Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” was killed early Saturday, March 1, 2025 in a car crash. She was 63. About 4 a.m., the vehicle she was riding in back to Atlanta from Alabama “flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig,” music producer and Stone’s … [Read more...] about Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash
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Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy- winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” as well as her professional collaborations and social activism, has died, according to a statement from her publicist. She was 88. Flack died Monday, February 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family, Elaine … [Read more...] about Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
Wilson Center announces Ladysmith Black Mambazo for their only Milwaukee performance this concert season
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts (Wilson Center) will host a performance with Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Called by the late President Nelson Mandela “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” the all-male choral group came to international prominence after singing with Paul Simon on his smash hit 1986 album Graceland. They … [Read more...] about Wilson Center announces Ladysmith Black Mambazo for their only Milwaukee performance this concert season
Beatlemania at the Bradley Symphony Center: Twist & Shout with your MSO
More than six decades after their electrifying launch into international stardom, the music of the “Fab Four” continues to enjoy unflagging popularity, reaching listeners’ hearts, connecting audiences across generations, and providing the soundtrack to a distinctly modern way of life that began in the swingin’ sixties and extends through to the present day. Join your Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Beatlemania at the Bradley Symphony Center: Twist & Shout with your MSO
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyonefrom Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
By Hillel Italie Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his … [Read more...] about Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyonefrom Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" is Florentine Opera opener The Florentine Opera will launch its 91st season with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, a collaborative production with Virginia Opera and Kentucky Opera. Performances will take place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Madama Butterfly, one of Puccini’s most iconic operas, … [Read more...] about ‘Madama Butterfly’ Lands in Milwaukee
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center an entertainment alternative to downtown
All of us at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts invite you to get to know us and the many ways we support the greater Milwaukee area with access to the arts. We are located 20 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and offer free and safe parking. Join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. for a celebration of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday with this new program of … [Read more...] about Sharon Lynne Wilson Center an entertainment alternative to downtown
Cedarburg PAC, Inc., announces new Visiting Artist series
The new season of the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (PAC), Inc., Visiting Artists Series kicks off this October. It showcases a broad range of nationally and internationally renowned performers and rising stars in an intimate and beautiful theatre, including a Vegas rock n’ roller, a yacht rock celebration, a country music tribute, three beloved tenors, a contemporary … [Read more...] about Cedarburg PAC, Inc., announces new Visiting Artist series
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SistaStrings
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center is proud to present SistaStrings as part of its 20th Anniversary Performing Arts Series on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Chauntee and Monique Ross’s unique blend of classical training, soulful melodies, and contemporary sounds create the beautiful alchemy of SistaStrings. They’ve embarked on a … [Read more...] about South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center presents SistaStrings
Stephen McKinley Henderson will lead select group of nation’s top regional theater actors
McKinley Henderson will serve as Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys Ten Chimneys Foundation is proud to announce Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys. Since its groundbreaking inception in 2009, the Lunt-Fontanne … [Read more...] about Stephen McKinley Henderson will lead select group of nation’s top regional theater actors