Arts & Culture

B.B., King of the Blues, at Northern Lights Theater

B.B., King of the Blues, at Northern Lights Theater

B.B. King and Lucille have been wowing audiences for decades. Monday he played the second of three shows at Potawatomi.

On Stage 3/27: Spring in the air, across Milwaukee
On Stage 3/27

Spring in the air, across Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Ballet hosts three varying works, art blooms again at the MAM and the Milwaukee Theatre brings in A Prairie Home Companion.

Milwaukee Ballet: Choreographer Matthew Neenan
Milwaukee Ballet

Choreographer Matthew Neenan

Beirut, the Indie band, inspired Philadelphia-based Matthew Neenan's "The Last Glass."

The Fine Arts Quartet, all in for Saint-Saens

The Fine Arts Quartet, all in for Saint-Saens

The Fine Arts Quartet and pianist Cristina Ortiz give us to ponder the French composer's place in the scheme of things.

Dreams and Reality: The State of Haitian Art
Dreams and Reality

The State of Haitian Art

Haitian artist and scholars of Haitian culture assembled in Milwaukee this month.

Moving Pictures review: “In Darkness”
Moving Pictures review

“In Darkness”

Mark Metcalf finds parallels between Agnieszka Holland's "In Darkness," opening tonight at the Downer, and Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List."

Lives Lived: Convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner
Lives Lived

Convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner

Judith Ann takes a look at works by convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner, currently on display at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

On Stage 3/20: Musical celebrations and incoming artworks
On Stage 3/20

Musical celebrations and incoming artworks

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates St. Pat's a week late, the Eccentric Soul Revue rolls through Alverno, WPCA and Milwaukee Art Museum both host new exhibits.

Profile: Timothy Westbrook, Pfister Artist-in-Residence
Profile

Timothy Westbrook, Pfister Artist-in-Residence

Fiber artist Timothy Westbrook sheds some light on plans for his year at the Pfister, from using eco-friendly techniques to a series of gowns for "Ms. Pfister."

On Stage 3/13: Classic works and performers revived
On Stage 3/13

Classic works and performers revived

The Florentine presents American opera "Susannah," "Success" returns from India, and performers from across the pond visit local stages.

Review: “Forward 2012” juried art show at Charles Allis
Review

“Forward 2012” juried art show at Charles Allis

This annual visual arts showcase at the Charles Allis Art Museum has landscapes and whimsy for all sorts.

“In the Next Room” an electric exploration of intimacy

“In the Next Room” an electric exploration of intimacy

The Rep presents a story of emotional evolution, sparked by the invention of the vibrator.