The Gospel at Colonus, an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus with an electrifying gospel and blues score, runs January 17-26, 2020 at Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Featuring soaring voices and thrilling Mississippi Delta blues and gospel music, the musical is a timeless story of compassion and forgiveness set in… [Read More]
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Gallery Night and Day to feature two local artists
January 9, 2020
Gallery Night and Day at the King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is located at 2767 North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. This art exhibit is called, “Points… [Read More]
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes celebrates 5th Year at Marcus Center
December 13, 2019
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, Black Arts MKE presented a community night preview performance of “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes at the Marcus Center’s Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall. This holiday season marks the 5th year that the play has preformed in Milwaukee and has become an annual holiday tradition for families here in the… [Read More]
Black Lens MKE hosts kick-off party
October 10, 2019
On Friday, October 4, 2019, Black Lens MKE hosted the world renowned kick-off party for the 2019 Black Lens Film Fest, part of the MKE Film Festival, at The Cooperage, 822 S. Water St. In 2014, Black Lens was created with a singular focus: to spotlight the incredible work of African American filmmakers by bringing… [Read More]
MHSI’s Laughter 4 the Soul was for more than just laughs
September 26, 2019
On Saturday, September 21, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted “Laughter 4 the Soul,” a comedy event at the Riverside Theater. The event marked the 30th anniversary of MHSI and is also a fundraiser for MHSI to support a variety of their health programs that help underserved neighborhoods. Prior to the start of the… [Read More]
71st Emmy Award winners make history
September 26, 2019
The 71st Emmy Awards was all about looking towards the future this year. The Sunday, September 29, 2019 awards show, took a page from the Oscars playbook and decided to go sans a host. This year also marked the most nominations and wins for streaming services Netflix and Amazon Prime. Another way the Emmys looked… [Read More]
5 Points Art Gallery & Studios “Discarded” exhibition opening on Sept. 6
September 5, 2019
Chicago artists make artistic treasures from common person’s trash in “Discarded” exhibition The 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios extends its visual representation of Chicago artists from its “This Is America” group exhibition to “Discarded”, the two-person showcase of conceptual found-object assemblages by Marvin Tate and Spencer Hutchinson, opening September 6, 2019. Friday, September 6,… [Read More]
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents ARTRAGEOUS
August 29, 2019
Interactive art and music experience opens Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is proud to present ARTRAGEOUS, an interactive art and music experience where large-scale “masterpiece” paintings are created live on stage while musicians, singers and dancers entertain and engage the audience. “We chose ARTRAGEOUS for our season opener this… [Read More]
6th Annual Shoreline Jazz Festival coming on August 22, 24 and 25
August 8, 2019
DTE Proudly Presents Alexander Zonjic’s 6th Annual Shoreline Jazz Festival Heritage Landing, Muskegon, WI August 22, 24 & 25, 2019
Ko-Thi Dance Company presents JUBA-LEE!
August 1, 2019
Milwaukee’s own Ko-Thi Dance Company has reached an incredible milestone in 2019. This veritable artistic gem, Milwaukee’s ‘best kept secret’, celebrates 50 years! Always working to build community while addressing the challenges of our community through dance and the arts, this ensemble, founded and led by Ferne Yangyeitie Caulker, has literally reached thousands of communities… [Read More]
