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Gordon-Levitt’s directorial debut ‘Don Jon’ entertains, falls short

Claire Hackett • October 1, 2013
Gordon-Levitt knows how to be a part of a quality movie and that touch for success shows in his recent writing-directorial debut “Don Jon," which manages to be entertaining and daring, if significantly flawed.
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From highway to high art: Digital Billboard Art Month covers MKE

Taylor Gall • October 1, 2013
For the next ten days Milwaukee's highways will become a gallery and billboards will serve as the art. Exploring the billboard as a venue for something more prestigous than a law firm or a fast food rest stop ad, 18 of the street-side signs will be taken over by Milwaukee's best local artists. The original artwork will be digitally displayed to simultaneously promote organizations, museums and clubs, as well as the artists themselves.

There may never be another like ‘Breaking Bad’

Peter Setter • October 1, 2013
After completing the first season of “Breaking Bad,” I hated the show. The series moved too slowly for my taste, painfully transitioning from one plot point to the next with no seemingly cohesive storylines. The comedy felt out of place, and I could not convince myself to believe that Walt truly needed to cook meth for his family.

Men’s Fashion Trends: Special Edition- Milwaukee Fashion Week

Antonio Estrada • September 30, 2013

When most people think of fashion week, they think of New York, Los Angeles and Milan. However, Milwaukee can now be added to the list of cities that have their very own fashion week. Last Wednesday...

Before You Grab Your Uggs…

Stephanie Baghai • September 27, 2013

Boots can change the look of any outfit in a matter of seconds. This season more and more brands are getting funky and creative with their heels and designs , which is a girl's dream come true. With all...

The cast of Fidelio. Photo by Mark Frohna

Beethoven, Bollywood fuse in ‘Fidelio’

Hannah Byron • September 26, 2013

Special to the Tribune Opera cliché says that when the curtain rises, a women should appear in a flowing gown and horns. But rather than the regular Viking-attired greeting, the audience  at the Skylight...

The Rep’s ‘Ragtime’ shows visions of The American Dream

Emily Kuether • September 26, 2013
Running until Oct. 26, "Ragtime" marks an unprecedented move for The Milwaukee Repertory Theater. The presentation was deemed by the theater as “the largest and most epic production ever staged at The Rep,” and the show backs up the hype.

The Bomber Jacket

Ellen Waugh • September 26, 2013

   Fashion trends come and go. But this flight jacket has been around for over 90 years. Since its beginning, this jacket has been increasing in popularity, especially this fall.  This flight leather...

MU Theatre’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ promises filthy fun

Erin Heffernan • September 26, 2013
Opening Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Helfaer Theatre, Marquette’s production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is full of backstabbing tricks, Mel Brooks-style sex comedy and classic Broadway pizazz.
This man whould fit in well at the Zombie Apocolypse Charity Pub Crawl this weekend. Photo via www2.ljworld.com

The Walking Drunk: Zombies invade Bay View bars

Hannah Byron • September 26, 2013

Special to the Tribune Zombies are planning to invade Bay View this weekend. But don’t be alarmed, they’re not here to eat your brains, or perform a choreographed dance number. These zombies...

Q & A with members of Volcano Choir

Q & A with members of Volcano Choir

Taylor Gall • September 26, 2013
Taylor Gall spoke with Volcano Choir keyboardist Tom Wincek and guitar player Chris Rosenau Tuesday about their Wisconsin roots, their growth as a band and their appearance on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.”
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The Capitol Steps deliver political humor straight from the Hill

Maredithe Meyer • September 25, 2013
Wisconsin residents are no strangers to contentious and heated political issues. But what better way to smother the increasing political heat than with a comedy show ?
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