Arts & Entertainment
Three ways to celebrate MAM’s 125th Anniversary show
Milwaukee Art Museum's 125th anniversary: A panorama from the Layton Gallery through the Calatrava addition and beyond.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Kat Murrell
Theatrical Tendencies’ “Normal Heart” beats strongly
A few arrhythmias may weaken the impact of Larry Kramer's semi-autobiographical tale of the dawn of the AIDS crisis, but a core of strong actors buoy the production.
Apr 6th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
MSO Pops takes on ’60s soft rock
The MSO Pops featured Billboard hits from the '60s, but the three guest singers and their arrangements didn't always sync up.
Apr 6th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Percussion refined
Percussionist Greg Beyer, pianist Mabel Kwan, cellist Chris Wild play Chenary Ung, others to open a new music weekend.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Next Act puts faith in “Grace”
Director David Cescarini talks about his season's last play, an exploration of how we believe what we believe in. Plus: Next Act's 2013-14 season announced.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Planning the perfect prom
Prom is one of those nights we all look forward to, and feeling confident is the most important accessory for a wonderful night. Here's how to dress your best.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Maya McDonald
Where history and art collide
MAM looks 125 years back, MSO's tribute to doo-wop, Renaissance Theaterworks fictionalizes an outsider artist, and the brand new Museum of Wisconsin Art.
Apr 2nd, 2013 by Lacy Landre
Spectacular Baroque Singing
Milwaukee Symphony guest soprano Yulia Van Doren, countertenor Daniel Taylor, conductor Nicholas McGegan deliver brilliant Handel, Pergolesi.
Mar 30th, 2013 by Tom Strini
MSO’s Baroque program, Grizzly Bear’s Baroque pop
Tom Strini teaches Sahan Jayasuriya about countertenors and Handel arias; Sahan returns the favor with a primer on Grizzly's lush orchestrations, in the first installment of this new podcast series.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Tom Strini & Sahan Jayasuriya
Mad Men fashion, inspired by MAM
Tamara Leigh analyzes '60s fashion trends, on full display both on "Mad Men" and at the Milwaukee Art Museum's After Dark event last Friday.
Mar 27th, 2013 by Tamara Leigh
The road to April Fools is lined with Easter eggs
Guitars at UWM, Peeps at Racine Art Museum, Handel at the MSO, Thao Nguyen at Turner Hall, comics at the Milwaukee Theatre and Sugar Maple and art meetups Friday and Saturday.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Lacy Landre
First Impressions
The Rep's season is extra-musical, with a stacked Stackner and two musicals ("Ragtime," "End of the Rainbow") in the Quadracci, but don't discount a take on Superman's creator, an adapted Iliad or the Stiemke Studio's options.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
