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::NEWS&VIEWS FEATURES | POLLS | TAKING LIBERTIES | ISSUE OF THE WEEK

Coming to a Big Screen Near You

Milwaukee Film Festival offers movies and cinematic experiences ::BY SELENA MILEWSKI ith the growth of the festival, we’re working on building out the breadth of the experience for the customer. The festival begins with great movies, but it’s so much more than that—it’s the experiences that we build around them,” says Jonathan Jackson, artistic and executive director of the Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF). 2017 does, indeed, mark a year of significant expansion for the festival, but the core mission remains: “to make Milwaukee a center of film culture.” In a recent interview, Jackson addressed pressing issues such as the place of film festivals within a culture of streaming media, MFF’s upcoming acquisition of the lease to the Oriental Theatre and some of his favorite offerings in this year’s festival.

WHY A FILM FESTIVAL?

Asked how Milwaukee Film Festival remains relevant and competitive in the era of streaming, on-demand content from giants like Amazon and Netflix, Jackson shares a few observations. First, counter to the prevalent assumption that film festivals screen only art house pictures that viewers wouldn’t be able to find in a conventional movie theater (much less streaming online), Jackson notes that MFF happily screens a small percentage of content available on-demand. “We’ve studied how those films perform versus other films, and we actually think it might boost the attendance [overall] because it’s on demand and, our theory is, it’s familiar … Maybe people saw it scroll across their screen and, because the festival has 297 films, most of which you’ve never heard of, it might help you identify something that you like or feel more comfortable with if you’ve actually heard of a title before.” This year, look for favorites like Aladdin and Dark Crystal. As to the uniqueness of a festival vs. a home-viewing experience, Jackson says MFF utilizes “the special recipe of atmosphere in a venue, like the Oriental Theatre, the number of people who are there, and the great programming. And I like to see things on the big screen—you can’t say it any simpler than that.” The festival’s unique movie-going experience is bolstered by numerous panel discussions and events—among the latter, a craft cocktail tasting following the documentary Schumann’s Bar Talks (Oriental Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m.)—and the ever-popular Pitch Us Your Film event in which the public is invited to watch local filmmakers compete for a $2,500 cash prize to begin work on a new project (Milwaukee Film Festival Lounge, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2:30 p.m.). The festival likewise provides multiple education programs throughout the year, including Reel Talks, an initiative that runs concurrently with the festival and brings some 30 international filmmakers into local middle school, high school and college classrooms. During these visits, they converse with the teachers and students, share a clip from their film and discuss its subject matter, as well as their lives as independent creative artists. In addition to providing events and outreach, MFF undoubtedly fills a gap for viewers in what is commercially available. For instance, Jackson shares that attendance for their Documentary Festival Favorites program track (of which the Shepherd Express is a sponsor) has significantly increased in the past few years, to the point where more people attend the festival’s documentaries than its fiction films. Most of these documentaries would not be screened in Milwaukee in any other context and, as Jackson observes, the unique offerings present “alternative ways of understanding the world today beyond traditional media or research … I think Milwaukee likes to learn and likes to be exposed to the world, and I think documentaries are a great way to do that today.” Finally, Jackson speaks to the relationship of trust and curatorship that a film festival builds with its patrons. “Now, the challenge is that there’s so much content out there, and where I hope Milwaukee Film proves its value is in being a good curator and developing a trust with its audience so that, while you might not love everything that we show, you’re probably going to find value in it or find it interesting.”

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tal Theatre?’ This creates opportunity for more unique programming.” Also, MFF plans to invest several million dollars into the structure itself—particularly focusing on improving its sound and projection capabilities. “We intend to be a great custodian for an architectural jewel of Milwaukee and try to activate it further,” Jackson says.

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In June 2018, MFF will replace Landmark Theatres as the leaseholder for the Oriental Theatre, making the 1927 movie palace its permanent venue and expanding its events and programming to encompass the entire year. Jackson shares, “For most of the arts nonprofits in this town, one of the biggest challenges is, A NEW FRONTIER what is our home base, what is our permanent venue IN VIRTUAL REALITY for our performances or festival? We have the same In terms of the 2017 festival’s offerings, patrons challenges. We don’t have year-round control over dictating when our dates are, or what screens we get. It will find the same 15-program track lineup as last year, inhibits our ability to plan long term and also restricts with one important addition—the VR Gallery, located our ability to raise funds and sell sponsorships. Secur- in the former East Side Framing Shop (2021 E. Ivaning the Oriental Theatre long term gives the festival hoe Place) just around the corner from the Oriental. permanence and the ability to design the festival per- MFF’s operations director, Kristen Heller, says that for the past two years VR (virtual reality) experiences fectly for its own benefit.” He also notes that acquiring the Oriental will allow have been connected to the festival’s Public Forums for expansion of programming specifically offered in Program (which organizes speaker panels), but this that theater. Whereas previous festivals have used only year marks the first time they have become part of the two screens, going forward, MFF will make use of all general program and received a run-time of more than three and, throughout the year, dedicate one of them to a few days. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 8, the gallery will hold reguthemed programming such as classic films, silent films or genre film series. The dedicated venue will also al- lar hours and make a wide array of VR experiences low for increased programming with MFF’s nearly available, along with staff to assist patrons with the cutting-edge VR gear. Experiences include Across 300 community partners. the Line, a groundbreaking “We really want to open VR film that places patrons up the space to partner with alongside a young woman other nonprofits, small busientering Planned Parentnesses and universities and hood amid a stream of prohave them help inform the testors; Notes on Blindness, programming of the space an immersive experience and create events around the that uses binaural sound to screenings,” Jackson says. replicate the sensations of He notes that, heretofore, a blind person; and Kinothese individual film sponscope, a family friendly sors have had to organize animated work. their own events around the Asked what she believes screenings, utilizing venues the unique power of VR is such as bars, restaurants and Heller shares her thoughts community centers. The on another one of the galOriental acquisition will lery’s offerings: “I think it’s allow for such programs the immersion. It basically to find a unified home and puts you in places that you reach a more diverse range never would have experiof patrons. “Cinema can enced; like with Step to the be a great way to build Line, it puts you within a community and to create a maximum-security prison forum for dialogue where and shows what that expepeople who don’t typically Milwaukee Film Festival Artistic and rience is like for someone interact with each other get Executive Director Jonathan Jackson who’s leaving prison. It’s to do so,” Jackson says. one thing to watch a film Responding to the idea that patrons may be fearful of losing the usual high- on screen, but it’s another to look around and suddenly quality programming the Oriental has supplied for be encased in an environment. It’s immersing viewers years, Jackson assures that MFF has done six years’ in the environment and involving them in the story, worth of due diligence on the project and plans to pro- rather than them just being spectators.” The Milwaukee Film Festival takes place Sept. 28vide the same level and frequency of programming to which Oriental patrons have become accustomed. Oct. 12 in Landmark’s Oriental and Downer theaters, The difference, as he puts it: “Our goal is to be a bit as well as the Times and Avalon theaters and Fox more exclusive about our content in that we ask, ‘If Bay Cinema Grill. To learn more, view a complete it’s already screening on a dozen multiplexes in the schedule and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n area, what is the value of us screening it at the Orien-

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‘The Blood is at the Doorstep’

TOP PICKS FOR THE 2017 FESTIVAL In addition to highly recommending the VR Gallery to festivalgoers, Jackson shares a few of his top movie picks and program tracks:

n The Blood is at the Doorstep A locally produced documentary and MFF’s centerpiece film, this offering follows the non-violent protest and community organizing efforts of the Hamilton family following the police shooting of their unarmed son, Dontre, in Red Arrow park in 2014.

n The Lost World This silent film adaption of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s dinosaur epic will be accompanied live by the Alloy Orchestra, acclaimed for using electronic synthesizers and a “rack of junk” to create their unique sound.

n AlphaGo A riveting documentary in a style Jackson compares to sports coverage, AlphaGo tracks the battle between the world’s foremost player of the ancient board game Go in his match against a supercomputer designed by DeepMind, the artificial intelligence arm of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, Inc.

n Black Lens This programming track includes numerous submissions from African American filmmakers exploring topics and stories derived from the black community and germane to all. Submissions include fiction and documentary and reflect both established and emerging artists.

n Cine Sin Fronteras This programming track, whose name translates to “Cinema Without Borders,” showcases the little-told stories of the Latinx diaspora worldwide, including Latinx, Chicanx, Indigenous, Afro-Latinx and Latin American populations.

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Milwaukee’s Historic Theaters WHEN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HAD ITS VERY OWN PALACE ::BY MATTHEW J. PRIGGE

f the history of movie going has proven anything, it is that the desire to go out and see a show is a resilient aspect of our culture. The many advances that have threatened the movies over the years—radio, television, home video and now streaming video services— have driven the industry to adapt and innovate. In many of the multiplex theaters, this includes things like stadium and premium seating or premium food services. Indeed, these upgrades have helped to boost domestic theatrical revenue by more than 50% between 2000 and 2016—a period during which Netflix streaming service evolved from an add-on service for their DVD-through-the-mail subscribers to a service in more than 50 million homes in the U.S. A smaller part of the industry’s bottom line is the old guard of historic neighborhood movie houses. Milwaukee and the surrounding area are home to a number of these theaters. Even in the heyday of movie going when the city supported more than 90 theaters, these neighborhood houses were not the primary drivers of the industry. The bulk of ticket revenues always came from Milwaukee’s Downtown theater palaces, whose opulent settings and first-class services were similar to what is offered at multiplexes today. Suburbanization and the rise of mall-based retail through the post-war years killed off these old theaters in droves. The new suburbanites began going to movie theaters in suburban malls and business districts rather than driving to the city’s historic theaters. Milwaukee movie buffs are lucky to have a halfdozen of these historic theaters still operating in the area. They survive in the age of Netflix by both maintaining the old thrill of a night out at the movies and ensuring that their customers get more than just a bucket of popcorn and a show. “It’s communal,” says Terry Tayler, general manager of Bay View’s Avalon Theater. “Bringing together the neighborhood for films and welcoming others outside the neighborhood to join us on this great street in a great neighborhood in a historic landmark in the city of Milwaukee.” But the Avalon also makes the effort to enhance the overall experience by creating a different kind of movie-going experience. “You’re no longer ‘just going to the movies.’ You’re going out with a group of friends, arriving early for cocktails in the lounge, then heading into the theater to watch curated pre-show [programming]. We have fun drink specials for certain films and cool concession items that are apropos for bigger releases. It’s going out; it’s more of an event,” Tayler says. Roman Kelly of Fox Bay Cinema Grill in Whitefish Bay also takes care to see that his theater offers a modern twist with the classic theater experience. “The movie theater experience is more immersive than what you can get at home,” Kelly said. “We have a full menu and bar. Our wait staff will take your order at your seats and bring your food and drinks to your seats… the movie-going experience here can be more than just seeing a movie and eating some popcorn.” 8 | SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Below is a list of the area’s surviving neighborhood theaters, as well as what makes each unique both historically and in the present-day movie marketplace.

