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Milwaukee Rep’s A Christmas Carol Welcomes Special VIP Walk-On Guests

Details Announced for Wild Card Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday

Brewers, Mets Begin National League Wild Card Series Tomorrow at American Family Field

Satin Doll’s Lounge Will Be Demolished

Famed tavern had 'crazy' owner with connections to Duke Ellington, David Byrne and Frank Balistrieri.

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

Milwaukee Rep Reaches $78 Million Goal For Massive Theater Overhaul

Previously cut project components restored, fall 2025 completion planned.

Celebrate Christmas in July and Save 25% to Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol on Thursday, July 25

Matt Daniels Returns as Scrooge!

Milwaukee Businesses Closing During RNC

Whether in protest or by necessity, many shutdowns during convention, July 15-18.

Brady Street Festival Announces 2024 Entertainment Lineup

Election Scheduled for Trade Hotel Union

Union will move forward on election despite charges of unfair labor practices.

20 Years of Community and Camaraderie at the Shorewood Criterium Classic

Trade Hotel Union Files Charges for Labor Law Violations

Complaints allege company barred pro-union communications. NLRB will investigate.

Competitive Drone Racing Comes To Pettit Center

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

Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized

Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.

Milwaukee Ballet Ends Season with Contemporary Show “MKE MIX”

Three female choreographers present boundary-pushing works in the Company’s annual triple-bill.

Christian Yelich and Family to Host Christian Yelich’s Home Plate Charity Concert at The Pabst Theater Benefiting Military Veterans and the Milwaukee Community

Featuring American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery and Comedian Charlie Berens

The Return of the Milwaukee Film Festival

And don't forget to celebrate Milwaukee Day.

Cirque du Soleil and Charlie Berens Come to Town

And it's great week for sour beers. And of course, Egg Day!

Milwaukee Theater District Launches Marquee Madness Promotion

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Milwadelphia

Pop-up will take over Sugar Maple. Plus: A special Streets of Old Milwaukee event.

Milwaukee Blues Artist Headlines New Music Venue

Plus: Taste & Toast, an RV show and watch out for those shufflers.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Award-Winning Titles, World Premieres and More for 2024/25 Season

Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities

And some ice skating superheroes.

Milwaukee Ballet Presents Choreographic Competition ‘Genesis’

Three International Choreographers Compete for Contract to Create New Work

Warm Up With These Fun Events

Winterfest. Gallery Night. Monster trucks. And a 'Napoleon Dynamite' reunion. What more could you ask for?

Plenty of Cheer Awaits Before The Big Day

Christmas is Monday, but the fun starts this weekend.

Ghost Tours, Holiday Bike Rides and a Cheers Festival

Eclectic collection of holiday events will take place in lead up to the big day.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Wine Festival Will Uncork The Weekend

Plus: To Kill A Mockingbird at Marcus Center, Oddities Expo and Junkin' Market Days

New Entertainment Venue Coming to Milwaukee’s East Side

Young Performer Casting announced for Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s A Christmas Carol

Milwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week

Details Announced for Wild Card Games 1 and 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday (6:08 p.m. Starts)

Brewers, Diamondbacks Begin National League Wild Card Series Tomorrow at American Family Field

Get Ready For The Cultures & Communities Festival

From principal Ava Coleman to Charlie Sykes, there is event or film for every taste.

“It’s Alive on the RiverWalk” Enters its Final Week of Performances

The Milwaukee Theater District Encourages Milwaukeeans to Visit the RiverWalk to Enjoy Live Music and Find Tickets to Upcoming Pabst Theater Group Shows

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Construction Timeline for New Associated Bank Theater Center

2024/25 Season to take place at Milwaukee Rep and Venues across the City

Buskers To Take Over The Riverwalk

'It's Alive on the RiverWalk' series to offer free performers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

“It’s Alive on the RiverWalk” To Bring Live Performances to the Milwaukee RiverWalk

Abbott Elementary Star Will Headline Cultures & Communities Festival

Milwaukee Film's fall festival also adds Salt-N-Pepa DJ.

VISIT Milwaukee Celebrates Record-Setting Year

Tourism-focused organization hands out awards, announces NFT-centric experience at annual meeting.

Big Delay in Downtown Concert Halls

Will FPC Live ever build $50 to $60 million concert complex? Industry observers have their doubts.

