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Arts & Entertainment

Bassist Nick Thune (far left) says the group still plays with an alternative edge on its new album. Photo via nerdiest.com

OK Go experiments pop sound on ‘Hungry Ghosts’

Maddy Kennedy • September 30, 2014
Alternative indie-pop band Ok Go is hitting the road for the first time in four years with a new tour, a new album and an experimental pop-infused style.
Jimmy Fallon has over 15 million followers on Twitter. Photo via Twitter

Top 5 comedians to follow on Twitter

Paige Lloyd • September 30, 2014
Need a quick chuckle on the way to class? Here are Marquee's top five comedians to follow on Twitter.
Lorde connects with fans, music at BMO Harris Pavilion

Lorde connects with fans, music at BMO Harris Pavilion

Sarah Schlaefke • September 29, 2014
The most unique aspect of Lorde’s show was her love for the place and the people to which she was performing. In between her songs, the New-Zealander talked about how beautiful she thought Milwaukee really was.
We Keep on Dancing, showing in Shorts – Date Night during the Milwaukee Film Festival. Photo via mkefilm.org

2014 MKE Film Festival Review: Shorts – “Date Night”

Jack Taylor • September 28, 2014
Running just over 90 minutes, “Date Night” groups together 11 short-films depicting the good, the bad and the ugly of love.
How to Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis. Photo via subscene.com

Viola Davis steals show in ‘How to Get Away With Murder’

Lily Stanicek • September 27, 2014
"Murder" uniquely melds two types of shows: the seemingly standard procedural and the intricate dramatic thriller. The two types work fine on their own, but in the premier, the melding seems slightly off-kilter, mostly because one section includes Viola Davis and one does not.
One of my favorite things to get at Simmas is something called the black bottom cake.

Simma’s Bakery Serving up Sweets and Smiles

Justinne Certeza • September 25, 2014
Who doesn't love a quality slice of cheesecake, a huge chocolate chip cookie, or maybe even an entire cake? If you ask me and probably a good portion of Milwaukeeans where the best place to get all these sweet treats and more, you're sure to hear the name Simma's thrown around.
Our Town celebrates 40 years of Helfaer Theatre

“Our Town” celebrates 40 years of Helfaer Theatre

Claire Nowak • September 25, 2014
Marquette first produced “Our Town” in the 1989-1990 season; now, it starts a season commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre.
Photo via bestplacemilwaukee.com

Coming up this weekend: Sept. 26 – 28

Lily Stanicek • September 25, 2014
Upcoming art & entertainment events in Milwaukee this weekend
Guy Moshes Bunraku combines Japanese cartoons and Westerns. Photo via cliffbuzz.com

Peculiar Netflix Picks: “Bunraku”

Jack Taylor • September 25, 2014
“Bunraku” is what happens when you mix a Japanese action film with a Western. The movie’s peculiar style of storytelling supplies the typical hero adventure of good versus evil, but it is told with a slight twist that distinguishes it from other movies.
Indie pop-rock group Cheerleader will play at Club Garibaldi Oct. 3. Photo via cheerleader sounds.com

Emerging band Cheerleader mixes rock edge, chill vocals

Sarah Schlaefke • September 23, 2014
Cheerleader’s strongest point is their solid sound. They fit perfectly into an alternative indie-pop genre with the synthesizing streams and glimmering guitar that lead each track through to the finish.
Severus Snape, the potions master from the Harry Potter series, has over one million followers on Twitter. Photo via Twitter.

6 fictional characters to follow on Twitter

Hannah Byron • September 23, 2014
For this week's Twitter Tuesday, Marquee gives you the six best fictional characters to follow on Twitter.
Over 250 films will be shown at the sixth annual Milwaukee Film Festival. Photo via onmilwaukee.com

New programs, guests expand sixth annual MKE Film Festival

Stephanie Harte • September 23, 2014
With this year’s new programs, special guests and additional venues, the festival is expected to see a 40 percent increase in attendees.
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