Arts and Entertainment

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire seem so cozy. Just humming that tune warms you up, right? Roaring flames on hearth or sand always seem welcoming, even romantic – except when they go out of control. And as for the person who puts out a fire like that, as you’ll see in “Firefight” by Ginger Adams Otis, flames aren’t all they battle. Sometimes, the fight runs deeper, as … [Read more...] about “Firefight: The Century-Long Battle to Integrate New York’s Bravest” by Ginger Adams Otis

You woke up this morning with a craving. So is breakfast time too early to think about dinner? Is it bad to want to sneak home for lunch, just to make your favorite comfort food? No, because nothing else tastes good when you’re hankering for something specific. Your stomach won’t give up until you’ve satisfied that craving, so you might as well give in a little and read “The … [Read more...] about “The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks” by Toni Tipton-Martin

Riverworks Development Corporation commissioned the new public art project “Milwaukee Superheroes” by Milwaukee-based artist Jasmine West. The mural consists of 18 dedicated cultural leaders who have contributed immensely to the City of Milwaukee. Cultural leaders featured on the mural include: Congresswoman Gwen Moore; civil rights activist The Honorable Vel Phillips; Ald. … [Read more...] about Riverworks Development Corp. unveils new ‘Milwaukee Superheroes’ mural

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Atlanta, GA artist Elliott Hubbard is pictured with his clay sculpture entitled, "Guitar." Elliott, who works with clay, paint and prints, participated in the Labor Day weekend art exhibit in the Third Ward. Elliott says his inspiration for his art is, "family, music, and love." Being an artist has allowed Elliott to compose creations that stimulate emotions as well as … [Read more...] about Multi-media artist visits Milwaukee for Annual Weekend art event

The color pencils are sharp, lined up like fence posts in their unscuffed box. So are the crayons, the pens all wear caps, and notebook covers are free of doodling. The backpack seems as though it’s been starched, but give it a month: after your child goes back to school, it’ll be a different story – one unlike that in the new book “Something Must Be Done about Prince Edward … [Read more...] about “Something Must Be Done about Prince Edward County” by Kristen Green

The Emmy-nominated queen of media comes to The Riverside Theater for her "Sit-down" stand-up comedy performance on July 30, 2015 Wendy Williams knows how to bring the heat! And after 23 years in radio, multiple New York Times bestselling books and a nationally-syndicated (and recently Emmy-nominated) talk show (The Wendy Williams Show), she's still on fire. "How does it make … [Read more...] about Talk show host Wendy Williams brings comedy tour to Milwaukee

Hear Manty Ellis, one of Milwaukee’s great jazz legends, along with some of the best and brightest talents on today’s jazz scene, including Eric Schoor on tenor sax, Billy Johnson on bass, and Victor Campbell on drums. Now re-named the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, the Jazz Gallery has been reborn, featuring art exhibitions, jazz and experimental music, urban poetry and … [Read more...] about Manty Ellis and the Jazz Foundation of Milwaukee holds a fundraising concert for the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts

c.2015, Amistad $25.99 / $31.99 Canada 299 pagesThe animals look a little restless. Maybe they’re hungry, bored, or tired of being watched. They seem angry. Observing these creatures caged, it’s easy to believe that wild animals shouldn’t be penned like this – and in the new book “Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga” by Pamela Newkirk, neither should humans. When … [Read more...] about “Spectacle: The Astonishing Life of Ota Benga” by Pamela Newkirk

Misty Copeland was fast becoming the most famous ballerina in the United States — making the cover of Time magazine, being profiled by “60 Minutes,” growing into a social media sensation and dancing ballet’s biggest roles on some of its grandest stages. But another role eluded her: She was still not a principal dancer. Until Tuesday, June 30, 2015 when Ms. Copeland became the … [Read more...] about Meet the first African American woman to be named principal dancer at American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland