Kenosha
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Semi-Twang Do One for Kenosha
The Milwaukee roots-rock band reflects on growing up in a factory town on their economical new LP. Read more
Kenosha Mayor Focuses on Revitalization
Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian discusses how Kenosha has grown in recent years from Rust Belt town to tourist destination. Read more
Illustration by: Melissa Lee Johnson
The Changing Face of Kenosha
In recent years, Kenosha has become an attractive destination for day trips with museums, restaurants, a charming downtown area and lakefront and other attractions. Read more
Tuscany Bistro Serves Lunch, Dinner on the Way to Kenosha
They’re playing Frank Sinatra as we walk in—a good omen for an Italian restaurant. Read more
Kenosha Auditions for Death of a Salesman
It’ll be a chilly November in Kenosha. The 1,250-seat Rhode Center for the Arts will serve as a home for Will Lohman and his family as the Lakeside Players present a production of the classic Arthur Miller drama Death of a Salesman. The gr.. Read more
Good (Gay) Sportsmanship
Dear Ruthie gives advice to someone who’s jealousy over his partner’s work friend is showing and describes several local events of potential interest to members of the LGBT community. Read more
Stories For A Summer’s Night at Fusion
I love the feeling of brick walls and a tall tin ceiling in summer. There’s a kind of a coolly cavernous feel about a place like that. All the vertical space radiates with its own kind of emotional warmth given the right performance. Kenosha.. Read more
Notaword Reunite to Revisit the Songs of Their Youth
Indie-rockers Notaword will pay homage to their Kenosha roots during their run of reunion shows. Read more
Racine and Kenosha’s Best Bands are Led by Women
Donoma, Folkswagon, Ash Can School and the Jill Plaisted Band are making waves in Kenosha and Racine’s once male-dominated music scenes. Read more
Greatest Lakes Find a Big Sound on Their Debut
In a world full of instant gratification, it can be easy to rush music to the listener, especially for artists recording at home. There’s a temptation to cut corners and finish a song quickly, rather than take time to construct it into stu... Read more
The Bristol Renaissance Faire Plans Another Summer of Medieval Entertainment
The 12th annual Bristol Renaissance Faire presentsmore additions in merchants and entertainment this year along with traditionalfavorites. This Kenosha-based festival will take people back to Shakespearetimes with medieval food and alcoholic be.. Read more
Watch the Hugh Bob and the Hustle Video for "Butternut"
Even on an album that didn't shy away from autobiography, "Butternut" stood out as one of the most personal tracks on songwriter Hugh Masterson's 2012 self-titled debut with Hugh Bob and the Hustle, a meditation on Masterson's small, Northern Wisc.. Read more
Rob Zerban: Paul Ryan's Other Opponent
Republican Congressman Paul Ryan has become a household name since his selection as Mitt Romney's... Read more
Issue of the Week: Where Are the Jobs?
We'll give credit where it's due. The job numbers that Gov. Scott Walker rushed out before the June 5 recall election were confirmed by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics last week. They show that Wisconsin gained jobs in 2011, instead.... Read more
A Slice of Kenosha's Lemon Street Gallery
Each month, Kenosha's Lemon Street Gallery (4601 Sheridan Road) features artists selected from the gallery's nonprofit, co-op membership. An accompanying reception is known as “Second Saturdays”—the next one takes place March 1 Read more
Corey Hart to have knee surgery
Corey Hart has a meniscus tear in his right knee that will require surgery and will be out 3-4 weeks. That covers most of Spring Training and it would seem that he will start the season on the Disabled List. This is the second straight season tha.. Read more
Oedipus 3-D : The Comedy in Kenosha
Every now and then a small fringe production will come to my attention way too late for me to do anything about it. Such is the case with a show opening in Kenosha tonight. It may not be high art, but anything with a name like Oedipus 3-D : The .. Read more
How Baby Boomers Conquered Summerfest
Summerfest began announcing its side-stage line-ups this week, which means the perennial complaints from disappointed music fans can't be far behind. Let me try to stave off a few of them, though, with this reminder: If you're complaining about th.. Read more
Bartolotta Buffet in the Grain Exchange
The Grain Exchange (225 E. Michigan St.) remains one of Milwaukee’s most impressive 19th-century landmarks. Normally only guests at receptions and private parties get to see the magnificent interior space of the building’s old trading room.... Read more
