Theater: War is Hell
Theater

War is Hell

The Rep’s "An Iliad" seeks to modernize the Homeric epic to reflect on today’s wars.

House Confidential: Bruce Murphy’s Home for Editors
House Confidential

Bruce Murphy’s Home for Editors

His home along the Milwaukee River was previously owned by another editor and Carl Sandburg lived just down the street.

Will Grothman Kill Mental Health Reform Bill?

Will Grothman Kill Mental Health Reform Bill?

Bill has overwhelming bipartisan support but Sen. Grothman runs committee that can stall it.

Monthly Musical Musings

Monthly Musical Musings

February’s best CDs include those by Beck, Neil Finn and Neneh Cherry.

Murphy’s Law: Did Gov. Walker Have a Secret Email System?
Murphy’s Law

Did Gov. Walker Have a Secret Email System?

A Walker administration insider says some staff used private emails and personal laptops in the office.

Theater: After the Fire is Over
Theater

After the Fire is Over

A family awaits news of a loved one’s fate at a chemical plant explosion. The Chamber Theatre offers an intense production.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Rock River Canal, 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Rock River Canal, 1860s

The area which is now the Beerline, looking toward the Humboldt Ave. bridge, was once a canal.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Renner Wanted to Buy O’Donnell Garage
Eyes on Milwaukee

Renner Wanted to Buy O’Donnell Garage

Walker emails show Renner was a donor who contacted the 2010 gubernatorial campaign about buying and redeveloping the O'Donnell Parking Garage.

Arts Roundup: Mary Poppins Floats into Town
Arts Roundup

Mary Poppins Floats into Town

Fireside Dinner Theatre presents a new production of the Disney movie that became a Broadway hit.

Comedy: I Love Hannibal Buress
Comedy

I Love Hannibal Buress

And I’m not alone. The audience at the rising star’s Turner Hall show on Sunday was crazy with laughter.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Jesus Diaz
NEWaukeean of the Week

Jesus Diaz

"My favorite event has all the beautiful people you need to know in one space."

Rock Roundup: Brady Street, Marvin Gaye, and a Gym Full of Chili
Rock Roundup

Brady Street, Marvin Gaye, and a Gym Full of Chili

Bring some earplugs. And Tums.