Arts & Entertainment

Booked Up:  A First Novel Tries to Capture a Continent
Booked Up

A First Novel Tries to Capture a Continent

Ishmael Beah’s Radiance of Tomorrow shines a light on the problems and potential of Africa.

Visual Art: Violence in America
Visual Art

Violence in America

A new show at the Walker’s Point center considers the impact of violence on our lives.

Comedy: The Open Mike is Waiting for You
Comedy

The Open Mike is Waiting for You

A wide range of clubs offer open mike nights for budding comics, and cheap laughs for patrons.

Classical: The Return of Frank Almond
Classical

The Return of Frank Almond

Almond and his recovered Stradivarius will be featured as soloist and conductor with the Wisconsin Philharmonic.

Books: Ex-Congressman Writes Paranormal Mystery Novel
Books

Ex-Congressman Writes Paranormal Mystery Novel

Scott Klug, also an ex-TV newsman, is now a published novelist, and he doesn’t skimp on the plot.

Theater: Wisconsin’s Newest Playwright
Theater

Wisconsin’s Newest Playwright

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre offers a Stoughton writer’s play set in her native state of Tennessee.

The Greatness of Gospel Music

The Greatness of Gospel Music

A veteran rock musician explains why he helped organize Friday night’s gospel showcase -- and why you shouldn’t miss it.

Rock: Hey, We Played for Kevin Bacon
Rock

Hey, We Played for Kevin Bacon

The three brothers of Pontiak are getting national attention and head to Milwaukee this week.

Weekly Arts Roundup: After Dark My Sweet
Weekly Arts Roundup

After Dark My Sweet

The Milwaukee Art Museum mixes cocktails, folk art and a fashion show at its monthly “MAM After Dark” event.

Rock Roundup: We Like Like The The The Milwaukee Milwaukee Music Music Music Scene
Rock Roundup

We Like Like The The The Milwaukee Milwaukee Music Music Music Scene

Stop watching "House Of Cards" and see some live music.

Dance: A Hot Time in Dead of Winter
Dance

A Hot Time in Dead of Winter

Milwaukee Ballet’s Winter Series offers great dancing and lots of surprises.

Visual Art: Biennial and Beauty of the Blue China
Visual Art

Biennial and Beauty of the Blue China

Wisconsin Visual Artists’ biennial exhibition has interest, but solo show Precarious Possessions rivets with a single piece.