Skylight: Bill Theisen, exiting with “Porgy and Bess”

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Gershwin’s great American opera crowns Theisen’s ninth and final year as Skylight Music Theatre’s artistic director.

 Milwaukee Ballet: Power-Boating on “Swan Lake” By

Michael Pink’s new version, though Classical in technique, moves the story along and showcases the company brilliantly.

 Of Montreal returns to The Pabst By

The theatrical psychedelic pop band brings their wildly entertaining show to Milwaukee for the third time in a year on Thursday.

“Star Trek Into Darkness” a satisfying action-adventure By

While Mark’s never been a Trekkie, this installment of the rebooted franchise leaves him looking forward to more.

 Gullah culture, danced at UWM By

Ferne Caulker, founder of Ko-Thi Dance Company, draws personal, artistic and academic connections to coastal Carolina African-American culture in the “Sweet Grass” show that opens Friday.

    •  “Dixie’s Tupperware Party” a high-energy extravaganza By

    The nation’s top Tupperware salesperson comes with a crazy show, where no one is safe from either the occasional tease or the temptation of her real wares.

     TCD Art Date: Art behind the scenes, and a jamboree By

    These art events will take you from the basement of a historic mansion to an art rummage sale, a sprawling jamboree, and exhibition openings with live music.

     Frankly Music: Maestro Almond closes the season By

    Frankly Music’s season ends on happy notes of Mendelssohn, Dvorak and Haydn.

    •  Milwaukee Ballet: Return of the Swans By

    Michael Pink takes a second look at “Swan Lake” and makes it even more his own.

     “The Great Gatsby”: The Luhrmann Razzle-Dazzle By

    Baz Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” delivers big stars and cinematic flash, but misses F. Scott Fitzgerald’s elegance and depth of feeling.

     Last Weekend in Milwaukee… By

    The inaugural edition of our summer weekend photo gallery series features images from National Public Garden Day, the Brewcity Bruisers season championships, Taste of the Ward and Milwaukee’s Fair Trade Crawl, captured by Angela Morgan, Sara Bill and Madeline Pieschel.

     Frankly Music’s maestro conducts a concluding concert By

    Frank Almond puts down his violin and picks up a baton for Frankly Music’s season finale Monday at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

     TCDIY: Monogram Mug and Coffee Bag Planters By

    In this week’s TCDIY, Carly teaches you how to craft unique planters out of mugs and recycled coffee bags for the perfect spring or Mother’s Day gift.