Arts & Entertainment

Music: The Blooming of Doghouse Flowers
Music

The Blooming of Doghouse Flowers

WMSE’s “Chicken Shack” host Jon Ziegler joined with New Orleans native Justin Reuther to created alt-country band.

Theater: “Magical Thinking” Packs Power
Theater

“Magical Thinking” Packs Power

APT’s staging of Joan Didion book-turned-play is intimate, uneven yet powerful.

Jazz in the Park: Questions for King Solomon
Jazz in the Park

Questions for King Solomon

Created by veterans from older Milwaukee groups, the band mixes reggae, ska, R&B, funk and Caribbean styles.

Theater: Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou?
Theater

Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou?

APT’s Romeo and Juliet is strong on action and pacing, and weak on the tragic meaning of it all.

Best Albums of the Month: The Return of Bob Mould
Best Albums of the Month

The Return of Bob Mould

Plus, great albums by First Aid Kit, José James and Gabriel Kahane.

Guide to Farmers Markets

Guide to Farmers Markets

19 markets where you can get farm-fresh produce and other goodies.

Profile: The Dreams of Al Vento
Profile

The Dreams of Al Vento

West Allis native is making it as Hollywood actor, but it hasn’t been easy.

Classical: Fine Arts Quartet’s Summer Finale
Classical

Fine Arts Quartet’s Summer Finale

Three unusual works by Mozart, Strauss and Tchaikovsky earned a standing ovation.

Photo Gallery: Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Photo Gallery

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival

World record scoop of ice cream was the desert for the 29th annual festival.

Now Serving: Times Square Pizzeria Will Move
Now Serving

Times Square Pizzeria Will Move

But will stay in Walker's Point, in new place accommodating 100 diners.

Rock Roundup: Top 5 Summerfest Shows
Rock Roundup

Top 5 Summerfest Shows

Bonnie Raitt, Hold Steady and Phantogram lead the list.

Photo Gallery: Fog Fest 2014
Photo Gallery

Fog Fest 2014

Summerfest's opening ceremony had lots of notables and lots of fog, but our camera captured the scene anyway.