Radio Milwaukee to host HYFIN Anti-Gala on Aug. 3 with performances from Madison McFerrin and Silas Short

First-of-its-kind event to be held at Marcus Performing Arts Center with fashion showing and awards ceremony

Rep Releases Updated Theater Designs, Seeks Donations To Start Construction

Donors offer $7.5 million in matching donations for $75 million Associated Bank Theater Center.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Seeks the next Tiny Tim and other Young Performers Ages 8-13 for A Christmas Carol

Pabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room

Pabst will buy Farwell Avenue building once targeted for event venue.

Pabst Theater Lights Up New Sign

27-foot-tall blade sign lights up key downtown intersection.

Milwaukee Theater District Launches Milwaukee’s Most Entertaining Giveaway

The Return of the Midwest Gaming Classic

Plus: Blues festival, a Riverwest spring ball and Tiki Takedown

Pabst to Unveil The Fitzgerald April 5

Pabst Theater Group announces giveaway, exclusive partners ahead of event venue's grand reveal.

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

Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium

Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.

Family Foundation Gifts The Rep $5 Million For Theater Project

Herzfeld Foundation awards biggest grant in its history.

Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life

Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.

Boats, Art and Monster Trucks This Weekend

And if that’s not enough: high-flying wrestling, a musical dance-along and diverse concert lineup also fill weekend.

Milwaukee Ballet Presents a Powerful Triple-Bill with Originals

Contemporary ballet returns to The Pabst Theater February 9-12 as Timothy O’Donnell stages final work as Resident Choreographer

Oak View Group Launches National Theater Alliance, the Pabst Theater Group Joins Inaugural Roster of Prestigious Performing Arts Venues

Veteran Music Agent Noël Mirhadi Appointed Director to Build the New Alliance and Champion Collective Booking and Buying Power, Unique Content, and Sponsorship Opportunities

Dry January? Plenty of Alcohol-Free Events To Start Month

N/A festival, political comedy, RV show, romantic comedy play and much more.

Associated Bank, Quarles Write Their Names on Skyline

Associated's new signage costs more than $100,000, the Quarles signs cost $250,000.

Lots of Events Planned For Holiday Weekend

And all are indoors, so you can stay as warm as a chestnut roasting on an open fire.

Pabst Theater Group Disputes That Union Contract Finalized

Union says contract finalized. Pabst says not quite but won't say why.

A Potpourri of Holiday Events This Weekend

Something for everyone, including tours of the haunted Eagles Club.

Pabst Theater Group Union Approves First Labor Contract

Following summer unionization vote, new contract includes improved pay rates, expanded labor-management policies

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.

Family Free Day at Zoo

Plus: a traveling sneaker tour, Clerks III screening and director Q&A, Swan Lake at Milwaukee Ballet and more.

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

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

Proposed Iron District Soccer Team Would Start Play in 2025

Naming contest underway. Team would compete in USL Championship League.

Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue

PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.

Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?

Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?

Milwaukee Ballet Announces 2022/23 Season Roster

Company welcomes two new dancers and celebrates Pink’s 20th season

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

Milwaukee Rep Plans $75 Million Overhaul

Complete rebuilding of two theaters planned with Associated Bank becoming naming rights sponsor for entire Rep complex.

New Bar, Restaurants Coming to River Center

A 'significant milestone' in redeveloping downtown tower's Milwaukee River frontage.

Associated Bank Partnering with F Street Hospitality for new Dining Experiences at Renovated Milwaukee Associated Bank River Center

Union Organizers Share Stories, Strategies

Younger workers key to success, say representatives from Pabst Theater, other union efforts.

FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex

But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.

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

Unions, Senate Candidates Push New Labor Law

Union leaders and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate rally Downtown for PRO Act.

Public Market to host MKE CHEF Collaboration Dinner to benefit 7 charities

All-star list of Wisconsin chefs and culinary experts will cook 7-course dinner to raise money for charities.

Pabst Theater Group to Buy Villa Filomena

The group, which operates five other venues in Milwaukee, aims to create a private event venue in a historic mansion

Soccer Stadium Will Need Public Subsidy

Developers estimate $160 million cost for development including hotel, apartments and concert venue.

Pabst Theater Group Workers Win Union Election

94% of bargaining unit votes to be represented by union.

The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues

It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

Oak Creek Starbucks Union Wins Election

Oak Creek becomes first Starbucks in Wisconsin to successfully unionize.

