Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 28, 2009
Boswell Books hosts hip poetess
Poet and blogger Lizzie Skurnik reads at Boswell Book Company on Tuesday at 7 p.m. It's a free event, something that we Milwaukeeans always appreciate.
Tags: lizzie skurnick, poet, boswell book company, poetry, blogger, blog, old hag

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 15, 2009
What does "Milwaukee" rhyme with?
So pundits, poets and word nerds, I have a challenge for you: Other than "Pewaukee" and "Ozaukee," what does "Milwaukee" rhyme with?
Tags: poetry, poems, rhyme, poetry contest

Milwaukee Buzz - April 22, 2008
Non-profit Spotlight: America SCORES Milwaukee
One of the more unique after-school programs in Milwaukee combines soccer and poetry in an attempt to help inner-city students develop teamwork skills and self-confidence.
Tags: america scores, john eggebrecht, soccer, poetry, non-profit spotlight

Arts & Entertainment - April 17, 2008
A poem for your pocket
Today is -- at least according to NPR's "Morning Edition," National Poem in Your Pocket Day. That led me to share one of my favorites with you, but maybe you should only read this if you have a Blackberry or something. Otherwise, the poem isn't really in your pocket, even if it's in "the pocket," as musicians are fond of saying.
Tags: Luciano ravizza, poetry, poem in your pocket, luca, piemonteis, piemontese, asti

Arts & Entertainment - Jan. 26, 2008
Woodland Pattern's 15-hour Poetry Marathon celebrates 14 years
Woodland Pattern Book Center is celebrating its 14th annual Poetry Reading Marathon on Saturday, Jan. 26.
Tags: Woodland Pattern Book Center, Anne Kingsberry, Poetry Reading Marathon, poetry

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 2, 2009
I PROMISE TO WRITE BETTER POETRY
MARCO MAN  Marco man an infinite man with a Master’s Plan.Growing Bigger, getting his ego in hand.My new best friend is Marco Man and his brand new brand.Do you understand? Do you comprehend? Mi amigo?My good friend? I always sit at your stand, I’m a fan.Love your tacos; let&rsqu...
Tags: poetry, crack, dr. seuss

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 18, 2009
Poets & Writers Welcome to Enter Contest
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves arranging words into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash pr...
Tags: poetry contests, writing contests, poetry, writing, essay writing contest, writers, poets

Arts & Entertainment - May 6, 2009
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream. Write a poem or short story for a chance to w...
Tags: poetry, writing, poetry contests, writing contests, writers, contests

Arts & Entertainment - June 9, 2008
Outdoor youth talent show to be held at 62nd & Center on Sat., June 28
Outdoor talent show to be held at 62nd and Center on Saturday, June 28               Young singers, dancers, poets and musicians – especially those between ages 7 and 18 -- are invited to participate in a noncompetitive t...
Tags: youth, kids, music, poets, poetry, sing, singers, dance, dancers

Music - Nov. 7, 2008
The Music of the Stars with Lou Rugani - Sundays over WLIP AM 1050
Chicago and Milwaukee's most-tapeable radio show - as modern as tomorrow, and as vintage as radio itself  - radio that you can sink your teeth into, and savor. In this age of iPods and homogenized uniformity, here's a real radio program. Linear thought. Song sets. Real moods. ...
Tags: Swing, jazz, torch songs, soundtracks, comedy, drama, poetry, instrumentals, narratives.