Paula Hawkins’ New Thriller Backslides Expectations Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Catie Middleton Into the Water. Paula Hawkins. New York, New York. Penguin Random House. May 2, 2017. 388 pages. $28.00 The water isn’t all that is murky in Paula Hawkins new novel, Into the Water. Hawkins, the author of New York Times bestselling novel The Girl on the Train, has mastered the formula for a great mystery-thriller, […]
How About Ako? Posted on July 2, 2017 by Media Milwaukee staff By Bryn Johnson It’s the day after Mark Soriano and Gabby Powell had just lost their lead guitarist. The two are driving around in Soriano’s car in search for a new band name. The street names, house shapes, mannerisms of strangers on the streets do nothing to light a spark. Then Soriano digs into his […]
Favorite Song Touches on Infidelity Posted on May 22, 2017July 20, 2021 by Geaneth Garcia When Gigi Garcia asked a friend about her favorite song, it sparked a conversation about the language of cheating.
Satire, Frustration On Display in Trump Art Show Posted on May 22, 2017July 20, 2021 by Jordan Garcia The Riverwest Public House Cooperative is a safe space to discuss all views and vent frustrations. A Donald Trump-themed art show marked the president’s 100th day in office. Jordan Garcia checked it out.
Student Learns the Power of Jazz Through Her Father Posted on May 22, 2017July 20, 2021 by Zari Blackmon UW-Milwaukee student Zari Blackmon interviewed her dad and found out that music takes his mind off a weighty day job.
Students Plan, Curate Experimental Film Fest Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Hugo Ljungbäck UW-Milwaukee film students spent spring semester organizing the Milwaukee Underground Film Festival, a student-run showcase of experimental film work. The festival unspooled in April, but how did it all come together? Hugo Ljungbäck reports.
Small-Scale Art Has Big Impact Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Rashaud Foster Milwaukee art lovers attended Var Gallery’s intimate 30x30x30 exhibit. Viewers arrived ready to view, critique, and embrace art. Rashaud Foster reports.
Monsters and Music Mix in Student Production Posted on May 20, 2017July 21, 2021 by Jenna Buege UW-Milwaukee film and puppetry students are working on a musical called “Angelaaa.” Jenna Buege reports.
Calendar of a Choreographer Posted on May 12, 2017 by Rhea Riley Christopher Gilbert dances us through a week in his world as a local artist and a choreographer.
Student Artists Showcased at Kenilworth Open Studios Posted on April 30, 2017 by Taylor Strickland One of the first things viewers saw as they entered Kenilworth Open Studios on April 8 was a mural depicting the history of the United Migrant Opportunities and LatinX activism in Milwaukee. It was also one of the biggest pieces on display. Painted by a UW-Milwaukee Community Arts class and Artworks Teen interns, the piece […]
UW-Milwaukee’s Pow Wow Has Deep American Indian Roots Posted on April 8, 2017July 21, 2021 by Ed Makowski Dancers at the 39th Annual UWM Autumn Pow Wow circled the floor amidst a stunning aural tapestry of drumming and singing. With their regalia generously adorned with metal ornaments, dancers clanged and shucked to the their individual rhythms. At times one could see four generations dancing together, grandparents in the same circle where young children […]
UWM Welcomes Milwaukee Speaker MVP to Lyrical Sanctuary Event to Motivate Students Posted on April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 by Maren Orlowski T.J. Thao stood in a corner of the Fireside Lounge at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The scene around him was bustling: a student recited poetry at a microphone from the front of the room, the audience shouted encouraging commentary, and a live band accompanied the whole scene. For T.J., though, it was as if it […]