A Guest Contributor Review by Helene Fischman The artists in the current exhibit at Walker's Point Center for the Arts approach mythological/ethereal/religious themes with both irony and sentimentality hidden in their works. “In the Realm of Innocents” takes us on a heterotopian journey through fairytale iconography. Each artist musters distinct painting techniques and passions one might... Continue Reading →
The Rote and the Writer, Alchemist Theatre, True West
Austin (Jason Will) has stolen away to the desert to have a stand-off with his typewriter, struggling to coax his next screenplay on to the blank leafs rolling through its paper carriage. He's somewhere deep in the Southwest, house-sitting while his mother is on vacation. Even if his writing becomes more of a plow, he... Continue Reading →
Radiant, Jazz Estate, Sidewalk Chalk
Expecting the same old dusky jams you can count on at the Jazz Estate, I stepped to that night more for the dim ambiance than the music. Though the music is always a big plus. I get the per usuals and the main act is preparing to go on. Then this trumpet leans on the... Continue Reading →
Jaems Murphy, Etherium Ensemble, Circle A Cafe
Quickly becoming a transcendent figure in the Milwaukee music scene, Jaems Murphy's latest project, Etherium Ensemble, claws at a certain sonic purity that will draw him notoriety that is likely unsought. Adhering thoughtful progressive rock to ambient jazz, soul and neo-soul sub genres, Etherium Ensemble took the floor for an November performance at Circle A... Continue Reading →
Theatre Season! Anodyne, Playback Milwaukee
So much talk about the changing seasons. Yes, it's here. Theatre Season! Playback Milwaukee Theatre Company looks like a promising outing as they prepare to take the stage tomorrow at Anodyne Roastery in Walker's Point at 7p. Founded by Milwaukee native James Murrel, playback theater is a form of improvisational theater that feeds on stories... Continue Reading →
