Nearly 8,000 people packed the Kohl Center in response to Michael Pollan's new book "In Defense of Food: An Eaters Manifesto." It's safe to say that the first event of University of Wisconsin-Madison's new common reading program, "Go, Big, Read," was an overwhelming success. Pollan, a professor at the University of California-Berkley,
Ragdolls, chaos and giant soul sucking robots, that's what you get in Shane Ackers' movie "9." While it looks like a Tim Burton film, dark and full of action with creators that have as much personality in their eyes as Wall-E, this movie is set in a post-apocalyptic war against machines and humans, nine ragdolls are made to fight and survive against the Machine. It's rated PG-13 for the graphic dark mood throughout the whole film and the violence. Though the movie has an RPG game like series of events,
A book lovers dream. That is an apt description of Frugal Muse. Wall-to-wall, floor to ceiling, bookshelves line the perimeter of the store with the spaces between filled in with smaller shelves and displays. It's quiet, yet friendly atmosphere makes shopping here a delight for those who love to read.
On Sept. 11 at Captain Dix Rainbow Valley Resort in Wisconsin Dells, three contestants took the stage to prove they had what it took to wear the title of Miss Captain Dix 2009. Openly gay owner, Gary Lee Hanson, has owned the Rainbow Valley Resort for seven years.
On Sunday Sept. 27, Michael Franti and Spearhead brought their upbeat, genre-crossing music with a message to the Wisconsin Union Theater, putting on an energetic show for an equally enthusiastic crowd. Franti has been tackling social justice issues and promoting peace and non-violence through music since the mid-1980's, beginning with hip hop groups The Beatnigs and The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.
In March Les Claypool released another solo album called "Of Fungi and Foe." The album is an odd mix of hillbilly, gypsy, electronic and acoustic music. The music, like always, is complex, progressive and catchy. However with this effort it seems like Claypool is trying to create a new style of music, odd music of course, but not like anything you may be comfortable with even if you're fan of the album "Purple Onion" or the band Primus.
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