Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 9, 2008
Shakes Wake provides closure for tragic theater loss
This past October, the Milwaukee Shakespeare theater company announced it was closing the book on productions after nine successful seasons in the city. Because Milwaukee Shakespeare's demise felt like a sudden, untimely death for theater-lovers, a committee of volunteers got to work on planning an Irish Wake for old Bill's local legacy.
Tags: milwaukee shakespeare, shakes wake kristin godfrey, paula suozzi, skylight opera, carrie van hallgren, argosy foundation

Movies & TV - Oct. 9, 2008
Milwaukee Film names executive director
Milwaukee Film today named Diane Bacha as its executive director. Milwaukee Film is the newly formed independent organization that will host Milwaukee's premier film festival.
Tags: Milwaukee Film, Chris Abele, Jonathan Jackson, The Milwaukee Show, Song Sung Blue, Lightning & Thunder, Oriental Theatre, Diane Bacha, Argosy Foundation

Movies & TV - Aug. 20, 2008
In focus: A look at Milwaukee's Film Festival, Part 2
In the second installment of an exclusive three-part series, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf recalls the growing pains of the Milwaukee International Film Festival.
Tags: milwaukee international film festival, louis fortis, jonathan jackson, argosy foundation, chris abele

Milwaukee Buzz - June 26, 2008
OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: June 26, 2008
While much of the city shuts down during Summerfest, we're busy in the editorial office talking about things we like, such as a well-lit building, comfortable shoes and a great wine store.
Tags: marcus center for the performing arts, argosy foundation, chris abele, focus lighting, inc., dee's wine stop, 99rental.com, le coq sportif multisport iguane, john hiatt and the ageless beauties

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 24, 2007
Argosy, Abele donate $5 million to Royal Shakespeare
Milwaukeean Chris Abele and his Argosy Foundation give $5 to Royal Shakespeare Company.
Tags: Argosy Foundation, Chris Abele, Royal Shakespeare Company, Boston Scientific, Milwaukee Shakespeare, John Abele