VITAL
A new space, a punk populist spirit, and hot vocalists
The Florentine is getting ready to open up new rehearsal digs, is in the midst of a popular lakefront program, and is getting ready to open themselves up to the "old" punk spirit of opera.
Jul 30th, 2009 by Brian Jacobson“God Bridge” by Youngblood Theatre
Youngblood finishes its summer season with an intriguing, absurdist original work that shows off acting chops.
Jul 29th, 2009 by Michael MaddenDanceworks’ “Art to Art” melds visual arts and movement
Kinetic sculptures, robots, underwater harps and live music punctuate this performance by guest choreographers, dancers, and other artists at Danceworks this weekend.
Jul 29th, 2009 by Hope StolarskiAs Bees in Honey Drown at Boulevard Theatre
Boulevard opens its 24th season with the Milwaukee premiere of New York playwright Douglas Carter Beane's 1997 award-winning comedy satire.
Jul 28th, 2009 by Paul MastersonDousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest
The Summer Travel series continues with a brief stop to watch the 2009 Wisconsin State Frog Jumping Contest.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Brian JacobsonRENT at Greendale Community Theatre
A local staging of RENT rises to the challenge
Jul 27th, 2009 by Ryan FindleySummer Gallery Night
Gallery Night: out and about at the Portrait Society Gallery, Pritzlaff Building, Dean Jensen, Gallery 218, Artasia, Tory Folliard and the Petullo Collection.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Art ElkonJuly 27-August 2
This week: Free summer concerts, beer and bubbly tastings, The Queer Zine Roadshow, Crosby, Still and Nash make a stop at The Riverside and Bradford Beach hosts its first triathlon.
Jul 27th, 2009 by Erin PetersenA Bitter Pill To Swallow (49-49)
You may not want to hear it, Ken, but it's time to temper fans' trade expectations. And maybe your playoff chances.
Jul 26th, 2009 by Rob VostersBuck up, little camper
Molly asks: if you're actually doing well at your job, are you obligated to keep doing it until something better comes along?
Jul 26th, 2009 by Molly SwensonHealth Care Reform Full Court Press
Barack Obama may not be much of a bowler and he didn't bring much heat at the All Star Game. But when it comes to basketball and policy, he got game. Think health care reform is in danger? I'd think again.
Jul 24th, 2009 by Ted BobrowA primer, recap, and update
As of this writing, the board of Skylight Opera Theatre met in emergency session after losing two more major players. Herein lies a look at the institution and how a 50th Anniversary season is in peril.
Jul 23rd, 2009 by Brian Jacobson