Arts & Entertainment

MFF’10 Preview: Mesrine
MFF’10 Preview

Mesrine

French gangster series"Mesrine" is a wonderful ride, featuring a phenomenally kinetic performance from one of the most exciting actors around today.

On Stage 9/28-10/4: Music, Dance, Theater; got ’em all.
On Stage 9/28-10/4

Music, Dance, Theater; got ’em all.

The Rep lights three stages. UWM's Chamber Music Milwaukee opens in Brookfield(!). Renaissance Theaterworks says: be pretty. Danceworks is lying. Roses for Early Music Now.

View from Here: Repealing health law won’t help Americans
View from Here

Repealing health law won’t help Americans

Any American who has faced serious illness should fear the GOP's “Pledge to America” -- it does not look out for you.

MFF’10 Preview: Gerrymandering
MFF’10 Preview

Gerrymandering

While it's message may be a bit heavy-handed, the film provides an entertaining yet informative look into a political process few people are familiar with.

MFF’10 Preview: Au Revoir Taipei
MFF’10 Preview

Au Revoir Taipei

Au Revoir Taipei is not a crime caper, and it is not a romantic comedy, but something far more earnest than either of those two genres have produced.

MFF’10: The Art of the Steal
MFF’10

The Art of the Steal

A disturbing, complex story documenting the art heist of the century -- and the darker side of the art establishment.

On Stage Sept. 21-27: Music, music, music
On Stage Sept. 21-27

Music, music, music

The Milwaukee Symphony and Frankly Music open their seasons, and the previously launched theater season rolls on.

Review: Skylight fun and nostalgia with “Dames at Sea”
Review

Skylight fun and nostalgia with “Dames at Sea”

The Rep, in "Cabaret," shows the 1960s looking back at dark, pre-war Germany. In "Dames," the Skylight shows the 60s looking back at sweet, silly, pre-war Broadway.

Will Durst: To doom, or not to doom?
Will Durst

To doom, or not to doom?

Gallup released a poll giving the GOP a 10 point lead with voters, spelling deep, dark Democratic Party doom. But then again, maybe not so much.

Arts Previews 2010-11: Theatre
Arts Previews 2010-11

Theatre

New companies, new projects, new talent, and new collaborations all come together to form a season of one exciting prospect after the next.

Arts Preview 2010-11: Visual Art
Arts Preview 2010-11

Visual Art

Painting, sculpture, photography, design -- it's all right here in Milwaukee's museums and galleries.

Season Preview 2010-11: Concert Music
Season Preview 2010-11

Concert Music

Last season was all about Edo de Waart and the MSO. 2010-11 is about Edo, too, but it's also about opera. And more, much more.