Arts & Culture

Piano Arts: Messiaen’s epic “Vingt Regards”
Piano Arts

Messiaen’s epic “Vingt Regards”

Christopher Taylor will play all 20 meditations -- over 2 hours' worth -- on the baby Jesus Friday evening.

Ex Fabula: Stories, community, Milwaukee
Ex Fabula

Stories, community, Milwaukee

Ex Fabula Spectacular at Turner Hall this Thursday brings the group's favorite storytellers to the stage for a night of human connection and Milwaukee culture.

On Stage 12/4: An abundance of the arts
On Stage 12/4

An abundance of the arts

Christmas in the Basilica, indie-pop at Turner, the return of the Nutcracker, Ex Fabula storytelling, and everything in between.

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

Joy and laughter fuel the Rep’s “Christmas Carol”

A new director and new Scrooge are just the most noticeable changes that enliven Dickens' classic tale.

Youngblood’s “Cartoon” reigns supreme

Youngblood’s “Cartoon” reigns supreme

This tale of a totalitarian toontown forces reflection on an increasingly violent society, and features an exceptional cast and crew.

Rob Delaney: Funny on Twitter, funnier at Turner
Rob Delaney

Funny on Twitter, funnier at Turner

The Twitter star's set spans everything from politics to underwear, but it's his charisma that makes him more than the man behind the handle.

Milwaukee Film Member Screening: “Holy Motors”
Milwaukee Film Member Screening

“Holy Motors”

"Holy Motors," this month's Milwaukee Film member screening at the Oriental, is all about acting in both reel and real life.

Out of the forest, into the furnace at Vanguard

Out of the forest, into the furnace at Vanguard

Bernard J. Robert's posthumous retrospective at Vanguard Gallery and Foundry: Mr. Natural amid molten metal.

PODCAST: TCD Holiday Traditions, Part One
PODCAST

TCD Holiday Traditions, Part One

'Tis the season, and Mark Metcalf wants to know how TCD celebrates. Tom Strini shares a musical story from Christmas past and offers tips on tree decorating.

On Stage 11/27: Lots to do as Christmas looms
On Stage 11/27

Lots to do as Christmas looms

Choices range from the classic (Rep's Christmas Carol, Doc at the MSO) to the quirky (In Tandem's Cudahy carolers, Brady Street Festivus).

Art Date: Christmas in the Ward, Nohl Fellows, MAM and more
Art Date

Christmas in the Ward, Nohl Fellows, MAM and more

MAM commemorates World AIDS Day, the Historic Third Ward celebrates Christmas, and events at Jazz Gallery, Brady Street, RedLine, Peltz Gallery and UWM.

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

First Stage’s “Rudolph” a must-see for holiday cheer

Veteran Milwaukee actors pair with young stars and a team of "snowkins" who keep the play's magic ever in motion.