Arts & Entertainment
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.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
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
Jul 14th, 2016 by East Side BID
Present Music Announces Executive Director for 35th Season
Meaghan Heinrich brings over ten years of experience in non-profit arts management to Present Music.
Jul 13th, 2016 by Present Music
Board Extends General Director Contract for William Florescu
Florentine Opera Company Board of Directors extends contract for existing General Director by five years.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Florentine Opera Company
MCTS Gets Bus Riders to Festa Italiana
MCTS Provides Shuttle and Freeway Flyer Service July 22-24
Jul 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Announcing the cast of free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Julius Caesar”
William Shakespeare’s tragedy will be performed twelve times over three weekends, with evening performances (8 p.m. curtain) August 4-7, 11-13 and 18-21, and a 10 a.m. matinee on Sunday, August 14.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Optimist Theatre
A Book Can Take You Anywhere at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s July Neighborhood Night
Northwestern Mutual partners with Museum to offer free admission July 21
Jul 11th, 2016 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Foundation’s Nohl Fund grants $338,000 toward area arts programs
The Mary L. Nohl fund has made grants of more than $7 million since 2001 in support of visual arts and arts education in the metropolitan area.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
4th Annual IndiaFest Milwaukee Returns to Humboldt Park Aug. 20
Experience Mini-India
Jul 7th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee Arts Board Opens Public Art Conservation Fund’s 11th Cycle
In this round, $10,000 will be available to conserve public art in the city.
Jul 7th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Arts Board
MCT welcomes staff changes for 2016-17 season
Marcella Kearns becomes associate artistic director, and Matthew Reddin new marketing director
Jul 7th, 2016 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Launches Professional Training Institute for Exceptional Young Artists
Participants will participate in fully produced production as paid professional actors In June 2017. Auditions to be held at Milwaukee Rep on August 15.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
