Review

Visual Art: Artists Who Honor Writers
Visual Art

Artists Who Honor Writers

Haggerty Museum exhibits offer artists responding to great writers like Rilke, Elliot and Hardy.

Classical: Milwaukee Symphony Opener Is Uneven
Classical

Milwaukee Symphony Opener Is Uneven

New maestro Masur’s debut starts slowly, but ends in bang-up rendition of Der Rosenkavalier.

Dining: The National Is a Local Standout
Dining

The National Is a Local Standout

Fresh ingredients, creative combinations, laid-back style. In nice weather, don’t miss the patio.

Visual Art: Posters of Gay Paree
Visual Art

Posters of Gay Paree

Milwaukee Art Museum’s show of 19th century posters by illustrator Jules Cheret is pure fun.

Theater: ‘2 Pianos, 4 Hands’, Some Laughs
Theater

‘2 Pianos, 4 Hands’, Some Laughs

Milwaukee Rep’s cabaret comedy offers piano virtuosity, many gags and slight plot.

Visual Art: Two Generations of Water Colors
Visual Art

Two Generations of Water Colors

Works by Michael Davidson and his father, retired Harley executive Willie G., are quietly powerful

Classical: Present Music May Be Better Than Ever
Classical

Present Music May Be Better Than Ever

New leadership, but the same sense of adventure. Ride along sometime.

Music: 40 Years On, Squeeze Can Still Rock
Music

40 Years On, Squeeze Can Still Rock

It was a love fest for the venerable British pop-rock band at the Pabst.

Visual Art: We Are What We Eat
Visual Art

We Are What We Eat

MOWA show creates weird American landscapes made of junk food.

Dining: Harbor House Boasts Spectacular Views
Dining

Harbor House Boasts Spectacular Views

There may be no better place to linger and look. Oh, the food’s pretty darn good, too.

Visual Art: Portrait Society Show Packs Emotional Punch
Visual Art

Portrait Society Show Packs Emotional Punch

“Inside/Out” is about art, music, life, by three very different artists.

Visual Art: Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom
Visual Art

Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom

Or at least a couple hundred, in MOWA’s uniquely inclusive Members’ Show.