being Alive at Waukesha County Museum
» Students create interactive history display
» The big race
» Conrad Plymouth
» Bay View, Grant Park 4th of July celebration schedules
» Local author with new book

Featured Past Entertainment Stories

Q&A with Terry Green, writer/director of feature film “No God, No Master” Q&A with Terry Green, writer/director of feature film “No God, No Master”
By Matthew Sliker

Terry Green, writer and director of the feature film, "No God, No Master," brought his production to South Shore Park July 28. ~photo by Joseph Sliker Scenes from the feature film No God, No Master, starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee... »Read more

Feature film shot at South Shore Park July 28-29 Feature film shot at South Shore Park July 28-29
By Matthew Sliker

Crews from the feature film No God, No Master, starring Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee David Strathairn, are shooting at Bay View’s South Shore park this week. Filming at the park is scheduled through Wednesday, July 29, when the production... »Read more

Alli Sims opens up about her time with Spears, music career Alli Sims opens up about her time with Spears, music career
By Matthew Sliker

Britney Spears’ cousin and former personal assistant, Alli Sims, released her first single May 5 and is opening up about her time living with the pop superstar. Sims lived with Spears for over a year — much of that time was as Spears’... »Read more

RDI Stages brings Hollywood to St. Francis RDI Stages brings Hollywood to St. Francis
By Matthew Sliker

St. Francis got a taste of Hollywood Jan. 8, at the grand opening of RDI Stages, Wisconsin’s largest independent movie studio complex, 2525 E. Crawford Ave. The gala was packed—between 800 and 1,000 people passed through the stage doors, according... »Read more

Q&A with filmmaker Michael Matzdorff Q&A with filmmaker Michael Matzdorff
By Matthew Sliker

Longtime film editor and Green Bay native Michael Matzdorff will return to Wisconsin in February to film Feed the Fish, a romantic comedy about a burned-out children’s book author who had a hit book a few years back and is now trying to get his... »Read more

Jane Kaczmarek cherishes local parks Jane Kaczmarek cherishes local parks
By Matthew Sliker

MILWAUKEE — Actress and Greendale native Jane Kaczmarek was the guest of honor at the first annual Green Gala, Nov. 8 at the Harbor Lights Room in downtown Milwaukee. Over 250 people, including Mayor Tom Barrett, attended the fundraiser dinner and... »Read more


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Global Union brings down curtain on summer festival season Global Union brings down curtain on summer festival season
By Randy Otto

During its short history, Global Union has grown from a cozy gathering in Bay View’s Humboldt Park to Milwaukee’s premier showcase for world music, as well as the official end of the summer festival season. This year’s free event takes place on Sept. 25 and 26 from noon... 

Paddy McFest turns the big three-oh Paddy McFest turns the big three-oh
By Randy Otto

2010 marks the 30th edition of Irish Fest, which has evolved from its humble beginnings to become one of the world’s greatest showcases of Celtic culture. And it’s happening Aug. 19-22 at Maier Festival Park. For this auspicious occasion, there will be many special... 

RIP, Dr. Demento RIP, Dr. Demento
By Randy Otto

Shaving Cream! Be nice and clean! Shave every day and you’ll always look keen!” “They’re coming to take me away, Ha-Haaa!!” “Fish heads, fish heads, roly-poly fish heads! Fish heads, fish heads, eat them up—yum!” “Dead puppies, dead puppies, dead puppies aren’t...