Review

Theater: The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’
Theater

The Importance of Skylight’s ‘Being Earnest’

It’s a fun smart performance and also a model for how to go virtual yet stay theatrical.

Opera: Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally
Opera

Florentine Presents Its ‘Carmen’ Digitally

And it's a success. Plus: backstage photos of the full stage production that was cancelled.

Dining: Aria has Classic Fare and Fancy Digs
Dining

Aria has Classic Fare and Fancy Digs

Breakfast and lunch staples are set against a beautiful art collection.

Theater: Rep’s ‘Eclipsed’ Is Harrowing Yet Funny
Theater

Rep’s ‘Eclipsed’ Is Harrowing Yet Funny

A brutal look at Liberian War from women’s viewpoint is unique and often powerful.

Visual Art: 39 Artists. Not a Barn in Sight
Visual Art

39 Artists. Not a Barn in Sight

Yes, it’s the Wisconsin Biennial. But don’t expect cornfields and cows.

Visual Art: The Return of John Shimon
Visual Art

The Return of John Shimon

Overcoming loss, with a new wife and artistic partner, Lauren Semivan. Quite a story.

Dining: Erv’s Mug Does Bar Food Right
Dining

Erv’s Mug Does Bar Food Right

Lot's of menu items and lots of bar kitsch at Erv's Mug on Ryan Road.

Visual Art: The Power of Great Paintings
Visual Art

The Power of Great Paintings

MAM show of European masterworks is not to be missed.

The Return of Garrison Keillor

The Return of Garrison Keillor

Without a mention of sexual harassment charges, he performed in Milwaukee to adoring fans.

Dining: How German Is It? Very
Dining

How German Is It? Very

Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale offers authentic Old World food and beer. Come hungry.

New Riverwest Company, Production Impresses

New Riverwest Company, Production Impresses

53212 Presents, located above Company Brewing, creates innovative music-dance work. It’s lovely.

Theater: Skylight’s Spelling Bee Musical a Hard Sell
Theater

Skylight’s Spelling Bee Musical a Hard Sell

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ should have been more fun.