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Digital art immersions: Many variations of Van Gogh theme

July 27, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

Millions of us are surrounding ourselves, literally, with the works of Vincent Van Gogh this summer because of dynamic new technology that captivates both the […]

New: Door County towers, National Marine Sanctuary, Kohler Art Preserve

June 30, 2021 Mary Bergin 0

What’s old seems new, especially when we’re able to adjust our perspective. On my mind are these examples. — The fight to save Sturgeon Bay’s […]

Take Ten: awesome art environments

August 11, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

Restless but uneasy about mingling with lots of strangers during this pandemic year? Then gas up for a road trip around rural Wisconsin, to roam […]

Summer shows go on, in novel ways

June 5, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

All the world’s a stage but COVID-19 compromises the traditional platforms and performers that we count on for entertainment this summer. For some troupes, that’s […]

How Elvis lives on, in Madison and beyond

January 4, 2020 Mary Bergin 0

One of the more colorful, late-life anecdotes about Elvis Presley in Wisconsin has the music icon leaving his limo, while stopped at a red light […]

Shades of Woodstock, then and now

August 3, 2019 Mary Bergin 0

The Age of Aquarius bubbled up one-half century ago. Today’s definition of “awesome” was “out of sight” back then. Little represents the hazy era of […]

Saint Kate: Visual, performing arts hotel in Milwaukee

June 8, 2019 Mary Bergin 0

The artists’ canvas? A room with four walls instead of taut cloth propped onto an easel. The new gallery? A blend of spoken word, artsy […]

21c: Where art museum, lodging merge

April 14, 2019 Mary Bergin 0

My mind and body are weary from rising at 3:15 a.m. to catch the first flight out of Madison, but the aerial hops are quick, […]

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Milwaukee Art Museum’s “Road Trip” photos remove the filters

March 24, 2018 Mary Bergin 0

Smart phones and digital cameras make it possible for almost anybody to take a good picture, on purpose or by accident. Gone are the days […]

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Wisconsin film fests: Entertainment is one part of their value

March 17, 2018 Mary Bergin 0

The worth of a well-crafted film goes way beyond entertainment, in little and large ways. A good movie helps us walk in somebody else’s shoes. […]

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Chicago exhibit takes “SNL” fans behind the scenes

December 9, 2017 Mary Bergin 0

Matt Foley. The Church Lady. Wayne and Garth. Wild and Crazy Guys. Debbie Downer. Mary Katherine Gallagher. Longtime fans of “Saturday Night Live” know these […]

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Take Twelve: Comedy in Wisconsin

September 16, 2017 Mary Bergin 0

In case you think Wisconsin could show a better sense of humor, I have two words for you: Very funny. No need to factor in […]

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