Friends and admirers of Les Paul began arriving early Friday at Discover World Museum for the local memorial to the man who revolutionized the art and science of music.Known as the Wizard of Waukesha, Paul invented the solid-body electric guitar and multi-track recording techniques."We baby boomers, we've never known a time when there wasn't the electric guitar," said James Michalowski, 59, of Milwaukee ...
It may be the smallest show the Milwaukee Art Museum has ever staged. But a planned exhibit featuring exactly one painting could be a blockbuster nonetheless. One of the greatest paintings of the Italian Renaissance, Raphael's "La Donna Velata," will come to Milwaukee in March ...
Just like the auto industry, banking and other sectors of the economy, the art world has taken a hit, with museum cutbacks, gallery closings and weak prices at auction houses. Many artists in town for the Lakefront Festival of Arts said sales are slow ...
Danny Gokey is going to get the red carpet treatment in his hometown today. Gokey, a 28-year-old finalist on "American Idol," will make a string of appearances at various locations, where he'll be greeted by enthusiastic fans and recorded by camera crews from the show. Here is a look at the tentative itinerary.
Milwaukee's own Danny Gokey made the final three on "American Idol." So, he's coming home! And Friday is the big day. Here are all the details, including a first pitch, a concert and a parade with the Pack!