A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to get the Los Angeles band Fitz & The Tantrums for an intimate performance in our studios. They were in town for the Pablove Benefit later that evening.
Using circus skills and vaudeville pizzazz, colorful characters engage audiences in exploring all things water, from how we use to how we can preserve t his irreplaceable resource. The hour-long play incorporates environmental data about water treatment and conservation.
Presented by Milwaukee Public Theatre
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$10/$5 students, seniors, those with disabilities
Listen: Coming up through the Milwaukee Public School system, I got into an array of academic competitions -- writing, art, science, math, history, pretty much any scholastic endeavor you could ima
I have always been a fan of PJ Harvey. Her latest album "Let England Shake" is completely different from her earlier angst-tinged releases, but good none the less.
Listen: Today, we're exploring an idea that stems from the Creativity Works! study; a vibrant, diverse creative community doesn't just have some sort of abstract merit -- it's magnetic.
This Friday is Dr Dre's birthday.
Formed in 2009, this Milwaukee based "dramatic second-wave" alternative rock band performs a mix of high octane guitar driven grooves with sweet and yet melancholy ballads soaked in a dark electronic haze. With their critically acclaimed EP released just last November, Ikarus Down returns to the BBC Upper Level with a handful new material to test drive live before heading back into the studio to embark on a full length LP journey. This show is one not to be missed.
Special guests: Phantom Lovechild and The Applications
More fun with the Grammys on today’s Shadow. The winner of the “Best New Artist” Grammy was Esperanza Spalding, prompting death threats from Justin Bieber fans.
Listen: With this post, we begin our joint exploration of Milwaukee's creative community with the Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee and Creativity Works!
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys "La Danse de Mardi Gras"
You knew it was coming. This series just couldn't be complete without it. Zydeco that is.
