Passion and soul, dished out at The Cooke Book

Passion and soul, dished out at The Cooke Book

Darrian Ford perfectly captured the sound of the King of Soul at the Marcus Center.

Don’t call it a comeback: David Bowie’s “The Next Day”
Don’t call it a comeback

David Bowie’s “The Next Day”

Bowie's latest may be predictable, but the king of reinvention has put together a solid album nonetheless, with frequent callbacks to his prior work.

We Six takes on Stevie Wonder

We Six takes on Stevie Wonder

We Six brought a spectacular show paying tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder, giving the Motown artist’s music a jazzy restyling with original arrangements.

“Guns N’ Rosenkavalier” hits some bumps but ends with a bang

“Guns N’ Rosenkavalier” hits some bumps but ends with a bang

Opera singer Andrew Wilkowske lets his inner rocker out, fusing art and rock song without many missteps.

Stripwax: The Magic Of Marnia
Stripwax

The Magic Of Marnia

Singer-songwriter Marnie Stern has lyrics that make her sound mid-midlife crisis, but what she can do with a guitar is incredible.

MSO: Ilana Setapen and 20th-century moderns
MSO

Ilana Setapen and 20th-century moderns

The Milwaukee Symphony Ilana Setapen ignites Prokofiev's Violin No. 2, the orchestra thrives on Neo-Classic Stravinsky and in Berio's sonic wonderland.

House Confidential: Tim Sullivan’s $5 Million Mansion
House Confidential

Tim Sullivan’s $5 Million Mansion

This Beaux Arts mansion has been owned by such plutocrats as Herman Uihlein, Peter Buffett and now Tim Sullivan.

Friday Photos: Milwaukee From Atop the Pabst Silos
Friday Photos

Milwaukee From Atop the Pabst Silos

A 360 degree view of the city, including the Brewery redevelopment, from high above.

Bike Czar: How to Deliver 500,000 Packages
Bike Czar

How to Deliver 500,000 Packages

Breakaway Bicycle Couriers, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has had a huge impact on local bike culture.

Barrett Seeks Business Supporters for Residency Requirement

Barrett Seeks Business Supporters for Residency Requirement

Mayor addresses 300 business execs, says ending residency requirement could depress city property values.

“The Croods”: Fun, but without straying from its prototype
“The Croods”

Fun, but without straying from its prototype

Dreamworks' newest flick is a clever, prehistoric family romp in a classic tradition, but it's too unimaginative to be more than a moneymaker.

2013-14 Season Updates: First Stage & Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
2013-14 Season Updates

First Stage & Milwaukee Chamber Theatre

First Stage mixes world premieres with returning classics and an extra Young Company show; MCT offers five intimate looks into private lives.