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Why Some Milwaukeeans Say One Day of Black Arts Is Not Enough
With African World Festival gone, residents argue the city still lacks sustained spaces to celebrate Black culture and history.
How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists
The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.
Post From Community: From Stein to stage: Wisconsin Classic Stage’s Milwaukee premiere of “Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights”
A soul sold for electric light. Stein's fever-dream operetta dismantles the Faust legend and rebuilds it as pure incantation. Directed by Cole Castine.
Checotas Lead Record Endowment Boost For Milwaukee Rep Theater
Couple’s challenge gift and 38 matching donors deliver $12.54 million for productions and programs.
MAM’s New Show Reveals The Ideas Behind Shaker Simplicity
An immersive exhibition pairs historic benches, stoves and textiles with bold contemporary installations.
Post From Community: Free Milwaukee Paranormal Conference (MKE Paracon) — Oct. 17 book launch
Local historian Allison Jornlin will launch her new book "In the Shadow of City Hall," a collection of true Milwaukee ghost stories, with a talk and book signing.
Frankly Music Explores The Soul of a Nation In Season 23 Kickoff
A narrated portrait of Thomas Jefferson meets Copland’s Appalachian Spring in Monday’s east side concert.
Sponsored – Soul of a Nation: An American Portrait
Two works, separated by generations, explore the ideals, contradictions, and evolving identity of America.
New ‘Building Bronzeville’ Exhibition Connects Black Art, Power And Everyday Life
Exhibition reveals how Black artists in Milwaukee organized, published and created during the Black Arts Movement.
Sponsored – Soul of a Nation: An American Portrait
Two works, separated by generations, explore the ideals, contradictions, and evolving identity of America.
Sponsored – Soul of a Nation: An American Portrait
Two works, separated by generations, explore the ideals, contradictions, and evolving identity of America.
Oriental Theatre To Be Featured On Turner Classic Movies
Historic Milwaukee movie palace will appear on TCM’s Still Now Showing series this week.