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The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival Wraps Up with Exciting News and Numbers: Unveiling Festival Award Winners and a Significant Leadership Update
Anne Reed to become full-time CEO of Milwaukee Film; $35,000 in awards to be delivered to filmmakers near and far
May 2nd, 2024 by Milwaukee FilmMilwaukee Ballet Ends Season with Contemporary Show “MKE MIX”
Three female choreographers present boundary-pushing works in the Company’s annual triple-bill.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Lights
Stark white building gets its first dash of color on the darkest day of the year.
Dec 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Ballet’s ‘Dracula’ to Enrapture Audiences this Halloween
The Wildly Popular Production Returns October 26-29 at Marcus Center
Oct 12th, 2023 by Milwaukee BalletSee Art Museum’s New Exhibit, ‘Portrait of the Collector’
Isabel and Alfred Bader's collection of 76 Baroque-era Dutch paintings will be on display through January.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Sophie BolichMilwaukee Chamber Theatre Raises $1,514,428 In Sustainability Campaign, Will Proceed With 23/24 Season
Challenge Match led by Caran and Joel Quadracci through the Windhover Foundation with support from Donna and Donald Baumgartner and the Herzfeld Foundation is Instrumental to Success
Mar 8th, 2023 by Milwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces $150,000 Sustainability Campaign Challenge Match led by Caran and Joel Quadracci through the Windhover Foundation with support from Donna and Donald Baumgartner and the Herzfeld Foundation
Campaign Deadline Extended to Tuesday, March 7th
Feb 28th, 2023 by Milwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee Ballet’s Second Company Presents Annual Showcase
Milwaukee Ballet II stages three original works and a classical scene during their two-weekend production on February 25 and March 4.
Feb 15th, 2023 by Milwaukee BalletWilson Center Announces 2023 Big Event Honorees
Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg; and Latino Arts, Inc. to be Honored as Award Recipients
Dec 6th, 2022 by Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsElizabeth Siegel Appointed Chief Curator of Milwaukee Art Museum
André Allaire to become Chief Development Officer
Sep 28th, 2022 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Presents Michael Pink’s Beauty and the Beast
The enchanting family-friendly season finale runs May 19-22
May 11th, 2022 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Expands Public Hours and Offers New Experiences and Programming for Visitors
Celebrates Return of Signature Programs Including Kohl’s Art Studio, Educational Tours, and Art in Bloom
Mar 4th, 2022 by Milwaukee Art MuseumContemporary Woven Pictures by Christy Matson Highlighted in New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
Currents 38 exhibition focuses on Matson’s transformation of a traditional medium into a contemporary art form.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum to Unveil Large-Scale Mural Installation by Artist Derrick Adams
The monumental work inspired by the legacy of The Negro Motorist Green Book will be installed in the Museum’s East End overlooking Lake Michigan
Aug 26th, 2021 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum Fully Reopens to the Public July 15
Visitors will be able to explore art throughout all the collection galleries at the Museum.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Returns to Marcus Performing Arts Center for 2021/22 Season of Inspiration
Program to include Beauty and the Beast and seven world premieres
Jun 28th, 2021 by Milwaukee BalletNew Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Spanish Influence on American Artists
This is the first major exhibition to explore the widespread influence of Spanish art and culture on American painting.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum Names Robert Stein as Deputy Director and Chief Experience Officer
Stein joins the Museum to oversee key aspects of the institution's operations and experiences, on-site and online.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMarcus Center Begins Redevelopment
First phase calls for overhaul of Uihlein Hall, live-streaming technology and revamping grounds.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Art Museum Reopening July 16
The Milwaukee Art Museum will reopen to the public July 16, with free admission for one month.
Jul 6th, 2020 by Milwaukee Art MuseumOriental Theatre Closed for Summer, Plans Renovations
Milwaukee Film continuing plan to fully restore 1927 movie palace.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Art Museum Announces Reopening Timeline
The Milwaukee Art Museum is planning to reopen to the public in the summer, with new protocols in place to keep staff and visitors safe.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Announces Season of Legends for 2020-21
Mar 2nd, 2020 by Milwaukee Ballet
Award-Winning Artwork by Wisconsin Students Showcased in Annual Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
The 2020 Scholastic Art Awards celebrate works by hundreds of talented Wisconsin students.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Art MuseumModernist Quilts by Artist Pauline Parker Showcased in New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
The exhibition features quilts and wall hangings by the artist that showcase her expressive and narrative approach to quiltmaking.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet celebrates 50 years of magic with The Nutcracker
Company gives back to community with new, free performance for children
Nov 25th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet kicks off 50th anniversary season with classical comedy Coppélia
World-famous work takes centerstage at the Marcus Center Oct 17-20
Oct 16th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletNew Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Features Masterworks by Monet, van Gogh and Picasso
The exhibition showcases 50 iconic paintings from The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumNew Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Honors Fiftieth Anniversary of Printmaking Workshop Landfall Press
Drawn from the Landfall Press Archive housed at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the exhibition explores the experimental workshop that has influenced hundreds of artists.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum Explores Collections in New Season of Exhibitions and Events
Photos that reveal deep connections between Milwaukee and its residents, works from the Museum’s Landfall Press Archive and masterpieces from The Phillips Collection highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumBallet Opens New Dance Center
Plus: Mandel Group announces $150 million development, Strauss Brands coming to Century City
Sep 8th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Art Museum Unveils Robert Indiana’s The American LOVE Sculpture at Special Event
The Museum will celebrate the installation of Robert Indiana’s iconic The American LOVE (1966-99) sculpture with an unveiling on the East End.
