Celebrating peace and harmony

Celebrating peace and harmony

In its 67th year, the 2010 Holiday Folk Fair focuses on a culture of peace and building an awareness of others and ourselves.

Woodland Pattern: An enduring commitment to the written word
Woodland Pattern

An enduring commitment to the written word

The book center has long been a haven for artists and writers of all shades. This Friday, Woodland Pattern celebrates 30 years devoted to the art of literature.

Walking a Fine Line

Walking a Fine Line

Cassandra Smith and Jessica Steeber transform their longtime artistic collaboration into a new print form with the launch of a DIY art magazine like no other.

PODCAST: Improv is for everybody
PODCAST

Improv is for everybody

Two high school students find their creative salvation on the stage and struggle to be taken seriously - as teenagers and in the world of high art theatre.

This Week at the MSO: Samuel Barber at 100
This Week at the MSO

Samuel Barber at 100

Frank Almond, MSO concertmaster, will be the soloist in Barber's Violin Concerto this weekend.

Skylight Holiday Cruise for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

Skylight Holiday Cruise for “H.M.S. Pinafore”

A Gilbert & Sullivan favorite with a few new wrinkles.

Mercy Housing Lakefront Presents Updated Design to East Side Residents (Renderings)

Mercy Housing Lakefront Presents Updated Design to East Side Residents (Renderings)

At last night's East Side town hall meeting Mercy Housing Lakefront presented a further refined design for an $8.5 million apartment building to be constructed at the corner of N. Farwell Ave. and Thomas St. on Milwaukee's East Side.

Liberace reborn, at The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret

Liberace reborn, at The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret

Jack Forbes Wilson's portrayal of the pianist-entertainer opens Sunday.

Deep-Fried Romantic: Project Winter Beard is a Go
Deep-Fried Romantic

Project Winter Beard is a Go

It's that time of year when men from the Midwest bond over the primal, almost feral desire for facial hair.

Historic Preservation Commission sets December 13th Public Hearing for the Marriott Proposal

Historic Preservation Commission sets December 13th Public Hearing for the Marriott Proposal

A large crowd turned out, at a commission meeting to speak about a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish buildings located at 319-327 East Wisconsin Ave., and 625-631 North Milwaukee St.

On Stage 11/16-22: A big theater week
On Stage 11/16-22

A big theater week

Four theater offerings open, two more continue, the MSO keeps busy and Present Music upholds its Thanksgiving tradition.

The Domes’ “Music Under Glass” begins anew

The Domes’ “Music Under Glass” begins anew

Photo intern Matthew Dwyer takes a dark and moody journey through the Mitchell Park Conservatory at night as Ed Franks belts out the classics.