Avalon Theater, 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. OPENED 1929

The rare example of a long-shuttered theater to reopen, the Avalon is one of the city’s architectural gems. With a restored atmospheric setting (which gives the impression of watching a movie under a starry night sky), the house offers creative programming that includes classic films and cult favorites. The theater also features a bar and lounge that is open to the general public.

Downer Theatre, 2589 N. Downer Ave.

OPENED 1915

Milwaukee’s oldest theater, the Downer has maintained an art house format since the 1950s. The theater mostly relies on the quality of the films to maintain its customer base, but has recently begun adding fun messages to the marquee, such as one seen during a recent run of The Beguiled, which the Downer promoted as featuring “Bring It On’s Kirsten Dunst.”

Fox Bay Cinema Grill, 334 E. Silver Spring Drive. OPENED 1951

With a beautiful Art Deco design and a prime spot along Whitefish Bay’s walkable commercial strip, the Fox Bay offers first-run films and an extensive menu. Like most of the theaters on this list, the original auditorium (which once sat nearly 1,000) has been broken into smaller houses to allow for a cozier atmosphere and a wider variety of films. The theater promotes itself as a family friendly destination.

Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave.

OPENED 1927

The Oriental shines as the lone surviving “neighborhood palace” theater built by the Saxe Brothers chain in the late 1920s. Bringing the glamour of Downtown Milwaukee movie going to the city’s East Side, the Oriental has been wonderfully maintained over the decades and still gives a thrill to moviegoers. The theater has remained pretty traditional in its programming, but has expanded its drink offerings in recent years.

Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse, 6823 W. North Ave. OPENED 1931

Riding the trend of cinema-grills, the Rosebud converted from a single-screen set-up to its present format in 1999. Presently operated by the Neighborhood Theater Group (which also runs the Avalon and the Times), the Rosebud features standard Hollywood fare and a selection of pizzas, appetizers and cocktails.

Times Cinema, 5906 Vliet St. OPENED 1935

Utilizing the same format at the Rosebud, the Times is another theater that has come back from the dead, reopening in December 2012 after closing abruptly the previous spring. The Times remains a single-screener, and it features sofas for prime movie-viewing comfort. It also offers the novel “Friday Night Freakshow” of old favorites and cult hits. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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SURJ Anti-White Supremacy 101 Workshop @ Riverwest Public House Cooperative (815 E. Locust St.), 7-9 p.m.

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is organizing a workshop at the Riverwest Public House that aims to teach participants, through group discussions and activities, about the ways white supremacy shapes power and institutions.

Friday, Sept. 22

‘Voces De Resistencia’ Opening Reception @ Union Art Gallery (2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.), 5-8 p.m.

“Voces de Resistencia: Contemporary Latinx Activist Artists” showcases works by local and national Latinx artists who have created artwork in response to politics, social movements, immigration, borders and cultural identity.

NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner @ The Pfister Hotel (424 E. Wisconsin Ave.), 5:30-9 p.m.

The Milwaukee branch of the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Dinner will feature a talk from special guest speaker Jane Elliot, award-winning documentarian and creator of the “blue eyes, brown eyes” social experiment.

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‘Backpack Full of Cash’ Screening @ Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (5130 W. Vliet St.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) will host a screening of Backpack Full of Cash, a feature-length documentary that “explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children.”

Voter and Civic Engagement Campaign @ Acción Ciudadana de Wisconsin (221 S. Second St.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Acción Ciudadana de Wisconsin, Latino Voting Bloc of Wisconsin and Citizen Action of Wisconsin have come together to organize a weekly Saturday campaign of knocking on doors and phone banking to get people thinking about the 2018 elections. Volunteers can go out and talk to voters about the issues that they care about and get them involved in different events happening in the community.

Peace Action Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ The corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street, noon-1 p.m. Every Saturday from noon-1 p.m., concerned citizens join with Peace Action Wisconsin to protest war. Signs will be provided for those who need them. Protesters are encouraged to stick around for conversation and coffee afterward.

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Good People in Bad Times ::BY JOEL MCNALLY

good friend of mine from childhood recently forwarded one of those Internet commentaries about the human response to the devastation of millions of American lives by extreme weather in a time of intense political hostility in our country. The commentary is from a perspective that is not my own, but I think it’s really important for what it gets right and for what it gets wrong. But first, let me tell you about the friend who sent it. Bill and I grew up in one of those economically struggling small towns credited with rising up—along with other white, working class, rural communities—to elect Donald Trump, shocking

much of the nation and world. Our political backgrounds were different. With my mother raising four boys by herself, in our family, we learned Democrats were the party of the little guy. That’s most people living in a small town. But since this was Indiana, most people were Republican, including Bill’s family. Interestingly, though, after leaving that little town and achieving success in very different careers (Bill’s in business), we’ve begun to share many political views. I’m pretty sure Bill still considers himself a Republican, but he’s embarrassed his party nominated for president someone so totally unfit for public office and appalled the nation would elect such a person. Bill, who also sent the commentary to family members, said it had him feeling a little guilty. He wrote: “This is what we can forget when America goes divisive and focuses on a giant issue like the impact of Donald Trump and the ‘deplorables’ who would vote for him and behave badly in Charlottesville.” The commentary asks readers to think for a minute about hundreds of small boats pulled by pickups and SUVs across the south headed for flooded areas. “They’re using their own property, sacrificing their own time, spending their own money and risking their own lives for one reason: to help total strangers in desperate need… Most are dressed like the redneck duck hunters and bass fisherman they are. Many are veterans. Most are wearing well-used gimme hats, T-shirts and jeans and there’s a preponderance of camo.

Most are probably gun owners, and most probably voted for Trump.” The writer says these are the people those on the left like Rachel Maddow, Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann hate and mock. “But they will spend the next several days wading in cold, dirty water, dodging gators and water moccasins and fire ants, eating whatever meager rations are available and sleeping wherever they can in dirty, damp clothes. Their reward is the tears and the hugs and the smiles from the terrified people they help. They will deliver one boatload and then go back for more.”

Pulling Together in Times of Tragedy Here’s what I think is absolutely right about what I’ve quoted so far. When tragedy strikes communities, everyone really does pull together and try to lend a hand. Former President Barack Obama called it proof of the essential goodness and decency of the American people. The Obama observation I’ve always found most inspirational was early in his presidential run. He said we could overcome most of our divisions in America if we could just see ourselves in others. And, yes, that includes seeing the humanity of duck hunters in gimme hats. It also includes seeing the humanity in people of all races, classes and religions. What bothered me most about the commentary was the suggestion the heroes of the floods

were all white Trump voters wearing camouflage and packing heat. There were plenty of Latinos in Texas, documented and undocumented, checking on neighbors and helping them to safety. There were African Americans in the poorest Houston neighborhoods, some who were relocated there after losing their homes in New Orleans to Katrina, doing the same. We all need to stop thinking about each other in negative, simple-minded stereotypes. That includes stereotyping every hunter or fisherman in a baseball cap as a white supremacist Trump voter. I’ve been on fishing trips in Wisconsin with scruffy, hard-drinking, poker-playing white guys and they’re truly a mixed lot. But no one ever needs to feel guilty about rejecting the political demagoguery that has fed upon racial and religious hatred in our country to gain power. Liberal TV personalities weren’t the ones who intentionally promoted those ugly, un-American divisions. As an ACLU-card-carrying liberal, I honestly don’t believe I feel hatred for voters with whom I disagree. I reserve that emotion for dishonest politicians who exploit desperate people who have little by intentionally turning them against each other. Let them eat hate. But I remain optimistic, even during the bad times, because the way Americans help each other in a crisis shows most of us are better than our worst impulses and our worst leaders. May we all be able to see ourselves in others. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n

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isconsin Gov. Scott Walker and President Donald Trump claim their $3 billion subsidy to Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn will create thousands of jobs in Wisconsin. When you dig into the numbers, however, the Foxconn deal looks like one of the biggest swindles in American history—a

