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Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign
Nonprofit aims to give new life to city's oldest operating theater.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin’s Utility Energy Crisis
Poorly regulated public monopolies have created overstretched, unevenly maintained power grid.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Isaiah NessThe Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!
Music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods performed with Mediterranean influence and bold North African rhythms on a wide range of instruments including vihuela, oud, Renaissance harp, and a variety of percussion.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Early Music NowResidents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue
Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE
Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerRep Makes ‘Piano Lesson’ Sing
August Wilson's rhythmic dialogue and juicy characters brought to life in strong staging.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Dominique Paul NothNew Report Finds North Side Schools Failing Black Students
Students underperforming their peers in every state, City Forward Collective finds.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Alex Klaus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCurry Cat Debuts in Harbor District
Plus: Three new cafes, flashy new downtown restaurant and a popular comedy club returns.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Sophie BolichThe Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Mar 1st, 2026 by Urban MilwaukeeMarch 1, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Urban MilwaukeeThe Alba Consort Returns to Milwaukee!
Music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods performed with Mediterranean influence and bold North African rhythms on a wide range of instruments including vihuela, oud, Renaissance harp, and a variety of percussion.
Feb 28th, 2026 by Early Music Now
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
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