Arts & Culture
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“Gatekeepers” exposes Israel’s unseen security force
Mar 15th, 2013 by Mark MetcalfSix former directors of the Shin Bet intelligence service are interviewed in a documentary by Dror Moreh, opening this weekend at the Downer Theatre.
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Ron OJ Parson set to retell “A Raisin in the Sun”
Mar 14th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinLorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking play about a black family trying to pursue their dreams closes the Milwaukee Rep's season.
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“West of Memphis” documents a harrowing miscarriage of justice
Mar 14th, 2013 by Mark MetcalfThe latest film following the West Memphis Three covers the span of the case, from their apprehension to their eventual release.
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TCD Art Date
Movement, of our bodies and the world
Mar 13th, 2013 by Kat MurrellPortrait Society opens new shows, Shorewood gallery The Waxwing celebrates its first year, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee explores a newly discovered artist, and an interactive Inova performance.
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Bel Canto chorus sings transcendant Russian works
Mar 12th, 2013 by Michael BarndtThe Bel Canto celebrates music director Richard Hynson's 25th year with Rachmaninoff's "All Night Vigil" and a commission from Alexander Levine.
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Desperate Housewives of Athens
Fools for Tragedy’s “Lysistrata”
Mar 12th, 2013 by Jeff GrygnyJordan Gwiazdowski, artistic director, has put together a modernized adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy.
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MKE This Week
Irishmen, Greek women, & Leonard Cohen
Mar 12th, 2013 by Lacy LandreThursday update: Asner show cancelled. Leonard Cohen visist; Bluebeard's back to the MSO; Rep closes with "Raisin in the Sun;" Lysistrata can (not) do it; & St. Pat's.
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“Pump Boys” a nice pit stop, but still just a pit stop
Mar 9th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinThe country musical has great instrumental performances and stellar harmonizing, but a weak and gimmicky collection of songs.
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Fiber Arts
A hidden medium, woven into Milwaukee
Mar 8th, 2013 by Lydia StatzOrganizations and events like Warped Milwaukee, ABK Weaving Center and a UWM program in fiber arts have helped cultivate an often community-less medium.
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TCD Art Date
Lots to talk about this week
Mar 6th, 2013 by Kat MurrellLectures and talks at the Milwaukee Art Museum, UWM, and Villa Terrace offer a twist on your usual Thursday, and Tory Folliard closes its vibrant "Color!" exhibit.
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MKE This Week
24 good reasons not to stay home
Mar 5th, 2013 by Lacy LandreMilwaukee's main-line groups -- the MSO, the Skylight, the Florentine -- are busy this week, but lots of quirky stuff, too.
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“Ring of Fire” encircles the life of Johnny Cash
Mar 5th, 2013 by Howard LeuThe Milwaukee Rep revue, retooled from a Broadway production to require half the cast, is a heartfelt, moving tribute to the Man in Black.