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scandal waiting to happen. To understand how big the threat is, it is important to understand just how bad the Foxconn deal really is and look closely at what they’re proposing. It is not really a tax break, but instead a direct public subsidy of $3 billion. Bribing big companies to stay or leave—and, therefore, allowing profitable corporations to exact public resources at our expense—is often what passes

for economic strategy at the state and local level these days. However, as destructive and self-defeating as the subsidy game is already at the state level, the Foxconn deal shows Trump wants to supersize these giveaways to a national, billion-dollar scale never seen before. Because Walker and conservative legislators in Wisconsin have already virtually eliminated taxes for manufacturers starting in 2011, they

will be cutting huge checks of up to $311 million annually to Foxconn for 15 years. There is good reason to doubt that Foxconn will be held accountable for creating the jobs it’s promising. The deal was negotiated in secret by the CEO of Walker’s scandal-ridden economic development agency: the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Walker partially privatized WEDC early in his first administration, and the results have been disastrous. WEDC will be in charge of verifying the jobs Foxconn is promising to create, but a recent state audit found that the agency is still unable (or unwilling) to accurately track whether the jobs they are paying corporations to create actually exist. Last week, Citizen Action of Wisconsin released a new analysis of WEDC’s own track record over the past three years. Even if we accept WEDC’s flawed data, their track record is astonishingly bad for the state. Some 60% of corporate recipients have not created the jobs they pledged in return for loans and tax credits, and nearly 15,000 fewer jobs have been created than promised. This deal is so stacked against the people of Wisconsin, and so overgenerous to Foxconn, that leaders in other states fear that it will become the new standard—such as with Amazon, which recently instigated a bidding war for its new corporate headquarters by 23 major cities. It’s a dangerous precedent for a new and unprecedented era of ravenous corporate raiding of state and local treasuries being conducted all across the country. However, progressives should not immediately balk at a large investment in economic development. As a matter of fact, we should be heavily investing in economic development, but we should be doing it in a smart way. For example, according to a study by economist Robert Pollin at the University of Massachusetts, a $3 billion dollar investment in education would create, on average, 87,300 jobs; in health care it would create 58,800 jobs; in renewable energy, 51,300 jobs. If we are serious about rebuilding the middle class and opening it up to all the people who are shut out of opportunity, we do need to make massive new investments to dramatically expand the number of family-supporting jobs. Progressives need to turn around the whole economic debate in America by making the case that there are much better ways to create good jobs than continuing to allow ourselves to be fleeced by big, exploitative corporations like Foxconn. Robert Kraig is the executive director and Kevin Kane the organizing director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n

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The cocktail was a mixture of gin, lemon, lime, lavender syrup, egg whites, bitters and red wine. It was not overly sweet or sour, but lush with foam and a floating layer of red wine. The Diplomat also offers a long list of beer, mostly from Wisconsin, and an extensive wine list including good selections by the glass. The menu is small, changing with the season and available ingredients, but make no mistake, Chef Baldwin’s creativity and approach to food is apparent in each of these dishes. The entire menu is the exemplification of the rule: “Do a few things and do them well instead of many things just fine.” The menu has 10 savory items and three sweet, each showcasing quality ingredients and a few surprises that delighted my palate. All the menu items are priced affordably with portions to ::BY ALISA MALAVENDA share. You could order the whole menu! The trout ($11), one of my favorites, pays homage to Wisconsin’s favorite fish and ne of the summer’s highly anticipated restaurant openis paired with some tangy dilly beans, radish and two delicious sauces. The Diploings, The Diplomat, serves big flavors in the form of mat Fries ($6) are a staple on the menu and triple blanched (meaning cooked in oil small plates and refined American cuisine. Chef Dane over low heat before the last fry), giving them their crispy exterior while staying tenBaldwin, along with his staff, bring decades of expeder inside. They are served with a tasty garlic aioli. The Cornish hen ($14) is a beautirience working in Milwaukee’s finest restaurants. fully composed plate with crispy, well-seasoned skin and tender, juicy meat, served The location, formerly the Floridian-themed with fingerling potatoes and carrots and balanced well with an herb emulsion. The Bosley on Brady, has been transformed into a Meat and Potatoes ($17) is sliced New York strip steak, cooked medium rare with a sleek and modern space with navy blue walls delicious potato puree and crumbled cured egg yolk. and warm wood, a big blackThe Diplomat has a few vegetarian options such as braised and-white mural of old radishes with butter miso and moscato ($6) and corn bruschettime Brady Street and a ta ($8), a delicious trio of grilled bread topped with corn and comfortable bar area with tomatoes sitting on top of whipped ricotta cheese, bell pepper The Diplomat red tones from the walls and shallots. Although the menu is heavy on proteins, it has a and mahogany bar. The new 815 E. Brady St. great compilation of ingredients to pique everyone’s interest. space has a warm and casual 414-800-5816 | $$ Save room for the three delicious and varied desserts. vibe that was as welcoming as The cherry pie ($7) with whipped cream is like something thediplomatmke.com the staff. from grandma’s kitchen. The dough is very good, but a little Handicapped Access: Yes The craft cocktail menu is as fun thick—and I would have liked more cherry filling. The butand creative as the names of the drinks CC, FB, OD, GF termilk panna cotta ($6) is creamy and, with the addition of and changes seasonally like the menu. Hours: Tu-F 6-10 p.m., granola and cherry, was perfection. There is also a chocoOut of a list of eight tempting libations ($9-$11), I went with late mousse ($6) with caramel whipped cream, pistachio Sa 5-10 p.m.; the Cream City Sour because I adore any cocktail made with and cured citrus. Happy Hour Tu-F 4-6 p.m. whipped egg whites. It’s also a good test of a bartender’s skills.

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Jonny Lang w/ Jack Broadbent @ Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, 8 p.m.

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Jonny Lang is no longer the baby-faced teenager who recorded a Billboard-charting, platinum album when he was just 15 years old, or landed a Grammy nomination when he was just 17. He’s 36 now, and although the blues are still his calling card, on recent albums he’s dabbled in rock and gospel music, as well. On recent albums like 2013’s Fight for My Soul, he trumpeted his conversion to Christianity, which he credits for saving his life after a period of substance abuse. This month he released his first album in four years, Signs, which pays tribute to the spirit of early blues icons like Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf. (Also Friday, Sept. 22)

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

Twin Brother w/ Abby Jeanne and Dramatic Lovers @ Club Garibaldi, 8 p.m.

The term “folk rock” never quite did justice to the evocative musings of Milwaukee’s Twin Brother, but these days that term seems even more woefully inadequate. In its latest incarnation, the Americana group sounds bigger and bolder than before, their missives about broken hopes and dreams fleshed out with woozy keyboards and Tex-Mex horns in the spirit of Calexico. The group flaunts that new sound on their latest EP, Alone in Austin, which they’ll release at this release show, featuring a pair of dynamite local live acts: Abby Jeanne and Dramatic Lovers.

Stiff Little Fingers w/ Death By Unga Bunga @ Shank Hall, 8 p.m.

There aren’t too many punks who can claim to have been with the genre since its very earliest days. Stiff Little Fingers singer Jake Burns is one of them. Despite the occasional hiatus and the frequent lineup changes, the band has navigated more than 40 years of changing trends without changing their act all that much: They still play fast punk and lean rock ’n’ roll with periodic nods to their home country. Their most recent album was the 2014 fan-funded effort No Going Back which, while not the breath of fresh air the group’s flawless 1979 debut Inflammable Material was, shows that age hasn’t slowed this band much.

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Maker Faire Milwaukee @ State Fair Park, 10 a.m.

Few words in the English language are more gloriously vague than “maker.” The term can apply to anybody who creates something—be it crafts, robotic gizmos, costumes, software or technological innovations. This free regional event produced by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and the Milwaukee Makerspace celebrates those who make and encourages others to do the same with a family friendly gathering that highlights the do-it-yourself spirit of our community. Exhibits at this year’s faire focus on technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, food, sustainability and more, and include hands-on workshops for curious minds of all ages. (Also Sunday, Sept. 24.)

Doors Open Milwaukee @ multiple locations

One of Historic Milwaukee Inc.’s most ambitious initiatives, Doors Open Milwaukee is a free two-day event that invites participants to take a peek inside more than 150 buildings of historical or architectural significance, including many that are usually off-limits to the general public. Among those participating this year are City Hall, the Cathedral Church of All Saints, the Clock Shadow Building, the Federal Courthouse, the Marine Terminal Building, the Iron Block Building and the Milwaukee Public Museum. There will also be more than 40 tours throughout the weekend, some ticketed, others not. For a complete list of participants, visit doorsopenmilwaukee.org. (Also Sunday, Sept. 24.)

Fromm Petfest @ Summerfest Grounds, 10 a.m.

Given how crowded some of the more popular festivals at the Summerfest grounds get, it’s probably for the best that dogs aren’t allowed at most of them. One day a year, however, canines are invited to join the festivities at Fromm Petfest, a free, animal-driven gathering featuring a pet marketplace, training clinics, dock diving, grooming sessions and agility courses, in addition to live music and children’s activities. (Cats are invited, too, but for obvious reasons not many people bring them.) Don’t have a pet to bring? You could end up taking one home from the event’s Adoption Avenue, where more than a dozen rescue organizations will be looking to pair cats and dogs with worthwhile owners. Returning this year to the festival’s main stage is Noodles the Wonder Dog, a former shelter dog who has gone on to win talent contests across the continent.

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In Milwaukee we have so many outdoor music events that it’s easy to begin taking them for granted. The organizers of Rock The Burbs, however, acknowledge that outside the city limits live music events aren’t nearly as common. That’s why they created their organization, with the dual goals of bringing live music to their community and also raising money to combat childhood cancer. In addition to music from The Weeks, Austin Plaine, No No Yeah Okay and the Lucy Chamberlain Band, there will be food trucks, beers and cocktails, and children’s activities; this latest event includes a talent competition for performers 18 and under. Advance tickets are $20 for adults; kids get in free. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 Mike Birbiglia: The New One @ The Pabst Theater, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Few performers have straddled the line between comedian and storyteller quite as well as Mike Birbiglia. In his breakthrough one-man show Sleepwalk With Me, the sympathetic stand-up framed his career and relationship struggles around his unusual sleep disorder, which once caused him to walk out of a second-story window. A 2012 film adaptation of that show produced by Ira Glass (of “This American Life,” to which Birbiglia regularly contributes) raised the comedian’s profile considerably. He followed up that success with the similarly eloquent one-man shows My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend and Thank God For Jokes, and now he’s touring behind a new one, aptly just titled The New One. That may sound vague, but if you’re familiar with Birbiglia, you know what to expect.

Fifth Street Festival @ South Fifth Street, noon-10 p.m.

Like all of Milwaukee’s great street festivals, Walker’s Point’s new Fifth Street Festival sets out to capture the spirit and culture of the neighborhood hosting it. There will be plenty of music, from acts including Cactus Brothers, DATRF, Lovanova, the Santana tribute band Abraxes, and Evan Christian (of one of the prouder new additions to the neighborhood, the music club Gibraltar), as well as performances from the Milwaukee Ballet and the Hamburger Mary’s drag performers. Vendors from around the neighborhood guarantee there will be plenty of unique, delicious food options, as well.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 Broken Social Scene w/ Frightened Rabbit @ The Pabst Theater, 8 p.m.

