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Alejandro Escovedo's songs of love at Turner Hall
October 23, 2010
The range of material Escovedo performs is astonishing, and besides his unique and compelling voice as a songwriter, he’s also a passionate performer with both genuine warmth and real fire.
Topiary star Pearl Fryar: 'A Man Named Pearl'
May 8, 2010
A warm and inspiring movie about Pearl Fryar — Bishopville, South Carolina’s world-renowned master of topiary.
Glenn Beck on Fox News + Jon Stewart, Keith Olbermann = Hilarious!
September 5, 2009
Keith Olbermann and Jon Stewart’s segments on Glenn Beck’s lunacy have been hysterical. Do not miss these.
James Joyce: 'Ulysses' and 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'
June 12, 2009
Joyce’s Ulysses is very readable, according to the author of a new book. Having a guide to Ulysses can help.
'Neil Young: Heart of Gold' (movie, 2006)
May 11, 2009
A simple, functional, and timeless piece of work from Neil Young and Jonathan Demme.
Amazon.com music: MP3 download deals
May 1, 2009
‘Middle Cyclone’ by Neko Case and ‘American Beauty’ by the Grateful Dead are each just $5.
Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood: Wandering down Kinnikinnick Ave.
April 20, 2009
Bay View has an old, working class atmosphere, but it’s really being revitalized lately with color and creativity.
Movie review: 'Searching for Debra Winger' (2002)
April 13, 2009
Five breathtaking minutes from Jane Fonda are the treasure in Rosanna Arquette’s documentary.
Rainn Wilson's SoulPancake.com: Fashioning art, spirituality
March 15, 2009
In an interview with Oprah, the comedic actor from ‘The Office’ outlines his new Web project for spiritual social networking through the arts.
Trying on music
December 28, 2006
I already like all the songs in my iTunes library. Where can I discover new music to like?
Movie review: 'Junebug' (2005)
December 11, 2006
There are words and gestures so quietly and deftly delivered that you almost hold your breath hoping it won’t be ruined.
The Bean: A shining, elastic success
May 16, 2006
Like the Mona Lisa, Anish Kapoor’s sculpture captures swarms of humans in wordless aesthetic arrest.
