Arts & Entertainment
America’s “Best Local Festival”?
The 16th Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival returns this week, still better known internationally than in town.
Sep 4th, 2014 by Jon Anne Willow
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.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
A Guide to Lakefront Beers
Lakefront Brewery makes 10 different year-round beers. How do they differ and which one is for you?
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
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.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Dominique Paul Noth
Three New Dining Choices for Walker’s Point
Two new restaurants and a new food truck opening.
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jon Gilbertson
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.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Trip to Italy is Funny — and Gorgeous
Picture postcard views of Italy set the scene for two comically bantering buddies.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Steve Davis
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.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
From Turkey With Love
Turkish-American composer Kamran Ince has a long association with Milwaukee. Present Music presents an all-Ince show Saturday.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Claire Nowak
Another Look at Prodigal Gastropub
The restaurant’s food is creative, but uneven, another critic finds.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
The Pleasures of Pilsner
Variants of this style still dominate among America’s beers. Why?
Aug 26th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
