The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University presents an exhibition in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Curated by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Marc and Lillian Rojtman Curator of European Art, the show comprises a two-part installation of the exhibition galleries, in fall 2024 and spring 2025, and features well over 100 works of art from […]
“SOS Color Code 2024” is an indoor and outdoor installation by Luftwerk, the Chicago-based artist team of Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero. Using the universal languages of Morse code and color theory, “SOS Color Code 2024” transforms the international signal of distress into a sign of solidarity and connectedness. Luftwerk collaborated with design studio Normal […]
Does meditation “work”? If so, what does meditation do, and how does it do what it’s purported to do? Discover the science of meditation with distinguished neuroscientist and psychologist Dr. Richard Davidson. Dr. Davidson’s groundbreaking research into the underpinnings of meditation and well-being has pioneered the field of contemplative neuroscience. A friend and confidant of […]
Jazz Coterie presents 2X Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel with Gabriel Chakarji on piano, Or Bareket on bass, and Ofri Nehemya on drums. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $35 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators Born in Vancouver, raised in Los Angeles, and is currently living in New […]
Jazz Coterie presents 2X Grammy-nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel with Gabriel Chakarji on piano, Or Bareket on bass, and Ofri Nehemya on drums. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $35 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators Born in Vancouver, raised in Los Angeles, and is currently living in New […]
Paul Jacobs, Grammy-award winning organist and Juilliard professor, opens our 20th anniversary season with a program featuring Liszt’s towering Fantasy and Fugue on “Ad nos, ad salutarem undam.” You won’t want to miss Mr. Jacob’s incredible technique and artistry that will be on full display in our kickoff to this celebratory season! – Greg Zelek […]
We Are The Willows is an alternative and indie rock band that crafts dynamic songs with a contemplative air. The quintet will play the Opera House stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Tickets will range from $20 to $25 (plus Eventbrite fees) and will increase by […]
🌳 Join Us for a Tree Walk! 🌳 Curious about the trees in South Madison? Want to learn more about how they benefit our community? 🌿🍂 Come explore with the Urban Tree Alliance on a guided Tree Walk! We’ll take a stroll through local green spaces, identify various tree species, and share tips on how […]
Saturday, October 5 the Heritage Park Friends is hosting a Fall Into Fall event at Rock River Heritage County Park, formerly Camp Indian Trails. The October 5 event features a guided hike at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by beer tasting with Good Works Brewing, food trucks, live music by The Mood Family Band, […]
This year’s Beet Street is happening on Saturday, October 5th! The annual, family-friendly celebration takes over the 2400 block of S. Wentworth Avenue between Cactus Club (Russell Ave) and Goodkind (Potter Ave) to celebrate music, food, art, and community. Our quiet tree-lined street will transform into a bustling array of artists and small, independent businesses. […]
The Perennial Farm Gathering brings together Midwest farmers, land owners, culinary experts, and enthusiasts for three days of networking and learning about agroforestry and perennial agriculture. This year’s Perennial Farm Gathering will be held in-person for the first time in five years, starting with a free farm tours on Saturday, October 5th at Savanna Institute’s […]
Walk to the end of the south pier and explore the 1912 Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse! Learn the history of the harbor and the need for a lighthouse here, as well […]
Join us for a heartwarming 30-minute interactive family concert inspired by Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora, celebrating generosity and the spirit of community. A wind quintet introduces the world of music with playful selections from Trois Pièces Brèves by Jacques Ibert, followed by a reading of the children’s book Thank You, Omu!—where a grandmother’s […]
Steam Machine is a midwest based old time/bluegrass music project fronted by award winning Minneapolis fiddler AJ Srubas and Twin Cities old time music & dance instigator Rina Rossi on […]
The Haggerty Museum of Art, in partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee, will present a conversation with Luftwerk, the Chicago-based artist team of Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero, and collaborator Normal Studio (Renata Graw) on Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 p.m. at the Haggerty Museum of Art. The artists created “SOS Color Code”, an outdoor installation currently on view […]
Kanopy Dance Presents Polaris October 10-12, 2024, at the Overture Center for the Arts Guest Starring Daniel Fetecua Soto, Former Soloist, Limón Dance Company With a special appearance by Daystar/Rosalie Jones, Founder of the first Indigenous Modern Dance Company in the U.S. Celebrated Choreographer and Dancer Daniel Fetecua Soto presents two original works and performs […]
Get ready for an epic night as the WCO dives into year two of our five-year project Musical Landscapes in Color with Convergence. Performed live and recorded for a spring album release, it celebrates the converging of contemporary voices of color by generation, gender, and style of composition. We begin with Fanfare and Fantasie by […]
