Arts & Culture
Milwaukee Rep founder Mary John dies
Mary John, the founder of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, the largest performing arts organization in Wisconsin, has died. She was 96.
After 14 years, America’s Black Holocaust Museum reopens in Bronzeville
America’s Black Holocaust Museum has officially reopened its doors in Milwaukee's Bronzeville district.
New Milwaukee-based nonprofit focused on supporting independent artists
A Milwaukee-based arts organization with roots dating back over 100 years recently launched as a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent Wisconsin artists.
Bronzeville Center for the Arts’ purchase of former DNR building nets final approval
The Bronzeville Center for the Arts' offer to buy the former Department of Natural Resources building on Milwaukee's north side received final approval Tuesday, paving the way for the planned cultural center to move forward.
UPAF sets $10.5 million campaign target
The United Performing Arts Fund has set a fundraising goal of $10.5 million for its 2022 campaign.
Opponents of Third Ward indoor venue complex pitch alternative plan for land near Summerfest grounds
A group of Historic Third Ward residents and business owners have made their next move against Madison-based Frank Productions' proposed music venue complex near the Summerfest grounds.
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Tyrannosaurs exhibit opens this Friday at Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum will open a special exhibit, “Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family,” this Friday.
Johnson Financial Group extends sponsorship of Broadway series at the Marcus Center
Johnson Financial Group has re-upped its multi-year title sponsorship for the Broadway at the Marcus Center series.
Bronzeville arts group plans cultural center at former DNR building site on King Drive
A building located on a prominent corner of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville district and formerly occupied by the Department of Natural Resources could be transformed into a center for African American art and culture.
Waukesha Civic Theatre prepares to break ground for expansion
Waukesha Civic Theatre has raised $3 million to start construction on the first of a two-phase expansion project that will add rehearsal space, a new black box theater and more office space at the downtown Waukesha venue.
