Curt Yorkey

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Coming soon to Potawatomi: Wild Earth Cucina Italiana
Coming soon to Potawatomi

Wild Earth Cucina Italiana

With a classy yet comfortable atmosphere, Wild Earth offers authentic Italian classics and unique variations on old recipes using local and seasonal products.

Preview: 2012 U.S. Women’s Open at Blackwolf Run
Preview

2012 U.S. Women’s Open at Blackwolf Run

The majestic and challenging Blackwolf Run golf course in Kohler, Wis., hosts the 2012 U.S. Women's Open July 5-8. TCD previews this year's competition.

NEW!: “In the Heights” warms the Milwaukee Theatre
NEW!

“In the Heights” warms the Milwaukee Theatre

Touring musical depicts life in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood.

Sunset Playhouse “Annie”: A show for the season and the times
Sunset Playhouse “Annie”

A show for the season and the times

The 1982 musical, based on a comic strip set in the 1930s, means something today.

Lombardi lives — on stage at The Rep

Lombardi lives — on stage at The Rep

Lee E. Ernst stars as the coach; Packer legends show up on opening night.

Ohh, baby! Brewers top BIG Wisconsin sports weekend

Ohh, baby! Brewers top BIG Wisconsin sports weekend

The Brewers have home-field advantage, the Badgers host top 10 Nebraska, and the undefeated Packers play at Lambeau. Does it get any better than this?

The Rep’s “From My Hometown”: Americana with Soul
The Rep’s “From My Hometown”

Americana with Soul

Three young performers dream big and land at The Apollo in this Stackner Cabaret show.

Windfall Theatre’s “Green Sneakers,” as real-life as opera gets

Windfall Theatre’s “Green Sneakers,” as real-life as opera gets

Ricky Ian Gordon cast a baritone as himself in this one-man mini-opera about the AIDS-related death of Gordon's life partner.

Packers vs. Steelers: On the offense
Packers vs. Steelers

On the offense

Pittsburgh runs, Green Bay passes. Both offenses have looked more well-rounded in the post-season, but will core values prevail in the championship?

Packers vs. Steelers: De-fense
Packers vs. Steelers

De-fense

Past Packers and Steelers teams have boasted legendary defenses, as do the Packers and Steelers of Super Bowl XLV. Only now the young guns have taken over.

Packers vs. Steelers: The stuff of legends
Packers vs. Steelers

The stuff of legends

The story of Super Bowl XLV could almost be written just on the basis of parallel histories. Almost, but not quite.

Smoke ’em while you got ’em: Dale’s of Milwaukee
Smoke ’em while you got ’em

Dale’s of Milwaukee

Over the next two weeks, the staff at TCD checks in at some of our favorite taverns to see how people feel about the idea of a smoke-free city, starting with Dale's of Milwaukee. While some count the days until July 5, Dale fears a drop in business and a spike in maintenance costs.