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Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan
Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.
May 28th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioFine Arts Quartet 80th Anniversary Series – FREE concerts!
May 26: 3:00 p.m. UWM Recital Hall - Beethoven Quartet No 6; Mozart Quintet KV 614
May 28: 7:30 p.m. UWM Recital Hall - Beethoven Quartet No 3; Mozart Quintet KV 406
May 31: 7:30 p.m. UWM Zelazo - Beethoven Quartet No 1; Mozart Quintet KV 516
Evers’ Commutation Plan Meets Fierce GOP Resistance At Capitol
Republicans say the new advisory board undermines truth-in-sentencing and leaves victims in the dark on applications.
May 28th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin ExaminerPresent Music Offers Three Musical Adventures
With top billing for Grammy-nominated Haitian-American composer Nathalie Joachim.
May 28th, 2026 by Michael BarndtMilwaukee County Zoo’s Powerful Pollinators Exhibit
This weekend, step into a larger-than-life world of butterflies, beetles, caterpillars, and more at the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Powerful Pollinators exhibit. These tiny creatures make a huge impact … and now they’re impossible to miss!
May 28th, 2026 by Milwaukee County ZooComplaint-Driven System Leaves Milwaukee Renters Waiting For Repairs
Inspectors must wait for calls, then navigate a slow process of orders, fines and court actions.
May 28th, 2026 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTake Two
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra violinists and cellists competition semifinalists to perform Duos by Beethoven and Brahms. The pianists round out the program with favorite solos for piano. Saturday, May 30, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 914 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee, WI
May 28th, 2026 by PianoArtsThe Trump Affect on Wisconsin
The Republican Party has become the Trump party. Polls suggest it's a minority party.
May 28th, 2026 by Bruce ThompsonCouncil Approves New Tavern For Mitchell Street
Machillo's Place is cleared to open in Muskego Way neighborhood.
May 28th, 2026 by Sophie BolichConcert by the Masters
Simone Dinnerstein, semifinal jury member internationally known for performances of Bach, will perform a Bach concerto with a string quartet from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Michael Mizrahi, a PianoArts preliminary jury member and pianist with Present Music, will perform selections from his latest album, Dreamspace. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
May 28th, 2026 by PianoArtsOutside Money Jumps Into Crowded Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary
New TV ad buys back Sara Rodriguez and David Crowley as most Democratic voters remain undecided.
May 28th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioA Grand Finale
The 2026 North American Competition reaches its exciting culmination on June 2! Three pianists will advance as finalists, taking the stage with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Maestro William Eddins to perform a concerto.
Monday, June 2
4:30 pm: Pre-concert interviews, discussions of the concertos, and the popular recital, Piano Promenades
7:30 pm: The final performance of concertos and the beginning of careers in music
9:30 pm: Awards and champagne
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