Arts & Culture
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
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.
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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...
Milwaukee Public Museum secures re-accreditation
With plans moving forward for a new Milwaukee Public Museum facility, MPM announced today that it has secured reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, national recognition that MPM is operating at high standards.
Skylight Music Theatre’s executive director stepping down
Jack Lemmon, Skylight Music Theatre’s executive director, plans to step down from his role at the end of this...