Arts & Culture
Weekly Highlights from 3/17-3/23
It's a big week on the Milwaukee music scene with Libby Larsen in residence at UWM and a highly anticipated premiere opening at Florentine Opera.
Mar 16th, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayGrim energy from Wayne McGregor’s Random Dance
The daring dance company in residence of Sadler's Wells, London, landed at Alverno College Saturday night.
Mar 14th, 2010 by Tom StriniHe’s just not that into her…or he’s lost at sea
Theater Gigante stages a haunting and tender tale of longing and obsession.
Mar 12th, 2010 by Annemarie ChapdelaineThe troubadour Pezzettino
Mark starts a new music series with Pezzettino, Milwaukee's one-lady indie accordionist, performance artist and video-maker.
Mar 11th, 2010 by Mark MetcalfWhich Way Home
Mark reviews Which Way Home, a film that documents the journeys of young children as they migrate from their impoverished homes in Mexico and Central America in search of the American Dream. Plus, listen to a bonus audio interview with producer and former Milwaukeean Jack Turner.
Mar 11th, 2010 by Mark MetcalfWeekly Highlights from 3/10-3/16
A great week for the artsy crowd with innovative offerings from Wayne McGregor/Random Dance and Theatre Gigante.
Mar 9th, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayWeekly Highlights from 3/3-3/9
Big pileup on Milwaukee stages this week! Plenty to choose from with new offerings from The Rep, First Stage, Milwaukee Theatre, MSO and Milwaukee Ballet.
Mar 2nd, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayShe’s gonna let it shine
Soprano Adrienne Danrich tells the story of two of the most celebrated classical singers in modern history in Next Act's "This Little Light of Mine."
Feb 28th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay“Stuck” mirrors real life, but funnier
In Tandem's "Stuck" is a comedic call to arms for everyone trapped in a job they hate, biding their time in a dead relationship, or paralyzed by fear of moving forward.
Feb 27th, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayNo five-year plans
In Internet marketing and new media, you have to be okay with a little ambiguity about your future.
Feb 23rd, 2010 by Mark MetcalfWeekly Highlights from 2/24-3/2
This week, movement rules Milwaukee stages with rare and exciting performances from Bill T. Jones and Danceworks.
Feb 23rd, 2010 by Barbara CastonguayO, Brave New World!
It's Day One out there: How a single human being and some start-up dollars can completely change the world.
Feb 16th, 2010 by Mark Metcalf