Arts & Entertainment

Foundation continues Gifts to the Community with free admission to lakefront sites

Foundation continues Gifts to the Community with free admission to lakefront sites

The Foundation’s Gifts to the Community are being presented this year in partnership with Fund for Lake Michigan.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

Construction, Installation of Displays for China Lights Lantern Festival Underway at Boerner Botanical Gardens

Construction, Installation of Displays for China Lights Lantern Festival Underway at Boerner Botanical Gardens

A group of 28 artisans from China are working on the 1,000 sculptural lantern components needed to create 40 larger-than-life displays.

Next Act Pokes Fun at the Political Landscape this Fall

Next Act Pokes Fun at the Political Landscape this Fall

THE TAMING by Lauren Gunderson is a refreshing antidote to today's punditry and non-stop squabbling.

Lions and Lagers

Lions and Lagers

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s annual Zoo Brew, sponsored by Sazama Design Build Remodel – Sept. 29, 2016

UWM Arts Alumna Gives $1 Million Lead Gift to Renovate Studio Space

UWM Arts Alumna Gives $1 Million Lead Gift to Renovate Studio Space

The gift will fund initial renovations to the top floor of the Kenilworth building, and construction is set to begin in 2017.

World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17

World Music Returns to Humboldt Park, Sept. 17

Featured are four local bands specializing in music with Brazilian, Hawaiian, Aftrican, and Afro-Columbian influences.

Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition

Announcing New Miller Lite Oasis Stage Area for Summerfest’s 50th Edition

Improvements will be completed for 2017 Festival Season and 50th Edition of Summerfest

The Florentine Opera Celebrates The Artistic Milestones of its 82nd Season

The Florentine Opera Celebrates The Artistic Milestones of its 82nd Season

The Florentine celebrated the triumphs of the 2015-2016 Season – a great classic and new works, the first year of Adam Wiensch, Esq.’s board presidential term, and the honoring of Community Partners including Colectivo Coffee Roasters.

Ride and Film Screening Aimed at Raising Awareness of Veteran Suicides

Ride and Film Screening Aimed at Raising Awareness of Veteran Suicides

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Military and Veterans Resource Center is sponsoring an event at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Friday, Sept. 16, to promote awareness of the suicide rate among veterans and showcase prevention resources.

Inspiration Studios to house Rosie Hartmann’s “Sweet Emotion” Exhibit

Inspiration Studios to house Rosie Hartmann’s “Sweet Emotion” Exhibit

Hartmann is a speaker, contributor, and advocate on the topic of creating art.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Fall/Winter 2016 Events

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Fall/Winter 2016 Events

Following is the calendar of events taking place in September, October, November and December 2016 at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.