Mideast to Midwest: Wafaa Bilal's art puts a face on war

One the cover: Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal, who is curating a photography exhibit at the Dean Jensen Gallery.

Photo by C.Taylor.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Firefly Urban Bar & Grill
Movie Threeview: '3:10 to Yuma'
Takeout & a DVD: Mahraja and 'The Sweet Hereafter'

music & nightlife
Nightlife Threeview: The Harp
Bartender of the week: Torrey Ciardo of Libby Montana
Weekly food and drink specials
In your ear: Ani DiFranco
In your ear: Megadeth Web exclusive
Band without borders: Brazzaville frontman's musical journey stretches from L.A., to Barcelona, to Brew City

arts & entertainment
Festival Watch: Festivals this week
Pitch your show: 'The William Brigade'
Mideast to Midwest: Iraqi-born artist Wafaa Bilal's subtle message about the complexities of war
Noise Fest sound generators: A look at three local acts poised to make noise

one tank trip
One tank trip: Ferries, fish and bitters in Door County's Washington Island

recreation
Mighty men from the strongman competition and the Milwaukee River Challenge

people
Profile of Brent Butler: Tales (and odors) from a vegetable oil-powered bus that's touring the U.S.
Race for the Cure organizer Julie Kaiserling: Why she's involved and why you should be, too

online features
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