VITAL

A new space, a punk populist spirit, and hot vocalists

A new space, a punk populist spirit, and hot vocalists

The Florentine is getting ready to open up new rehearsal digs, is in the midst of a popular lakefront program, and is getting ready to open themselves up to the "old" punk spirit of opera.

Review: “God Bridge” by Youngblood Theatre
Review

“God Bridge” by Youngblood Theatre

Youngblood finishes its summer season with an intriguing, absurdist original work that shows off acting chops.

Danceworks’ “Art to Art” melds visual arts and movement

Danceworks’ “Art to Art” melds visual arts and movement

Kinetic sculptures, robots, underwater harps and live music punctuate this performance by guest choreographers, dancers, and other artists at Danceworks this weekend.

Sneak Preview: As Bees in Honey Drown at Boulevard Theatre
Sneak Preview

As Bees in Honey Drown at Boulevard Theatre

Boulevard opens its 24th season with the Milwaukee premiere of New York playwright Douglas Carter Beane's 1997 award-winning comedy satire.

Summer Travel Gallery: Dousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest
Summer Travel Gallery

Dousman Derby Days State Frog Jumping Contest

The Summer Travel series continues with a brief stop to watch the 2009 Wisconsin State Frog Jumping Contest.

Review: RENT at Greendale Community Theatre
Review

RENT at Greendale Community Theatre

A local staging of RENT rises to the challenge

Photo Gallery: Summer Gallery Night
Photo Gallery

Summer Gallery Night

Gallery Night: out and about at the Portrait Society Gallery, Pritzlaff Building, Dean Jensen, Gallery 218, Artasia, Tory Folliard and the Petullo Collection.

What’s Happening: July 27-August 2
What’s Happening

July 27-August 2

This week: Free summer concerts, beer and bubbly tastings, The Queer Zine Roadshow, Crosby, Still and Nash make a stop at The Riverside and Bradford Beach hosts its first triathlon.

Dear Ken Macha: A Bitter Pill To Swallow (49-49)
Dear Ken Macha

A Bitter Pill To Swallow (49-49)

You may not want to hear it, Ken, but it's time to temper fans' trade expectations. And maybe your playoff chances.

A Dollar Short: Buck up, little camper
A Dollar Short

Buck up, little camper

Molly asks: if you're actually doing well at your job, are you obligated to keep doing it until something better comes along?

Health Care Reform Full Court Press

Health Care Reform Full Court Press

Barack Obama may not be much of a bowler and he didn't bring much heat at the All Star Game. But when it comes to basketball and policy, he got game. Think health care reform is in danger? I'd think again.

Skylight: A primer, recap, and update
Skylight

A primer, recap, and update

As of this writing, the board of Skylight Opera Theatre met in emergency session after losing two more major players. Herein lies a look at the institution and how a 50th Anniversary season is in peril.