Philip Van Doren Stern was a 20th-century historian and editor who
compiled short story collections and worked with the letters of such giants as
Lincoln, Poe and Thoreau. He also wrote a 4,000-word short story called
One of the founding fathers of German Romanticism, Carl Maria von
Weber, is today best remembered for his seminal opera, Der Freischutz (1821). Weber was the quintessential Romantic
artist, turning to myth, folklore
Matt & Kim keyboardist Matt Johnson knows the duo’s live shows are one of its biggest assets. The concerts have become legendary for the inclusive, participatory vibe
“We’re a filthy, charming, lovable band,” Christopher Roberts, drummer
for Milwaukee trio Heavy Hand, explains bluntly. “A lot of our lyrics are dirty
as shit and we swear in our songs. They’re not radio-friendly, for the most
Remember the
days when neighborhood movie houses were an integral part of many residential
areas of the city? These mostly small theaters boasted a single screen and
double features and attracted big crowds almost every
On your way into the theater, you sign in, receive a patient ID number
and have your hand stamped by a charming man with a British accent. The man’s
name is Lamb (played by Harry Loeffler-Bell). Lamb is an
Adam Brown may be Brewtown’s most
masterful blender of art, architecture, design and commerce. He and his company
AFX/Sign Effectz Inc. are the hidden hands behind art and signage citywide