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Wisconsin Entertainment Information
- My curiosity of a starving artists show is now assuaged
- Fortunately, my wife shares my appreciation for kitsch, and while we set our sights incredibly low, we finally took the plunge and attended a starving artists show this weekend at the Brookfield Sheraton Hotel.
- Gaffigan closes out 2008 with laughs
- Jim Gaffigan closed 2008 with a laugh at The Pabst Theater.
- Spackle Gallery displays its last show
- Opened in 2007, Spackle is a small, collective space highlighting the works of Milwaukee artists. Established, supported and run by Milwaukeeans, the gallery existed as a venue for artists to experiment and explore various media and method. Currently showing their last exhibition, "Perfectionless," the gallery plans to close in mid- January.
- MAM shows Catesby and the naturalists
- As the super-cutting-edge "Act/React" exhibition slows to its close on Jan. 11, Milwaukee Art Museum has a number of other exhibitions on view. One that is perhaps the opposite of "Act" in some ways is "Catesby, Audubon, and the Discovery of a New World," which opened Dec. 18 and runs through March 22, 2009.
- A wealth of on-stage magic: our top theater groups
- Despite the recent loss of Milwaukee Shakespeare, Cream City still has one of the most vibrant theater scenes in the country and visitors and newcomers are always amazed that a city the size of Milwaukee is home to so many and varied stage offerings. While thinking about what we're thankful for, we started talking about this fecundity of the thespian arts and each of us began to shout out favorites. So, we decided to share them with you.
- A contest for funny folks who truly loathe Minnesota
- Is Minnesota the Land of 10,000 Lakes or the Land of 10,000 Punchlines? The folks from BigBoned Comedy and the Minneapolis Comedy Death Squad will find out when they square off Jan. 7 at the BBC.
- Paul Williams talks about "Happy Days" musical
- Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winner Paul Williams was in Milwaukee on December 12 to do advance press for "Happy Days -- A New Musical." "Happy Days" will be at the Marcus Center Jan. 6-11, 2009. Mr. Williams wrote the music and lyrics for this new musical.
- Theater Preview: "Roses in December"
- Fittingly, the Boulevard Theatre's year-end production is Victor Cahn's "Roses in December." The play opens the day after Christmas, Friday, Dec. 26 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 18.
- Caliendo will appear on "The Tonight Show" tonight
- Waukesha native Frank Caliendo will perform some of his favorite impressions tonight on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
- Shakes Wake provides closure for tragic theater loss
- This past October, the Milwaukee Shakespeare theater company announced it was closing the book on productions after nine successful seasons in the city. Because Milwaukee Shakespeare's demise felt like a sudden, untimely death for theater-lovers, a committee of volunteers got to work on planning an Irish Wake for old Bill's local legacy.
- Video of the Day: Poehler back as Hillary on "SNL"
- Pregnancy prompted Amy Poehler to leave "Saturday Night Live" in the heart of the political season, but she returned last weekend to reprise her role as the Secretary of State designate.
- Getting coal for Christmas might not be so bad
- The Milwaukee Public Museum's "Titanic" exhibition is offering up real pieces of coal from the legendary ship that came to its untimely end in 1912. Available in the museum's gift shop, the coal gifts range in price from $14.99 to $349.99, and come in loose pieces, jewelry and large chunks framed in a shadow box.
- Cook Customs rides onto The Discovery Channel
- Milwaukee's own Cook Custom's Choppers will be on your television tomorrow night. Discovery Channel's "Sturgis Motorcycle Mania," highlighting owner Dave Cook's work, delves into iconic American stunt riding and World Championship bike building at the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
- Green Gallery expands east with a second location
- In 2004 Molly Snyder Edler introduced us to Riverwest's Green Gallery. And while the original Green Gallery continues to promote experimental programming at 631 E. Center St. -- Milwaukee filmmaker Mark Borchardt's photo exhibit, "Along the Way" is showing currently -- Riepenhoff is expanding his reach with the opening of the Green Gallery East, 1500 N. Farwell Ave.
- Theater preview: "The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead"
- Deborah Staples is starring in the one-woman play "The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead," which opens Tuesday night and runs through Jan. 4 in the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater.
- Video of the Day: Fonzie's public service message
- Before he was immortalized in bronze, Fonzie (aka Henry Winkler) did a video for children.
- Poehlmann dissects the art of nature at the MAM
- The Milwaukee Art Museum, known for drawing artists from around the world, goes local today. This morning marked the opening of an exhibit entitled "Drawn to Nature" by Milwaukee's own JoAnna Poehlmann.
