Bradley Symphony Center

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra partners with Edessa School of Fashion for Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra

Broadway Singer Kate Baldwin and City Leaders Mike and Laura Arnow Headline the 2025 Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Gala

Broadway Singer Kate Baldwin and City Leaders Mike and Laura Arnow Headline the 2025 Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Gala

Festival City Symphony to Conclude Saturday Classics Series with “Spanish Dreams and Dances” Concert

See Milwaukee Night Market’s 2025 Schedule

Monthly market to kick off 2025 season on June 11.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Second Bach Fest

The MSO and community partners throughout Milwaukee celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

Festival City Symphony Presents “Harmonies of the Heartland”

Acclaimed Violinist Jonah Kartman Joins Festival City Symphony for a Captivating Performance of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto

Festival City Symphony Presents “Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Eighth” Featuring Milwaukee Violinist Jonah Kartman

Truman Lowe: On view on Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee PBS and MSO Present Adrian Dunn’s Wonderful: A Soulful Celebration

Black Friday Beer and Holiday Markets

Plus: Milwaukee Krampusnacht, The Rep's ‘Christmas Carol’ and MSO's ‘Muppet Christmas Carol.’

The Black Promoters Collective Partners with Pabst Theater Group to Bring Urban Talent to Milwaukee

Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra TV Special Wins Regional Emmy®!

A Spooky Weekend of Halloween Fun

Plus: A wine festival, an orchestra accompanying a Disney movie and more.

Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony to Air Nationally on PBS December, 2024

MILWAUKEE; October 30, 2024 – On December 13, 2024, the Milwaukee PBS production of the Emmy nominated Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will air nationally on PBS stations across the country. This concert is a celebration of the Violent Femmes iconic debut self-titled album and greatest hits including “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off,” “Add It Up” and “Gone Daddy Gone” along with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The Violent Femmes are an American folk punk band who began playing acoustic punk on the streets of Milwaukee. They were discovered in 1981 while busking outside the Oriental Theatre where the Pretenders were playing later that evening. The lead singer, Chrissie Hynde invited them to play a brief acoustic set after the opening act. Gordon Gano, the lead vocalist & guitar player was still in high school when he wrote all of the songs for the Violent Femmes’ first album. Today, the Violent Femmes consist of founding members Gordon Gano and Brian Ritchie, joined by multi-instrumentalist Blaise Garza and drummer John Sparrow. This concert with the Violent Femmes and the Milwaukee Symphony was produced and recorded by Milwaukee PBS at the Bradley Symphony Center on October 3, 2023. It will air on Milwaukee PBS on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 8pm, with an encore broadcast the same evening at 9:15pm on Milwaukee PBS Channel 10. “We’re excited to share this incredible concert with our audience as well as PBS stations around the country” said Debbie Hamlett, General Manager of Milwaukee PBS. “Listening to this amazing music with a “backup” symphony is an experience I hope you’ll never forget!” There will be a public sneak preview at the Oriental Theatre, where it all began, in Milwaukee on December 3rd.  The screening is free and open to the public but you must reserve your seat, register at MilwaukeePBS.org/events. Doors open at 6:30pm About Milwaukee PBS Milwaukee PBS is southeastern Wisconsin’s premier non-commercial media organization. It consists of two high-definition television stations, WMVS and WMVT, and four additional digital television services. Milwaukee PBS is one of the most-watched public television stations in the nation. For more information, visit www.MilwaukeePBS.org.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Rings in the Holiday Season

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announces Music Director Ken-David Masur’s final season with the MSO

Festival City Symphony Kicks Off 2024-2025 Season with “Magical, Mischievous, and Majestic Music” Concert

Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections

Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?

Ron Johnson Says Free-Market Principles Could Fix Education

WI senator blasts educational bureaucracy at panel hosted by right-wing Moms for Liberty.

RNC Preview – Day 2, Tuesday July 16

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where. And a look at what happened on Day One.

RNC Preview – Day 1, Monday July 15

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where,

Milwaukee Arts Groups in Big Trouble

Huge declines in the percent of earned income are a very worrisome sign.

PianoArts Festival Features Rising Stars

Young competition winners and skilled veterans perform in North American event.

25th Anniversary Festival Showcases Competition Partnership with MSO Musicians

Big Truck Day Returns To Red Arrow Park

Plus: Metal Fest, Maifest and Baird Center open house.

The Milwaukee Symphony Announces 2024-25 Pops Season

Byron Stripling Appointed Principal Pops Conductor

Festival Celebrating All Things Bach

Symphony plays host to week-long festival honoring legendary composer.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Ken-David Masur, and Community Partners Present Bach Fest

The MSO and community partners throughout Milwaukee celebrate the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra season continues in January and February with the music of artists from Mozart to Coldplay

Weekend Offers Free Zoo, Polar Plunge

And a whole lot of New Year's Eve options.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Offers Variety of Holiday Performances

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces Contract Extension for Music Director Ken-David Masur

Two-Year Contract Extension Builds on Artistic Growth for MSO

Live Organ Music Returning To Oriental Theatre

Historic pipe organ installed, with unveiling planned for Nov. 8.

Celebrating the Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Volunteers sought for multiple events during Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

Global entrepreneur Damon Dash to hold event as part of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

Sculpture Milwaukee Returns For 7th Year

Featuring 7 artists from across the globe, 39 works, and a meditation on Michael Jackson.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointment of New Concertmaster: Jinwoo Lee

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza

Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?

