Music

“Facade” an irresistible charmer

“Facade” an irresistible charmer

Danceworks, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra and Milwaukee Opera Theatre have a ball with some 1920s vintage British avant-gardiana from Edith Sitwell and William Walton.

Danceworks and Friends revive “Facade”

Danceworks and Friends revive “Facade”

Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra join Danceworks in Sitwell and Walton's 1920's avant-garde entertainment.

MKE This Week: Curtains up across the city
MKE This Week

Curtains up across the city

"Catch Me If You Can" flies into Marcus Center, In Tandem revives "Apartment 3A," more from the Alchemist's Year of Fear and Danceworks re-imagines "Facade."

Early Music Now: The Rose Ensemble highlights “Slavic Wonders”
Early Music Now

The Rose Ensemble highlights “Slavic Wonders”

The Rose Ensemble, of St. Paul, surveys Slavic sacred music from the 11th century to today to close Early Music Now's season.

Jim James’ journey, on stage at the Pabst

Jim James’ journey, on stage at the Pabst

The My Morning Jacket frontman's solo show for Regions Of Light And Sound Of God was a transformative experience, blissfully showcasing a lone star.

Fountains of Wayne to play Shank Hall

Fountains of Wayne to play Shank Hall

With the band set to take the Shank Hall stage this weekend, Sahan Jayasuriya examines their discography, finding much more than "Stacy's Mom".

Milwaukee Psych Fest brings the sunshine to Cactus Club

Milwaukee Psych Fest brings the sunshine to Cactus Club

Sahan talks to Andrew Shelp, organizer of the very first Milwaukee Psych Fest.

Breath of fresh air from Chamber Music Milwaukee

Breath of fresh air from Chamber Music Milwaukee

Woodwind and brass music bring UWM's chamber music series to a charming conclusion.

Prometheus Trio closes season with flair

Prometheus Trio closes season with flair

The Prometheus plays sparkling trios by Turina, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.

MKE This Week: Galleries Galore
MKE This Week

Galleries Galore

Spring Gallery Night is the big arts event of the week, but don't neglect new shows at the Marcus Center, Quasimondo, Wisconsin Conservatory and Alverno Presents.

Fine Arts Quartet’s little surprise

Fine Arts Quartet’s little surprise

Fine Arts Quartet and guest pianists the Witkowskis help us get to know Dohnanyi's chamber music.

Peter Thomas’ Beethoven Cello Cycle, Part 2

Peter Thomas’ Beethoven Cello Cycle, Part 2

Thomas and pianist Matthew Bergey take on a pair of Beethoven's more free-form cello sonatas.