Arts & Culture
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“Robot Cabaret”
Electric, if it weren’t for those glitches
Feb 16th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinThe Quasimondo's latest work of physical theatre tries to go too many directions at once, but a handful of excellent elements stand out.
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The Milwaukee Theatre hosts iconic “Final Fantasy” scores
Feb 15th, 2013 by Brian Jacobson"Distant Worlds" takes Nobuo Uematsu's symphonic scores from computer tones to full-fledged masterworks with Bel Canto Chorus.
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Modern, timeless Rookwood vases at Villa Terrace
Feb 14th, 2013 by Kat MurrellThe exhibit, featuring works by the American company from just after WWI to the Great Depression, showcases inventive techniques and evolutions of form.
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Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers
Feb 14th, 2013 by Sahan JayasuriyaThis quintet of cathartic records is perfect for anyone opposed to Valentine's Day on emotional grounds – or Valentine's Day-lovers with a weird sense of humor.
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Traveling Kevin J. Miyazaki’s “Perimeter”
Feb 14th, 2013 by Jessica SattellThe Haggerty-commissioned exhibit includes images of Lake Michigan and portraits of individuals whose lives are tied to it.
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TCD Art Date
Now for actual dates
Feb 13th, 2013 by Kat MurrellWith Valentine's Day fast approaching, Kat Murrell recommends a free day at the Milwaukee Art Museum and other romantic adventures.
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“Robot Cabaret”
Yep. It’s what it sounds like.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneQuasimondo director Brian Rott and producer Jessi Miller discuss developing their newest work and (a little of) its premise.
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Jimmy Kaplan and his friends light up Sunset Playhouse
Feb 12th, 2013 by Sara RS MillerThe cabaret show, featuring Kaplan alongside Steve Koehler, Kay Stiefel, Lisa Gatewood and Katie Dahl, is usually staged in Door County in summer.
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Milwaukee This Week
Robots, zombies and pretty music
Feb 12th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneThe Quasimondo has a new bot-show, "The Walking Dead" makes a special trip to the Riverside and tunes from Present Music, Early Music Now, and the MSO.
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“Weightless Words,” heavy themes
Feb 11th, 2013 by Mary OvermanThe Cardinal Stritch exhibition includes work from several different artists, including Annushka Peck and Ted Brusubardis.
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“The Wild Party”
Young gems, hidden in a rough story
Feb 9th, 2013 by Danielle McCluneUWM's Peck School of the Arts puts on a performance with a high-energy ensemble and a hard-to-swallow plot line.
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Theatre Gigante’s “Dust” too unsettled
Feb 9th, 2013 by Matthew ReddinThe Hungarian dark comedy never develops a consistent focus, and lingers too long over its tale of a couple who wins the lottery.