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"Theaster Gates" at MAM wins 2010 Joyce Award
In his self-titled show, Theaster Gates explores the work of pottery maker Dave Drake, a slave who lived in Edgefield, South Carolina. Drake produced alkaline-glazed stoneware pottery in the 1820s through 1860s while living under slavery. Gates exhibit will expand on Drake's work with a multi-media installation including sculpture, video and music.

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Bourdain rolls up to The Riverside
Tonight Anthony Bourdain stops at The Riverside in the midst of filming a Milwaukee/Madison episode for his Travel Channel show "No Reservations." He has never done a show in Milwaukee or Wisconsin for that matter, and for a show listed without a description, he's done more than alright by selling out the box office.

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"Dreamgirls" through the eyes of the Lela girls
Last night, my wife and two colleagues hit the Marcus Center for a night of fashion, fun and song with the touring cast of "Dreamgirls." Here's her recap of the show.

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Fantasy or reality in the celebrity world
Whether you sit down for coffee with them, gawk as they pass by on the street or stare onstage through binoculars, there's something undeniably fascinating about the celebrity run-in.

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Latino Arts hosts Cuban greats
Opening tonight and running through February 2010, "Cuban Artists' Books and Prints: 1985- 2008" combines dozens of publications from Vigia Press in Cuba with the didactic works of 13 Cuban artists. It is, in essence, a physical representation of the economic struggle, cultural identity and storytelling wit thriving in a physically and ideologically isolated country.

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Art vs. Craft 2009 is here
This Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. But if you're not into all that hoopla, there's a way to get great gifts while avoiding the hordes -- and ensure that your money's going to small businesses and independent artists from Milwaukee and across the country.

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7.	"New Moon" musings Last night, along with my 16-year-old niece, I saw "New Moon," the latest film in Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series based on the book of the same name. Tagged with: twilight new moon stephanie meyer

8.	"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 9 Things are really starting to heat up in Samoa. Every time you think that Foa Foa's goose has been cooked, the team manages to remain in control of this game. Tagged with: survivor reality tv samoa foa foa cbs

"Patton's Lucky Scout" salutes Veterans Day
"Patton's Lucky Scout: The Adventures of a Forward Observer for General Patton and the Third Army in Europe" tells World War II Veteran and Milwaukee-native Frank Wayne Martin's story of scouting and reporting during the war.

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10.	A new book by screenprint star Jay Ryan About a month ago, OnMilwaukee.com tried something new in the art scene. Tagged with: jay ryan screenprinting rock posters animals and objects in and out of water sugar maple

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"Survivor: Samoa" -- An insider's look at Episode 8
The episode was aptly named "All Hell Breaks Loose." Former contestant Erinn Lobdell, who is following the action for OnMilwaukee.com, says that's what happens if you break the rules.

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12.	"Survivor: Samoa" Episode 7 -- A strategy session As numbers are starting to dwindle, the castaways see a tribal merge on the horizon and they are starting to play accordingly. Tagged with: survivor samoa episode 7 reality TV erinn lobdell

13.	Take a spin and you might win Warhol tickets Through Saturday, you have an opportunity to win two tickets to the Milwaukee Art Museum's "Andy Warhol: The Last Decade" exhibit. Tagged with: Warhol contests MAM Milwaukee Art Museum free tickets Last Decade

14.	"Full House" child star hit rock bottom at Marquette In a new book, "unSweetined," former "Full House" star Jodie Sweetin reveals details about her problems with drugs, including an April 2007 episode at Marquette University. Tagged with: jodie sweetin full house marquette university

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Sample Austrian cultural pleasures at Wine Fest
Klub �sterreich -- The Austrian-American Society of Milwaukee -- hosts the 29th annual Wine Fest, an Austrian cultural variety show, on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., in Glendale.

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"Survivor: Samoa" Episode 6: A true survival test
The game of "Survivor" is pretty serious business. It tests your mental toughness as much as it test your physical strength. On Day 15, only two weeks into a nearly six-week journey, we already are seeing signs of people beginning to break down.

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17.	Art on Murray is Saturday "Art on Murray" is this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 10 p.m. on Murray Avenue, between North and Thomas Avenues on Milwaukee's East Side. Tagged with: Art on Murray festivals dogs bollocks rascals Palermo Villa crafts arts festivals East Side

18.	Two "Happy Days" updates Potsie is coming back to his old Milwaukee high school -- well, kind of. And, the Fonz picks up another award for his bronzing. Tagged with: Potsie Nicolet High School Anson Williams Jefferson High Happy Days Fonz Bronze Fonz VISIT Milwaukee

19.	Copperfield delivers a night of grand illusion The moment he entered the Milwaukee Theatre on a Harley-Davidson, David Copperfield captivated the crowd through a 72-minute performance. Tagged with: david copperfield night of illusion

20.	An insider's look at "Survivor: Samoa" As the action heats up on the popular CBS series, we asked Erinn Lobdell, third-place finisher on "Survivor: Tocantins" for her thoughts. Tagged with: survivor samoa season 19 episode 5 reality tv tocantins erinn lobdell

21.	A boy, a balloon and TV cameras At about 2:35 this afternoon, a balloon reported to be carrying a 6-year-old boy landed in Colorado. There was no word on the boy's whereabouts. Tagged with: cnn jessica mclure wife swap

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Books you wouldn't think I'd love
Back in my old life there were years in which I'd read 75 books. And like a dork, I kept a list of them all. I still keep the list, more out of habit than anything else, but the numbers are considerably less impressive. Looking at it recently, I was surprised at the books that struck the deepest chords.

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23.	A handful of Gallery Night highlights Friday, Oct. 16 is Gallery Night and there is lots to see, do and buy. Here are a few places to check out. Tagged with: gallery night miad byo studio hinterland gastropub retique front room photography cramer-krasselt

24.	Skylight's Theisen is back on the job Bill Theisen, whose abrupt firing from his artistic director position at the Skylight Opera Theatre in June led to a summer of protests and turmoil, has been reappointed to his old job. Tagged with: skylight opera theatre bill theisen colin cabot

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Tony Award winner steered Rep's search for director
The Milwaukee Rep search committee that filtered the field of about 80 artistic director candidates down to eventual choice Mark Clements was chaired by Judy Hansen, who won a Tony Award in June, a nice little perk for being one of the producers of the Broadway revival of "Hair.

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