Arts & Entertainment

Rock Roundup: TV on the Radio Still Won’t Compromise
Rock Roundup

TV on the Radio Still Won’t Compromise

Indie rock group, playing at the Pabst, has won popularity without sacrificing its artistry.

Weekly Happy Hour: Fink’s Brings the High Life
Weekly Happy Hour

Fink’s Brings the High Life

High quality micro-brews and spirits are half-off for two hours every weekday.

Museums: “Crossroads of Civilization” Tells Great Story
Museums

“Crossroads of Civilization” Tells Great Story

New Milwaukee Public Museum exhibit on ancient Mediterranean civilization offers dramatic look at 4,000 years of history

Classical: Bel Canto’s Most Ambitious Concert?
Classical

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.

Classical: Florentine a Leader in New Operas
Classical

Florentine a Leader in New Operas

Elmer Gantry is just the latest success for the increasingly adventurous company.

Classical: Playing On All The Emotions
Classical

Playing On All The Emotions

Present Music's Friday concert aims directly at your heart with a variety of short works by contemporary composers.

Now Serving: Another Elsa’s For Milwaukee?
Now Serving

Another Elsa’s For Milwaukee?

Karl Kopp plans to open a new place on Seeboth. Will it serve custard?

Classical: <i>The Snow Dragon</i> Is an Audacious Premiere
Classical

The Snow Dragon Is an Audacious Premiere

New opera by Thai composer is innovative fantasy that challenges conventions.

Theater: Rep’s <i>Five Presidents</i> Is Blandly Bipartisan
Theater

Rep’s Five Presidents Is Blandly Bipartisan

New play by “West Wing” writer is flat fare, but production is solid.

Photo Gallery: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015
Photo Gallery

St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015

The warm weather drew a large crowd, including Mayor Tom Barrett and the Wacky Wheeler.

Rock Roundup: Dan Bern Is Dead Serious
Rock Roundup

Dan Bern Is Dead Serious

Maybe even when he’s being silly. The singer songwriter comes to Shank Hall and should be a treat.

Review: Alabama Shakes Rocks Milwaukee
Review

Alabama Shakes Rocks Milwaukee

Lead singer Brittany Howard has been compared to Janis Joplin, but the band proved uniquely powerful in its own right.