Arts & Entertainment
The Strange Beauty of Tom Uttech’s Paintings
Now at the Tory Folliard Gallery, they capture a kind of North Woods that doesn’t really exist, though we might wish it did.
Dec 19th, 2014 by
Dutchman Offers Powerful, Intimate Show
The racial confrontation in Amira Baraka’s 1964 is still thrilling and relevant.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Joey Grihalva
George Bailey With Eggplant
A stage adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life, set in a radio studio, is all about the right voices and sound effects.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Consider the Lowly Braunschweiger
The classic Milwaukee sausage is paired with Old Milwaukee Rye Bread. Delicious. And nutritious.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
The Limited Charms of the UWM Gasthaus
Other than the beer selection, it’s a drab, deflating place. The good news it will soon be replaced.
Dec 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Dance Along With “The Messiah”?
Conductor Paul Goodwin promises a very fresh, dance-like version of Handel’s famous oratorio.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Devon Delivers Great Seafood
It was $54 for king crab legs, and worth every penny.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeffrey Merlot
An Incredible Debut Novel
Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist, is a terrific mystery ala Jane Eyre set in 17th century Amsterdam.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.
The Nutcracker is Big and Athletic
Yes, its magical, but it’s the dancers’ unreal athleticism that makes the show go.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Danielle McClune
Jazz That Entertains. Honest.
The Bad Plus, playing at the Jazz Estate, mixes jazz with rock, covering songs by Nirvana and Pink Floyd
Dec 15th, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
Milwaukee Gets More Ethnic
New restaurants opening will serve Italian/Spanish, Indian/Pakistani, Irish pub grub and southern soul food.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Richard Davis
The Red Lion’s a Roaring Success
Former Brocach turns from Irish to English, with plenty of beer, ale and cider on hand.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