The Pabst Theater Group Raises $60,000 for Local Charities

The Pabst Theater Group Donates Proceeds from the Sale of Theater Chairs to MADACC and ArtWorks for Milwaukee

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant to Keynote PEARLS For Teen Girls 30th Anniversary Inspired to Lead Benefit

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents Water Festival

The MSO explores Milwaukee’s relationship with water in a 3-week concert festival

Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move

Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.

Wilson Center Announces 2023 Big Event Honorees

Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg; and Latino Arts, Inc. to be Honored as Award Recipients

Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers

Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.

Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District

New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.

Milwaukee Rep Reveals Details, Designs of $75 Million Theater Overhaul

Multi-year project promises improvement to every space in three-theater complex.

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Downtown names its 2022 Downtown Achievement Award winners

Key projects and downtown players recognized at Milwaukee Downtown’s 2022 annual meeting

Former Blatz Brewing Building Sold

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Milwaukee PBS Wins National Recognition.

Milwaukee PBS’ SPEAKING OF… Podcast Wins NETA Award

Pabst Theater Group Buys Wedding Venue

The Fitzgerald will be located in historic landmark, an 1874 mansion in Yankee Hill.

The Pabst Theater Group Introduces The Fitzgerald

The Group Acquires Another Historic Venue to Expand Wedding and Private Event Business

PianoArts Presents Great Young Pianists

North American competition based in Milwaukee returns after pandemic delays with three prize-winning performers.

“The Concert of a Lifetime,” A Milestone for Three Pianists,” June 1

Locally-produced Programs Recognized for Excellence

Milwaukee PBS Wins 13 Awards

Orchestra Will Be “Singin’ in the Rain”

MSO presents classic 1952 movie musical with full orchestral accompaniment.

VISIT Milwaukee Welcomes New Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Josh Albrecht brings extensive experience in destination management

Festival City Symphony Presents “From Many, One” Saturday Classics Concert March 5

It’s All About Christmas

Holiday events include: Candy Cane Lane, A Christmas Carol, A Crafty Christmas, and the Noel Indoor Light Park

Gomyo Sizzles With The Symphony

Violinist’s performance could be the best I’ve ever heard by an MSO soloist.

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to set Downtown aglow Nov. 18 – Jan. 1

Six-week festival bundles more than a half million lights and downtown’s most cherished happenings

The MSO Is Back and Captivates in New Hall

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is back with a performance of contemporary and classic pieces.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Perform with Stewart Copeland of the Police on December 2

Five Doors Open Milwaukee Recommendations

You won't want to miss these five stops as you explore Milwaukee this weekend.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Musicians and Management Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival

Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.

MIAD Opening Gallery on Wisconsin Avenue

New space will be on first floor of The Avenue, adjacent to 3rd Street Market Hall

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Winners of 2021 Business Awards

Milwaukee Bucks recognized as Corporate Partner of the Year

Festival City Symphony Launches New Website

Tickets Available Now for New Concert Season

“Finding Loren” Film Tells Story of Fighter Pilot Downed Over Italy in World War II and Milwaukee Son and Family Finding Crash Site and Remains 70 Years Later

Documentary By Milwaukee Producer / Director Premiers Sept. 25 at Bradley Symphony Center

310W Owner Sues City for $5 Million For Sewer Backup

Massive 2020 rainstorm caused damage but city attorney says city wasn't negligent.

Milwaukee’s Festival City Symphony Announces 2021-2022 Concert Season, New Venue

2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.

Flood Delays Opening of Bradley Symphony Center

MSO converts to virtual season, plans to open building in January.

Symphony Hangs New Sign

The former Grand Avenue looks more like the entertainment hub it once was.

Symphony Center To Get New Sign This Weekend

Socially distant entertainment on Wisconsin Avenue this weekend.

Inside the Bradley Symphony Center

Contractors working diligently to transform former movie palace into modern music hall with Art Deco style.

Symphony’s New Home Takes Shape

Steel frame rises on Wisconsin Ave., new Wells St. structure designed to match historic theater.

Symphony Moves a 625-Ton Wall

MSO, contractors move huge wall as part of $89 million transformation of historic theater.

Symphony Prepares for Tuesday’s Wall Move

625-ton wall will be moved 35 feet to facilitate $89 million music hall project.

Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony

City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.

Full Speed Ahead on Symphony Project

Prep work for moving wall 35 feet into street is underway.

Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall

$89 million music hall means "rebirth of a neighborhood" and "rebirth of the symphony."

Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward

Council, Plan Commission okay separate parts of development transforming W. Wisconsin Ave.

Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre

Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.

City Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades

Re-doing Grand Theatre for MSO, new Bon Ton contract, major street upgrades.

Molly Clarey

"Milwaukeeans have a lot of pride in their city."

Can Old Warner Theater Be Saved?

Journal Sentinel picks up on our story, and Marcus Corp. says it will consider selling building.

We Want to Save the Warner

A non-profit trust hopes to restore a classic downtown theater as a concert hall.

Transit System Facing Nearly 30% Service Reduction

Challenges ahead for MCTS, but good news in Westown, Lake Park, Silver City, and the Menomonee Valley

Grand Theatre ticket booth transformed to meet needs of visitors and newcomers

Downtown Milwaukee is finding creative ways to revitalize Wisconsin Ave.