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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.

Tagged with: latino arts cuban books and prints chuchito valdes linda howe zulay oskay latin jazz vigia press havana untradtional books and prints

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.

Tagged with: art vs craft diy faythe levine craft fair new wave craft handmade nation

3.	"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

4.	"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.

Tagged with: patton's lucky scout george patton third army world war II frank wayne martin Crickhollow Books veteran's day war story

6.	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

"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.

Tagged with: survivor survivor: samoa erin lobdell reality tv

8.	"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

9.	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

10.	"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.

Tagged with: Austrian Express Wine Fest Bavarian Inn Klub �sterreich Austrian-American Society of Milwaukee

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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.

Tagged with: survivor survivor: samoa russell reality TV jeff probst erinn lobdell

13.	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

14.	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

15.	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

16.	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

17.	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.

Tagged with: James Barke Elsa Morante fiction George Friel Maria Tarditi The Land of the leal A Glasgow Trilogy novels La vita non e' uno scherzo

19.	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

20.	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.

Tagged with: mark clements judy hansen kathy seidel jk productions

22.	Well, they did it. Pam and Jim actually got married Without revealing any spoilers, the one-hour wedding edition of "The Office" did something many comedies can't do -- stretch beyond 30 minutes without losing steam. Tagged with: NBC the office

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Artist Steve Walters discusses rock posters as the "American Artifact"
One of the highlights of OnMilwaukee.com's Art Riot, which features more than 40 local and national artists, is the Milwaukee debut of "American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art."

Tagged with: art riot american artifact steve walters screwball press rock posters screenprinting

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ArtBeat tunes into local artists
This Friday, Milwaukee ArtBeat paints the scene with another event in support of art programs throughout the city. Starting at 8 p.m., you'll be able to hear from five artists, view their work and get a sneak-peak at what makes them tick.

Tagged with: Milwaukee art beat aaron lundquist shelby keefe jeremy scott steve daubs the mutes hide house

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Rep hires Mark Clements as new artistic director
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater has chosen a British theater artist to be its next artistic director. Mark Clements, who has been living in Philadelphia and directing at the Walnut Street Theatre, the oldest operating theater in the country, will succeed Joseph Hanreddy in the top artistic job at the Rep. Hanreddy is leaving this spring after 17 years in the position.

Tagged with: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Joseph Hanreddy Mark Clements

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