Arts & Entertainment

Beer City: The Beer Wizard of Water Street
Beer City

The Beer Wizard of Water Street

George Bluvas rose from “broom pusher” to brewery master of Water Street Brewery. And he’s still learning.

Bar Exam: Riverwest Public House, a People’s Paradise
Bar Exam

Riverwest Public House, a People’s Paradise

It's also where you sign up for the Riverwest 24 bike race on May 1st, so get ready to wait in line.

Rock Roundup: Death Cab for Cutie Gets Angry
Rock Roundup

Death Cab for Cutie Gets Angry

After its leader’s divorce and despite glossy new album the band is playing harder and angrier on its new tour.

Review: Peter Pan as Pop Star
Review

Peter Pan as Pop Star

Rep’s Peter and the Starcatcher is Disney-esque fun but lacks J.M. Barrie’s dark depth.

Dining: Small Is Beautiful at The Noble
Dining

Small Is Beautiful at The Noble

Tiny Walker’s Point restaurant offers imaginative entrees in a very laid-back atmosphere.

Bar Exam: George’s Pub Features Singing Bartender
Bar Exam

George’s Pub Features Singing Bartender

George is 82, sings like Johnny Cash, and takes no guff. Nor do his customers, many retired cops who probably still carry guns.

Classical: Sing Along with Disney
Classical

Sing Along with Disney

Milwaukee Symphony Pops concert is an all-Disney concert, with music from beloved films that may get the audience singing.

Review: Goodbye Timothy Klabunde
Review

Goodbye Timothy Klabunde

Prometheus plays its last date with violinist Klabunde, and it was a memorable concert indeed.

Happy Hour: Tonic Connects Bay View and Riverwest
Happy Hour

Tonic Connects Bay View and Riverwest

Its South-by-Riverwest live music series is great fun, with good drink deals.

Now Serving: New Empanadas Place for Brady Street
Now Serving

New Empanadas Place for Brady Street

Plus: new bakery for East Side, and new wings place near airport.

Michael Feldman Comes Clean

Michael Feldman Comes Clean

The host of Whad’Ya Know?, performed live at the Pabst Saturday, grills himself about his upbringing in Milwaukee.

Classical: Wild Hilarity and Ravishing Lyricism?
Classical

Wild Hilarity and Ravishing Lyricism?

Get ready for another crazy Present Music concert. It's entitled "Hilarious," but that may be just the half of it.