- Latino Arts flourish this weekend with Rodriguez and Conde
- This weekend, a collaboration between The United Community Center's Latino Arts program and Alverno College's "Alverno Presents" infuses the city with Latino culture. They join forces to bring the work of Mexican American artist Ramiro Rodriguez and sound of Cuban musician Jose Conde to Milwaukee.
- Local comedian puts new spin on holiday classic
- Veteran Milwaukee-area comedian and actor Patrick Schmitz grew up watching "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" every December. It left him amused and curious. In "Rudolph the Pissed-off Reindeer," Schmitz puts a new spin on the timeless holiday tale of acceptance.
- Act 2: BigBoned Comedy returns to BBC Wednesday
- "Some of us just don't fit in comedy clubs," said Arthur Hinty a founding member and performer in BigBoned Comedy, a troupe that makes its second show Wednesday night at BBC. "They're the McDonald's of entertainment -- everything is designed to be bland and inoffensive, people drop in willing to grab whatever happens to be on the menu, and an hour later they can barely remember what they ate. That's just how the club (and the audience) wants it."
- Video of the Day: Jon Stewart nails it ... again
- Though the election is over, the sharp folks at "The Daily Show" have not lost any mph on their fastball. In this clip, Stewart skewers the cable news networks.
- Video of the Day: Happy birthday, Sarah Silverman
- Some call her a genius. Others say she is annoying and grating. Silverman -- the comedian, actress, writer and singer -- celebrates her 38th birthday today. Here is a look at her recent appearance her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel's show.
- Jensen sculpts the artist's economy with "Big, Big Bangs/ Small, Small Bucks"
- This Friday, the Dean Jensen gallery opens "Big, Big Bangs/ Small, Small Bucks: An Exhibition for the Post-Bust Economy." Unlike any gallery showing Jensen has done before, this show combines over 100 works from nearly 40 artists. The show is the largest in the gallery's history and takes an old approach during new economic times to cut prices and pump up selection.
- Video of the Day: The not-so-great turkey drop
- One of the more memorable scenes in the underrated TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" depicted an ill-fated radio promotion on Thanksgiving. Enjoy.
- Forget Black Friday; Art vs. Craft is on Saturday
- It's no secret millions are upset with and untrusting of our economy and it'll be interesting to see what kind of affect that sentiment will have come this Friday, the post-Thanksgiving, day-long shopping bonanza known as Black Friday. But forget Friday; Art Vs. Craft is on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- RedLine rolls out printmaking opportunities
- Since graduating from MIAD in 2004, Kari Couture and friend Kim Weiss dreamed of opening a community printmaking studio in Milwaukee. Recently, this dream became reality when the women -- along with a few business partners -- closed on a building, 1422 N. 4th St., with plans to house a printmaking studio called RedLine Milwaukee.
- Video of the Day: Monty Python strikes back
- After years of suffering at the hands of internet video pirates, Monty Python is striking back with its own YouTube channel. The results, as you'd expect, are outstanding.
- Video of the Day: Did "SNL" swing and miss?
- The jury is out on this Paul Rudd sketch from "Saturday Night Live." Two of our trusted friends thought it was funny in its absurdity. Two others gave it the thumbs down. What's your call?
- A symphony of style for the MSO
- If there is an economic recession it was hard to notice at the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Annual Fashion Gala, which was held at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
The smooth white hall was illuminated with trendy blue and red spotlights and every table was precisely decorated with candles and flowers. Artistic scaffolding towers were topped with what appeared to be over-sized, inflatable urchins or some kind of abstract flame.
- "Dia de los Muertos" is alive at the UCC
- The holiday is over but you can still celebrate the "Dia de los Muertos" exhibit for another week. In honor of the November Mexican holiday, the United Community Center in conjunction with Latino Arts aptly hosts this mix of artistic expression, cultural awareness and ancestral celebration.
- MSO fall fashion gala adds a bold dash of style
- While we missed out on our local fashion week, tonight's Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Annual Fashion Gala at the Milwaukee Art Museum steps up with couture designs, luxurious offerings and an exclusive social scene. The featured designer is Peggy Jennings.
- Video of the Day: How to speak Italian
- From the hilarious series "Family Guy," here is a clip where Peter dons a mustache and tries to speak Italian at a local grocery.
- Shelley hopes "Eurydice" sheds light on Haiti
- For Lanise Antoine Shelley, a resident actor at the Milwaukee Reparatory Theater, this season's production of "Eurydice" is more than a show. Playing the performance's lead role and namesake, Shelley hopes to use the spotlight to shed light and generate awareness for her home country of Haiti.
- ICC hosts 80 works by Sicilian photographer Leone
- A Sicilian native, photographer Giuseppe Leone knows his land and his people. That's what makes the exhibition of his photographs of Sicily so interesting. "Sicily -- Baroque Imagery and Religious Celebrations" opens Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Ave., and runs through the end of the month.
