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Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16
Press Release

Bastille Days Celebrates 40th Anniversary July 13 – 16

One of the world’s largest French festivals will bring back old traditions, new entertainment for 2023 iteration

Summerfest and Johnsonville, LLC Announce ACL Pro-Shootout and SuperHole Cornhole Competitions at Summerfest
Press Release

Summerfest and Johnsonville, LLC Announce ACL Pro-Shootout and SuperHole Cornhole Competitions at Summerfest

Johnsonville Summerville Stage Area to Feature Wisconsin Bands and Activities

Diverse Lineups Released for Musical Mondays’ 25th Season and Wonderful Wednesdays Shows in Lake Park This Summer
Press Release

Diverse Lineups Released for Musical Mondays’ 25th Season and Wonderful Wednesdays Shows in Lake Park This Summer

Special opera performance to kick off 2023 summer music in the park

Members Only: Get Free Glass of Wine at Bastille Day West Festival
Members Only

Get Free Glass of Wine at Bastille Day West Festival

First of two French-themed giveaways this week for Urban Milwaukee members.

Klement’s Sausage & Beer Garden Stage Features Local Lineup and Activation
Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July
Press Release

Bastille Days and the Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrate French Culture in July

Four-day French festival and museum events bring Joie de vivre back to MKE

Enjoy Diverse Mix of New Offerings and Favorites at Lake Park’s Musical Mondays Series Over Eight Nights in July and August
Press Release

Enjoy Diverse Mix of New Offerings and Favorites at Lake Park’s Musical Mondays Series Over Eight Nights in July and August

Also, Wonderful Wednesdays Brings Great Entertainment for Kids and Families

Plenty of Horne: Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Plenty of Horne

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Performers Announced as Free “Musical Mondays” and “Wonderful Wednesdays” Concerts Return To Lake Park After A Year Off
Press Release

Performers Announced as Free “Musical Mondays” and “Wonderful Wednesdays” Concerts Return To Lake Park After A Year Off

Long-Running Concert Series To Present Total of 10 Shows in Late July and August, Including Jazz Standards, Blues, Western Swing, Latin Jazz, R&B and Children’s Artists

Summerfest Announces Klement’s Sausage & Beer Garden Artists and Performance Dates
Plenty of Horne: John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party
Plenty of Horne

John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party

A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.

Sieger On Songs: “Pale Blue Eyes” Is a Classic
Sieger On Songs

“Pale Blue Eyes” Is a Classic

Whatever you think of Velvet Underground, the song is a masterpiece.

Photo Gallery: Vive la Bastille Days
Photo Gallery

Vive la Bastille Days

The showcase for French culture celebrated its 38th year. Our photos celebrate a little, too.

Classical: Kevin Stalheim’s Last Waltz
Classical

Kevin Stalheim’s Last Waltz

After 37 years his last show as artistic director. After party features Mrs. Fun, R&B Cadets.

Musical Mondays Announces 22nd Summer of Free Concerts in Lake Park
Press Release

Musical Mondays Announces 22nd Summer of Free Concerts in Lake Park

Series Will Feature 8 Top National and Milwaukee Acts, Diverse Genres of Music

Summerfest Announces Klement’s Sausage & Beer Garden Headliners and Performance Dates
Press Release

Summerfest Announces Klement’s Sausage & Beer Garden Headliners and Performance Dates

The Klement's Sausage & Beer Garden will feature acoustic music from 2-8 p.m. daily, spotlighting local artists.

Semi-Twang, Then and Now

Semi-Twang, Then and Now

Spoiler alert: now is much better. John Sieger’s new album is a stunner.

Music: Great Music from Milwaukee
Music

Great Music from Milwaukee

South Milwaukee Performing Arts presents Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, Robin Pluer and Stas Venglevski.

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Presents Music that Made Milwaukee Famous
Bar Exam: The Cheel, Thiensville’s Best Bar?
Bar Exam

The Cheel, Thiensville’s Best Bar?

Located on the Interurban bike path, hotel bar's history goes back to 1895.

Dining: La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven
Dining

La Scala Is Authentic But Uneven

Despite glitches, you can eat pretty well, and the Tiramisu dessert is perfection.

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

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

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

Summerfest Announces Klement’s Sausage and Beer Garden Headliners and Performance Dates
Press Release

Summerfest Announces Klement’s Sausage and Beer Garden Headliners and Performance Dates

Located on the North End of Henry Maier Festival Park, the Klement's Sausage and Beer Garden will feature acoustic music from 2-8 p.m. daily, spotlighting local artists.

Photo Gallery: Plein Air MKE Features 65 Artists
Photo Gallery

Plein Air MKE Features 65 Artists

Our photo gallery captures the action at the "Museum Mile."

Sponsored Content: 4 Reasons to See Plein Air MKE
Sponsored Content

4 Reasons to See Plein Air MKE

Museum Mile’s Art in the City Soirée is May 18, at Saint John’s On The Lake.

Bastille Days to bring beaucoup de Parisian fun to downtown Milwaukee
Press Release

Bastille Days to bring beaucoup de Parisian fun to downtown Milwaukee

The 36th annual Bastille Days returns to Cathedral Square Park July 13-16 with free entertainment all weekend long

Classical: The Return of Wendy Richman
Classical

The Return of Wendy Richman

The Milwaukee native and crack violist is guest with Prometheus Trio in boffo program.

Milwaukee’s Bastille Days to commemorate Nice, France tragedy with moment of silence tonight, July 15
Press Release

Milwaukee’s Bastille Days to commemorate Nice, France tragedy with moment of silence tonight, July 15

Bastille Days invites the community to gather near the festival’s main stage in Cathedral Square Park this evening at 7 p.m. to honor the victims of Nice and their loved ones.

Bastille Days announces beaucoup de entertainment to downtown Milwaukee
Press Release

Bastille Days announces beaucoup de entertainment to downtown Milwaukee

The 35th annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns to Cathedral Square Park July 14-17 with free entertainment all weekend long.

Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days
Press Release

Milwaukee marks 35th anniversary of city’s favorite French festival, Bastille Days

Among the annual highlights is the BMO Harris Bank Storm the Bastille Run/Walk.

Plenty of Horne: Hillary Clinton Comes to Town
Plenty of Horne

Hillary Clinton Comes to Town

UWM Union once again site of presidential candidate visit and a tribute to the late Art Elkon

Bastille Days brings l’entertainment du jour to downtown Milwaukee
Press Release

Bastille Days brings l’entertainment du jour to downtown Milwaukee

The 33rd Annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns July 10 – 13

Present Music’s big finish

Present Music’s big finish

Michael Daugherty's "Labyrinth of Love" is a big hit at its premiere, and Robin Pluer never sounded better.

The Roundup: In-House Election Commission Good Idea?
The Roundup

In-House Election Commission Good Idea?

It is more of an internal workgroup,” Pat Curley said.

The Roundup: My Campaign Blog
The Roundup

My Campaign Blog

Two hundred fifty bucks or a free press pass?