Turner Hall Ballroom
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. more
Neal Brennan Doesn't Have Any More Sad Stories
He would also rather direct commercials than have his own TV show. 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). 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. more
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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. 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. more
Should I Stay, or Should I Go?
Ruthie advises a woman whose husband wants to change her retirement plan after many years of successful work-finance negotiation. more
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Tennis's Alaina Moore Gives Her Band a Feminist Makeover
Tennis singer Alaina Moore reflects on her band’s banner year, and her (only half-joking) New Year’s resolution to carry herself with the confidence of a mediocre white man. more
GGOOLLDD Welcomed the New Year with an Upbeat Celebration
The uplifting Milwaukee synth-pop band ushered in 2018 with three sets and guests including Lex Allen, a string section and a dance troupe. more
We Reviewed the Cam'ron Concert that Cam'ron Didn't Show Up To
After 90 minutes of staring at an empty stage, the music started in earnest and that's when things went from bad to worse. more
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Proved an Odd but Winning Combination
With their Mexican wrestling masks, Los Straitjackets cut a strange image in contrast to the straight-laced Nick Lowe, but they meshed musically. more
GGOOLLDD Release a Fierce New Single, and Prepare for a Big New Year's Eve Show
Ahead of their Turner Hall Ballroom NYE gig, the Milwaukee synth-pop favorites release a hard-edged new track. more
Dylan Moran Brings His 'Grumbling Mustard' Tour to Turner Hall Ballroom
Irish Comedian Dylan Moran will come to Turner Hall Ballroom with his 'Grumbling Mustard' tour. more
