Movies
The Plot to Make Us Fat
The documentary Fed Up is a fresh look at how the food industry causes obesity.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The “True Story” Behind Sleeping Beauty
More or less. Oh, the problems with Maleficent.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by MaryAnn Johanson
The Joy of Cooking
Chef isn’t that original, but it’s a fun, tasty take on a cook’s bid to rediscover his passion for food.
May 28th, 2014 by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Funny Side of Dracula?
Laughing Stock, a back stage comedy about a production of “Dracula” that goes hilariously wrong, opens at UWM.
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Isabel Dunkerley
Milwaukee’s Other International Ballet Company
Milwaukee Ballet II headlines the week’s arts offerings.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Isabel Dunkerley
5 Rays of Hope in a Soul-Crushing Milwaukee Winter
Seasonal affective disorder is no match for art, music, and chili.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Matt Wild
Guys in Dinner Jackets and Stand Up Comedians
The holiday favorites are supplemented by some offbeat fare.
Dec 23rd, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Billy Jack’s First Film
Before Milwaukee native Tom Laughlin hit it big with “Billy Jack,” he made a film here that scandalized the priests and nuns at Gesu church.
Dec 17th, 2013 by
The locals get loud
MKE fills with epic sound this week, courtesy of our own: Skylight's "Les Miserables," Carroll Players' "Spring Awakening," MSO's Schubert, Present Music's "Thanksgiving," and Vic and Gab at MKE Unplugged.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Veterans Day salutes and more
While the Milwaukee Children's Choir, Wisconsin Philharmonic Orchestra and "Beyond Glory" honor our troops, Alverno Presents, Soulstice Theatre, Theater Red, Florentine Opera and others present compelling performances.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Halloween events in full swing
In addition to special events like the El Dia de los Muertos Parade, "Night of the Living Dead (The Puppet Show)" and the Haunted Brewery Bash, Quasimondo and the Milwaukee Ballet present anticipated shows and special music performances abound.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Isabel Dunkerley
Zombies, with extra laughs, gore and felt, arrive in time for Halloween
Angry Young Men's puppet version of "Night of the Living Dead" will be staged at the Oriental this year, its sixth iteration in Milwaukee.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