- The Rockettes radio for a 21st century arena style "Christmas Spectacular"
- For two Rockettes, the Milwaukee showing of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be a homecoming. Melissa Hillmer and Candace Jablonski, both Wisconsin natives, moved to New York years ago and have been touring with the Rockettes ever since.
Luckily, the Rockettes annual "Christmas Spectacular" comes to the U.S. Cellular Arena this week, giving you a chance to see the show and Hillmer and Jablonski a chance to check in on their hometown.
- HBO's "Entourage" still connecting in Season 5
- The simplest way to explain the appeal of "Entourage" to the uninitiated is that it's the guy's version of "Sex and the City," a story that centers on four single friends that is set in Los Angeles instead of New York. A lot of movies and TV shows have tried to capture the "buddy" vibe, but successful ventures like "Swingers" and "Entourage" are rare.
- BigBoned Comedy brings big laughs to the BBC
- A new comedy series, which features a handful of local and national comics tackling specific themes during their sets, debuts at 9 p.m. tonight upstairs at the BBC Bar and Grill, 2022 E. North Ave.
- Milwaukee Shakespeare bids us farewell
- Artistic Director Paula Suozzi and Managing Director Carrie Van Hallgren announced today they are closing their Milwaukee Shakespeare theater company due to lack of available funding.
- Pecha Kucha gets jazzed tonight
- Pecha Kucha, a live event featuring interesting people talking about interesting ideas, moves from the Hi-Hat Garage to a new location, Sugar Maple, for its show tonight.
- Maybe museums and alcohol just don't mix
- News out of Chicago yesterday says that a recent party at the Field Museum for new students at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University turned into a drunken affair.
- Lackluster SYTYCD soft-shoes through B.C.
- The live show of "So You Think You Can Dance" was a translation of the weekly TV show -- without the competition element -- replete with "fan favorite" numbers and solos. Live is always better, right? Not in this case. A few things worked against the effort to bring the small screen to a live venue.
- Video of the Day: Palin visits "Saturday Night Live"
- With two weeks until election day, many major questions remain. For example: If the Republicans lose, what will happen to "Saturday Night Live" and Tina Fey's dead-on impression of Sarah Palin?
- Sunday Sound-off: The most you'd spend on art?
- This weekend, Milwaukee celebrated fall Gallery Night and Day, featuring dozens of art galleries free and open to the public. Do you purchase art frequently? Have you at least purchased one original art piece from a local artist? What's the most you'd spend on a piece of art?
- An interview with the king of snark Joel McHale
- OnMilwaukee.com caught up with snark king and budding movie actor Joel McHale. The host of E!: Entertainment Television's weekly show "The Soup" hits up The Riverside Theatre this Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. He talked about reality TV, potential corrections to his Wikipedia entry and his upcoming movie with Matt Damon, all while maneuvering through L.A. traffic and avoiding high speed chases.
- Gallery Night spotlight: Cedar Gallery
- Cedar Gallery, 326 N. Water St., features a new exhibit called "Visions in Layers" that explores two artists with "an obsessive approach to the process of collage."
- Bob Golub's comedy endears Polish Culture
- Combining food, music and humor, "Three Poles Walk Into a Bar" strives to give show goers a bit of everything Polish. At this Saturday's show, Golub will be joined by local comedians Mick Lazinski and Mike Ostrowski as they playfully counter Polish jokes and stereotypes.
- "Stuff White People Like" led Lander to cyber fame
- If you haven't heard of Christian Lander's blog "Stuff White People Like," you either have friends who don't forward e-mails or you've been too busy eating sushi while listening to NPR in your new pea coat to notice. Lander reads from his book, also called "Stuff White People Like," on Oct. 16 at Borders Books and Music.
- "Titanic" exhibit is a fascinating, emotional journey
- Most of us are familiar, if not fascinated, with Titanic's historic tragedy and the real objects and real stories presented in the Milwaukee Public Museum's "Titanic -- The Artifact Exhibition," opening Friday, Oct. 10 and running through May 25, 2009, bring us even closer to the fateful events of April 14 and 15, 1912.
- MAM's "Act/React" ditches the middleman
- Interactive exhibits are nothing new. And George Fifield, guest curator of Milwaukee Art Museum's "Act/React" show, which opens today -- would be the first to admit that. But, he says, that's not what "Act/React" is, exactly. Thanks to its lack of interface, "Act/React" is the world's first unmediated interactive exhibition.
- Cirque's "Saltimbanco" offers eye-popping talent
- Mime's the word. Mime is money. I'm no fan of mimes, myself, but Cirque du Soleil's Amo Gulinello had me laughing out loud. And then there were the acts that followed in its show running at the Bradley Center through Sunday.
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