John McGivern

Lisa’s Pizza is For Sale

Eastside, family-owned restaurant seeks new owners after more than 60 years in business.

The Harley-Davidson Museum roars in March

The campus is now rolling seven days a week. Plus learn how you can get your ticket for a night with Milwaukee’s leading ambassador, John McGivern, for a screening of “Main Streets with John McGivern.”

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND

With Celtic Knight Dancers and the Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin Sunday, March 20, 2:30 p.m.

John McGivern is Back! A familiar face is returning to TV and maybe your neighborhood.

Virtual Doors Open Offers 85+ Online Building Tours, Neighborhood Experiences and More

Event guide, including links to scheduled events

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces “Restart the Arts” Fall Shows for the 2020-2021 Arts Season Reopening Plans & COVID-19 Health Guidelines

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Raised $109,000

Through the Donald & Donna Baumgartner and The Elizabeth Quadracci Harned Family Matching Gift Double-Down for Artists Challenge

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center proudly presents 15th Anniversary Variety Show & Fundraiser

Featuring more than 100 performers! With Prof. Pinkerton Xyloma as Master of Ceremonies - Friday, May 15 • 6:00 pm Pre-Show Fundraiser/Social/Raffle • 7:30 pm Performance

March roars in at the Harley-Davidson Museum

Check out the official Mama Tried Pre-Party and join John McGivern as he brings a special screening of “Around the Corner” to campus.

Season Nine of “Around the Corner with John McGivern Premieres February 6th

Season nine of Around the Corner with John McGivern premieres on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS

The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas

A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents The Tap Pack

Old school cool from the new Kings of Swing. Saturday, February 29, 7:30 PM

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents ARTRAGEOUS

The Interactive Art & Music Experience Saturday, September 21, 7:30 p.m.

America’s Favorite PBS TV Auction Returns to the Airwaves

Milwaukee PBS’ Great TV Auction Returns to Charm, Inspire and Raise Much-Needed Funds to Educate, Entertain and Stimulate Imaginations

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents UNBOXED

Featuring the Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club Dancers written and directed by Cedric Gardner Friday, April 26, 7:30 PM

GRAEF receives Merit Award for design of Oak Creek’s Drexel Town Square

Project created a new 21st century downtown

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents CELTIC NIGHTS: OCEANS OF HOPE AN EPIC JOURNEY OF A UNIVERSAL DREAM

Saturday, March 2, 7:30 PM

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents Music that Made Milwaukee Famous

Saturday, January 26, 7:30 PM

Global Connections at South Milwaukee High School

The SOWETO Gospel Choir will conduct a workshop with high school choir students prior to the evening performance.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents SOWETO Gospel Choir

Songs of the Free: Celebrating the Centennial of Nelson Mandela’s Birth Thursday, November 15, 7:30 PM

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents FEMMES OF ROCK

Starring Bella Electric Strings™. Friday, October 12, 7:30 PM

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi John Pinero’s one-man Play

Thursday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Announces 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series

Season subscriptions for the Performing Arts Series are on sale now.

Final Nominees Announced for 2018 Footlights People’s Choice Awards

Congrats to all our nominees!

The Nation’s #1 PBS Fundraising Auction Turns 50 This Year

The Great TV Auction Celebrates Half a Century of Raising Money and Delighting Viewers

Second Annual Footlights People’s Choice Awards Set for June 25

The ceremony, presented by the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), will once again be held at Milwaukee Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse, hosted by award-winning actor John McGivern

New Season of ‘Around the Corner with John McGivern’ Kicks off with sold-out Preview party

Highly-Anticipated 7th Season Launches with Screening Event on January 8

Milwaukee PBS’ Beloved Local Shows to Return With New Episodes and New Wisconsin Adventures

Around the Corner with John McGivern and Outdoor Wisconsin Premiere New Seasons in January

Public Television Gets Big Salute From Regional Emmys

Milwaukee PBS was honored with three regional Emmys

First-Ever Footlights Performing Arts Awards Announce Winners

Thirty-two nominees were awarded in 16 categories, and both professional and non-professional artists were recognized.

Professional and Non-Professional Arts Groups Both to Be Awarded at Footlights Performing Arts Awards

The results will be announced at the live awards ceremony June 22, 2017 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Quadracci Powerhouse.

Ald. Witkowski invites residents to “Around the Corner” preview party

“Around the Corner” is a Milwaukee Public Television program hosted by Milwaukee native and Emmy-winning actor John McGivern.

Footlights Announces John McGivern as Ceremony Host for 2017 Footlights Performing Arts Awards

The first-ever Footlights Performing Arts Awards ceremony is set for Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Quadracci Powerhouse.

Near West Side Partners to host Around the Corner with John McGivern Premiere Party

Award-winning actor John McGivern's MPTV show, Around the Corner with John McGivern. McGivern will explore Milwaukee's West End.

Local Actress Returns Home in Touring Production of Blonde Poison by Gail Louw

Now all her experience and training is being channeled into what she claims is “the role of a lifetime.”

Eyewitness: The Moth in Milwaukee Brings Five Storytellers to Turner Hall Sept. 16

Now in its 18th year, The Moth has shared more than 15,000 true stories on stage

Eyewitness: The Moth in Milwaukee Brings Five Storytellers to Turner Hall Sept. 16

Now in its 18th year, The Moth has shared more than 15,000 true stories on stage

A Sudden Attack of Laughs

Four wildly different comedy shows are coming to Milwaukee.

The House of Hank the Dog

The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.

John Gurda’s Home of History

Just one block north of the suburbs in Bay View, he's written most of his 19 books from this home base.

John McGivern’s $1 Million Apartments

Comedy pays, it turns out. The entertainer owns 11 apartments totaling 7,572 square feet.

Alderman Pérez part of this week’s “Around the Corner” episode on MPTV

Each episode of “Around the Corner” is broadcast on Milwaukee Public Television, Channel 10.1.

Celebrate the 99th Annual City/County Christmas Tree Lighting

Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, and Ald. Ashanti Hamilton at Red Arrow Park