Those Crazy Days At County Stadium
New book remembers a beloved home for the Brewers, Packers and rock’n’roll.
May 4th, 2021
Paula Poundstone Loves Audience Interaction
So you can expect that at her Pabst show. Along with lots of laughs.
Jan 28th, 2020
40 Years On, Squeeze Can Still Rock
It was a love fest for the venerable British pop-rock band at the Pabst.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Guitar Festival Is Truly International
With guitarists from around the world, led by superstar John Scofield, Wilson Center festival is unique.
Aug 12th, 2019
Mad About Paul Reiser
The ultimate nice guy, but funny, does his new standup act at the Pabst on Saturday.
Jul 24th, 2019
Democrats Speak at Latino Convention
Sanders, Warren, O’Rourke and Castro offer tough words to attendees at packed Wisconsin Center.
Jul 12th, 2019
The Rise of Ian Ash
He’s writing songs with Grammy winner Jim Peterik and his band, The Last Bees, is touring widely.
Jun 4th, 2019
Bango Defeated But Puck Lives On
Milwaukee Ballet presents ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’. No Greek freak but lots of fairies.
May 29th, 2019
A Little Baudy, A Bit Risque
Skylight’s ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ presents the greatest show Cole Porter ever wrote.
May 16th, 2019
New Florentine Leader Hit the Ground Running
Maggey Oplinger combines business and artistic skills and knows the city well.
May 10th, 2019
‘Unboxed’ Mixes Dance, Text, Teen Spirit
Choreographer Cedric Gardner's new work comes to South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center.
Apr 18th, 2019
Carmina Burana Becomes Big Little Show
Carl Orff’s musical setting of medieval monks’ poems gets a dramatic staging with dancers.
Mar 14th, 2019
Ballet Presents Three American Premieres
By young international choreographers. And you get to pick the winner.
Feb 8th, 2019
It’s All About Love
Florentine’s Valentines concert features great singers performing with a jazz quartet.
Feb 3rd, 2019
Great Music from Milwaukee
South Milwaukee Performing Arts presents Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, Robin Pluer and Stas Venglevski.
Jan 17th, 2019
Florentine’s Gender Bender Opera
‘Prince of Players’ is a Midwest premiere with a very timely theme. And some laughs, too.
Oct 8th, 2018
A Life Playing the Blues
Elvin Bishop, guest artist at Wilson Center Guitar Festival, has been a big name in music for half a century.
Aug 14th, 2018
The Return of Colin Quinn
Star of SNL and other TV shows hasn’t done stand-up in seven years, performs at Turner Hall.
Aug 1st, 2018
Why Chrissie Hynde Endures
Hynde and The Pretenders tore up the Riverside in a memorable show.
Jul 12th, 2018
Colin Jost Comes to Town
“Saturday Night Live” writer and performer does his standup act at Turner Hall Sunday night.
Jun 22nd, 2018
Audra McDonald Will Uplift Your Soul
Conductor Andy Einhorn admits he is spoiled by the amazing talents he works with, including McDonald.
Jun 4th, 2018
Why Jazz in the Park Endures
Now 27, it offers a great venue, great music and a music booker who looks for variety.
May 29th, 2018
‘Airplane!’ Creator Returns for Fundraiser
Shorewood native David Zucker will be joined by actor Robert Hays, who starred in movie.
Apr 16th, 2018
The Church of Baseball: Making Bull Durham
Author Jim Cryns believes the book will appeal to film students, movie fans, as well as those who just fell in love with the film.
Apr 9th, 2018
Golden Age of Latin Music?
GlobalFEST at Wilson Center is a celebration of Latin culture -- and great music.
Feb 12th, 2018
Let Us Now Praise Young Creators
Milwaukee Ballet partners young choreographers and dancers with local musicians.
Feb 5th, 2018
Not Your Grandpa’s Conservatory
The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is rebranding itself. All it needs is the right theme song.
Dec 14th, 2017
Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit
Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?
Nov 17th, 2017
The World’s Most Unique Guitar Festival
Wilson Center festival boasts big names, 76 contestants and all four genres of guitar music.
Aug 9th, 2017
The Least Known Great British Musician
Peter Asher, of the old Peter & Gordon group, performs with famed guitarist Albert Lee.
Jul 21st, 2017
Elvis Costello Can Still Rock a Crowd
62-year-old star offers an energetic, really varied show at Riverside.
Jul 17th, 2017
Still Going Strong After 50 Years
Chicago, somehow still underrated, plays the Riverside.
May 10th, 2017
A Couple Regular Guys Do Opera
The two stars of Florentine’s ‘Barber of Seville’ are as down-to- earth as you can get.
May 4th, 2017
Why Jane Eyre Still Matters
Rep stages the famous novel with black actress, veteran director.
Apr 24th, 2017
The Other Taylor Comes to Town
Livingston Taylor, James’ brother and Tom Chapin, Harry’s brother, perform Saturday.
Apr 4th, 2017
Florentine Goes Big Next Season
Expanding to four productions with a very unusual mix of shows.
Mar 27th, 2017
Caputo Channels the Dead. Maybe.
TLC’s “Long Island Medium” leaves fans at Riverside in tears, but comforted.
Mar 27th, 2017
A Short Play About Planet Earth
Grand Avenue Club premieres collaborative play created by people with mental illness.
Feb 14th, 2017
World’s Greatest Young Choreographers?
Michael Pink’s world-wide search sees results in Ballet’s “Genesis” concert.
Feb 13th, 2017
World’s Greatest Guitarists
UWM series boasts some of greatest finger-style guitarists on the globe.
