Turner Hall Ballroom
Performing Arts Weekly: May 16-22, 2019
Miscast is a musical revue in which Waukesha Civic Theatre performers sing songs for characters they would never have the chance to play in real life due to their sex, ethnicity or age. Read more
Saving Our Democracy: March 14-20, 2019
Former First Lady Michelle Obama comes to town, while events related to the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court election ramp up. Read more
Don't Create a Parent Trap
Dear Ruthie dishes out advice for parents of LGBTQ folks then shares her social calendar in the Greater Milwaukee area. Read more
Photo Credit: Jo McCaughey
Kurt Vile Returns for a Do-Over
Kurt Vile admits his last show in Milwaukee wasn’t his best. He promises to make up for it this time around. Read more
Photo credit: Josh Cheuse
Chris Porterfield on Field Report's Unwritten Future
Field Report has come a long way since the early 2010s, an era when the search for the next Justin Vernon inevitably led to some of the guys who had played with Vernon. Read more
Photo credit: Joshua Black Wilkins
JD McPherson Brings Christmas Early
Ahead of his concert at Turner Hall, the Oklahoma rock ‘n’ roller discusses his unlikely new Christmas album. Read more
Illustration: Andy Tyra/Milwaukee Record
Here's Who's Covering Who at 2019's Local Coverage Concert
The benefit concert returns for its fifth year in January, and as always, its features some creative pairings. Read more
Photo credit: Kelsea McCulloch
Liz Phair Lives Up to Her Legacy at Sold-Out Turner Hall Show
“Tripping balls” on cold medicine, Liz Phair energetically revisited Exile in Guyville favorites, as well as songs from her entire career. Read more
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Wayne Kramer Did Justice to MC5's Legacy at Turner Hall
Fifty years on, MC5's "Kick Out The Jams" has lost none of its visceral power. Read more
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Dinosaur Jr. Let the Guitars Do The Talking at Turner Hall
Lou Barlow’s passion offset Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis’s trademark indifference Tuesday night. Read more
Deafhaven Brought Sweetness and Fury to Turner Hall
The divisive metal band demonstration their soft power and unwavering emotion at their return to Milwaukee. Read more
Colin Quinn Brings 'One in Every Crowd' Tour to Turner Hall Ballroom
No matter where you are, from the office to a family party, there is always one toxic person trying to ruin it for everyone. At least that’s the theme of comedian and SNL alum Colin Quinn’s newest standup special One in Every Crowd. Read more
Celebrating 13 Years of Making Milwaukee Laugh
The festival features some of the best professional comedy acts from across the country—including stand-up, sketch and improvisational comedy routines—in incredible Milwaukee venues. Read more
Super Duper, Pooper Scooper!
Ruthie answers a question from a reader dealing with roommate issues, and another from a reader dating a guy with a superhero fetish. Read more
Hop Along's Frances Quinlan on the Importance of Staying Flexible
In a wide-ranging interview, Hop Along singer Francis Quinlan discusses songwriting, John Steinbeck, Built to Spill, the Bible and painting. Read more
Neal Brennan Doesn't Have Any More Sad Stories
He would also rather direct commercials than have his own TV show. Read more
Stars, Strippers and Cinco
Ruthie celebrates Cinco de Mayo! Exciting upcoming events include May 5 parties at This Is It and UMOS as well as a Coffee Connection event (May 8) and appearances by Dita Von Teese (May 8) and Trixie Mattel (May 9). Read more
Kid Koala Played Up the Absurdity at his ‘Vinyl Vaudeville’ Show
Accompanied by enormous puppets and showgirls, the pioneering DJ found new ways to keep his turntablism routine fresh. Read more
Photo Credit: Dominic Inouye
Jane's Walk MKE Encourages Neighborhood Exploration
Inspired by Jacobs, Milwaukee is one of more than 200 worldwide cities that host free, community-led “Jane’s Walk” city tours. Read more
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Twin Peaks Showed Off Newfound Maturity at Packed Turner Hall Show
Though sloppiness and slack may be Twin Peaks’ signature style, the indie rockers’ set Saturday was slicker and more refined than ever. Read more