Kanopy Dance Presents Polaris October 10-12, 2024, at the Overture Center for the Arts Guest Starring Daniel Fetecua Soto, Former Soloist, Limón Dance Company With a special appearance by Daystar/Rosalie Jones, Founder of the first Indigenous Modern Dance Company in the U.S. Celebrated Choreographer and Dancer Daniel Fetecua Soto presents two original works and performs […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison […]
Celebrate the most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities for the entire family. Try your hand at pumpkin or turnip carving, apple pressing and festive games like […]
Winterberry Art and Gift Show will take place again Mid October at Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses. An intimate art fair where the public is invited to linger, enjoy local artists’ work, and interact with artists. Ceramics, Paintings, Fiber, Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and more. Creativity and talent will be on display! Looking for unique one-of-a-kind […]
Travel back in time with a slow-paced stagecoach journey through the rolling landscape of the Kettle Moraine. Each ride on our replica Concord stagecoach lasts approximately 30 minutes and includes […]
Celebrate the most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities for the entire family. Try your hand at pumpkin or turnip carving, apple pressing and festive games like […]
The public is invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 13th at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum, 14990 Superior Street in Drummond. Audience members first will be invited to share one or two short poems about any theme. Then regional poets published in the 2025 Wisconsin Poets (Desk) Calendar will […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison […]
Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! October 14-20, 2024 The weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Explore nature at our BioBlitz. Take in a book talk with an award-winning author. Cultivate your […]
The Langlade County Historical Society and the Antigo Community Theatre have teamed up to offer a living history event with a Langlade County Cemetery Tour: “Presenting the Past with a […]
Join us for an immersive workshop on traditional Menominee basket weaving led by Sherri LaChapelle-Corn (Pitapanukiw), where you’ll learn time-honored techniques passed down through generations. This hands-on experience delves into the cultural significance of basketry, highlighting its role in preserving Menominee heritage. Additionally, gain insight into the ecological challenges posed by the emerald ash borer […]
This year, on Indigenous Peoples Day, Raven Chacon, Shara Nova, and Carla Kihlstedt will join Present Music for a special event in the hand-dug Historic Miller Caves. Grammy-nominated indie singer/composer Shara Nova will perform her latest My Brightest Diamond songs with PM musicians. Composer Raven Chacon made his mark here in 2021 with his Pulitzer […]
The Appleton Branch of “American Association of University Women” is holding its 87th annual used book sale “Jazz Up Your Life With Books” Oct. 17-19, Oct. 23-26, & Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2024 at the Northland Mall, 770 W. Northland Ave., Appleton. Thurs., Oct. 17th – 9am-7pm (Most books $1-$2) Fri., Oct. 18th – 9am-7pm (Most […]
As noted by novelist Mark Helprin, “A good river is nature’s life work in song.” Author Andrew J. Graff has used his knowledge of northwoods rivers as inspiration for two novels, including his latest, True North. Graff will discuss the metaphors of wilderness, whitewater rivers, and relationships, and how nature can inform us about ourselves. […]
As noted by novelist Mark Helprin, “A good river is nature’s life work in song.” Author Andrew J. Graff has used his knowledge of northwoods rivers as inspiration for two novels, including his latest, True North. Graff will discuss the metaphors of wilderness, whitewater rivers, and relationships, and how nature can inform us about ourselves. […]
Mercury specializes in DIY and home maintenance. She expertly teaches your audience all about unclogging drains, drywall repair, the best tools for your home toolbox, replacing an outlet, knowing your […]
Join Wisconsin author Liam Callanan as he takes the audience on a dynamic European tour through the pages of his most recent novel, When in Rome, and a very special audiovisual display. Building on the virtual tour, Callanan will discuss the important role of “place” in building a novel. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/liam-callanan
Cooper’s attuned focus on human connection exemplifies the power of navigating conflict through a more compassionate and nuanced lens. The outcome of that approach is as humbling as it is transformative. And it seems to be universally understood and desperately craved. Cooper will share his stories and urge others to engage in our divided world […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison Public Theatre. Homer and Langley Collyer live in 1930s Harlem and are famous for their hoarding and eccentric tendencies. Newspaper reporters scheme for an interview […]
While President Kennedy is well-known for his political feats, less is known of his wit and wisdom, both of which contributed to his campaign style throughout the 1960 Wisconsin primary. The campaign was filled with folly, from mistaken identity, to stand-up jokes, car trouble to Jackie Kennedy posing with hams. Wisconsin provided Kennedy plenty of […]
