Arts & Entertainment

Review: The MSO Showcases Its Outstanding Musicians
Review

The MSO Showcases Its Outstanding Musicians

In quite different works by four composers, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra shines brightly.

Rock Roundup: The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo
Rock Roundup

The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo

A great musician who effortlessly mines country, Tex-Mex, folk, punk and more, he plays at Shank Hall.

Review: In Tandem’s Musical Sneaks Up on Audiences
Review

In Tandem’s Musical Sneaks Up on Audiences

Little by Little is a smart and smartly staged musical about three romantically-entangled friends coming of age.

Weekly Happy Hour: Boone & Crockett Is Rustic Yet Sophisticated
Weekly Happy Hour

Boone & Crockett Is Rustic Yet Sophisticated

Half-off unique cocktails and offbeat microbrews and soon a patio where they’ll serve “Gypsy Tacos”

Now Serving: The Outdoor Dining Season Begins
Now Serving

The Outdoor Dining Season Begins

Milwaukee’s first food truck carnival, Estabrook Beer Garden’s Maifest, and Beerline Cafe is coming.

Review: The Babe Ruth of Classical Music
Review

The Babe Ruth of Classical Music

Itzhak Perlman, guest violinist with the MSO, wows the audience with precision, poise and pizzaz.

Classical: Fine Arts Quartet Goes Back to Basics
Classical

Fine Arts Quartet Goes Back to Basics

The group's concert on Sunday emphasizes romantic fare, with works by Schumann, Saint Saens and Haydn.

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.