Backstage with Mark Metcalf: The Mitchell & Mackie Buildings
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

The Mitchell & Mackie Buildings

Mark talks to Joshua Jeffers, a member of the ownership group managing the two buildings, historical landmarks commissioned by Alexander Mitchell. Photos by Benjamin Wick.

Taverns: Old German Beer Hall Mimics Munich
Taverns

Old German Beer Hall Mimics Munich

Bavarian-style bar is based on Hofbrauhaus, with strictly authentic beer and pretzels.

City People: Melissa Goins
City People

Melissa Goins

How a onetime correctional sergeant built a career in real estate development.

Envisioning the Seen: Extracting Milwaukee’s quiet awesomeness
Envisioning the Seen

Extracting Milwaukee’s quiet awesomeness

A diverse group of city leaders will gather at the Pabst Theatre for an intimate and lively discussion about our dear Milwaukee's future.

Jack Hanna (and friends) educate and entertain at the Marcus

Jack Hanna (and friends) educate and entertain at the Marcus

Jungle Jack Hanna, of TV fame, brought his live show to Milwaukee.

“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.

Threads: A fashion show to stop child abuse
Threads

A fashion show to stop child abuse

The Safe Babies Healthy Familes fashion show, held Feb. 15, was a benefit to help teach parents to create a positive environment for their children.

Florentine “Albert Herring” gets funny — eventually

Florentine “Albert Herring” gets funny — eventually

Florentine Opera's staging of Benjamin Britten's 1947 comedy takes a while to find its groove. The show runs through March 17.

MSO: Salerno-Sonnenberg, the intense violinist
MSO

Salerno-Sonnenberg, the intense violinist

Violinist Salerno-Sonnenberg's triumphant return; Higdon's enchanting "blue cathedral;" reinvigorated "New World" Symphony.

Friday Photos: Inside the Brewhouse Inn
Friday Photos

Inside the Brewhouse Inn

The conversion of the 1877 Pabst Brewhouse into The Brewhouse Inn & Suites is near completion. The photos tell quite a story.

Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013-14 Season Announced

Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013-14 Season Announced

Milwaukee Ballet's dance card lists a new take on "Snow White" from Michael Pink.

House Confidential: Jim Wiechmann’s Gothic Mansion
House Confidential

Jim Wiechmann’s Gothic Mansion

The real estate tycoon and owner of Stevens Point Brewery has one of the grandest mansions in town.