Arts & Culture

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

Star Wars in 60 minutes, thanks to Charles Ross

The Marcus Center hosts the Canadian actor's solo show, which pays tribute to George Lucas' original trilogy.

Juried shorts are sweet at MKE Short Film Fest

Juried shorts are sweet at MKE Short Film Fest

"Love and Germaphobia" beat out eight other flicks for the top prize, and "Yellow Hill: The Stranger's Tale" made its world premiere.

Pardon Their Dust: Portrait Society Gallery reopens
Pardon Their Dust

Portrait Society Gallery reopens

Director Debra Brehmer on the renovations and origins of the Third Ward space. Video by Val Danculovich and Breanne Brennan.

PODCAST: Milwaukee Short Film Festival, past and present
PODCAST

Milwaukee Short Film Festival, past and present

Mark Metcalf talks with Ross Bigley, president of the Milwaukee Independent Film Society, about the 14th annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival.

Milwaukee playwrights, from page to stage at Carte Blanche

Milwaukee playwrights, from page to stage at Carte Blanche

The Carte Blanche New Plays Festival runs through the weekend at the company's Walker's Point location.

New Focus at ThirdCoast Digest

New Focus at ThirdCoast Digest

A message from TCD's new publisher, John Shannon.

Deep pockets, full hearts support MAM at The Art Auction

Deep pockets, full hearts support MAM at The Art Auction

The Milwaukee Art Museum held its Twelfth Benefit Art Auction on Saturday, a black tie event that featured incredible art. Photo gallery by Lacy Landre.

Soulstice offers a leaden “Blithe Spirit”

Soulstice offers a leaden “Blithe Spirit”

The company's production of Noel Coward's 1941 comedy is more creaky than classic.

Pink Banana rehabilitates Pinter’s “Hothouse”

Pink Banana rehabilitates Pinter’s “Hothouse”

One of the Nobel laureate's neglected works gets its Milwaukee premiere at the new Arcade Theatre in Grand Avenue Mall.

Pink Banana’s “Hothouse” set to fire up Milwaukee

Pink Banana’s “Hothouse” set to fire up Milwaukee

Director James Boland found the neglected Harold Pinter work a joy to interpret, and a powerful opening show for their new space.

The Quasimondo stakes its claim in Milwaukee

The Quasimondo stakes its claim in Milwaukee

With "Halloween Tree," the new physical theater troupe continues mixing unconventional ideas with traditional forms.

On Stage 10/30: A quiet week, with charitable options
On Stage 10/30

A quiet week, with charitable options

As the holiday season draws nearer, fundraisers, benefits and pay-what-you-can performances take center stage.