Arts & Entertainment

Now Serving: New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New Restaurant, Bakery in Walker’s Point

Neighborhood also has new nighttime brunch bar pop-up. Finally, booze and cereal!

Dining: Benji’s, the Last Word on Corned Beef
Dining

Benji’s, the Last Word on Corned Beef

So many ways to eat it, though other dishes are tasty, too.

Movies: Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?
Movies

Is ‘Lady Bird’ Overrated?

A fine coming-of-age film, yes, but surely oversold by critics.

Book Club: Urban Milwaukee’s Book Club Returns
Book Club

Urban Milwaukee’s Book Club Returns

Influential book for discussion, Human Transit, by man Elon Musk called "an idiot."

Eyes on Milwaukee: How The Library Can Save You $750
Eyes on Milwaukee

How The Library Can Save You $750

Or more. Per year. A guide to reclaiming your tax dollars.

Classical: The New Leonard Bernstein?
Classical

The New Leonard Bernstein?

Milwaukee Symphony’s guest conductor Teddy Abrams also composes and plays piano.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing
Theater

Rep’s ‘Animal Farm’ Is Heavy Hoofing

Adaptation of Orwell’s allegorical novel has strong visuals, but plodding pace.

Movies: Refighting World War II
Movies

Refighting World War II

‘Dunkirk' and 'Darkest Hour' bring back Churchill, Fortress Britain and big movie themes.

Taverns: Irish Pub Changes Leave Staff Jobless
Taverns

Irish Pub Changes Leave Staff Jobless

New owners plan to reopen as upscale bar, and perhaps re-hire some staff.

Movies: No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy
Movies

No, I Didn’t Kneecap Nancy

“I Tonya” is a gripping, blackly comic bio of infamous ice skater Tonya Harding.

A Northwest Side Revival?

A Northwest Side Revival?

New restaurants, new light industry and Granville BID lead the way.

Now Serving: The Ice Bars Cometh
Now Serving

The Ice Bars Cometh

150 blocks of ice weighing 23 tons will create three ice bars in Third Ward.