Arts & Entertainment

Entertainment: A Super Busy, Super Loud Weekend Ahead
Entertainment

A Super Busy, Super Loud Weekend Ahead

Milwaukee, the land where jets soar, Harleys roar and beers are poured.

‘Wake The City’ to Make U.S. Debut in Milwaukee

‘Wake The City’ to Make U.S. Debut in Milwaukee

In competition hosted by Red Bull, 36 pro wakeboarders will do stunts in Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee Art Museum’s Revenue, Staff in Decline

Milwaukee Art Museum’s Revenue, Staff in Decline

June report says memberships, admissions, school trips all down since the pandemic.

Giant Inflatable Art Installation Debuts Downtown

Giant Inflatable Art Installation Debuts Downtown

Starting July 23, 'Elysian Arcs' will be on display for just one week at the Marcus Center.

Theater: New Musical a Life and Death Comedy
Theater

New Musical a Life and Death Comedy

World premiere of 'RIP' offers graveyard humor, groaner puns and a forgettable score.

Entertainment: Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun
Entertainment

Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun

Plus: Armenian Fest, Music on the Beerline, Black Cat Alley music series and more.

Wisconsin Violinist Helps Create Sounds of the RNC

Wisconsin Violinist Helps Create Sounds of the RNC

Ashley Rewolinski plays music to fit the audience at convention events.

Jon Stewart Offers Lame Excuse For Canceling The Daily Show in Milwaukee

Jon Stewart Offers Lame Excuse For Canceling The Daily Show in Milwaukee

Its RNC show broadcast from NYC, with Stewart praising Milwaukee and its mayor.

Climate Activists Unveil Apocalypse Dioramas Near RNC

Climate Activists Unveil Apocalypse Dioramas Near RNC

Life-sized dioramas depict scenes of extreme flooding, air pollution and unbearable heat.

Rain Soaked Summerfest Sees Attendance Drop

Rain Soaked Summerfest Sees Attendance Drop

Festival reports rain was a factor on six of nine days.

Entertainment: Bastille Days Headlines Pre-RNC Weekend
Entertainment

Bastille Days Headlines Pre-RNC Weekend

Plus: Pints with a Purpose, Frida Fest and a Black Cat Alley concert series.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Arts Groups in Big Trouble
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee Arts Groups in Big Trouble

Huge declines in the percent of earned income are a very worrisome sign.