The Moth takes flight at The Pabst

Published Friday, May 18

After a nearly three-year absence, the storytelling outfit known as The Moth returned to Milwaukee for a show at the Pabst Theater Thursday night.

Milwaukee's most peripatetic music director

Published Thursday, May 17

Pay attention to the woman at the piano when you go to see the obscure Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt musical "Roadside" at Off the Wall Theatre. She has worked at a coal mine, been a practicing attorney, rides a motorcycle, plays video games and bicycles 37 miles on most days. But Donna Kummer's defining identity is as Milwaukee's most peripatetic music director.

Milwaukee's official jester lands on "The Tonight Show"

Published Friday, May 11

In 2004, Ann-Elizabeth Shapera was named by Common Council President Willie Hines as the "Official Municipal Jester of the City of Milwaukee," and on Thursday, May 17, she will dole out relationship advice on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Thule log: Luhrssen traces the story of society that helped birth Nazism

Published Friday, May 11

Milwaukee author and historian Dave Luhrssen's latest book, "Hammer of the Gods," tells the story of Germany's Thule Society and how it figured into the birth of Nazism. Published in hardcover by Potomac Books, the work began as a dissertation at UWM.

Star actresses, fictional and real

Published Thursday, May 10

In Tandem Theatre Company's entertaining production of "Veronica's Position" evokes the frothy wit of Noel Coward. A diva patterned after Elizabeth Taylor is at the center of the drawing room comedy. Meanwhile, Milwaukee-grown actress Sarah Sokolovic has garnered a major award nomination in New York. She is in some very heady company.

Roze's odyssey continues with O'Lydia's event

Published Wednesday, May 9

O'Lydia's Bar and Grill is opening an art gallery on its second floor with a party, Friday, May 11, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. A co-production of Milwaukee Odyssey, the party includes outdoor music and performance, the artists' gallery and Marcus Doucette from 88.9 Sound Travels.

What do you think of this mural?

Published Tuesday, May 8

Have you seen this mural in Walker's Point, on the corner of 1st Street and Pittsburgh Avenue? I drive by it almost every day and finally got some information about it.

Milwaukee Ballet dances on air in "Peter Pan"

Published Monday, May 7

The Milwaukee Ballet will present Peter Pan at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts May 10-13. The work will showcases the same classic storyline and the same impressive special effects (dancers in flight!) as its premiere performance, plus a few added twists.

Marti leads a tour of lost Milwaukee buildings

Published Monday, May 7

Last September, a slim but fascinating book appeared during the debut of the amazing Historic Milwaukee, Inc., Doors Open event. Written by Yance Marti, "Missing Milwaukee: The Lost Buildings of Milwaukee" featured the photographs of Alan Magayne-Roshak and Gordy Simons. Now, Marti will do a companion tour, at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 11.

Kickstarter gives legs to local projects

Published Sunday, May 6

Kickstarter, a fundraising website for creative endeavors, facilitates the donation process and makes it easier for creatives. Photographer Stephanie Bartz is in the process of using Kickstarter to fund her coffee table book, "For The Love Of Dogs."

Jewell to share a few facts of life at Power Dinner

Published Sunday, May 6

Actress, comedienne, writer and motivational speaker Geri Jewell, who played "Cousin Geri" on "The Facts Of Life," will be the guest speaker at Independence First's annual Power Dinner on Wednesday, May 23. Jewell has cerebral palsy and will speak about the challenges and triumphs of her life and career.

How do famous folks hook up?

Published Thursday, May 3

I got to wondering, how in the world did Ryan Seacrest and Julliane Hough hook up? For that matter, how did George Clooney and Stacy Keibler or Brad and Angelina or Beyonce and Jay Z or Kim Kardashian and anyone, actually meet?

Presidential killers and ominous online gamers onstage

Published Thursday, May 3

Windfall Theatre has shown an affinity for Stephen Sondheim musicals during its 19 seasons, and it opens another, "Assassins," in the Village Church tomorrow night. The small company is getting the jump on the Milwaukee Rep, which mounts its production of the same musical in September. Youngblood Theatre Company has opened the satirical drama "Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom," in a Walker's Point basement.

Cinematic Titanic relives its MST3K glory at The Pabst

Published Sunday, April 29

"Mystery Science Theater 3000" may have gone off the air in 1999, but its status as a cult favorite has only continued to grow. Cinematic Titanic, a five-member off-shoot of performers from the show's run, appeared this weekend at the Pabst Theater for a two-night stint, concluding with Saturday's sold-out showing of the 1976 film "The Astral Factor."

National tour of "In The Heights" features local talent

Published Sunday, April 29

"In The Heights" will be at the Milwaukee Theatre for three performances: Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Local performer Kyle Parker is in the cast.

"50 Shades of Grey" invents "mommy porn" genre

Published Saturday, April 28

"Mommy porn" is a relatively new concept that's redefining "tying the knot." Thanks to E.L. James and her erotic novel / bestselling e-book called "50 Shades of Grey," millions of mommies - and non-mommies - are devouring detailed accounts of a bondage relationship.

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