Musician Lou Shields Embraces Driftless Region, Sounds Of The Past
Musician and artist Lou Shields is much like the old school troubadours he sounds like. With his scraggly hair, work-jeans ...
Meet The Wisconsinites Who Build Their Own ‘Star Wars’ Droids
“Star Wars” is one of the most beloved movie franchises in the world. And a big part of those movies ...
Cellist Performs at the Top of Historical Granary
Unable to perform live due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cello player Hans Christian engineered a different way to perform. He ...
Power On, Dr. Evermor: Wisconsin’s Forevertron Sculptor
Editor’s note: Dr. Evermor turned bits of metal and other salvaged parts into fantastic sculptures. People can find his truly ...
Michael Perry’s Dispatches From The Little Writing Room Above The Garage
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we're all being urged to stay "safer at home." So, Wisconsin author Michael ...
Once Upon A Time … In Waunakee: Actor Mike Moh On His Dream Role
Mike Moh runs Moh's Martial Arts school in Waunakee, Wisconsin and he has a budding acting career, as well. He ...
What Was Milwaukee’s First Hip-Hop Song? ‘Backspin’ Podcast Digs Into History
If you’re a big music history nerd, you know there’s a ton of information out there about hip-hop’s roots in ...
The Search For The Synthesizers Behind The ‘All Things Considered’ Theme
Don Voegeli wrote one of the most famous songs in public radio history — the theme for NPR's "All Things Considered — ...
Wisconsin 101: Paramount Records, Wisconsin’s Home For The Blues
To sell phonographic cabinets, a furniture business in Port Washington decided to start a record label. It became one of ...
How Did Polka Become A Dance And Tradition? You Betcha We Have An Answer!
Wisconsin seems to have a pretty good sense of humor about its clichés. Beer? Brats? Cheese? And if we’re making a ...
Hip-Hop Chess Club Gives Classic Board Game A Remix
It’s Tuesday night in the back room of a small salon south of downtown Milwaukee, and it’s time for chess ...
Yiddish Music Traditions With Lil Rev
Music is a cornerstone of Jewish culture, especially during holidays and festivals. Musician Lil Rev grew up in a musical ...
Algoma Artist Tells Stories Through Sculpture
Bren Sibilsky isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. “I make my living playing with mud," Sibilsky says. Sibilsky is ...
Primrose Couple Meld Gardens And Blacksmith Art Into A Giving Space
After traveling around the world, German-born blacksmith artist Michael Edlinger found his place on a farm in eastern Wisconsin. The ...
Germantown Illustrator Helps Kids Discover Their Super Powers
Germantown illustrator Bryan Dyer doesn’t have a superpower, but he’s always loved stories about people who do. “Superheroes in particular ...