Arts & Entertainment

The Story of UPAF

The Story of UPAF

22,000 donors support it, and 15 performing arts groups benefit. But the impact on the broader economy is huge.

Dining: Lovely Patio Dining at Cafe at the Plaza
Dining

Lovely Patio Dining at Cafe at the Plaza

New evening hours are a great addition, while it’s still reliable for brunch or lunch.

Beer City: 27 Myths About Beer
Beer City

27 Myths About Beer

Never has one refreshing drink been so misunderstood. Here’s the true take on all those myths.

The Ticket Window: Country Music Festival Coming
The Ticket Window

Country Music Festival Coming

For country haters, the new shows announced also include Mutemath, Passion Pit, and we kid you not, Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Band of the Week: Soul Low on the Rise
Band of the Week

Soul Low on the Rise

The Milwaukee group calls itself a ”weird, loud, pop, garage, dark surf…boy band." Hey, it seems to be working.

Chef Chat: Shanah Kaiser, the Accidental Chef
Chef Chat

Shanah Kaiser, the Accidental Chef

The executive chef at McBob’s never planned such a career, but loves food, the job, and the fast-paced action.

Review: A Week (Nearly) of Summerfest
Review

A Week (Nearly) of Summerfest

The music, the crowd, the politicians, the beer. But mostly it was about the music.

Review: French Musician a Disaster in FAQ Concert
Review

French Musician a Disaster in FAQ Concert

Fine Arts Quartet’s final summer concert would have been wonderful, if not for guest clarinetist Michel Lethiec.

Now Serving: You Shall Serve No Wine With Pizza
Now Serving

You Shall Serve No Wine With Pizza

Ian's Pizza faces questions regarding its application for wine license.

Weekly Happy Hour: Charlies is Perfect Pre-Fest
Weekly Happy Hour

Charlies is Perfect Pre-Fest

Club Charlies is great for grabbing a bite or having a few drinks before visiting the Summerfest grounds.

Band of the Week: The Aluar Pearls
Band of the Week

The Aluar Pearls

The band's sound derives from a wide range of African, Caribbean and Latin American styles. Don't ask them to play "Freebird."

Bar Exam: Kruz, a Tavern on the Docks
Bar Exam

Kruz, a Tavern on the Docks

Near the lake, the RR tracks and a scrapyard, with one of the city's finest patios to take in the scene. What are you waiting for?