Want to find a new weekend escape? Or, maybe, get to know your state a little better? Develop a deeper appreciation for lesser-known destinations in Wisconsin with longtime travel author Mary Bergin. Bergin will share her selective guide to rural treasures and her affinity for small-town life in Wisconsin. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/mary-bergin
Northwoods is a murder mystery that goes beyond the crime to explore themes of strength in the face of adversity. It’s a story that celebrates the resilience that blooms when individuals lean on each other, share burdens, and forge bonds that defy the darkest of circumstances. Join the author in a discussion about compassion and […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison […]
The first of several guest conductors appearing with us this season is Nicholas Hersh. In his words, “The music on this program is immensely evocative, and it’s all about the relationship of the human and the supernatural.” Join us for the MSO premiere of This Midnight Hour by British Composer Anna Clyne, a piece based […]
This event is the Nadine St. Louis Memorial Poetry Conversation 2024. Poems and conversation with Bayfield’s current Poet Laureate, Denise Sweet, moderated by Max Garland. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/denise-sweet
The truth hurts. But it doesn’t have to ruin your relationships. Meg Kissinger will explain how she wrote an honest, unflinching memoir about some of the most humiliating and painful experiences in her family and still gets invited to Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees will learn how to tell the truth. Where to find medical records, police […]
From the Tengri Mountains to the Chippewa Valley 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Many might think that they are far from supporting the genocide happening in Xinjiang (Chinese-occupied East Turkestan), but will be shocked to find out that even the clothes they wear support those horrors. Author and activist Gulchehra Hoja will provide an insightful […]
Join the Center for Journalism Ethics for a conversation with Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, on the ethical challenges of covering elections and politics in these polarized times. Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha will conduct this interview, which is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the UW-Madison Center […]
Jazz Coterie presents one of New York’s rising star singers Richard Cortez with Tyler Henderson on piano. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $30 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators This exciting new singer is one to watch! Emerging from the New York City jazz scene, Richard Cortez […]
Jazz Coterie presents one of New York’s rising star singers Richard Cortez with Tyler Henderson on piano. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $30 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators This exciting new singer is one to watch! Emerging from the New York City jazz scene, Richard Cortez […]
October’s Songwriters Showcase shares the original music of regional singer songwriters Desiree Irwin and Lenny Wayne a celebrated pianist, singer, and entertainer, Desiree is renowned for her captivating performances and […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison Public Theatre. Homer and Langley Collyer live in 1930s Harlem and are famous for their hoarding and eccentric tendencies. Newspaper reporters scheme for an interview […]
Hypnotist | Magician | Mentalist October 25, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Join us for an AfterGlow in The Grand Lounge! The Haunted Happenings Series is supported by Travel Wisconsin Las Vegas based AnnaRose wows audiences with magic and puts them to sleep with hypnosis. A true renaissance performer, her dynamic approach allows her to adapt […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison Public Theatre. Homer and Langley Collyer live in 1930s Harlem and are famous for their hoarding and eccentric tendencies. Newspaper reporters scheme for an interview […]
IN THE CANYON BY CALAMITY WEST directed by jaimelyn gray Featuring Autumn Green, Emma Romeo Moyer, A.J. Magoon, Caroline Norton, stacy madson, Sarah Zapiain, Matt Specht, and Joe Lino OCTOBER 12-26, 2024 LOCATION | Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI ABOUT THE PLAY IN THE CANYON showcases a gripping narrative that […]
On Saturday, October 26, step into a world of creativity and craftsmanship at The Bruce Company’s Autumn Artisan Faire! Featuring 50 local artisans, this is your chance to explore a […]
Written and directed by Finn Gallagher. Madison Public Theatre and Oracular Studios invite you to experience “The Untold Story of the Collyer Brothers”! This is the inaugural show of Madison […]
Experience Villa Louis in a new, spine-tingling way! Victorians were fascinated by death and finding ways to connect with their former friends and loved ones through the “Great Beyond.” Explore […]
During the History Sandwiched In series, scholars, historians, authors and community members from across the state join together to hold engaging discussions on wide-ranging historical topics of interest. From the […]
Join as we welcome back award-winning bluegrass singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley! Daryl will share songs from his 4th solo album, including his lead single, “When the Good Old Days Were New”. […]
A United States stage premiere! The Bedale family of Hampstead has three big problems: Their expenses exceed income… …a rogue comet is about to crash into the Earth… …and their […]
Internationally renowned concert organist Dr. Isabelle Demers will perform a rededication concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Duluth’s First United Methodist Church (aka “The Coppertop”). The concert celebrates […]