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.

Manufacturers Wanted at A.O. Smith Site

Manufacturers Wanted at A.O. Smith Site

City hopes to attract companies and bring 1,000 jobs to abandoned site.

Murphy’s Law: Democrats in Disarray
Murphy’s Law

Democrats in Disarray

The firing of its state spokesperson is just another sign the party has lost its way.

Concealed Carry Law Shields Law Breakers

Concealed Carry Law Shields Law Breakers

Law protects identities of felons, abusers and fugitives, and makes it difficult to study impact of concealed carry.

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.

Newaukeean of the Week: Kara Navin
Newaukeean of the Week

Kara Navin

A city native who left town, Navin came back to Milwaukee to work with a drop-out prevention program.

New Front Door for Lakefront

New Front Door for Lakefront

Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.

Freeway Expansion Could Move South

Freeway Expansion Could Move South

I-94 could be straightened to run through current Miller Park parking lots. Brewers are open to this option.

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.