Arts & Culture

UWM, WPCA shows highlight print history

UWM, WPCA shows highlight print history

Print exhibitions at UWM and WPCA will get you warmed up for next week's PRINT:MKE art conference.

“Gatekeepers” exposes Israel’s unseen security force

“Gatekeepers” exposes Israel’s unseen security force

Six former directors of the Shin Bet intelligence service are interviewed in a documentary by Dror Moreh, opening this weekend at the Downer Theatre.

Ron OJ Parson set to retell “A Raisin in the Sun”

Ron OJ Parson set to retell “A Raisin in the Sun”

Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking play about a black family trying to pursue their dreams closes the Milwaukee Rep's season.

“West of Memphis” documents a harrowing miscarriage of justice

“West of Memphis” documents a harrowing miscarriage of justice

The latest film following the West Memphis Three covers the span of the case, from their apprehension to their eventual release.

TCD Art Date: Movement, of our bodies and the world
TCD Art Date

Movement, of our bodies and the world

Portrait Society opens new shows, Shorewood gallery The Waxwing celebrates its first year, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores a newly discovered artist, and an interactive Inova performance.

Bel Canto chorus sings transcendant Russian works

Bel Canto chorus sings transcendant Russian works

The Bel Canto celebrates music director Richard Hynson's 25th year with Rachmaninoff's "All Night Vigil" and a commission from Alexander Levine.

Desperate Housewives of Athens: Fools for Tragedy’s “Lysistrata”
Desperate Housewives of Athens

Fools for Tragedy’s “Lysistrata”

Jordan Gwiazdowski, artistic director, has put together a modernized adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy.

MKE This Week: Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
MKE This Week

Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen

Thursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.

“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop

“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop

The country musical has great instrumental performances and stellar harmonizing, but a weak and gimmicky collection of songs.

Fiber Arts: A hidden medium, woven into Milwaukee
Fiber Arts

A hidden medium, woven into Milwaukee

Organizations and events like Warped Milwaukee, ABK Weaving Center and a UWM program in fiber arts have helped cultivate an often community-less medium.

TCD Art Date: Lots to talk about this week
TCD Art Date

Lots to talk about this week

Lectures and talks at the Milwaukee Art Museum, UWM, and Villa Terrace offer a twist on your usual Thursday, and Tory Folliard closes its vibrant "Color!" exhibit.

MKE This Week: 24 good reasons not to stay home
MKE This Week

24 good reasons not to stay home

Milwaukee's main-line groups -- the MSO, the Skylight, the Florentine -- are busy this week, but lots of quirky stuff, too.