In the mid-’00s, no band epitomized the vastly expanding scope of indie-rock better than Broken Social Scene, the Canadian collective made up of almost more talent than one group could contain. For a while the group functioned as kind of indie-rock Wu-Tang Clan, assisting each other on a variety of solo projects while coming together once every half decade or so for a new album. Their latest, Hug of Thunder, is their first in seven years, and it sounds every bit as epic, grand, fresh and idealistic as their heyday releases did. This is a band that never longed for inspiration.

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Small Things

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The 90-minute, no-intermission dramatic comedy Small Things comes from the prolific pen of Canadian actor, playwright and director Daniel MacIvor—writer of some 30 plays since 1989’s See Bob Run. He wrote Small Things in 2014; it receives its Midwest premiere via Boulevard Theatre at Plymouth Church. Boulevard’s Christine Horgen, who plays the part of Patricia in the play, describes Small Things as “MacIvor’s tender examination of three women who have each slowly yet surely built a wall around themselves and who each desperately desires to overcome her own self-imposed barriers.” In the play, Patricia hires a woman named Birdy (Donna Lobacz) as her housekeeper; an already difficult relationship between the two becomes even more so when Patricia takes an interest in one of Birdy’s adult daughters, Dell (Nicole Gorski). Horgen further describes the work as “an exploration of how it’s really just small things that can keep us from understanding each other.” (John Jahn) Sept. 21-Oct. 8 at Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire St. For tickets, call 414-744-5757 or visit boulevardtheatre.com.

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Florentine’s Season Sampler The Florentine Opera Company kicks things off by way of introducing us to three new vocalists and their main stage productions taking place later during its 2017-’18 season. The “Season Sampler” is quite literally just that—an event that will sample arias and ensemble numbers from Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow (shown this October), the Baroque double-bill of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis and Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas (January 2018), Carlisle Floyd’s Prince of Players (March 2018) and Wolfgang Mozart’s The Magic Flute (May 2018). Likewise, the audience will witness the debut of three new Florentine Studio Artists at the Season Sampler. Maryland native soprano Rachel Blaustein has previously sung with Opera Santa Barbara, Des Moines Metro Opera, Kentucky Opera and Forth Worth Opera. Another Maryland native, Edward Graves, made his tenor debut at Indiana University Opera Theater last February and performed at this summer’s Glimmerglass Festival. Baritone Nathaniel Hill from Ohio will appear in all of the Florentine’s main stage productions this season and was a studio artist at Madison Opera for their 2015-’16 season. They will be joined by mezzo-soprano Ashley Puenner who’s embarking upon her second season with the Florentine this year. (John Jahn) Sept. 22-23 at the Wayne and Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center, 926 E. Burleigh St. For tickets, call 414-291-5700 or visit florentineopera.org.

Frankie and Johnny are, as explained by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Matthew Reddin, “middle-aged restaurant co-workers [who] have been on one date, and they’ve slept together, and that’s it—as far as Frankie is concerned. Johnny, on the other hand, has other ideas.” Is this an essentially meaningless one-night stand or, just maybe, the beginning of a long-term romance? (How many of us have pondered such thoughts in the bleary-eyed morning after?) Terrence McNally’s affecting comic romance touches on many things we all can identify with—as Frankie and Johnny, by moonlight, “slowly grow to question whether the path of their lives might be more changeable than they believe.” Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s production stars Todd Denning as Johnny, whereby he will be embarking upon his MCT debut. Denning has appeared on many a Milwaukee theater stage, having been in previous productions by Optimist Theatre (Much Ado About Nothing), Next Act (The Other Place) and Umbrella Group (Macbeth). He’s been an adjunct faculty member at Marquette University for the past nine years. In the role of Frankie is Marcella Kearns—making a return to the company after having previously appeared in MCT productions of Boeing Boeing, Jeeves in Bloom and Moonlight and Magnolias. Directing is Mary MacDonald Kerr, who’s formerly directed not only for MCT but also Renaissance Theaterworks, In Tandem, Next Act and others. (John Jahn) Sept. 20-Oct. 15 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre, 158 N. Broadway. For tickets, call 414-291-7800 or visit milwaukeechambertheatre.com.

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An Ideal Husband Oscar Wilde’s tale centers on two friends: one an esteemed government official and loving husband; the other a disreputable womanizer and indulger in many tawdry affairs. All is not as it seems, however, as their true natures are exposed. Company of Strangers presents the play with a steampunk ambiance. Sept. 22-30 at the Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. (lower level, below TJ Maxx). For tickets, call 434-221-7498 or visit thecompanyofstrangerstheater.com.

Reformation Sampler The Milwaukee chapter of the American Guild of Organists celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation through music showcasing a broad range of performers and organ works. This is a casual, “come-and-go-as-you-please” event (free-will offerings appreciated). Sunday, Oct. 1, 4-8 p.m. Visit agomilwaukee.org for times and locations (all are Wauwatosa area churches).

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Cabaret MKE’s ‘The Clockwork Man’ Delivers Laughs, Melodrama and a Taste of the Supernatural

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abaret Milwaukee’s latest offering of 1930s radio play-style shenanigans delivers a captivating World War I melodrama along with fantastically fun entr’acte entertainments of the century passed. The Clockwork Man, origins marks the beginning of a new trilogy for the company and is centered on a love triangle between a talented but unhinged doctor, his young wife and the doctor’s assistant. The trio has traveled to India during the Great War to escape the doctor’s creditors, and there they encounter the power of the mystic arts. Although the plot is somewhat fantastical (as any good ’30s radio drama should be), compelling performances ensure the drama maintains a human element. In the title role of Doctor Boggs, Kirk Thomsen creates a disturbing, almost clown-like portrait of a highly intelligent man who, in the face of personal loss, quickly reveals how ruthless he really is. As his wife, Diane, and assistant, Dr. Pendelton, Abigail Stein and Paul Fojut, respectively, portray a believable pair of social inferiors in the midst of a desperate tryst. The duo had great stage chemistry and made believable lovers. Andrew Parchman’s portrayal of Sriram, a mystic Indian doctor, was understated and powerful. He, along with Andrew Butler, did a good job performing in Indian dialect and even delivering a few lines in Hindi. Kudos here to Susan Abraham, who both performed a small role in the drama and served as the production’s dialect coach. Production values are as high as possible in the intimate space of the historic Astor Hotel, where sightlines are unavoidably problematic. Amanda Hull’s period costumes are of particular note for their accuracy and aesthetics. Among the entr’acte performers, the radio show’s host, Richard Howling (Nick Firer), delivers his usual entertaining blend of banter and era-appropriate world news. Producer/co-writer Josh Bryan wrote the radio show script (David Law is responsible for the script for the Clockwork drama), and his dialogue gives Firer plenty of decade-transcending material to work with. A particularly hard-hitting bit comes in the form of Richard’s now all-too-familiar speculations on how the minimum wage might somehow drive jobs overseas. Dora Diamond as the featured songstress shows her tremendous range and technical ability in such classic numbers as “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Body and Soul.” The Howling Radio Hour Jinglers (who advertise the show’s real-life sponsors in the style of 1930s radio jingles) were fabulous as always; this show’s complement features Haley San Fellippo, Sarah Wallisch and Kira Walters, all in fine voice, especially in a spooky, harmonic tribute to their hosting venue. Danielle Webber and Thom Cauley offer a glimpse into the tap dance world of the show’s time period, performing a charming duet featuring choreography from the classic Shim Sham and the B.S. Chorus. Among the comedians, Laura Holterman’s Mrs. Milli is sassy and likeable as always, offering double entendre-laden culinary advice to the “modern” housewife. Cabaret Milwaukee’s recurring stand-up comedian, Michael Palmisano, was this time joined by local sportscaster Ramie Makhlouf for entertainingly irreverent arguments about whether U.S. or Middle Eastern sporting events are superior. Playing at Saturday’s show was the talented House Piano Man Gabriel Hammer, along with Nazario Chickpeazio delivering gorgeous riffs on traditional Indian and Middle Eastern instruments, including oud, sitar and Tibetan singing bowls. The latter made for subtle and culturally sensitive aural environments during the scenes dealing with “black magic.” Through Oct. 1 at the Astor Hotel Pub, 924 E. Juneau Ave. For tickets, call 414-902-3895 or search “Cabaret MKE” on brownpapertickets.com. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

Jimmi Weyneth with Oak Hollow goats in ‘Artifacts’

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Wild Space Discovers ‘Artifacts,’ Ghosts (and Goats) at Goat Palace

::BY JOHN SCHNEIDER

o narrative thread connected the 11 discreet vignettes of Debra Loewen’s dreamlike Artifacts at the Goat Palace, an old metalwork factory in an industrial park fallen into disuse in Milwaukee’s upper Riverwest neighborhood. This Wild Space Dance Company sitespecific performance was a witty, affecting and sometimes puzzling response by Loewen to the bleakest site I’ve ever seen her choose for such an exploration. Themes emerged: goats, work, a limbo state with a murky past and—as represented by the presence of this show itself—the belief that determined, hard-working, “can do” spirits will shape a good future here. Goats have such spirits, right? Quiet, modest, stubborn when challenged? As evidence, three small, beautiful goats performed on a grass-covered floor in a pen. With audience members seated on three sides, dancer Jimmi Weyneth, wearing a surrealistic goat mask, moved very slowly, balancing milking and feeding buckets on her head and crooked arm while feeding her flock. Two goats followed her, ready for food, while the third stuck her head through the fence to accept gentle pets from the audience. Earlier, seated inside the factory and looking outside through a large open garage door, we watched a little herd of young women in yellow dresses run, seemingly at random, and stop short, kicking up dust from the graveled driveway in the gentle light of a softly colored sunset; grass and trees behind them. Later, we saw them penned inside the factory wearing goat bells. With them was a dancer in work clothes, also penned and belled. We’d seen her earlier working mysterious jobs with other workers at the building’s loading dock. And in another episode, tall drapes covered all but the dancers’ hooves, er, feet, till they burst through the barrier in various combinations. Nearby, the real goats watched. One of my favorite scenes, viewed through peepholes in surrounding cardboard walls, was devised by theater artist Tony Horne. Wearing a clown nose and vocalizing accordingly, dancer Shirley Kidd seemed confused in a room of unused vintage furniture and household items. As she slept, Tisiphani Mayfield and Tess Rutkowski arrived—their dark skin beautiful against flowing blue gowns; their smiles generous. When Kidd awoke to find herself in their joyful company, her surroundings had purpose; her world turned welcoming. Another favorite featured Danielle Lohuis and Maggie Seer in white gowns, each the other’s ghost, discovering secreted lights and sounds in a darkened attic. S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 | 29