Bernie Sanders Supports Pabst Unionization

Pabst Theater Group CEO Gary Witt donated to Sanders' presidential campaigns.

Pabst Theater Group Refuses Union Recognition

Theater group says it will only recognize union after an NLRB election.

Lonely East Side House Will Disappear

Purchase of property at 2137 N. Oakland Ave. puts entire block under control of Thermo Fisher Scientific company.

First-Ever Brewers Eve Bash Welcomes the 2022 Home Season

Everyone’s Celebrating – Milwaukee Landmarks Light Up Blue & Yellow; Fans Encouraged to Wear Brewers Gear and Post #414Crew; Complimentary Items for Fans Showing Their Colors at Chick-fil-A and UScellular®

Pabst Theater Group Workers Want A Union

Workers at its five venues organizing with Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers.

IRS Complaint Filed Against Summerfest

Complaint challenges festival’s nonprofit status, claiming it now operates ‘as a commercial entity.’

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue

PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.

Orchestra Will Be “Singin’ in the Rain”

MSO presents classic 1952 movie musical with full orchestral accompaniment.

Milwaukee Performing Arts Organizations Update COVID-19 Safety Requirements

Florentine Opera, Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee Ballet, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra among organizations announcing COVID audience screening and mandatory masking to end in March

Milwaukee Mayoral Candidates Forum March 16th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and the Pabst Theater Group

Free Brats at Old German Beer Hall

Plus: A new brunch and lunch cafe. Maxie's plans special Mardi Gras menu. And Turner Hall's new restaurant.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Barrio Train at Mitchell Park Domes

Plus, Mean Girls the Musical, live music at Anodyne, The Rat Pack is Back, A Lakefront beer release and more.

Civic Partnership to Present Milwaukee Mayoral Candidate Forum February 9th at Turner Hall Ballroom

Event hosted by the Pabst Theater Group, Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com, Listen MKE and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate

Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.

The Pabst Theater Group reveals a remodeled artist green room backstage at the Riverside Theater

Why Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?

National ‘monopoly’ company’s proposed music halls in Third Ward target local companies.

Milwaukee Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof

Two restaurants recently announced strict vaccine requirements.

It’s All About Christmas

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

Walker’s Point Makers Market & Bar Hop

Plus, two holiday light shows, live local music at the cooperage, music in support of blood drives and a Christmas themed musical.

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

Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers

City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.

Colectivo Reopens Prospect Avenue Cafe

Cafe has been closed since January, reopens with limited hours.

Milwaukee Arts Groups Announce Vaccine Requirement

Coalition of performing arts groups requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof or a negative test.

Milwaukee Performing Arts Organizations Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test for Audiences

Florentine Opera, Marcus Performing Arts Center, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra among organizations announcing COVID audience screening

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.

Cultural Institutions and Businesses in Milwaukee’s Hospitality and Performing Arts Industries Urge Milwaukee-area Residents to Get Vaccinated

Turner Hall Seeks New Bar and Restaurant Operator

The Tavern at Turner Hall needs new owner poised to take advantage of proximity to ballroom, Deer District and Fiserv Forum.

Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test

Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.

Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart Comes to the Riverside Theater

Live at the Riverside Theater Monday *November 29* 6:30 p.m. doors *7:30 p.m. show

The Tallest Man on Earth Comes to the Pabst Theater

March 18 * 7:00 p.m. Doors * 8:00 p.m. Show

Music Venues Still Await Pandemic Aid

Summerfest got $10 million in federal funding. The Pabst and thousands of other groups: nothing.

College Debts Hit State’s Black Borrowers

Average Black graduate owes $25,000 more for student loans than white graduates.

Cafe Corazon Opens New Location

Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.

See The Future Associated Bank River Center

Plans and renderings, how bank will modernize former Milwaukee Center, inside and out.

Biden Sells Pandemic Plan in Town Hall

Milwaukee chosen for his first official visit as president.

Pabst CEO on Biden’s Visit to the Theater

Gary Witt discusses preparing for the presidential visit, running an event venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill

Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.

Express Elopement Packages Available on Valentine’s Day

at the Riverside Theater, Pabst Theater and Turner Hall Ballroom

New Year’s Eve Livestream Benefit Concert by Yacht Rock Powerhouse The Docksiders To Raise Funds For Struggling Milwaukee Venues, Artists, Stagehands

BoDeans, Other Top Bands Also Performing at Virtual New Year’s Eve Gala

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.

