The personable, good-looking Joe Johnson, principal cellist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, is a relaxed, chatty conversationalist. Johnson recently won an audition with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and has taken a one-year leave of absence to check it out. Here’s hoping we don’t lose him...

The exciting season finale of the Milwaukee Ballet Company presented three pieces, including a beautiful world premiere by Artistic Director Michael Pink. At the post-party, Pink happily announced that the company’s firm financial footing was aided by angel Bob Dohmen.