Arts & Entertainment

Taverns: Axel’s, The Quintessential UWM Haunt
Taverns

Axel’s, The Quintessential UWM Haunt

Old-school charm from the nexus of Milwaukee’s college scene

Movies: <i>The Identical</i> Offers Two Elvis Presleys
Movies

The Identical Offers Two Elvis Presleys

Bizarre film about lookalike rock stars clumsily evokes Presley impersonators.

Booked Up: In Old San Francisco
Booked Up

In Old San Francisco

Frog Music offers a murder mystery -- and a gritty historical narrative -- set in Frisco in 1876.

America’s “Best Local Festival”?

America’s “Best Local Festival”?

The 16th Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival returns this week, still better known internationally than in town.

Music: The Call From Yellow Phone
Music

The Call From Yellow Phone

This weekend’s Yellow Phone Music Conference will showcase up-and-coming bands, with advice from top pros in the industry.

Beer City: A Guide to Lakefront Beers
Beer City

A Guide to Lakefront Beers

Lakefront Brewery makes 10 different year-round beers. How do they differ and which one is for you?

Theater: Big Changes At American Players Theatre
Theater

Big Changes At American Players Theatre

New leadership and still lots to see at APT; and the Milwaukee Rep offers a country music cabaret show.

Now Serving: Three New Dining Choices for Walker’s Point
Now Serving

Three New Dining Choices for Walker’s Point

Two new restaurants and a new food truck opening.

Rock Roundup: The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Rock Roundup

The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.

Movies: <i>The Giver</i> Giveth Jeff Bridges
Movies

The Giver Giveth Jeff Bridges

Co-producer Bridges plays the Giver of memories in a highly controlled future era that’s a drag for teens.

Movies: <i>The Trip to Italy</i> is Funny — and Gorgeous
Movies

The Trip to Italy is Funny — and Gorgeous

Picture postcard views of Italy set the scene for two comically bantering buddies.

Taverns: Valent’s, Your Early Morning Bar
Taverns

Valent’s, Your Early Morning Bar

A neighborhood bar in search of a neighborhood, the one-time hangout for American Motors workers opens 6 a.m. but closes by dinner time.