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Arts bits: Updated Friday 12/4
Arts bits

Updated Friday 12/4

That Valdes Latin Jazz dynasty, an early Christmas present for the MSO; also Polly Morris, Danceworks, Plaid's Ding, best Christmas video ever.

Review: The Skylight’s Plaid Tidings
Review

The Skylight’s Plaid Tidings

Great performances and just the right tone mark the Skylight's sweet and goofy new holiday show.

The Skylight’s holiday show

The Skylight’s holiday show

Paul Helm is forever plaid. Seriously; he was in Forever Plaid in Platteville, and now he's in the holiday spinoff, Plaid Tidings, at the Skylight.

On Stage with TCD: Weekly Highlights from 11/25 to 12/1
On Stage with TCD

Weekly Highlights from 11/25 to 12/1

Gobble, Gobble! It may be a short week, but it marks the start of some major holiday shows. Christmas Carol and Nutcracker, anyone?

Thanksgiving for Present Music, in pictures and sound

Thanksgiving for Present Music, in pictures and sound

Our audio slideshow, featuring Alexandra du Bois's new work.

Review: We Six performs music from the big, small screens
Review

We Six performs music from the big, small screens

Interesting covers from The Odd Couple to The Flintstones uplift this Wisconsin Conservatory sextet.

Review: Present Music’s Thanksgiving
Review

Present Music’s Thanksgiving

Kevin Stalheim has assembled a program of new music informed by history and tradition.

Review: The Florentine’s Tosca
Review

The Florentine’s Tosca

The Florentine has a spare new set for Tosca. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Present Music: Meet composer Alexandra du Bois
Present Music

Meet composer Alexandra du Bois

Present Music, the Milwaukee Choral Artists and the Milwaukee Children's Choir will premiere du Bois' In Beauty May I Walk Sunday.

Tour the world at Holiday Folk Fair International

Tour the world at Holiday Folk Fair International

Gain a unique global view via ethnic food, culture and shopping during the 66th year of this grand folk event.

MAM After Dark returns to the future

MAM After Dark returns to the future

Expect a big party amid special art, dance and digital installations.

Florentine’s Tosca not the same old, same old

Florentine’s Tosca not the same old, same old

Director Dean Anthony and designer Noel Stollmack intend to bring new life to Puccini's iconic opera.