Milwaukee 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!

Concert 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.

Takeout-Focused Hmong Buffet Planned for Milwaukee

Asian H Express would serve ready-made meals near the intersection of 76th Street and Capitol Drive.

A 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

Wisconsin’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Struggles To Scale Up

Only eight apprentices are enrolled statewide as districts balk at costs and future funding is uncertain.

After Phone Search, Prosecutors Say New Evidence Discovered Against Tearman Spencer

A new bail-jumping charge, a reluctant phone surrender and fresh digital evidence collide before June 1 start date in Waukesha court.

Nathalie Joachim

Composer/flutist/vocalist Nathalie Joachim will perform her piece Ki moun ou ye, which explores her Haitian heritage. Also on the program Marcos Balter’s we carry our homes within us which enables us to fly, inti figgis-vizueta’s Form the Fabric and Paul Wiancko’s thous&ths. The concert is a partnership with the museum exhibit Gertrude Abercrombie; Jazz; Chicago; Gentrification in Hyde Park, and the museum’s Haitian art holdings.

It’s Time for the Beer Run

Plus: Start your weekend with Bay View Gallery Night

Beer Garden Could Replace Biggby at Downtown Park

Cafe would switch from lattes to liters.

Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse

But MPD isn't backing away from using the technology.

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.

Fine 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