Arts & Entertainment

Photo Gallery: 2014 Holiday Parade
Photo Gallery

2014 Holiday Parade

The 88th annual downtown parade lit up a gloomy weekend, as our photos attest.

Classical: The Joy of Great Chamber Music
Classical

The Joy of Great Chamber Music

Frankly Music sparkled in the fun part of their concert and ended with an achingly moving version of a great Strauss work.

Weekly Happy Hour: Blackbird
Weekly Happy Hour

Blackbird

Milwaukee’s got something going on. And Blackbird is one of those places where it’s happening.

Classical: All Singing on the Western Front
Classical

All Singing on the Western Front

Concert by Cantus ensemble performs carols sung by WWI troops who called a surprise truce in 1914.

Theater: MCT Shakespeare Spoof is a Nonstop Riot
Theater

MCT Shakespeare Spoof is a Nonstop Riot

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre show is fast--paced, hilarious parody and celebration of the Bard’s many plays.

Now Serving: Eat Beneath the Clock Tower
Now Serving

Eat Beneath the Clock Tower

Meraki in Walker’s Point will serve Italian and Spanish fare. And Nino’s brings southern-style cooking to Shorewood.

Dance: Lightning in a Bottle
Dance

Lightning in a Bottle

Monica Rodero and Dan Schuchart celebrated 10 years of dancing together with a memorable concert.

Classical: MSO Is Great But Audience Could Be Better
Classical

MSO Is Great But Audience Could Be Better

Orchestra scores with three romantic works right in its wheel house.

Rock Roundup: Why Volcano Choir Matters
Rock Roundup

Why Volcano Choir Matters

Justin Vernon’s real band heads up a weird week of music.

Theater: The All-Too Invisible Six Foot Rabbit
Theater

The All-Too Invisible Six Foot Rabbit

Rep’s Harvey has comic touches, but lacks subtlety and depth.

Classical: Happy Birthday Richard Strauss

Classical

Happy Birthday Richard Strauss


Frankly Music celebrates the music of the great but controversial German composer.

Booked Up: The Enduring Artistry of Margaret Atwood
Booked Up

The Enduring Artistry of Margaret Atwood

If you’ve never read her, Atwood’s wonderful new book of short stories is a great place to start.