Movies & TV - April 3, 2009
Madison Film Fest kicks off in grand style
Despite the persistent grey and pestering rain, the 11th annual Wisconsin Film Festival kicked off in grand, if slightly wet, style Thursday. And the weather notwithstanding, if the turnout for the opening night special presentation of "500 Days of Summer" was any indication, this promises to be a big four days on the capital isthmus.
Tags: Wisconsin Film Festival, Orpheum, Meg Hamel, Marc Webb, 500 Days of Summer

Milwaukee Buzz - June 4, 2002
Bay View's Avalon reincarnated
This fall, the local landmark will once again be available for public star-gazing and more, when new owners Henry Doane and Eric Fleming reopen the Avalon on Kinnickinnic Avenue in Bay View. The owners have some big plans for this little old jewel.
Tags: Avalon, Javaland, Bay View, Orpheum