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and breakfast but his wheezy, grizzled demeanor suggests he’s no physician. When he lights a cigarette, Mother insists there is no smoking in her home, but he puffs away anyway. It’s the opening shot: She is about to lose control of her carefully curated environment. The stage set for the life she planned is about to come apart. Before long, Man’s wife, naturally named Woman (Michelle Pfeiffer), pops in and begins an almost systematic violation of Mother’s personal space by sharply questioning why she has no children, entering closed rooms, using the kitchen without asking, even having sex with Man with the guestroom door half open. And then their grown sons show up acting as if they own the place. An inexplicable family argument ensues. One son kills the other. Pretty soon a party of grieving family and friends arrive for ::BY DAVID LUHRSSEN a wake, bearing food and treating the house as ince director Darren Aronof- their ashtray. Him doesn’t mind at all—after all, Man and sky’s latest film, mother!, opens with a glimpse of Jennifer Law- Woman are fans of his work, which is why they rence’s charred face, we know no sought him out, and the death of their son allows good will come of her. In the first him to bask in the role of poet-sage. The scenario full scene, she reaches across the bed to find an has the socially transgressive flavor of a Harold empty space where her husband (Javier Bardem) Pinter play—but with an added layer. Mother’s should be; it’s the first sign of a hairline crack in field of vision sometimes swims; a light bulb their marriage that widens into an unbridgeable explodes for no reason; blood runs in streams along the cellar wall. Her hallucinatory paranoia canyon. Eventually, her character, unnamed in the suggests Catherine Deneuve’s character from movie but pretentiously identified in the credits another Polanski film, Repulsion. And then comes act two and the story goes as Mother (even worse, Bardem is Him), becomes pregnant. It’s the most difficult cinematic bughouse as a chaotic swarm of Him’s fans dechildbirth since Rosemary’s Baby and the end- scend upon the house, where the by-now seriing is worse still. Like the Roman Polanski film, ously pregnant Mother has prepared an elaborate mother! examines an artist’s demonically selfish dinner for two. The visitation turns into a riot of ambition and the toll his need for gratification vandalism, an out-of-bounds rave party, a war charges on his unfortunate helpmeet. However, with bullets flying and bodies falling—and Him Satan is never named in mother! whose dark doesn’t mind too much because he’s the center of attention. His ego is fed by a forces emerge unbidden. literal cult of worshippers that Act one of mother! dawdles gather candles before an altar with introducing its central made of his photographs. characters. Him is a blocked mother! While some of the imagpoet, staring at the blank page, ery is compelling, Aronofwhile mother, still nowhere Jennifer Lawrence sky falls into the trap of near motherhood in a marriage Javier Bardem contemporary horror direcwith little sex, is happy trying Directed by tors for whom enough is to make the perfect home out of Darren Aronofsky never enough and subtlety their sprawling fixer-upper manis sacrificed for visual overRated R sion in the middle of a field in kill. As with several of his the middle of nowhere. Yet: not films, notably The Fountain, entirely happy. Him is amicable arty affectation crowds out but emotionally absent; he tries story and theme, even if the to write and she can’t help. And then one night, a knock on the door becomes the disruptive call of inspiration and the danger of adulation poke through the bloody mayhem. spring setting the story in motion. Enter Ed Harris (identified as Man), claiming Lawrence gives an excellent performance as to be an orthopedic surgeon in need of a place to a sweet-natured neurotic compulsive. Bardem stay. Man says he thought the house was a bed draws from a deep reserve of darkness.

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Although acclaimed spy novel author Vince Flynn died at just 47, he left behind a 10-novel series featuring counter-terrorism agent Mitch Rapp (played in this adaptation by Dylan O’Brien). After a loved one is killed by a terrorist attack, Rapp is trained in CIA black ops by veteran Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). Undeniably talented, Rapp joins Hurley to investigate a rash of violent incidents. The pair team up with a Turkish agent to hunt down a malevolent, mysterious operative called “Ghost” (Taylor Kitsch). This fast-paced globetrotter unfolds in London, Singapore, Thailand and other exotic locales. Directors Antoine Fuqua and Edward Zwick came and went, the latter leaving his thumbprint on the screenplay. Fingers are crossed for something special. (Lisa Miller)

Kingsman: The Golden Circle R

Continuing from Kingsman: The Secret Service, this film series is loosely based on Mark Millar’s comic books. Young Kingsman spy Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and his cohorts (including mentor Harry Hart played by Colin Firth), join forces with the Statesman, Kingsman’s American counterpart. Julianne Moore appears as Poppy Adams, CEO of The Golden Circle Corporation, which holds the world hostage. Humorously highlighting British and American cultural differences, the film simultaneously skewers James Bond, Matrix and The Fast and the Furious flicks (to name a few), while its eccentric characters bring it home. (Lisa Miller)

The Lego Ninjago Movie PG

This third film in the Lego franchise continues the formula of satirizing both Lego and the characters at the center of each story. This time, The Karate Kid is up to bat. Jackie Chan voices Master Wu, while Dave Franco intones Lloyd, a good-guy high school student who aspires to become the Green Ninja. The hitch is that Lloyd and friends take on warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), a world destroyer who just so happens to also be Lloyd’s estranged Dad. Simultaneously smug and self-effacing, the dialogue and action affectionately observe Lego’s blocky limitations. (L.M.)

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Maurice

Based on E.M. Forster’s posthumously published novel, Maurice begins in the ritualized world of pre-World War I Cambridge University. Hugh Grant plays a sharp-witted man, steeped in Grecian ideals, who dares to express love Platonic and erotic with a fellow student (James Wilby). Elegantly directed by James Ivory (of Merchant Ivory fame), Maurice is filmed in cool, somber palette befitting its subject of lives kept hidden in shadows. The Blu-ray restoration marks Maurice’s 30th anniversary.

Cyborg 2087

A cyborg travels back in time to change the future—and is pursued by other cyborgs bent on stopping him. It all sounds like The Terminator but the plot was laid decades earlier in Cyborg 2087 (1966). Grim Michael Rennie stars as the good cyborg trying to prevent a totalitarian state based on brain implants and mind control. The message about technology gone amok is sugared by campy fun, including hotrod kids racing to the rescue.

Spirits of the Somme

On July 1, 1916, the British army marched confidently across German lines, expecting resistance would be broken by a massive artillery barrage. But by day’s end, the British suffered 60,000 casualties and gained little. Much of this documentary is filmed in the present, the battlefield now grassland dotted with woods and a pilgrimage place for Brits remembering the terrible toll of modern warfare. Spirits includes haunting snippets of century-old footage shot in preparation for the battle.

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Dean Martin lounges with water glass in hand, but given his tipsy demeanor, the contents might not be water. It’s a typical episode of Johnny Carson, whose couch was star-studded night after night. “The Vault Series” includes episodes as originally aired, complete with commercials. Ronald Reagan shows up, good naturedly bantering with his host. Ed McMahon takes Carson’s punches. Don Rickles jabs at all comers, and Doc Severinsen, in gaudy togs, strikes up the band. —David Luhrssen

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mojis, Lies, Instagram Muses, and Headline News” by Pedro Vélez at Latino Arts is a subtle protest exhibition. On the walls, seven installations of colorful but tattered and ragged canvases of irregular sizes are placed in a way that seems somber and dignified in the hushed gallery. Alongside the paintings, there are no titles, only numbers that connect them to the exhibition checklist of works. It is this printed text, however, that give the most concrete evidence as to what the paintings, in their restrained but defiant nature, are all about.

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The first work in the exhibition is All Nationalisms are Fascisms, a collaborative work with Walter Fernández. Using drop cloth for their canvas, acrylic paint, Sharpie marker and collaged elements are formed like an improvised, expressive cloud of dread. A skeleton in a suit is the focal point, with the skull turned in strong profile to a statement in Spanish, loosely translated “It grows the hatred.” The collaged part, like a raised ridge, is important to the topography. Pieces of newspaper text and books are ripped and glued, and under heavily laid acrylic paint it is all compressed together, largely illegible. The unseen, unknown nature of this material looms ominously like sentiments hidden from view. Vélez describes the nature of this recent work as “visual essays,” and a response to the emotional turmoil of the 2016 election. Based in Puerto Rico, he is also an arts writer, and uses social media to further explore the concepts of his work. This exhibition is augmented by his Twitter feed on related themes at twitter.com/PDRVelez. As protest art, this body of work does not find the need to scream loudly, but is like a controlled whisper of rage. This may come as something of a disconcerting approach, as so often we think of images of dissent as being far more brash. The distressed nature of these paintings and their surfaces carries a personal catharsis. But, they offer a release of anger and anxiety from the self that, as these are public works now, seeps into the larger arena of dialogue. Through Oct. 13 at Latino Arts, 1028 S. Ninth St. Pedro Vélez and Walter Fernández, All Nationalisms are Fascisms

ood fences make good neighbors,” Robert Frost once wrote, expressing a view that was not his own. Doors Open Milwaukee would likely have been more to Frost’s taste. The seventh annual September event finds more than 150 buildings in Downtown Milwaukee and its surrounding neighborhoods in their most hospitable mode. Doors Open Milwaukee takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A visit to the event’s website—doorsopenmilwaukee.org—is necessary to make the most of the experience, but a few arts-related experiences are worth keeping in mind. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Bay View Printing Co., which houses a dozen antique letterpresses and a collection of more than 300 typefaces. The historic company will offer guided tours, a community gallery exhibit and a new mural created by 10 local artists in celebration of Doors Open. David Barnett’s venerable gallery is noteworthy not only for the size of its collection (some 6,000 works) but for the works’ sheer variety: pieces by Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall peaceably co-exist with African sculptures in the vicinity of vintage French posters. Staff will be on hand during Doors Open to answer questions and to hold smelling salts under the noses of people who have inquired about prices. The lovely tin-roofed and Cream City brick constructed H.C. Anton Building originally housed a grocery store. Today it is home to Our Daily Salt, a purveyor of handcrafted items for the home such as Wisconsinshaped cutting boards, which are crafted in the woodworking shop in the back of the building. Doors Open Milwaukee Poster by Bay View Printing Co.

