Arts & Entertainment
“Crossroads of Civilization” Tells Great Story
New Milwaukee Public Museum exhibit on ancient Mediterranean civilization offers dramatic look at 4,000 years of history
Mar 19th, 2015 by Brian Jacobson
Bel Canto’s Most Ambitious Concert?
Joined by Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, the Bel Canto takes on Bach's mighty "St. Matthew Passion," last performed in the 1940s.
Mar 19th, 2015 by Michael Barndt
Florentine a Leader in New Operas
Elmer Gantry is just the latest success for the increasingly adventurous company.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Richard Davis
Playing On All The Emotions
Present Music's Friday concert aims directly at your heart with a variety of short works by contemporary composers.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Michael Barndt
Another Elsa’s For Milwaukee?
Karl Kopp plans to open a new place on Seeboth. Will it serve custard?
Mar 17th, 2015 by Richard Davis and Andrew McCann
The Snow Dragon Is an Audacious Premiere
New opera by Thai composer is innovative fantasy that challenges conventions.
Mar 17th, 2015 by
Rep’s Five Presidents Is Blandly Bipartisan
New play by “West Wing” writer is flat fare, but production is solid.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dominique Paul Noth
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015
The warm weather drew a large crowd, including Mayor Tom Barrett and the Wacky Wheeler.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Dan Bern Is Dead Serious
Maybe even when he’s being silly. The singer songwriter comes to Shank Hall and should be a treat.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Jon Gilbertson
Alabama Shakes Rocks Milwaukee
Lead singer Brittany Howard has been compared to Janis Joplin, but the band proved uniquely powerful in its own right.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
RC’s Rock of Gibraltar
The first place opened by tavern titan R.C. Schmidt offers cheap drinks and tattered charm in a magnificently overbuilt steel structure.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Don’t Overlook The Irish Pub
The city’s quieter Irish bar has plenty of charm, and lower prices than other Third Ward spots.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
