Arts & Entertainment

On Stage 10/19-25: Bloody theater and bloody good singing
On Stage 10/19-25

Bloody theater and bloody good singing

Latino Arts opens its Day of the Dead celebration Friday, and Saturday is grand day for singing.

The View From Here: Beware of health reform scare tactics
The View From Here

Beware of health reform scare tactics

Tea Party Republicans Rebecca Kleefisch and Ron Johnson’s doomsday rhetoric on health reform might win some votes, but it won’t help people live longer.

The Nohl Fellowship Show: A new spirit of collaboration
The Nohl Fellowship Show

A new spirit of collaboration

Nohl winners Opgenorth, Barrickman, Miller and Riepenhoff on view at Inova/Kenilworth; open 'til 9 p.m. on Gallery Night.

Five big years for the Brewcity Bruisers

Five big years for the Brewcity Bruisers

Before the Bruisers' 5th anniversary party Friday night at Turner Hall, DJ chats with a pair of rollergirls about the league's beginning and its bright future.

PODCAST: The Watchman cometh
PODCAST

The Watchman cometh

Real-life superheroes -- are they asking for trouble, or empowering communities? Backstage talks to The Watchman about why he got involved in the movement.

5Q: Welcome home, Luckystar
5Q

Welcome home, Luckystar

After a decade, a short hiatus and several new addresses, Luckystar Studio returns to the Third Ward.

On Stage 10/12-18: From Downtown to Oconomowoc, arts gone wild
On Stage 10/12-18

From Downtown to Oconomowoc, arts gone wild

The MSO takes a road trip, original compositions from Ludovico Einaudi at the Marcus, and Milwaukee Chamber Theatre opens "Main Travelled Roads" this week.

View from Here: State, local offices need more women
View from Here

State, local offices need more women

Progress toward gender diversity in Wisconsin government remains mixed. Though the number of women in elected office has increased, growth has been marginal.

Threads: These are a few of my favorite things
Threads

These are a few of my favorite things

Just when I was beginning to welcome the return of sweater weather, Fashion Week comes along and has me craving the light and breezy looks of spring.

European Design since 1985: A Knockout at MAM
European Design since 1985

A Knockout at MAM

That sofa, that lamp, that watering can, that bookshelf -- they're not just stuff. They come wrapped in ideas.

Could ‘Superman’ change Milwaukee’s education discussion?

Could ‘Superman’ change Milwaukee’s education discussion?

While Superman isn't real, "Waiting for Superman" is having a real effect on how Milwaukee teachers, leaders and public are discussing public education.

The View from Here: Lodging needed on the road to recovery
The View from Here

Lodging needed on the road to recovery

Heather Byron and the American Cancer Society are looking for a few Milwaukee-area hoteliers willing to help out some cancer patients.