Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 13, 2008
An evening with poet Ernesto Cardenal
Last night, I went to check out Ernesto Cardenal, respected poet, priest and political activist of Nicaraguan origin.
Tags: Ernesto Cardenal, poet, revolutionary, Nicaragua, Carroll University

Music - Oct. 27, 2006
Joshua The Scribe embarks on "New Day Crusade"
It's a time of transition and celebration for Milwaukee spoken-word poet Joshua Gillsutton, who might be better known around here as Joshua The Scribe, as he just released his latest album, "New Day Crusade."
Tags: Joshua the Scribe, poetry, Dasha Kelly, New Day Crusade, Gillsutton, poet, Def Poetry Jam

Arts & Entertainment - May 3, 2004
Milwaukee Talks: Poet Laureate Marilyn Taylor
OMC interviews Marilyn Taylor, Milwaukee's third Poet Laureate and the first female in the job. A widely published poet and UWM professor, Taylor is anything but pretentious.
Tags: Poet, Taylor, UWM, Antler, Koethe, Schwartz, Woodland, Kort

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 17, 2004
Local Luddite prints letterpress 'zine
John Tyson, a self-described Luddite, created "Accurate Key," a stunning anthology of letterpressed poems by local and national writers. He reads with Rob Baumann and Stacy Szymaszek at Voss Books on Sat., Feb. 21.
Tags: poet, luddite, 'zine, tyson, voss, szymaszek, letterpress, luckystar

Music - April 24, 2003
Open mic guide
Milwaukee's got a healthy open mic scene for both the aspiring writer and musician. Get some first-hand tips from poetry reading expert Geo Kiesow, manager of Y-Not II's Poetry Slam. Then use our handy guide to find the right open mic night for you.
Tags: poet, y-not, linneman, open mic