Arts & Entertainment

Bar Exam: RC’s Rock of Gibraltar
Bar Exam

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.

Weekly Happy Hour: Don’t Overlook The Irish Pub
Weekly Happy Hour

Don’t Overlook The Irish Pub

The city’s quieter Irish bar has plenty of charm, and lower prices than other Third Ward spots.

Theater: Creating An International Opera
Theater

Creating An International Opera

Theater pros will be traveling to Milwaukee to see the world premiere of The Snow Dragon.

Now Serving: New Afro-Jamaican Restaurant Coming
Now Serving

New Afro-Jamaican Restaurant Coming

Plus a revamped John Hawks and Choco Bella will move.

Classical: Hit Songs From The 12th Century
Classical

Hit Songs From The 12th Century

Nationally-known Newberry Consort performs music from 12th century Castilian renaissance at Early Music concert.

Classical: Florentine Takes Ownership of <i>Elmer Gantry</i>
Classical

Florentine Takes Ownership of Elmer Gantry

Five years after winning Grammys for its recording, the opera company seeks to establish Gantry as an American classic.

Music: The Return of Howard Jones
Music

The Return of Howard Jones

1980s British rocker with many hit songs will perform songs from his huge new Engage CD and DVD.

Dining: Kil@wat, the Brightest Restaurant in Town?
Dining

Kil@wat, the Brightest Restaurant in Town?

A fine place on a sunny day for breakfast or lunch, or later fare as the street lights of Downtown come up.

Rock Roundup: Of Montreal Lands In Milwaukee
Rock Roundup

Of Montreal Lands In Milwaukee

The group’s leader, Kevin Barnes, might be called twee, pretentious or emo, but Of Montreal can no longer be dismissed as minor.

Bar Exam: Palm Tavern’s Incredible Drink Selection
Bar Exam

Palm Tavern’s Incredible Drink Selection

Dive-bar exterior obscures remarkable selection of micro-beers and countless liquors you may never have tried.

Profile: Bernard Perley Mixes Anthropology and Art
Profile

Bernard Perley Mixes Anthropology and Art

UWM professor is a Native American who brings a unique perspective to his art.

Weekly Happy Hour: 414 Music Live With Cheap Beer
Weekly Happy Hour

414 Music Live With Cheap Beer

Every Thursday Radio Milwaukee features live local music and $1 off Milwaukee beers at adjoining Stone Creek cafe.