Arts & Culture
UPAF raises more than $10.7 million, exceeding 2022 campaign goal
The United Performing Arts Fund brought in more than $10.7 million for Milwaukee-area arts groups during its 2022 fundraising campaign, the nonprofit announced Tuesday.
The Interview: Maxie C. Jackson III
Maxie C. Jackson III is the new executive director of nonprofit 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Jackson has more than three...
Milwaukee Rep plans to build new $75 million theater complex
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater plans to build a new theater complex to replace its Patty & Jay Barker Theater Complex at 108 E. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee.
Architect Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee to celebrate MAM Quadracci Pavilion’s 20th year
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava returned to Milwaukee this week, two decades since the opening of his first U.S. project: the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum.Â
City gets grant to support Waukesha Civic Theatre’s expansion
The city of Waukesha is set to receive a $250,000 grant from Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) in support of the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s ongoing expansion project.
88Nine Radio Milwaukee names new executive director
88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has named Maxie C. Jackson III as its new executive director, the station announced Wednesday.Â
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Milwaukee Ballet promotes Tai Pauls to managing director and chief advancement officer
Milwaukee Ballet has promoted its interim managing director Tai Pauls to managing director and chief advancement officer.
UPAF’s CEO and board chair on why performing arts groups are facing ‘the most difficult year of the pandemic’
It is fairly easy to understand how the initial shutdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic would be difficult for performing arts organizations, but Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, says the coming season could present an even greater challenge for arts groups in Milwaukee.
Taking charge: New leaders steering Wisconsin’s largest events in times of change
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes to the live events industry. As concerts, conventions and festivals recover and...
Coffee Break: Erica Halmstad
Erica Halmstad
Executive director, Cedarburg Art Museum
W63 N675 Washington Ave., Cedarburg
cedarburgartmuseum.org
Industry: Arts and entertainment
Erica Halmstad was named executive...