Welcome to the WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar!

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through the presence of commonplace objects used to keep institutional spaces sanitary. In the traditionally orderly gallery space, rests a silver leafed garbage can, cast bronze […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between […]

Join us for an eclectic mix of works that are drawn from the new and old. From Shostakovich’s light and folksy pieces to Alyssa Morris’ depiction of paintings in her work “Brush Strokes” to Jacob Beranek’s prodigious Wind Quintet and John Mackey’s trailblazing “Breakdown Tango”, this will for sure be a fun and invigorating concert […]

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

The public is invited to attend the Mardi Gras Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Cable United Church of Christ. […]

The Palmyra Eagle Community Band (PECB) will present a concert on Fat Tuesday for the first time since 2020! This photo collage presents memories of past Fat Tuesday concerts. Our […]

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

Please join us for this engaging 20-minute Lunchtime Talk featuring the work of Nam June Paik. The Korean-born artist is widely considered the founder of video art. This month’s Art […]

3X Grammy Nominee! 6:00 & 8:00 Showtimes — Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com Born and raised in Dallas, it was Horn’s jazz-loving, piano-playing grandmother who chose “Jazzmeia.” She began singing […]

The UW Hoofer Sailing Club is pleased to welcome renowned sailor Jerome Rand to the Memorial Union for an unforgettable evening of sea stories. From his solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe to countless daring sailing adventures, Jerome’s tales will inspire, amaze, and ignite your wanderlust. Jerome Rand is a midwestern sailor most known for […]

Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte is a free concert that is broadcast live on PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. This competition has captured an enormous following and numerous honors, including an Emmy nomination, First Place in the “Special Interest” category from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association in 2007, and fifth most-watched program in […]

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

Our audience will gain knowledge about everyday uses of AI, but more critically, they will be able to consider why they might embrace or resist artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) […]

Beyond The Notes – Bach at the ORGAN — Four student organists will perform and receive coaching from T. Jared Stellmacher, Director of Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Madison.This class will be an opportunity for organists to experience playing Bach on an “authentic” instrument. St. Andrew’s Taylor and Boody (Opus 33) tracker action […]

part concert – part musical – all heart! It has never been easier to connect with others, yet our world has never been more divided. The struggle to understand and accept people who do not look the same, sound the same, or think the same has never been more real. The new musical by Drew […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]

Hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices,” Eilen Jewell rises from the ashes on her captivating new album, Get Behind The Wheel, picking […]

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

The program will feature Bach’s “Other Voices”: music composed by J.S. Bach performed by voices and instruments other than what he originally wrote for. You’ll hear new and interesting arrangements […]

St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue (about three blocks south of Good Hope Road) invites you to enjoy their fabulous fish fry in the parish hall. Included in a $17 dinner are fish, coleslaw, fries, rye roll, tartar sauce, lemon wedge, and coffee. Soda, beer, and desserts are available for purchase. A small portion […]

Every Friday in Feb. – April Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. Important Information for Attendees; Age Restriction: This event is strictly for guests aged […]

Pianist Lawrence Quinnett returns as Bach Around The Clock’s guest artist to perform Bach’s Two- and Three-Part Inventions and the Keyboard Concerto in E Major (BWV 1053), with the Ancora […]

Come see and hear what it was like to experience a silent film back in the 1920’s! Theatre organist Jelani Eddington will accompany the silent film, “Safety Last!” on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Duluth’s First United Methodist Church. This event continues to celebrate the recent renovation and expansion of the church’s Austin […]

Come and enjoy performances by two first-time Wild hog performers, each with a repertoire of songs ans a guitar. Singer/songwriter Charles Oxbow is one-half of the folk-rock duo Oxbow and […]

Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

BATC’s Main Event features performers of all ages and study levels, individuals and ensembles, period and modern instruments, will perform their favorite Bach selections in person from the St. Andrews […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]

Join WPR for an afternoon of local music, local radio and local beer with our first Pint-Sized Concert!

Every Saturday starting in Feb. through April Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. […]

Songa will perform folk, Americana, bluegrass, and more–covers and original songs. They back their vocals with guitar, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. Visit songaduo.com to sample their talent and […]

Carol Lee Hopkins has been a respected member of the Milwaukee acoustic music community for many years. Her heartfelt vocals have enhanced recordings by Larry Penn, Barb & Tom Webber, […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]

Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection in depth with Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, during this program that encourages presence and promotes well-being.

Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through […]

Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking […]

March 9, 2025 Noon to 4pm Location: The Curious Crafter 4678 Cottage Grove Rd Madison, WI 53716 Come out to The Curious Crafter as we Craft for a Cause! This […]

Mike Block is a Grammy® Award-Winning multi-style cello player, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]

Start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early with Goitse — a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. World and All-Ireland Bodhrán champion Colm Phelan, guitarist Conal O’Kane, and […]

Hailed for his “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), American pianist Clayton Stephenson was the first Black finalist at the Van […]

Every Sunday in March (except the 30th) Discover the cave like the first explorers. Walk through the cave using only lanterns and flashlights that are provided. Feel as though you are one of the first people to ever see the cave. Your guide will take you on an adventure while sharing the history & the […]

Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our Cave Educator about different fossils that have been discovered. Fossilization is rare. According to the BBC, scientists estimate that less than one-tenth of 1% of […]

Seven Ages Theatricals is excited to present two plays by Eve “V” Ensler in repertory – The Vagina Monologues and The Good Body, directed by Amanda Ellis and Trudy Berger respectively. The Vagina Monologues is the result of hundreds of interviews about a topic so taboo, few women dare to speak its name. At the […]