Movies & TV - March 21, 2009
William Shatner goes gonzo in new documentary
"William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet" is a feature documentary chronicling Sappington's work with Shatner and the Milwaukee Ballet, including interviews with artists -- Ben Folds, Henry Rollins, Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann and Brad Paisley -- who contributed to "Has Been."
Tags: william shatner's gonzo ballet, william shatner, common people, ben folds, special entertainment, margo sappington, milwaukee ballet, has been, nashville film festival

Music - March 16, 2009
Gig roundup: The Tossers rock St. Pat's with grit
Chicago Irish-American punks The Tossers come to town to help us celebrate the wearing of the green with grit and fire. Also on tap this week: Gaelic Storm, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Ben Folds, Madeleine Peyroux and others!
Tags: Tossers, Gaelic Storm, madeleine peyroux, steve poltz, pabst, turner hall, bonnie 'prince' billy, the rave, ben folds, Les Claypool, jack maglio

Music - March 12, 2007
Fourth Summerfest gig features Folds, Mayer and Dennen
John Mayer will headline Summerfest on July 3, becoming the fourth Marcus Amphitheater act announced for 2007. Ben Folds and Brett Dennen open.
Tags: Summerfest, John Mayer, Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five, Brett Dennen, Marcus Amphitheater

Music - Jan. 31, 2007
Shatner, ballet and Brew City: Beam me up
Actor/musician/icon William Shatner hopes to visit Milwaukee next month to celebrate his wedding anniversary and watch the Milwaukee Ballet premiere a piece inspired by his musical collaboration with Ben Folds.
Tags: ballet, milwaukee ballet, william shatner, ben folds, margo sappington, common people

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 31, 2007
Ballet choreographer inspired by Shatner-Folds compositions
Ballet choreographer Margo Sappington premieres her ballet "Common People" Feb. 15, with an unconventional music choice, the collaboration of William Shatner spoken word and Ben Folds' music.
Tags: ballet, milwaukee ballet, william shatner, ben folds, has been, common people, margo sappington, michael pink