Arts & Culture
Fumes at Green Gallery East
Jittery, nerved-up new paintings by local artist Peter Barrickman at the mod pizza parlor-cum-East Side art gallery.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Judith Ann Moriarty
“Around the World…” at Chamber Theatre
The MCT launches a unique 35th season of plays celebrating the artist with the Milwaukee premiere Jules Verne's seminal steampunk tale. Five cast members play 39 roles with aplomb under interesting circumstances.
Aug 17th, 2009 by Paul Masterson
Artful destinations
Get out of town for must-see modern and contemporary art shows in Madison, Sheboygan and West Bend
Aug 13th, 2009 by Kat Murrell
There will be tiptoeing at some point in the play
It's Oscar Wilde's Bliss family, busy ignoring their dinner guests. APT's troupe brings to life a "comedy of manners" in the latest Up The Hill outdoor staging. As in most Wilde plays, the guests sneak out.
Aug 11th, 2009 by Peggy Sue Dunigan
Highlights from 8/12 to 8/18
Storms turn Gaelic in Tosa before Irish Fest this weekend. Alchemist gets Broadminded, DanceCircus hits the Boys and Girls circuit, and a little Steampunk hits the Cabot.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson
Phantom of the Opera is a feast for eyes, ears
It's a show that will please most 'Phans' and most newcomers, while a few may not get it. A look at the national tour now in Milwaukee for the month, crashing (well ... sliding) chandelier and all.
Aug 10th, 2009 by Paul Masterson
Part two
The suit does the talking: the second essay in Mark's two-part series about auditioning for, and appearing in, the hit TV show Mad Men.
Aug 5th, 2009 by Mark Metcalf
The Milwaukee Comedy Festival
No funny business: Milwaukee comedy has a life and a character all its own. See for yourself at the Milwaukee Comedy Festival this weekend 8/6 - 9. Here's our preview.
Aug 4th, 2009 by Tea Krulos
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Why would you read a book about work, of all things, during the dog days of summer? Alain de Botton's latest collection of essays is surprisingly gracious, entertaining and lovely to look at. That's why.
Aug 4th, 2009 by Kat Murrell
Ten tap dancing Cleopatras is quite a sight
A review of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, now showing for Soulstice Theatre
Aug 4th, 2009 by Russ Bickerstaff
