Ellen Burmeister

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MSO Pops go Irish with fiddler Eileen Ivers

MSO Pops go Irish with fiddler Eileen Ivers

Jeff Tyzik fills in for Marvin Hamlisch on the podium for the musical wearing of the green.

St. Olaf Choir: Youthful voices, distinguished performance
St. Olaf Choir

Youthful voices, distinguished performance

The 75-member ensemble brought their distinctive sound and selfless commitment to the Marcus Center Saturday.

Milwaukee Hurling Club: “Ales, Pales, Sticks and Stouts”
Milwaukee Hurling Club

“Ales, Pales, Sticks and Stouts”

The Milwaukee Hurling Club presents its fifth annual beer tasting fundraiser, "Ales, Pales, Sticks and Stouts," Saturday Oct. 22.

Irish Fest spotlight: Hurling – The great game with a funny name
Irish Fest spotlight

Hurling – The great game with a funny name

The Milwaukee Hurling Club tears up the field at Irish Fest this weekend, bringing Ireland's "fastest game on grass" to the lakefront.

The Skylight’s “Brel,” on the outskirts of greatness

The Skylight’s “Brel,” on the outskirts of greatness

The words and music of Jacques Brel, the mid-century singer-songwriter, still wound and amuse today.

McGivern’s “Home for the Holidays”

McGivern’s “Home for the Holidays”

John McGivern's "Home for the Holidays" is like a plate of homemade Christmas cookies: comfortingly familiar, and a joy to share with loved ones.

Review: Early Music Now presents Anonymous 4
Review

Early Music Now presents Anonymous 4

The gem-like St. Joseph's Convent Chapel is just the place for Anonymous 4.

Review: First Stage’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Review

First Stage’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Ho, ho, ho! Those Herdman kids are naughty! But the First Stage Children's Theater show about them is awfully nice.

Review: Early Music Now’s Galileo’s Daughters
Review

Early Music Now’s Galileo’s Daughters

In the Renaissance, science and art were so compatible.

Festival City gets kids jamming in jammies

Festival City gets kids jamming in jammies

A review of the local symphony's season opening pajama jamboree that breaks down orchestral music for family audiences.

Review: Nothing but the Blues at the MSO Pops
Review

Nothing but the Blues at the MSO Pops

Pops season begins with an impressive display of improvisation and a soulful journey across genres.