Music - Aug. 17, 2009
Gig roundup: Williams tries something a bit different
You think you know Dar Williams and her music already, don't you? But, wait. Stop the presses! Williams' latest record on Razor & Tie, "The Promised Land," was produced by Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Ben Lee, Pete Yorn) and isn't entirely what you expect.
Tags: Dar Williams, Turner Hall, The Rave, Miramar, Modjeska, Lucky Boys Confusion, Band of Skulls, Cactus Club, Garibaldi, Neil Hamburger, WMSE Radio Summer Camp, Sometimes Sweet Susan, Gospel Gossip, Tristen, Wood Brothers, Megafauna, Pezzettino, Borg Ward, D

Living - June 4, 2009
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: June 4, 2009
The conversation in the editorial office was all over the map this week, so the recommendations travel in some strange avenues (hopefully by bicycle). We start with a combination razor / shaving cream dispenser known as the Titan 6 (pictured). And, then we move on to some cool music, a great sandwich, a very fiscally responsible iPhone app, a ride to the Brewers' game and a handy hygiene hint.
Tags: shavemate titan 6 disposable razor, kopp's, mint.com, history elevate, kevin saunderson, coolhunter.net, lucky boys confusion, bike to work week