Arts & Entertainment

Classical: Bach to Bach
Classical

Bach to Bach

Frankly Music opens season brilliantly with two of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos.

Theater: Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry
Theater

Color Purple Offers a Really Good Cry

Rep’s version of musical is splashy, flashy audience pleaser, but lacks depth.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee’s First Ever Maker Faire
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee’s First Ever Maker Faire

It was a slice of DIY heaven, as attendees could get lessons in 3-D printing, blacksmithing, wooden bowl making and robotics.

Film Festival Spotlight: <i>Revenge of the Mekons</i>
Film Festival Spotlight

Revenge of the Mekons

An interview with Joe Angio, Marquette grad and director of a new film about the British cult band The Mekons.

Rock Roundup: The Indelible Impact of Erasure
Rock Roundup

The Indelible Impact of Erasure

‘80s synth-pop band comes to town. As do the Wood Brothers, Braid and Warpaint.

Milwaukee Film Festival: Jeramey’s Weekend Recap
Milwaukee Film Festival

Jeramey’s Weekend Recap

Reporting on a great opening weekend and five films I saw. Which are worth your time?

Now Serving: The Second Time Around
Now Serving

The Second Time Around

Hue, Cafe India and Thai-namite are all opening a second location for their restaurants.

Review: Lorde Reigns
Review

Lorde Reigns

The pop sensation closes out Milwaukee’s outdoor music season in style.

Preview: Frankly Music Goes Back to Bach
Preview

Frankly Music Goes Back to Bach

The Frankly Music chamber music season begins this Monday night at a new venue.

Visual Art: Stitching History from the Holocaust 
Visual Art

Stitching History from the Holocaust 

The exhibition is a thoughtful revival of one women's clothing designs, and her efforts to escape persecution from the Nazis.

Film Festival Spotlight: PURGATORIO – A Journey into the Heart of the Border
Film Festival Spotlight

PURGATORIO – A Journey into the Heart of the Border

An interview with Rodrigo Reyes, director of a dream-like mosaic examining life at our southern border.

Milwaukee Film Festival: What’s Jeramey Watching?
Milwaukee Film Festival

What’s Jeramey Watching?

19 films in 15 days. Do they sell all you can eat popcorn?