“American Idiot” rocks, but with shallow roles
The touring Broadway rock opera is all punk and bombast, but leaves story depth and complexity off stage right.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Milwaukee Choral Artists sing their last songs
Sharon Hansen, preparing to retire, leads the last concert of the professional women's choir she founded 15 years ago. Tonight in 'Tosa.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom Strini
New Opera both elegant and rowdy at Present Music
Kamran Ince's "Judgment of Midas" offers sonic delight and plenty of luscious melody; Miriam Seidel's witty libretto will make you smile through this ardent serenade to music.
Apr 13th, 2013 by Tom Strini
UWM’s New Freshwater School Makes Progress
The $53 million, UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences is rising along the waterfront.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Sue Black’s Cape Cod Cutie
The Milwaukee Wave owner and former parks director lives modestly near the Waukesha county line.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Milwaukeeans Push for Immigration Reform
DC rally attendees come back confident a bipartisan agreement will be created by Congress.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Year’s First Fatality, Bicyclist Hit by SUV
Bicyclists continue to be killed by negligent drivers, which is why Wisconsin needs a Vulnerable User Law.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Kamran Ince, Pan, Apollo and Opera
"Judgment of Midas" began with an archaeological dig in Turkey, and premieres at UWM Friday.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Tom Strini
One company, three styles
Darrell Grand Moultrie's warm tribute to Sammy Davis Jr brings tap to the ballet for the first time; Amy Seiwert debuts, Tim O'Donnell gives us plenty to think about.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Art again in bloom at the Milwaukee Art Museum
The annual event, featuring more than 40 arrangements inspired by MAM artworks, will run through this Sunday. Angela Morgan has photos of this year's setup.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Angela Morgan
New City Law Fails to Help Black Contractors
2012 ordinance aimed to give more access but only 1 of 125 contracts went to black-owned businesses.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Heather Ronaldson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Republicans Are Wrong About Recalls
The bill to restrict recalls is a naked attempt by political officials to protect their jobs.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
