Living - Nov. 19, 2008
Its-laS-tik sacks sends plastic bags packing
If Sue Princiotto has one message, it's that its-laS-tik is better than plastic. Try saying that three times fast. Her new product has a rather tricky name, but a simple objective: reduce the single-use plastic bag pandemic while supporting a stock of good causes. It doesn't hurt that they come in cute, fashionable patterns, either.
Tags: its-las-tik, reusable shopping bags, green, new orleans, hope house, sue princiotto

Marketplace - Nov. 19, 2008
Truly Spoken Cycles rides into Riverwest
Earlier this month, after years of riding his bike for transportation and recreation, Aytan Luck opened Truly Spoken Cycles, 833 E. Center St., in the space that formerly housed the kids' shop, Mia Putia. Truly Spoken offers bike repair and features a small selection of used bikes for sale.
Tags: truly spoken cycles, bikes, bike repair, aytan luck, milwaukee bicycle collective, new orleans

Movies - Nov. 5, 2008
"Trouble the Water" takes you deep into Katrina
A man standing in a hurricane-ravaged street in New Orleans talks to two soldiers. He thanks them for having helped remove the decomposing body of a relative killed by the storm. "I pray you don't have to go back to Iraq. It's not our war," says Scott Roberts. "This is the war right here." This is one of the many striking moments in the acclaimed documentary "Trouble the Water," which screens Wednesday at UWM's Union Theatre.
Tags: Trouble the Water, UWM, New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, Carl Deal, Tia Lessin, Kimberly Rivers Roberts

Music - Sept. 20, 2007
Cradle-rocking Ani DiFranco rocked the Riverside, too
With an 8-month-old baby waiting in the wings, Ani DiFranco played a knock-out show at the Riverside last night.
Tags: Ani DiFranco, Riverside, Righteous Babe Records, Melissa Ferrick, New Orleans, folk, fingerstyle

Dining - July 16, 2007
Maxie's Southern Comfort does New Orleans style with distinction
Lunches and dinners at Maxie's Southern Comfort focus on New Orleans style cuisine. For a new restaurant, Maxie's exceeded our expectations on three visits.
Tags: Maxie's Southern Comfort, Gerry O'Brien's, New Orleans, Dan Sidner, Ithaca, Clams, pulled pork, cajun

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 1, 2008
Preparing For A Change
Sunday August 31st, 2008 - Kenosha, WI/Lake Villa, ILPart of me feels very concerned for the people in Hurricane Gustav’s path but I have to admit another part of me doesn’t at all. One word and one word only pops into my head - MOVE. You’re right in hurricane alley and you&rsqu...
Tags: Gustav, New Orleans