Arts & Entertainment

MPS Student Wins Gold Medal at National NAACP Competition

MPS Student Wins Gold Medal at National NAACP Competition

Milwaukee High School of the Arts students honored for music, arts

Strange Fruit Music Festival Addresses Racial Inequities

Strange Fruit Music Festival Addresses Racial Inequities

Strange Fruit is a music festival that explores the thoughts and emotions of local musicians as to the present climate of racial relations both in Milwaukee and the country as a whole.

Dijkstra’s recent video installations to debut at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Dijkstra’s recent video installations to debut at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Over the past 30 years, Dijkstra has produced a sensitive and eloquent body of photographic and video work.

International Agreement to Bring Chinese Lantern Festival to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October

International Agreement to Bring Chinese Lantern Festival to Boerner Botanical Gardens in October

Throughout October, the festival’s 40 giant displays will illuminate nine acres of the Botanical Gardens.

MCTS Is the Blue Ribbon Choice for Travel to the Wisconsin State Fair

MCTS Is the Blue Ribbon Choice for Travel to the Wisconsin State Fair

MCTS’ Shuttles, Freeway Flyers and local routes all take riders straight to the gates of State Fair Park August 4 through August 14.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program

Lord Huron to headline Rock the Green festival

Lord Huron to headline Rock the Green festival

Music lineup for award-winning sustainability festival features eclectic mix of artists

Ald. Witkowski invites community to inaugural Taste of the Gateway

Ald. Witkowski invites community to inaugural Taste of the Gateway

News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski

Gospel Concert Benefits Arts in Milwaukee

Gospel Concert Benefits Arts in Milwaukee

Enjoy a night of music and community for a worthy cause at the Gospel Showcase, presented by Parklawn Assembly of God Church and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care.

Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23

Free Pokémon Go Event in Mitchell Park July 23

In addition to the smartphone game, families will enjoy photo-ops and Pokémon-themed games.

Summerfest Releases 2016 Festival Results

Summerfest Releases 2016 Festival Results

In addition to this year’s party, a special effort was made to raise excitement for the huge celebration in 2017 – the 50th Summerfest.

Internationally Renowned Street Artist MTO to Make Milwaukee Appearance

Internationally Renowned Street Artist MTO to Make Milwaukee Appearance

South facing façade of Oriental Theatre to get street art mural for Black Cat Alley Fundraising Gala, on July 21