Aug 8th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet hits the streets with free activities and performances in Ballet Beat program
The month-long tour for the community kicks off June 24
Jun 18th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Taps Accomplished Museum Professional as Chief Development Officer
Abby Ashley joins the Museum to head up fundraising, membership.
May 21st, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet promises fairies and fun in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Milwaukee Ballet promises fairies and fun in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
May 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Announces First Retrospective of Influential Artist James Nares
New exhibition reveals the artist’s significant, five-decades-long career bringing gesture, motion, and time into the spotlight.
May 2nd, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumThurston Moore To Perform Live Musical Score to James Nares’ Street at the Oriental Theatre
Sonic Youth founding member will perform soundtrack live to the experimental film in conjunction with Nares exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumNew Exhibitions and Events Explore the Season of Process at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Meticulously designed furniture by a Wisconsin-based artist and a closer look at the art of motion by a New York-based artist highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumGRAEF CEO Kissinger wins Bravo! Entrepreneur Award
Awards for business leadership will be given at BizExpo on May 30
Mar 20th, 2019 by GRAEFMilwaukee Ballet announces $500,000 donation from the Argosy Foundation
Gift supports of the expansion of the Company’s educational and engagement initiatives
Mar 12th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet Announces 50th Anniversary Season
2019-20 season features Michael Pink’s celebrated Peter Pan and grand opening of new facility
Mar 4th, 2019 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet’s New Home
Baumgartner Center for Dance intended to elevate ballet's presence around the world.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommunity Leaders Support the Milwaukee Art Museum as “Visionaries”
New level of giving directly supports the annual artistic vision across the Museum.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign
Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig launch a $1.5 million challenge match
Oct 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee FilmThe Role of Art and Artists in Criminal Justice Reform Discussed at Three-Day Symposium
’The Milwaukee Model: Envisioning the Role of the Arts in Criminal Justice Reform’ explores how arts programming may help change perspectives on the criminal justice system
Oct 17th, 2018 by Milwaukee Art MuseumThe Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Kurt ChandlerBallet Makes Progress On New Center
Beam signing shows new Baumgartner Center in Third Ward closer to completion.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Zach KomassaSerious Play: Design in Midcentury America Premieres at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Exhibition features works from 40 groundbreaking designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Rand and Eva Zeisel
Sep 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee Art MuseumThe Florentine Opera Reflects on the Challenges and Triumphs of its 84th Season at the 2018 Annual Meeting
And Presents Donald & Donna Baumgartner with Igniter Award
Sep 6th, 2018 by Florentine Opera CompanyMonumental Multimedia Work by Contemporary Artist William Kentridge Comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum
”More Sweetly Play the Dance” engages viewers with an immersive, multisensory experience that combines drawing, animation, filmmaking and sound on giant HD screens.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Breaks Ground on the Baumgartner Center for Dance
Capital Campaign to support the new facility nearly 85% towards goal
Jun 5th, 2018 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet Stages Iconic Swan Lake as Season Finale
World-Famous Ballet Returns to Marcus Center, May 31-June 3
May 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Highlights Technique and Innovation Across Three Exhibitions
The multimedia work of William Kentridge, the etchings of Goya and early images of nature by Carleton E. Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge and H. H. Bennett reveal the innovation of artists
Apr 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet presents world premiere of Michael Pink’s Beauty and the Beast
Artistic Director presents his newest family-friendly production, April 12-15
Mar 26th, 2018 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet Announces 2018-19 Season
49th season features Dracula, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and five new works
Feb 12th, 2018 by Milwaukee BalletLet Us Now Praise Young Creators
Milwaukee Ballet partners young choreographers and dancers with local musicians.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jim CrynsMilwaukee Ballet Mixes Contemporary Choreographers with Local Artists in MXE Milwaukee Mixed at The Pabst
MXE Milwaukee Mixed is the first program in which Milwaukee Ballet will stage work solely created by its own artists, as well as using local musicians and poets.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Milwaukee BalletHome for the Holidays in Riverwest
Florentine’s young artists perform holiday favorites in popular annual show.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Marguerite HelmersDonald and Donna Baumgartner make $1.5 million gift to the Florentine Opera
Gift will support the Studio Artist program
Nov 27th, 2017 by Florentine Opera CompanyArtistic Director Michael Pink makes his return to the stage for one very special performance of The Nutcracker
Milwaukee’s Magical Holiday Tradition celebrates 40 years
Nov 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletBud and Sue Selig Announced as 2018 Wilson Center Eddy Recipients
MSO ACE Program Also Selected to Receive Fourth Annual Educational Excellence Award
Oct 10th, 2017 by Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the ArtsMilwaukee Ballet presents 2nd annual sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker
Partnership with Autism Speaks and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts gives live theater option for the community
Oct 9th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Shows Monumental Works by Chicago Native Rashid Johnson this Summer
Rashid Johnson: Hail We Now Sing Joy explores themes of escape and identity through new works and unique materials.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Milwaukee Art MuseumSculpture Milwaukee Opens to Public
City now has a world-class sculpture exhibition on its main street.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Ballet Offers Deliciously Dark Reflection on Snow White with Mirror Mirror
Daring dance drama returns to the Marcus Center June 1-4
May 18th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletThe Most Beautiful Bar In Town?