Jan 30th, 2017
“Book of Mormon” is Funny, But…
It left me wondering 'is that all there is to a fire?’
Oct 28th, 2016
St. Francis Leads the Way
Suburb along lake embraces water conservation and rain barrels.
Oct 18th, 2016
How to Make ‘Sister Carrie’ Come Alive
World-class soprano Adriana Zabala undaunted by star role in Florentine’s world premiere.
Oct 3rd, 2016
Victory Garden Initiative Values Rainwater
It’s captured thousands of gallons to help grow food for local residents.
Sep 23rd, 2016
Butterfly Supporters Help Environment
Tosa group, Friends of the Monarch Trail, reduce flooding with plants that attract butterflies.
Aug 19th, 2016
MillerCoors a Leader in Water Conservation
MMSD salutes company for installing a green roof and rain garden.
Jul 20th, 2016
Steely Dan Reels in the Years
Along with opener Steve Winwood, the musicians made time stand still.
Jul 18th, 2016
Def Leppard Fans Throng Summerfest
Fans of all ages showed up in their Leppard garb, captured in our photos.
Jul 7th, 2016
Garbage Brings Home Cooking to Summerfest
One of state’s all-time bands is hot off an acclaimed new album.
Jul 5th, 2016
Neighborhood Group Battles Pollution
Century City Triangle Neighborhood Association wins award for rain barrels, rain gardens.
Jun 30th, 2016
Am I Just One
Singer songwriter Carey Ott comes to town, en route to maybe changing the world.
Jun 17th, 2016
Oh, You Stupid Intelligent People
Bill Maher roasts everyone he can think of at his Riverside show.
Jun 7th, 2016
Fund for Lake Michigan Invests in Future
Better smelling Bradford Beach? More sturgeon in the rivers? FLM helps make it happen.
May 13th, 2016
Mequon Nature Preserve Battles Water Pollution
MMSD gives group its Green Luminary award in recognition of these efforts.
Apr 21st, 2016
Up Close and Personal
Florentine After Dark features a final performance by its four young resident artists.
Mar 25th, 2016
Sounds of Brazil, Haiti, Jamaica
Wilson Center brings three world music performers in one show.
Mar 15th, 2016
The Family That Sings Together
Florentine Opera’s “Three Decembers” is heartfelt look at a family with an absent dad.
Mar 8th, 2016
Star Performer Visits High School
Marcus Center arranges visit to MPS school by star of ‘Cabaret.’
Mar 2nd, 2016
Whole World In a Hat
Skylight musical, ‘Crowns’ is dramatic musical about the role of hats in African American culture.
Mar 1st, 2016
All About Music, Poetry, Architecture
Danceworks’ latest concert springs from one pithy quote. Crazy, huh?
Feb 29th, 2016
Character Clash in Costa Rica
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s “Slowgirl” brings an edgy new play to Milwaukee.
Feb 18th, 2016
From Appleton With Love
State native Ariana Douglas hopes to become an opera star. She performs this weekend with Florentine Opera.
Feb 9th, 2016
Sex, Lies and Opera Arias
The Skylight presents steamy opera about the “dirty duchess” of Argyle.
Jan 27th, 2016
The Mystery of “Agnes of God”
Renaissance Theater’s “dream cast” takes on ‘80s play about strange nun with a dead child.
Jan 15th, 2016
Milwaukee Has Dismal Credit Card Scores
City ranks far below most cities, while suburbs here beat most in America.
Jan 13th, 2016
Will TV Series Help Free Steven Avery?
Popular Netflix series probing Manitowoc murder case causes national furor.
Jan 5th, 2016
Riverwest Organizes a Credit Union
The credit union, also serving the Harambee neighborhood, already has $500,000 in pledges.
Dec 29th, 2015
Catch Second City for Christmas
Famed improv troupe performs through Sunday at Marcus Center.
Dec 17th, 2015
New Home for the Holidays
New Yorker Leroy Davis, a Florentine resident artist, is among four rising stars performing in holiday show.
Dec 10th, 2015
Audience Loves Tony Bennett
The 89-year-old sang 26 songs, with less energy perhaps, but still with impeccable phrasing.
Dec 7th, 2015
Will Any DA Appeal High Court John Doe Ruling?
Court “fires” chief prosecutor, Democracy Campaign calls on other prosecutors to appeal decision
Dec 4th, 2015
Not Quite Ebenezer Scrooge
In Tandem’s ‘A Twisted Carol’ takes a fresh look at the old skinflint.
Dec 2nd, 2015
Christmas Shopping at the Pfister
Month-long marketplace features 80 artists and many hand-made items.
Nov 27th, 2015
Three Kinds of Love
Chamber Theatre offers a real-life couple performing three different one acts about love.
Nov 24th, 2015
Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015
Jackson Browne Takes His Time
The result was a lovely, easy-paced concert that connected to the audience.
Nov 16th, 2015
“The Hotel Is a Creative Force”
Painter Todd Mrozinski loves his post as Pfister Artist-in-Residence
Nov 10th, 2015
Rare Staging of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
MU stage version comes amid controversy as to who is the real Atticus Finch.
Nov 9th, 2015
‘Wicked’, the Greatest Show on Earth?
Touring production at the Marcus is one of the best shows I’ve seen on stage.
Nov 6th, 2015
The Killing of Emmett Till
Shocking murder in 1955, which ignited the civil rights movement, becomes moving drama.
Oct 20th, 2015
Why I Love John Hiatt
He performs Sunday with Lyle Lovett. Should be a great time.
Oct 15th, 2015