Maker Faire Milwaukee

Wisconsin State Fair Park | 640 S. 84th St.

Maker Faire bills itself as the “Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth,” and they might be on to something. More than 200 makers—entrepreneurs, futurists, tinkerers and mad (albeit not evil) scientists—will grace the grounds of Wisconsin State Fair Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24. The family friendly event features an attempt to secure the Guinness World Record for gathering of Daleks (it’s a Doctor Who thing), cutting-edge research in 3D printing, an invitation to build and race small electric vehicles, a jellyfishinspired light-based art installation and much more. Admission is free when you register online at milwaukee.makerfaire.com. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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Haiti a Dramatic Backdrop for Yanick Lahens’ Novel

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oonbath is a beautifully written epic saga that follows the tumultuous and often heartbreaking lives of four generations of rural Haitian women over the course of the 20th century. Told by Haitian-born award-winning author Yanick Lahens (and translated from French by Emily Gogolok), the 2014 release of Moonbath earned Lahens the prestigious Prix Femina award and was honored with a 2015 French Voices Award for its translation. In Moonbath, Lahens deftly applies poetic language to a searing narrative that follows the lives of women from two families: the Lefleurs and the Mésidors. By shifting from the most intimate traumas of each passing generation of women to the larger and more dramatic backdrop of Haitian politics, voodoo and economic turmoil, Moonbath elegantly pits classes, genders, religions and races against the raw power of family memories. Moonbath is Lahens' third novel. She has also published a short-story collection and a group of critical essays. After graduating from the Sorbonne in France, the writer returned to her native homeland to teach literature at the University of Haiti and worked for the Ministry of Culture. As a strong advocate for literacy in Haiti, Lahens has helped open four libraries in the country. She will speak at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Boswell Book Co.

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iverwest is one of a handful of Milwaukee’s truly historic neighborhoods—as opposed to the make-believe ones dreamed up by a local historian in the ’80s—and its particular character is integral to the new story collection by Scott Christopher Beebe. In The Riverwest Files, the author rues the changes that have overtaken the East Side, which he gladly traded for the bohemian environs of his book’s titular district. The memoir-like intro with a Ginsberg-like title (“Friends I’ve Found on These Holy Streets”) is crammed with dates and place names—Nessun Dorma, Fuel Café, Foundation, Mad Planet. Beebe finds Riverwest to be a place where diversity is more than a buzzword. Beebe will read, sell and sign copies at Voyageur Bookshop, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 22; Live Gallery Hair Design, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 25; 6-7:30 p.m., Art Bar Riverwest, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 4; Fischberger’s Variety, 6:307:30 p.m., Oct. 9; and Like Minds Brewing, 7-8 p.m., Oct. 11.

John Nichols

7 p.m., Sept. 27 | Boswell Book Co. | 2559 N. Downer Ave. John Nichols’ challenge in writing Horsemen of the Trumpocaylpse: A Field Guide to the Most Dangerous People in America is the disruptive speed of the chaos that spreads around the 45th president. Barely had the book been shipped than Donald Trump’s chief strategist and link to billionaire donors, Steve Bannon, got the sack. Writing with greater adherence to facts than most pundits on the opposite side, the nationally known Madison-based journalist maps out a president bereft of ideas and indebted to far-right money interests and their foot soldiers in the tea party and beyond. Maybe a sequel is already in the works?

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Making Space for Creativity

OFF THE CUFF WITH MAKER FAIRE’S PETE PRODOEHL ::BY EMILY PATTI

howcasing innovation and creativity on a grand scale, Maker Faire Milwaukee returns to the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center, Sept. 23-24. The largest free Maker Faire in the United States, Maker Faire Milwaukee is produced and cohosted by Milwaukee Makerspace and Betty Brinn Children’s Museum under a license from Maker Media and features creations from a diverse group of inventors, crafters, tech enthusiasts and hobbyists. Conducted in more than 40 countries around the world, Maker Faires are credited with helping to propel the global Maker Movement. Off the Cuff spoke with Milwaukee Makerspace Communications Director and Maker Faire Milwaukee Producer Pete Prodoehl to learn more about the origins of Maker Faire Milwaukee, the importance of Maker Faires and makerspaces, and what visitors can expect from this year’s event. How did Maker Faire Milwaukee originally come to fruition? The folks at Milwaukee Makerspace wanted to do a small Maker Faire in Milwaukee and they got in touch with Maker Media, Inc., who has the license for the event. They couldn’t quite get everything organized quickly enough so they held a maker fest which is kind of a generic version of a Maker Faire and it was held at the Milwaukee Makerspace in 2013. A little while after that, the people from Betty Brinn Children’s Museum met with Milwaukee Makerspace and said, “Hey we loved your event. We want to do a full-fledged Maker Faire. We want to do a big event and we want to do it at State Fair Park.” The first one was held in 2014 and it was a pretty big success and each year has been getting bigger and bigger. For those who are unfamiliar, how would you describe a Maker Faire and what is the mission of the event? We call it part science fair, part county fair. If you’ve been to a science fair, its things that people have made, there’s experimental stuff,

new ideas and people learning things. A county fair involves a lot of people coming together for attractions and events. We also call it the greatest show and tell on Earth. We’ve had people build Tesla coils, we have people who build props and electronic devices and electric vehicles. One person had a motorcycle and didn’t like buying gas, so he said “I’m going to convert it to electric.” So, he tore it apart, rebuilt it with an electric motor and made an electric motorcycle. And this was four years ago, when there weren’t many you could buy. So, a lot of times people make things you can’t really purchase and it covers everything from arts and crafts, to jewelry, to people doing woodworking and welding. We also have a group that is across the nation that take kids power wheels cars and they rebuild them and soup them up to run at 36 volts and they can get up to 20 miles an hour and they’ll race them. Are there activities for kids? There’s lots of people to talk to, but there are also hands-on activities. We do a hands-on workshop where they get to build their own car with all the raw materials and then adults help them learn how to use a hammer and adjust the weight and wheels. There will be arts and crafts and a rocket activity where kids get to launch these little rockets into the air with an air pump. And there will be workshops for adults and kids. Why are makerspaces important for children and young people? It’s certainly a new word for an old thing. In the old days we had shop classes and a lot of that went away, but what it really does is it opens it up to kids who aren’t into the standard practice of learning with lectures and books—it’s hands on. And the thing is we want to teach kids that it’s OK to fail, because that’s part of the learning process. If you don’t get things right the first time, you try again and again. It’s amazing that kids will come in with a parent or guardian and we’re surprised to learn that some adults don’t even know how to use a tape measurer. Over the years, the skills that people used to have are getting lost, and I think that makerspaces are a way of bringing those skills back. To learn more about Maker Faire Milwaukee visit milwaukee.makerfaire.com.

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with fall activities, and this week is merely the start of it all. From Harvest Fair and a street fest to fashion week and drag-queen story time, a diverse lineup of autumn activities is at the ready. Grab a coffee and some Baileys (screw that Pumpkin Latte crap) and open your calendar. Pencil in a few of the events listed here, and let’s have a little fun this week! See you out

Sept. 20: Transgender Community Meeting at Diverse & Resilient (2439 N. Holton St.): Come to this 5:30 p.m. get-together ready to discuss issues that face Milwaukee’s transgender community. Guest speakers will address topics such as creating the ideal clinic for the community, interactions with the Milwaukee police department and how changes to travel IDs affect transgender individuals. The meeting ends at 7:30 p.m.

what you’re missing! A must for all autumn and Halloween junkies, this toned-down version of State Fair offers everything from scarecrow making to food sampling. Various stages of live music, a farmer’s market, autumn shopping, a pumpkin patch and more make it ideal for all ages. Bring the kids early in the day, and join your buddies later in the night at any of the several beer bars. See wistatefair.com/harvestfair/ for more.

Sept. 20: Hurricane Relief Show at Hamburger Mary’s (730 S. Fifth St.): The girls of Hamburger Mary’s are strapping on their heels to help raise funds for those effected by the recent hurricanes. In addition to the drag show, the 8 p.m. event includes raffles, prizes and more! Call 414-488-2555 to hold your spot.

Sept. 23: Drag Story Time at Milwaukee LGBT Community Center (1110 N. Market St.): Celebrate diversity with the family when you attend this 1-3 p.m. all-ages party! Live performances take center stage during this popular story time that promotes creativity, education and self-learning. Everyone enjoys the stories, but don’t miss out on the raffles. In fact, if you bring a donation of clothing or non-perishable food items for the Community Center, you’ll receive a free raffle ticket! Email thriveservicelearning@gmail.com with questions.

Sept. 21-23: Milwaukee Fashion Week at Milwaukee Athletic Club (758 N. Broadway): Get fancy, funky and fabulous with this annual salute to local designers and other pros primarily from the Midwest (more than 30 in all). Each night begins at 5 p.m. with a VIP reception and a fashion show at 7 p.m. Strut your stuff to milwaukeefashionweek.com for tickets, which start at $25, as well as a schedule on which designers are showing on which nights. Sept. 22: Opening Night of China Lights Chinese Lantern Festival at Boerner Botanical Gardens (9400 Boerner Drive): Enter a magical world of Asian whimsy as nine acres of gardens transform into an experience sure to captivate the hearts of all ages. From glowing dragons to illuminated pagodas, this enchanting display includes live performances, foods, a marketplace and more. The display runs 5:30-10 p.m. each night. Tickets start at $10 and are available at chinalights.org. The magical tour leaves Cream City on Oct. 22.

