Arts & Entertainment

The Six Wives of Edo de Waart

The Six Wives of Edo de Waart

Our classic story on the man who may be the most married conductor in musical history.

Classical: Monkey Business
Classical

Monkey Business

Milwaukee Opera Theatre’s Lucy is an opera about a psychologist who adopts a chimpanzee.

Dining: Alem Offers Exotic Ethiopian Fare
Dining

Alem Offers Exotic Ethiopian Fare

Downtown Ethiopian restaurant offers extensive menu of spicy offerings.

Booked Up: Iowa Is/Isn’t For Lovers
Booked Up

Iowa Is/Isn’t For Lovers

Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Marilynne Robinson returns to her fictional town of Gilead, Iowa, for an unusual romance story.

Now Serving: Everything But the Squeal
Now Serving

Everything But the Squeal

New Riverwest restaurant will serve every part of the pig. And the Vanguard comes to Bay View.

Dance: After We Tied One On
Dance

After We Tied One On

A dreamy, evening-length concert by Molly Shanahan and her Chicago-based dance troupe captures the “Delicate Hour.”

Rock Roundup: Best Shows of the Week
Rock Roundup

Best Shows of the Week

Five best shows include Reigning Sound, John Prine and the Milk Carton Kids.

Theater: Are We All Racists?
Theater

Are We All Racists?

Defamation is a courtroom drama that forces audiences to choose sides in racially charged drama. How did Milwaukee vote?

Comedy: The Lighter Side of Tig Notaro
Comedy

The Lighter Side of Tig Notaro

The breast cancer survivor known for her utter frankness was simply funny at Turner Hall.

Theater: The Swan Song of John McGivern
Theater

The Swan Song of John McGivern

26 years after he first performed in it, McGivern is again the lead in Shear Madness, and loving every minute of it.

Taverns: Harp and Shamrock Is a Survivor
Taverns

Harp and Shamrock Is a Survivor

The 1885 building on 21st and Wells is sagging, but venerable old bar attracts “Jeopardy!” and trivia lovers.

Dining: The Subtle Elegance of Ardent
Dining

The Subtle Elegance of Ardent

Featuring the “best chef in the Midwest,” its food is exquisite yet reasonably priced.