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Threads: Wearing green the right way for Earth Day
Threads

Wearing green the right way for Earth Day

What exactly is sustainable clothing? The best way to be eco-friendly is to plant a tree, buy pre-owned clothes, & support charities for Earth Day in Milwaukee.

MKE This Week: Spring, and art, is in the air
MKE This Week

Spring, and art, is in the air

The Milwaukee Ballet presents its Spring Series, Rufus Wainwright visits the Pabst, the Milwaukee Choral Artists say goodbye and Jeeves returns to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.

MKE This Week: Where history and art collide
MKE This Week

Where history and art collide

MAM looks 125 years back, MSO's tribute to doo-wop, Renaissance Theaterworks fictionalizes an outsider artist, and the brand new Museum of Wisconsin Art.

MKE This Week: The road to April Fools is lined with Easter eggs
MKE This Week

The road to April Fools is lined with Easter eggs

Guitars at UWM, Peeps at Racine Art Museum, Handel at the MSO, Thao Nguyen at Turner Hall, comics at the Milwaukee Theatre and Sugar Maple and art meetups Friday and Saturday.

MKE This Week: Global artists, local stars
MKE This Week

Global artists, local stars

The Print: MKE conference comes to town, Ilana Setapen solo at the MSO, Milwaukee Opera mixes rock and art, Marcus Center hosts Sam Cooke's music; local playwrights get the spotlight.

Threads: Ball gown blues
Threads

Ball gown blues

Shopping for a fashionable ball gown can be difficult as an adult during prom season, but we've got some tips for buying age-appropriate formalwear this spring.

MKE This Week: Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
MKE This Week

Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen

Thursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.

MKE This Week: 24 good reasons not to stay home
MKE This Week

24 good reasons not to stay home

Milwaukee's main-line groups -- the MSO, the Skylight, the Florentine -- are busy this week, but lots of quirky stuff, too.

MKE This Week: Plenty of music on every stage
MKE This Week

Plenty of music on every stage

Edo de Waart conducts another all-Rachmaninoff concert, Johnny Cash at the Rep and Lord of the Dance at the Milwaukee Theatre.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee’s pop-up fine dining experience
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee’s pop-up fine dining experience

And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Crumbs offers a unique pop-up dining experience for those savvy enough to secure a ticket in advance.

MKE This Week: Singing nuns, pink overload, & lots of love
MKE This Week

Singing nuns, pink overload, & lots of love

Frank Almond's new CD tells his Stradivarius' story, a premier photo exhibit opens at MAM and a bounty of theater including Sister Act and Pinkalicious.

Threads: Advice for spring fever flight
Threads

Advice for spring fever flight

If you're prepping for a warm getaway in the next few months, Lacy has some travel tips that'll keep you stylish and smart.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee celebrates 167 years
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee celebrates 167 years

The Milwaukee Press Club hosted a birthday gala at the Grain Exchange Thursday evening.

Grace Potter and Langhorne Slim rouse the Pabst

Grace Potter and Langhorne Slim rouse the Pabst

Langhorne Slim provided a raucous opening act, while Grace Potter pulled out every trick in the book for a powerful, multifaceted performance.

Threads: The Fifth Ward’s hidden antique gems
Threads

The Fifth Ward’s hidden antique gems

Lacy Landre uncovers six stores tucked away in Walker's Point that offer anything and everything a vintage-junkie could want.

A Weinermobile visits Milwaukee. No baloney.

A Weinermobile visits Milwaukee. No baloney.

The Oscar Meyer vehicle, an updated version of the nostalgic 1936 model, will visit local Pick 'n Saves this weekend.

Threads: Fashion in Film – Etsy Gift Ideas
Threads

Fashion in Film – Etsy Gift Ideas

Online shopping can be a bit overwhelming, so Lacy Landre shares some of the secrets of Etsy.com, with a fun, Hollywood-through-the-years twist.