Sept. 23: Walker’s Point 5th Street Fest (Fifth Street, between W. Virginia Street and National Avenue): Get in on a new tradition with this street fest! Shop local vendors, sample various restaurants and enjoy live entertainment on a number of stages during this noon to 10 p.m. party. Don’t miss the Hamburger Mary’s Girls as they take to their outdoor stage at 9 p.m. For other entertainment, participating vendors and more, check out 5thstreetfest.com. Sept. 24: Bubbles & Beauties at Karma Bar and Grill (600 E. Ogden Ave.): Local favorite Nova D’Vine struts her sultry self across the stage and into your heart with this feast for the eyes and ears. Take advantage of specials on Champagne, for a feast for the taste buds as well. The night runs 6-9 p.m., with the drag show starting at 6:30.

Sept. 22: Showing of Lady Gaga’s ‘Five Foot Two’ at This Is It (418 E. Wells St.): Calling all monsters! Don’t miss this free viewing of Gaga’s new documentary, Five Foot Two, at one of Milwaukee most-loved bars. Three-for-one drink specials round out the 6 p.m. screening.

Sept. 24: Margaret Cho ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Tour at Madison Orpheum Theater (216 State St., Madison): One of the LGBT community’s favorite comedy queens hits Wisconsin with her new show! Join her for the 7:30 p.m. concert (6:30 p.m. doors) by ordering tickets at madisonorpheum.com.

Sept. 22-24: Harvest Fair at Wisconsin State Fair Park (640 S. 84th St.): If you haven’t been to Harvest Fest, you don’t know

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Colin Kaepernick —LGBTQs Should Know his Struggle is Ours, Too ::BY PAUL MASTERSON

love those “tests” on social media. Thus far I’ve learned I’m Sophia from “The Golden Girls,” I’m ruled by Apollo, and I should be living in Japan. I should also be dating Colin Kaepernick (who was born in Milwaukee, by the way) or Ludwig van Beethoven. When I took the “Which NFL Quarterback Should You Date?” test a couple of years ago, I had no clue who Kaepernick was. I Googled him and, aside from learning he was a San Francisco 49ers quarterback, I also found his 2013 ESPN nude photo spread. Call

me superficial, but, as much as I love music, I envisioned having a lot more fun out on the town with the 6-foot-4 tattooed Adonis than on a rather tedious date constantly repeating myself with Beethoven. Then, in September of last year, my man Kaepernick made his infamous stand against police brutality towards minorities by taking a knee during the National Anthem. Since then, the often-heated debate over Kaepernick’s protest has focused on the act rather than on the rationale. In light of other political developments, it should be abundantly clear that Kaepernick’s message is legitimate and includes all of us. Freedom of expression is a human right and must be exercised without fear of retaliation. But no, that’s sadly not the case. Meanwhile, the modern-day Muhammad Ali remains unemployed, having been apparently blackballed by the NFL for his politics. The argument Kaepernick’s detractors use focuses on respect for the flag and the National Anthem as symbols of freedom and of those who have sacrificed to preserve our national values. Never mind the reality that many Americans cannot say how many stars are on the flag (there are 50), but they still insist on defending the symbol for its own sake and not for the rights it rep-

resents. Some might not like it, but, as sacred as symbols and songs might be, even flag burning is protected speech. Given our history, it’s easy for me as a minority to understand the state of hypocrisy we live in and the need to call out oppression. Personally, I find stars-and-stripes pattern bikinis far more disrespectful to the flag that burning it as an expression of protest. Meanwhile, with football season underway, many NFL players, including our own Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, believe Kaepernick should be signed. But thus far few players have gone beyond vocal support for his message. It seems as much as there’s a risk for the protester, there’s almost as great a risk to those who sympathize. Obviously, that includes professional athletes who become too politically outspoken. And with falling ratings, I’m sure ESPN would rather titillate its audience, gay, straight or otherwise, with nude photos of athletes rather than further alienate them. But these are extraordinary times. To its credit, the Green Bay Packers franchise has proven LGBTQ friendly. It’s even a member of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Rodgers as well as other players have spoken out for social justice and LGBTQ rights. Maybe it’s time for LGBTQ fans to tell Rodgers to kneel.

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AFGHAN WHIGS AVOID THE PITFALLS OF NOSTALGIA

::BY MICHAEL CARRIERE

irdland,” the first song on In Spades, the latest record from indie stalwarts The Afghan Whigs, finds vocalist Greg Dulli looking back to “When I was a child.” For long-time Whigs fans used to Dulli probing the darkest recessions of the human psyche with his piercing lyrics, it’s a strange place for him to find himself. As Dulli started writing songs for In Spades, he explains that he “began to have dreams of my childhood. I can pretty much remember all the way back to3 years old.” Not surprisingly, then, In Spades, while not a concept record, uses Dulli’s recollections of the past as a starting point to create a series of songs that suggest the ambiguity of memory. “Let’s say you and I go out for a drink,” Dulli suggests, “and then we’re asked to describe that event a week later. Our descriptions would be similar, but maybe not identical.” For some, such differences, however small, would be unsettling. Yet to Dulli, this historical blurriness is best approached as a “non-judgmental thing.” Some things are meant to be remembered: “Save one for me,” croons Dulli on “Birdland,” “and I’ll never forget you.” Yet there is also a sense that there are some things Dulli is hoping to let go. In the haunting ballad “I Got Lost,” Dulli attempts to convince a lover that he yearns to “forget everything I ever learned.” So are there some things that should best be forgotten? Dulli isn’t so sure. Referencing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Charlie Kaufman’s 2004 film that outlines a fictional procedure capable of removing painful memories, Dul-

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li asks, “Do you want memory? Or do you not want memory? I would choose memory.” Dulli’s conclusion takes on added resonance when one realizes that the band’s current tour is playing out in the immediate aftermath of the death of Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser, who passed away from cancer in June 2017. Dulli makes sure to dedicate a song to him every night. Such realities of middle age have allowed Dulli to escape the pitfalls of nostalgia that often entrap long-running acts. When asked to comment on the recent interest in all things ’90s, Dulli bluntly notes that “I don’t really think in terms of eras.” This mindset allows Dulli to return to, and reimagine, songs years after they were initially recorded. Looking back at Gentlemen, the band’s 1993 breakthrough release, Dulli is quick to admit that “that record was kind of a mean record; it was mean-spirited.” In fact, following the release of Black Love (1996), Afghan Whigs Dulli “expunged” (his word) all songs from Gentlemen from the band’s set list. After that, Dulli conTurner Hall tinues, “I didn’t sing the song ‘Gentlemen’ for 18 Ballroom years.” Yet after the band reunited in 2011, Dulli, Sunday, Sept. 24, after realizing he was far removed from the person 8 p.m. who wrote those songs nearly 20 years earlier, felt the urge to revisit the material. And when he sang these songs again? “It was like doing a play.” There is little doubt that the passage of time has taken away some of the sting that marks songs like “Gentlemen,” but, as Dulli points out, “it’s still a really good song.” Moreover, Dulli is adamant that “the songs I sing every night I believe in. I don’t perform them if I’m not feeling them.” Based upon a track record that now spans over three decades, there is little reason to doubt him. Afghan Whigs play Turner Hall Ballroom on Sunday, Sept. 24 with Har Mar Superstar at 8 p.m.

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Rakim Cut Corners At His Anticipated Turner Hall Ballroom Performance

::BY THOMAS MICHALSKI

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lways a genre with an eye toward the next big thing where anything more than 10 years old simply gets lumped under the catchall label “old school,” hip-hop has pushed its boundaries so far and reinvented itself so many times in its 40-or-so years of existence that it can be hard to remember how seismic certain events actually were. For example, while it has grown familiar as decades passed, becoming just a part of the genre’s DNA, it’s difficult to overstate how much of a gamechanger Eric B. & Rakim’s iconic 1987 release, Paid in Full, really was. Almost singlehandedly ushering in rap’s Golden Age, Rakim’s lyrical breakthroughs proved particularly influential, and for the very first time Friday night, Milwaukee had the chance to see the man himself perform those stone-cold classics live. A sign of Rakim’s status as a legendary emcee—and hopefully a good omen for an increased hip-hop presence on the Pabst Theater Group’s concert calendar—Turner Hall Ballroom was all but packed by the time local opener Klassik took the stage. With his blunted, downtempo soul loops, heady rhymes and dub-wise subbase, Klassik wasn’t the most stylistically consistent choice for the bill imaginable, and unfortunately the mix came off rather harshly separated in the ballroom’s cavernous space, but he’s far too animated and talented a performer for little things like that to slow him down. Clearly making the most of the exposure, he quickly had the massive crowd on his side, most memorably with a deconstructed and unfortunately all-too relevant take on Woody Guthrie’s egalitarian folk anthem “This Land is Your Land.” After a wait of more than an hour, Rakim appeared, accompanied by DJ Scratch (and two portly gentlemen whose sole responsibility seemed to be milling around filming things on their phones) and proceeding to play a few assorted hits before disappearing again. Soon he returned and repeated the process, leaving Scratch to play the “Who Remembers These Classics?” game for a while. It was all standard rap crowd work, but not exactly what you were eager to see with one of the greatest of all time waiting in the wings. Eventually, Rakim remerged and energetically dug into Paid in Full, which easily made the standing around worthwhile. Sadly, it didn’t last; all told, his set was less than an hour long, ending abruptly. It was as full of stunning moments as it was short on substance.