Best Place at the Pabst is one of the most enchanting saloons in the nation.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Michael HornePrivate Collections of the Wealthy
"Milwaukee Collects" at Milwaukee Art Museum offers great works by local collectors.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Michael HorneMilwaukee Ballet Pairs Charming Classic with Evocative New Work in Double Bill this April
Classical favorite La Sylphide to appear alongside world premiere Sans Pleurer
Mar 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet announces 2017–18 Season
Highlights include world premiere of Michael Pink’s Beauty and the Beast; Unique Made in Milwaukee program at The Pabst; return of La Bohème
Feb 27th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Breadth of Region’s Private Art Treasures, Many Never Seen Before
Milwaukee Collects celebrates our community’s love of art and art collecting
Feb 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Art MuseumSlumlord’s River Hills Mansion
James Herrick lives in $1.1 million home, makes money off squalid rental properties.
Feb 15th, 2017 by Michael HorneMilwaukee Art Museum offers visitors another year of Meijer free admission days
Monthly free day and extended hours have switched to Thursdays in 2017
Feb 1st, 2017 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Announces Three Finalists of Genesis: International Choreographic Competition
Artists from Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States will compete for top prize
Jan 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum Receives Historic Gift of More Than 500 Jules Chéret Works
Susee and James L. Wiechmann will also underwrite new prints and drawings curator
Jan 13th, 2017 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum Announces New Creative Director
New hire brings a wealth of design experience to Museum leadership team; will work to create a fresh visual experience
Jan 5th, 2017 by Milwaukee Art MuseumThe Nutcracker is the gift that keeps giving
Milwaukee’s magical holiday tradition returns to brighten the holiday season
Dec 6th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet presents sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker for the first time
Partnership with Autism Speaks and Marcus Center for the Performing Arts gives new live theater option for the autism community
Oct 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Art Museum chief curator to take director position at Florida museum
Brady Roberts’ last day at the Museum is October 21.
Oct 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee Ballet Opens Season with a Pair of Majestic One-Act Ballets
Stunning Scheherazade appears alongside picturesque Angels in the Architecture, Oct 20-23
Sep 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletDisney’s Queen of Katwe and Academy Award-Winners Highlight Spotlight Presentations
Festival opens with Life, Animated from Academy Award-winner Roger Ross Williams. Milwaukee 53206: A Community Serves Time returns to Milwaukee after sold-out June premiere
Sep 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee FilmDonald Baumgartner’s Princely Mansion
The generous plutocrat's River Hills home is fit to entertain a prince, and actually did.
May 19th, 2016 by Michael HorneMilwaukee Art Museum Announces New Director
Marcelle Polednik selected from field of dozens of national candidates; poised to harness Museum’s momentum
May 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Art MuseumHow CEOs Leave Workers Behind
CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.
May 17th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyDonna and Donald Baumgartner make historic endowment gift to Milwaukee Art Museum
$8 million gift dedicated to support Museum Director; largest gift ever made to institution’s endowment
May 16th, 2016 by Milwaukee Art Museum“A Hero For the Entire Country”
Bruce Murphy talks to WTMJ-AM about Donald Baumgartner's inspiringly generous treatment of employees.
May 11th, 2016 by Urban MilwaukeeThe Generosity of Donald Baumgartner
The manufacturing CEO shares the wealth with those who made him rich: his employees.
May 5th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyMilwaukee Ballet to present wonderful, whimsical ALICE (in wonderland)
Following sold-out runs in four cities, family favorite will be a colorful season finale
Apr 27th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet Offers Modern View on Dance Through Kaleidoscope Eyes
Contemporary presentation features the music of The Beatles and two world premieres
Mar 9th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletO’Donnell Property Agreement with the Milwaukee Art Museum is a WIN/WIN.
In late 2015, not satisfied with the plan negotiated by the County Executive, the County Board chose to reimagine the O’Donnell plaza and garage proposal.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Patricia JursikMilwaukee Ballet announces 2016-17 Season
Highlights include exotic Scheherazade; Romantic classic La Sylphide; Return of Pink’s evocative Mirror Mirror
Feb 29th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee Ballet Tempts Audiences with New Dance Drama, Dorian Gray
Michael Pink adds to master storyteller legacy with premiere of famous cautionary tale
Jan 13th, 2016 by Milwaukee BalletNew Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne