Tim McCormick

Amid the roar of the Harleys rolling into the Summerfest grounds to kick off the party for the 110th anniversary, a smaller (and slightly more subdued) group of MIAD students, general passersby and art enthusiasts gathered in Catalano Square for the unveiling of a sculpture that can trace its origins light years away. Richard Edelman, who has numerous installations throughout the Third Ward, asked for (and received) assistance from a precious family member of his as well as Third Ward Association executive director Nancy O’Keefe as he pulled back the tarp on his latest, “New Pink Planet.” Inspiration first struck…

Organizers of the Spartan Race, which takes place Nov. 2 at Miller Park, will not reveal whether Bernie Brewer’s slide will be a part of the obstacle race. Program manager Beth Barbaglia insists that since life won’t reveal the obstacles it will throw your way, neither will she. Still, should you find yourself intrigued by competing in a race that alternately makes competitors endure “burpees” as a penalty, causes some participants to lose their lunch and rewards you with an “American Gladiator”-style beatdown at the finish line, Barbaglia recommends throwing spears in your spare time to ready yourself for the javelin toss. On Tuesday afternoon, the Brewers offered a sneak…

Thanks to the Memorial Day holiday, most of us were blessed with a shortened, four-day workweek. But we’re betting that many of you are still thinking that the weekend can’t come soon enough. (We’re of much the same mindset, but would love it if you could keep that from our boss.) And if the weather holds, your weekend could be that much sweeter thanks to the DNR’s free fun for everyone weekend. On Saturday (June 1) and Sunday (June 2), you can cast a rod (and take part in fishing clinics), hike or bike along the thousands of miles of trails and kick…

Aside from the PR folks in Sheboygan loving the product shot-out on last night’s Colbert Report, Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s appearance with South Carolina’s favorite son made for great TV last night. There are too many great quotes to list here (and some might not be all that family-friendly), but be sure to watch the two-part segment for a dramatic enactment of Colbert and Moore “riding” a Harley as they try to evade the police.  The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,Video Archive The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,Video Archive

As Tyler Maas points out, YouTube is simultaneously a treasure trove and a rabbit hole. And now you can track what your friends and neighbors are watching on the video-sharing site with its Trends Map. As of Friday afternoon (May 10), many Milwaukeeans are possibly getting swindled by an avatar that is both angelic and devilish, while much of the country is still fascinated by the tales of convicted wife beater / hero Charles Ramsey. Surprisingly, no cat videos have made the cut for the metropolises YouTube is tracking, so we’ll share this one with the hope that we can supplant…