Inside Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Part Two at The Hobnob
Inside Wisconsin Supper Clubs

Part Two at The Hobnob

Lacy Landre takes a drive down Highway 32 to The Hobnob in Racine and finds the perfect combination of business and villa-style lounging all in one package.

Tea Krulos on Superhero Toy Drive and “Heroes in the Night”

Tea Krulos on Superhero Toy Drive and “Heroes in the Night”

"Heroes in the Night" author Tea Krulos talks to TCD about Saturday's Challengers Christmas Charity Mission and progress on his upcoming book.

Photo Gallery: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Grand Opening
Photo Gallery

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Grand Opening

Hilton Garden Inn celebrated "An Evening with the Stars of Yesteryear," featuring actors portraying Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and other fitting characters.

Old Crow Medicine Show: Roots Revival Done Right
Old Crow Medicine Show

Roots Revival Done Right

OCMS rocked the Riverside Theater Saturday, as did opening band Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys.

Threads: Vintage Shopping Guide
Threads

Vintage Shopping Guide

Lacy Landre gives us some quick tips to spot genuine vintage clothing just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Deep pockets, full hearts support MAM at The Art Auction

Deep pockets, full hearts support MAM at The Art Auction

The Milwaukee Art Museum held its Twelfth Benefit Art Auction on Saturday, a black tie event that featured incredible art. Photo gallery by Lacy Landre.

Photo Gallery: Paul Ryan campaigns at Carroll University
Photo Gallery

Paul Ryan campaigns at Carroll University

The Republican vice presidential candidate from Janesville held a town hall rally at Carroll University in Waukesha where he was joined by Gov. Scott Walker.

Alloy Orchestra returns to the Oriental Theatre

Alloy Orchestra returns to the Oriental Theatre

As the Milwaukee Film Festival continues on into its second week, the Alloy Orchestra accompanied Alfred Hitchcock's silent version of "Blackmail."

Platform for a Bigger Idea: Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman on RunUp
Platform for a Bigger Idea

Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman on RunUp

TCD caught up with designer Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman before "RunUp 2012: The Roaring '20s." (Monday Update: Photo gallery from the event by Lacy Landre)

Barack Obama rallies for re-election in Milwaukee

Barack Obama rallies for re-election in Milwaukee

More than 18,000 people overflowed the BMO Harris Pavilion at the Summerfest grounds to rally for President Obama. See more than 50 new photos from the rally.

Wanda Jackson still loves performing, and it shows

Wanda Jackson still loves performing, and it shows

The Queen of Rockabilly's "sassy crooning" and between-song storytelling made for a memorable night at Turner Hall.

Photo Gallery: Michelle Obama at Bradley Tech High School
Photo Gallery

Michelle Obama at Bradley Tech High School

First lady Michelle Obama rallied a crowd of supporters at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee.

Review: Hugh Laurie & The Copper Bottom Band
Review

Hugh Laurie & The Copper Bottom Band

Backed by the talented Copper Bottom Band, Hugh Laurie (aka Dr. House) proved he's both an engaging showman and a talented musician at the Pabst Theater.

Threads: The Conscious Cheapskate’s Buyer’s Guide
Threads

The Conscious Cheapskate’s Buyer’s Guide

Lacy Landre has a few fashionable suggestions to support the angel on your shoulder and your local economy.

Photo Gallery: Urban Island Beach Party
Photo Gallery

Urban Island Beach Party

Milwaukee celebrates island-style for the 2nd annual Urban Island Beach Party at Lakeshore State Park. More than 40 new photos inside.

Sharon Van Etten and Tennis at Turner Hall

Sharon Van Etten and Tennis at Turner Hall

Sharon Van Etten's "painfully haunting" music mesmerized the Turner Hall crowd, and openers Tennis and Yellow Ostrich made the night that much more memorable.

Photo Gallery: 10th Annual Summer of Peace
Photo Gallery

10th Annual Summer of Peace

The 10th annual Summer of Peace Parade and Rally marched through Milwaukee from Sherman Park to Washington Park. See more than 50 new photos from the event.