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n music, the playing field tends to be tilted in favor of highly social musicians, those natural extraverts who gig often and rack up collaborators, inspiration and opportunities in the process. There are some benefits to being anti-social, though, says Lifetime Achievement Award’s Jay Joslyn: Namely, you can get a lot done. It was all that extra time Joslyn gained by staying in that allowed him to commit to his plan to write and record one song a week for an entire year. Inspired by a similar undertaking from the Chicago emo act Into It. Over It, Joslyn launched his song-a-week project in 2015, while his previous band, Ugly Brothers, took a break after finishing an album. As he saw it, it was a low-risk gambit. “I think I just went into it with no expectations and just kind of thought, ‘I like a lot of different kinds of music, so I just wanted to experiment,’” Joslyn says. “The main goal was just to exercise that part of my brain. I like dabbling in different things and problem solving, playing around with different genres and vibes.” The songs were compiled on Lifetime Achievement Award’s Bandcamp release, Today Hard, Tomorrow Hard, and Joslyn admits not all of them were winners. “A lot of the songs I didn’t consider to be finished work, but it was nice for me to have a deadline,” he says. “Whether I was happy with it or not, this is what I produced in that week.” The album is grab bag of indie rock, power-pop, pop-punk, dumb jokes, less dumb jokes, pretty great jokes and restless experimentation. The constant threads are Joslyn’s peppy voice, dry wit and deeply introverted mindset—on song after song he extols the virtues of keeping to himself. “When I got out I wish I hadn’t,” he sings on “Something To Do With How Often You Do It,” grumbling, “I see a friend across the bar, but they pretend that they didn’t see me.” He sounds happiest when he’s singing about staying at home, where he’s safe from awkward interactions and social faux pas. “A lot of the songs are about what I think or feel day to day,” he says. “They are my way of dealing with things that either stress me out or confuse me.” Joslyn writes in brief, punchy statements—many of the songs on Today Hard, Tomorrow Hard are under two minutes, and nearly all of them are under three—but for those who understandably won’t make the commitment to a 52-song album, Lifetime Achievement Award have reworked and re-recorded 10 songs from that project for their new album, Reprise of the Hard Times. The record completes the evolution of Lifetime Achievement Award from a sorta-solo project to a full band. With Alex Shah, another veteran of Ugly Brothers, on bass and Grant Poster on drums, the songs are fuller and more driven than the first takes on Today Hard and fleshed out with inventive production details. It’s a purer representation of the band, Joslyn says. “Now that the songwriting has moved to a full band dynamic, and we’re all writing songs together, we’re coming up with a lot of new ideas,” he says. “I’m pretty happy with the selection of songs from the 52-week project, and those songs are going to continue to be in some of our albums in the future, but we have a lot of songs we’ve been working on together outside of the 52-week project, too.” Lifetime Achievement Award play an album release show Saturday, Sept. 23 at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn with openers Cairns and Live Tetherball Tonight at 9 p.m.

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Amelia’s, Jackson Dordel Jazz Quintet (4pm) Angelo’s Piano Lounge, Acoustic Guitar Night Anodyne Coffee Walker’s Point Roastery & Cafe, Peter Mulvey’s 10th Annual Bike Tour Bay Shore Lutheran Church, “Laugh ‘Til It Dursts” w/Will Durst (Benefit for Grassroots North Shore) Brewtown Eatery, One Lane Bridge Cactus Club, Under Aegis w/Monorail Central, West View, Treason This & Burmecia Caroline’s Jazz Club, The Misha Siegfried Band Clarke Hotel (Waukesha), Ginni & JoAnna Marie (6:30pm) Club Garibaldi, Legendary Shack Shakers Colectivo Coffee On Prospect, Trace Bundy Company Brewing, Hear Here Presents: Paper Holland w/ Halfloves & Dramatic Lovers County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Acoustic Irish Folk w/Barry Dodd Frank’s Power Plant, Band of Dust w/Scubadiver & Rocket Paloma Harry’s Bar & Grill, Kyle Feerick (6pm) Jazz Estate, Dan Flynn Trio Kelly’s Bleachers (Big Bend), Thursday Night Acoustic Open Jam w/host Michael Sean Mason Street Grill, Mark Thierfelder Jazz Trio (5:30pm) Miller Time Pub, Joe Kadlec Miramar Theatre, King Louie w/Brain Dead, Wave Chapelle, Fanetic Julius Dolls & Trip (ages 17-plus, 8pm) Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Al White Duo (8pm), In the Fire Pit: Justin Adams w/Brecken Miles (8:30pm) Shank Hall, Carbon Leaf w/Hope Country The Bay Restaurant, Julie Thompson N’ Troy The Packing House Restaurant, Barbara Stephan & Peter Mac (6pm) Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Johnny Padilla y su Tipica Moderna

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Company Brewing, Milwaukee Psych Fest presents: Mdou Moctar, Painted Caves, Moss Folk, Bread Mothers, & Sahel Sounds DJ’s County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Traditional Irish Ceilidh Session District 14 Brewery & Pub, The Andrew Koenig Band w/Benny Rickun Five O’Clock Steakhouse, Kirk Tatnall solo Iron Mike’s (Franklin), Jam Session w/Steve Nitros & Friends Jazz Estate, David Wake Latin Quintet (8pm), Late Night Session: Peplin/Davis/Jacobson (11:30pm) Jokerz Comedy Club, Spencer James Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall, Brewhaus Polka Kings (5:30pm) Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Lifetime Achievement Award album release w/Cairns & Live Tetherball Tonight Lyon’s Irish Pub (Watertown), Derek Byrne & Paddygrass Mamie’s, Maple Road Blues Band Mason Street Grill, Phil Seed Trio (6pm) McAuliffe’s Pub (Racine), Dead is Dead w/Hot Coffin Milwaukee Ale House, Robert Allen Jr. Miramar Theatre, Protohype w/White Owl, Goomba b2b & Kretlow (ages 17-plus, 9pm) Pabst Theater, Poptone: Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins & Diva Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In the Northern Lights Theater: Jonny Lang with Jack Broadbent Potbelly Sandwich Shop (East Side), Texas Dave (noon) Riverside Theater, Pepe Aguilar Shank Hall, Stiff Little Fingers w/Death By Unga Bunga Smitty’s On The Edge (Mequon), Matt MF Tyner The Bay Restaurant, Will Ulrich The Packing House Restaurant, Dave Miller Blues & Jazz Quartet (6:30pm) Turner Hall Ballroom, Dead Horses w/Coyote Up & Under Pub, Friday Times Band Urban Harvest Brewing Company, Timberwheel 001 Sketch Show Von Trier, Robin Pluer & The R&B Coquettes

Fox Point Farmers Market, Doc Green and The Machine (10am) Frank’s Power Plant, Ratbatspider w/The Dead Morticians, Slaughter Party & Beaker Havana Lounge & Cigar, Barrelhouse Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Vocals & Keys Jazz Estate, Rodrigo Villanueva Trio (8pm), Late Night Session: Kymaera (11:30pm) Jokerz Comedy Club, Spencer James Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, The Westerlees Mason Street Grill, Jonathan Wade Trio (6pm) Milwaukee Ale House, Chris Schmidt Duo Miramar Theatre, Barely Alive w/Virtual Riot, D-Ski & Syborg (ages 17-plus, 9pm) MobCraft Beer, Walker’s Point Fifth Street Festival (noon) Pabst Theater, Mike Birbiglia Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Christopher’s Project (9pm), In the Fire Pit: Justin Adams (10:30pm) Rave / Eagles Club, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press (allages, 8pm) Riverside Theater, J Balvin Schmit Bros. Ford (Saukville), Vinyl Groove (10am) Shank Hall, Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel w/Thompson Springs Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Rock the Burbs Silver Creek Brewpub (Cedarburg), Matt MF Tyner & Jeff Hamilton Silver Spring House, Jonny T-Bird & the MPs Smith Bros. Coffee House (Port Washington), Flood Bros. The Packing House Restaurant, Donna Woodall Trio (6:30pm) The Rock Sports Complex, In the Umbrella Bar: 5 Card Studs (6:30pm) Up & Under Pub, Sweetalk w/50 Breaks Uptowner, The Jerry Grillo Band Urban Harvest Brewing Company, Mojo Dojo Comedy’s 2nd Anniversary Spectacular!

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Angelo’s Piano Lounge, Live Karaoke w/Julie Brandenburg Anodyne Coffee Walker’s Point Roastery & Cafe, Fox & Branch (11am) Cactus Club, Milwaukee Record Halftime Show w/TAJ Circle-A Cafe, Alive at Eight: Derek Pritzl & Friends (8pm); DJ: Sextor (10pm) County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Dick Eliot Jazz Guitar (5:30pm) Iron Mike’s (Franklin), Jammin’ Jimmy Open Jam (3pm) Milwaukee Lakefront (600 N. Harbor Drive), 2017 Komen Race for the Cure w/Acoustic Blu (8am) Miramar Theatre, TAUK w/Earphorik (all-ages, 8pm) Pabst Theater, Nancy Wilson of Heart and Liv Warfield: Roadcase Royale Rounding Third Bar and Grill, The Dangerously Strong Comedy Open Mic The Packing House Restaurant, Jazz Unlimited of Greater Milwaukee Jazz Open Jam: Suzanne Grzanna Quartet (1pm)

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Poet’s Monday w/host Timothy Kloss & featured reader Kavon Cortez Jones (7:30-10:30pm) Mason Street Grill, Joel Burt Duo (5:30pm) Paulie’s Pub and Eatery, Open Jam w/Christopher John The Astor Cafe & Pub, The Chris Hanson Band w/Robin Pluer (6:30pm) Up & Under Pub, Marshall McGhee and the Wanderers Open Mic

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

C Notes Upscale Sports Lounge, Another Night-Another Mic Open Mic w/Darryl Hill Frank’s Power Plant, Duck and Cover Comedy Open Mic Italian Community Center, Leroy Airmaster w/Little Maddie B (6:30pm) Mamie’s, Open Blues Jam w/Stokes Mason Street Grill, Jamie Breiwick Group (5:30pm) McAuliffe’s Pub (Racine), Jim Yorgan Sextet Miramar Theatre, Tuesday Open Mic w/host Sandy Weisto (sign-up 7:30pm) South Shore Farmers Market, Tom & Barb Webber (10am) The Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, Jazz Jam Session Transfer Pizzeria Cafe, Transfer House Band w/Dennis Fermenich

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