Arts & Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ Is Crazy, Funny, Action-Packed

And oh does it reflect the ICE-y politics of today.

Is ‘Hamnet’ Best Picture of the Year?

It would be my choice. And Jessie Buckley a front runner for Best Actress.

New Year, New Activities

Start with the polar plunge, end with a non-alcoholic festival.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Festival Returns

Fifth annual N/A Day coming to The Cooperage Jan. 3.

The Year’s Most Popular Arts & Entertainment Stories

Many were insider stories about key institutions in Milwaukee.

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Oh, Those Witty 18th Century Brits

Local playwright Marie Kohler's 'Boswell' gets a bang-up production from Next Act.

Skylight’s Holiday Show Is Lots of Fun

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sends up biblical story while spoofing many musical styles.

Rep’s ‘Come From Away’ Is a Triumph

Tony-winning musical about 9-11 gets lovely, fast-moving production.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is Pretty Wonderful

Milwaukee Rep's radio play version of beloved classic makes it fresh and fun.

A Zombie Show That Leaves You Laughing

'Bed and Breakfast of the Damned' is a delightful farce from Constructivists theater.

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Remembering Brian and Sly

Beach Boy Brian Wilson and master of rhythm Sly Stone had more in common than you might think.

The Legacy of Robbie Robertson

He didn’t do it alone, but the songs he wrote for The Band are classics.

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A Sacred Choir, 70 Voices Strong

Chant Claire sings spiritual works of the season, mostly contemporary works.

Prometheus Trio Goes Bohemian

Performing works by Dvořák and Martinů, both born in Bohemia, along with a Schubert piece.

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A Sacred Choir, 70 Voices Strong

Chant Claire sings spiritual works of the season, mostly contemporary works.

Prometheus Trio Goes Bohemian

Performing works by Dvořák and Martinů, both born in Bohemia, along with a Schubert piece.

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‘One Battle After Another’ Is Crazy, Funny, Action-Packed

And oh does it reflect the ICE-y politics of today.

Is ‘Hamnet’ Best Picture of the Year?

It would be my choice. And Jessie Buckley a front runner for Best Actress.

‘Sinners’ Looks Likely to Win Oscar Nominations

Its visually powerful blend of different movie genres is hard to forget.

Latest ‘Knives Out’ Film a Return to Form

Whodunit comedy with big cast has serious overtones, some Trump-inspired.

55 Years Old, Mama Mia’s Still Cooking

And still an Italian classic. Tasty food, huge portions and so much mozzarella.

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It’s Not Just About the Holidays

Harleys as art, a great sale of local artists and lots of verbiage from Allis Art Museum.

After The Election Is Over

Shows about immigrants, horses and local art history might help you see beyond our divisions.

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