How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid

A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.

Theaters Offer Holiday Shows

Including different versions of Dickens and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’

Milwaukee Hospitality Leaders to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour

Local Companies Are Innovating Amid Pandemic

Renaissance, Next Act and Milwaukee Rep all are finding creative ways to do theater.

Riverside Ghost Tours Give a Behind-The-Scenes Look at One of the Most Haunted Theaters in Wisconsin

Experience the Riverside like never before – just in time for Halloween!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2020/21 Season Reset Due to Covid-19 Challenges and an Emergency Relief Rep Rising Fundraising Campaign

Associated Bank Upgrading Riverwalk

New indoor-outdoor private space planned alongside rehabilitated riverwalk.

Pabst Theater Group Pivots To Weddings

Plus: National venue group including 12 Milwaukee groups requests pandemic bailout.

New Signs for Pabst Theater

Scrolling, chasing LED signs are big -- too big? -- and offer homage to theater's history.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names May Adrales as New Associate Artist Director

Ms. Adrales is a nationally recognized and highly respected director who’s made a reputation for directing new works.

Festival City Symphony’s May 7 Season Finale Features “Pioneers and Prodigies”

Monte Perkins Conducts His Final “Symphony Sundays” Concert

Back by Popular Demand Milwaukee Repertory Theater Prop and Costume Sale

Saturday, April 29 from 10am – 2pm

The Most Beautiful Bar In Town?

Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.

“An Evening with Groucho” Begins March 24 at Milwaukee Rep

Groucho Marx comes alive for a hilarious night of theater!

Milwaukee Ballet announces 2017–18 Season

Highlights include world premiere of Michael Pink’s Beauty and the Beast; Unique Made in Milwaukee program at The Pabst; return of La Bohème

Festival City Symphony to Perform “Inspired by the Bard” Symphony Sundays Concert

Admission to each concert is $14 for adults and $8 for children, students, and seniors.

World’s Greatest Young Choreographers?

Michael Pink’s world-wide search sees results in Ballet’s “Genesis” concert.

Rep Lab the Short-Play Festival Returns to Milwaukee Rep April 13-17

Rep Lab showcases the work of The Rep’s Emerging Professional Residents across theatrical disciplines from direction to design to acting.

City Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades

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

Milwaukee Ballet Announces Three Finalists of Genesis: International Choreographic Competition

Artists from Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States will compete for top prize

WTMJ Radio Packers Watch Party – “Hometown Call at Turner Hall”

The free event will feature a massive movie-screen broadcast of the NFC Championship Game synced to the radio play-by-play broadcast on 620 WTMJ.

4th Annual “Milwaukee Gospel Jubilee” to Benefit Progressive Community Health Centers

Event to Showcase Local Gospel Groups, Help Increase Access to Health Care for Underserved Milwaukeeans

Festival City Symphony to Perform “Going for Baroque” Symphony Sundays Concert

The concert will highlight music from the Baroque Era.

Carter Simmons to be New Festival City Symphony Music Director

Simmons has been the Artistic Director of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra for the past 24 years.

Milwaukee Rep Raised Record Breaking $111,628 for Boys & Girls Club through “A Christmas Carol”

This year’s record breaking donation is due in large part to an anonymous donor who was so moved by the end-of-show appeal that he pledged to match all gifts given dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

BMO Harris to Build New High-Rise

The story behind Milwaukee's newest tower and oldest bank, and how deal was done.

Didn’t Find What You Needed at that Black Friday Sale? You’re in Luck!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces 7th Annual Holiday Artisan Craft Fair. The fair runs Sunday, December 18 - 11am to 7pm at Gallerie M inside the InterContinental Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave.

“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Historic 1927 Riverside Chairs up for Auction

100% Proceeds Go to MKE's Animals in Need

Bucks Announce Construction Team for Entertainment Block

Brookfield-based Hunzinger tabbed to manage construction for entertainment plaza as part of Milwaukee’s downtown arena development

Festival City Symphony Opens Season with “Music for the Birds” Symphony Sundays Concert

FCS welcomes children to these concerts, which are most appropriate for those in second grade and older.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Receives $1 Million Gift to Name the John D. (Jack) Lewis New Play Development Program

As a subscriber since 1976, Jack Lewis was always passionate about the arts and its place in society.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for Milwakee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical Man of La Mancha