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Cathedral Square turns into Paris this weekend for Bastille Days. Photo by Claire Nowak / claire.nowak@marquette.edu

Bastille Days returns with music, French tradition

Maddy Kennedy July 11, 2014
Bastille Days, Milwaukee's annual French fest, returns to Cathedral Park this weekend. Festivities includes live music, French cuisine and a miniature Eiffel tower in the middle of Cathedral Park.
OneRepublic performs at Summerfest. photo by Rebecca Rebholz/rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Recapping the bests of Summerfest 2014

Claire Nowak July 9, 2014
Just two weeks ago, Milwaukee was anxiously waiting for the world's largest music festival to start. Now, after dozens of musical acts from every genre performed for hundreds of spectators, Summerfest 2014 is over. Missing the sights and sounds from the best 11 days of the year? Relive the festival's best moments with A&E's Summerfest recap.
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz // rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Not everything’s perfect — and that’s awesome

Claire Nowak May 1, 2014
When the opportunity presented itself, I took my adventure-seeking to a new level. I decided to go tailgating. What could possibly go wrong in a Miller Park parking lot?
RuPauls Drag Race brought drag queens of many talents to Turner Hall Tuesday night. Graphic by Caroline Devane / caroline.devane@marquette.edu

Drag queens turn on their best talents in Turner Hall

Erin Heffernan May 1, 2014
“RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons” brought everything fans love about the Logo reality show to Turner Hall Tuesday night (minus RuPaul herself).
Martin Scorceses The Wolf of Wall Street is one of the most raunchy and entertaining films of the school year. Photo via thewolfofwallstreet.com

Marquee’s 2014 End of the Year Spectacular

Claire Nowak April 29, 2014
Marquee presents to you, our loyal readers, entertainment's best of the best in albums, concerts and movies of the school year.
The Other Woman adds humor to common cheating scenario

“The Other Woman” adds humor to common cheating scenario

Stephanie Harte April 29, 2014
Writer Stephanie Harte reviews Hollywood's latest female comedy, a knock-off of "John Tucker Must Die" for adults.
Photo by Rebecca Rebholz // rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

NOWAK: Internet, baby names and the fate of the world

Claire Nowak April 24, 2014
The Internet controls the lives of nearly every human being on this planet. Needless to say, there is no escaping the Internet’s looming grasp. Now, it even controls the fate of unborn children. To an extent.
For some baseball fans, tailgating is just as enjoyable as watching the game. Photo by Becca Rebholz / rebecca.rebholz@marquette.edu

Tailgating tips for the ultimate baseball fan

Kevin Ward April 24, 2014
With upcoming series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, this weekend is the perfect time to get the ultimate Milwaukee baseball experience. Here are Marquee’s eight tips to a fun and successful tailgate.
Photo courtesy of Kim Johnson

Danceworks brings interactive music, dance show to life

Stephanie Harte April 23, 2014
Fun, physicality, spontaneity and over-the-top theatricality all describe Danceworks Performance Company’s end of season interactive music and dance concert, “Plugged In,” opening Thursday.
Playlist for a rainy day

Playlist for a rainy day

Hannah Byron April 22, 2014
Rainy walks to and from classes don’t have to be a sopping dreary commute. Embrace the April showers with the help of an umbrella, some boots and this rainy day playlist.

Third Ward hosts Gallery Night and Day

Brian Keogh April 22, 2014
The Historic Third Ward was once Milwaukee's warehouse district but is now host to the largest art events in the city. The event that helped the Third Ward earn its place among premiere art cities, however, is Gallery Night and Day, which takes place this weekend.
Photo courtesy of TheRuniverse.com

Become a better runner

Katie Cutinello April 16, 2014

It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to pull the bikinis, shorts and halter tops out of storage — a scary thought, we know. Having just experienced Milwaukee’s 10th coldest winter on record,...

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