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RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

“Convention Fest” aims to highlight the best Wisconsin has to offer.

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RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

"Convention Fest" aims to highlight the best Wisconsin has to offer.

Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award

Public institution finds itself up against tv shows and movies that line its shelves.

Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center

Plus: Estabrook Beer Garden opens and a westside art walk.

Washington High School’s Tiled Bubblers Are Unique

The bubbler station became an artistic oasis in the 1920s and '30s.

Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle

'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.

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Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle

'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.

Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show

But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.

‘L’Appartement’ Is a Mind-Bending Comedy

North American premiere of Australian play gets smart RTW production.

‘The Mountaintop’ Offers Very Human Martin Luther King Jr.

Uneven MCT production offers commanding performance by Bryant Bentley as King.

‘The Chosen’ Is Subtly Powerful Drama

Strong production by The Rep captures the warmth and philosophy of Chaim Potok’s 1967 best selling novel.

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The Legacy of Robbie Robertson

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

Bill Nighy Sings ‘The Rowan Tree’

His performance of centuries-old song gets to the heart of what music is.

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Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme

Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.

Philomusica Quartet Offers American Themes

With Dvorák's 'American' string quintet and two works by American women.

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Philomusica Quartet Offers American Themes

With Dvorák's 'American' string quintet and two works by American women.

Concert Blends European and Persian Music

Early Music Now presents Constantinople and Accademia del Piacere.

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Rep’s Nina Simone Play a Puzzle

'Nina Simone: Four Women' is really not a play at all, but the singing is stunning.

Florentine Offers Bronzeville Boheme

Localizing Puccini's 'La Boheme' in Milwaukee's Bronzeville yielded uneven but affecting production.

The Knick Offers Good Food, Lovely Views

And a Sunday brunch with lots of great dishes.

Skylight’s ‘Eternity’ Is a Slam Bang Show

But 2013 musical adaptation of 'From Here to Eternity' offers more fireworks than humanity.

The Unknown Joan Baez

New documentary about legendary folk singer finds mystery and surprises.

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Announcements

Celebrate the Start of Summer at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Lakefront Festival of Art

The fun-filled three-day art festival features artist booths, live music, local vendors, and more!

United Performing Arts Fund Announces All-Star Coalition of Past Co-Chairs to Elevate 2024 Community Campaign

Business and community leaders join together to accelerate fundraising efforts

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

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Exhibit Tells Story of Vietnam War Resistors in the Military

'Waging Peace in Vietnam' offers exhibits, speakers, films at Marquette University April 1-17.

See Art Museum’s New Exhibit, ‘Portrait of the Collector’

Isabel and Alfred Bader's collection of 76 Baroque-era Dutch paintings will be on display through January.

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