Arts & Culture

One Piece at a Time: Otto Dix’s “Sailor and Prostitute”
One Piece at a Time

Otto Dix’s “Sailor and Prostitute”

A German Expressionist renders a sordid scene in rough, bold ink.

“Memphis”: Fun show, serious message
“Memphis”

Fun show, serious message

The Marcus Center hosts an insightful and entertaining look at race relations in the 1950s, through the love story of a white DJ and a black club singer.

Art Date: Milwaukee is an ArtPlace
Art Date

Milwaukee is an ArtPlace

Now that it's official that there's a lot of art to enjoy in Milwaukee, be sure to check out Kat Murrell's list of exhibition openings and closings around town.

Touring “Chorus Line” glittering, but gilded

Touring “Chorus Line” glittering, but gilded

The production, at the Milwaukee Theatre this weekend, shines bright, but it's hard to ignore its flaws.

Moving Pictures: “The Impossible”
Moving Pictures

“The Impossible”

Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor deliver powerful performances in Juan Antonio Bayona's "The Impossible," opening Friday at the Oriental Theatre.

Theater RED dares to take on Shakespeare, unrehearsed

Theater RED dares to take on Shakespeare, unrehearsed

The new company, helmed by Christopher and Marcee Elst, will perform a quasi-Elizabethan "Twelfth Night" Saturday.

The Mentalist: Inside the mind of Marc Salem
The Mentalist

Inside the mind of Marc Salem

Marc Salem, renowned mentalist, mind reader and expert in non-verbal communication, brings "Mind Over Milwaukee" to the Milwaukee Rep through Feb. 24.

Art Date: ReciproCITY, Overpass Light Brigade and more
Art Date

ReciproCITY, Overpass Light Brigade and more

This week, Kat Murrell's weekly guide to Milwaukee's visual arts looks at openings at Sweet Water and Art Bar along with three exhibitions at Portrait Society.

TCD’s 2013 Countdown: Visual Art
TCD’s 2013 Countdown

Visual Art

Kat Murrell counts down (OK, counts "up") her must-see visual arts exhibits for the first four months of 2013.

“A Chorus Line” brings a former Milwaukeean home

“A Chorus Line” brings a former Milwaukeean home

Mary Leigh Christine, originally of Racine and Milwaukee, plays a hopeful performer chasing her dreams – on and off stage.

TCD’s 2013 Countdown: Theater
TCD’s 2013 Countdown

Theater

Matthew Reddin breaks down ten of the plays and musicals he's most looking forward to coming up in 2013.

12 Songs Holiday Project: “Auld Lang Syne”
12 Songs Holiday Project

“Auld Lang Syne”

Looking to add something to your New Year's playlist? Check out all 12 artists from the 12 Songs Holiday Project performing "Auld Lang Syne."