From Clown Pants to Stained Glass, Milwaukee Rep’s Rummage Sale Features Fabulous Finds

INTRODUCTION: The Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s annual Prop and Costume Sale offers a backstage look at the things that turn an empty stage into a magical scene. Terese Radke explored this year’s event. REPORTER PACKAGE: (chatter fades in) (Terese Radke narration) – Tables stacked high with fake flowers, hats and the occasional children’s toy. Walls lined […]

Fictional Podcast: Bikini Moms

The Bikini Moms — Claire, Gretchen, and Kim — are longtime friends who still return to Crystal Lake to maintain their status as queens of the North Woods, even if they are mothers now. Podcast produced by Katie Wagner.

Review: Beans & Barley goes against the grain

Beans & Barley1901 North Ave.(414) 278-7878Hours: 8 AM-9 PM Cuisine Type: American Price per entrée: $5 – $10 Attire: Casual/Classy Reservations: No Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Whenever I beeline from my Milwaukee apartment on the Upper East Side to the corner of North Ave. and Oakland Ave., with intentions of getting on the Green Line […]

Shared Love for a Singer Unites Fans Online, in Person

The most dedicated fans of singer-songwriter Greyson Chance bonded with each other through the internet in middle school, and those friendships are still strong at a show in Chicago nine years later. Jennifer Leu reports.

Milwaukee’s Comedy Culture on the Rise

With Madison’s Comedy on State and Chicago’s Second City both less than two hours away, Milwaukee is not exactly seen as an epicenter for stand-up comedy. However, a few local comics as well as some up-and-comers are making a unique comedy scene, right here in the Cream City. Katie Wagner reports.