JANUARY 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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MUSIC

A TALENT TO AMUSE, through Jan. 8; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre presents a one-man show recounting the joys, passions and clever wit of Noel Coward. Gary Briggle performs, with Jamie Johns on piano. 291-7800.

THE ANDREWS BROTHERS, through Jan. 8; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Kept out of the Army for various ailments, a trio makes it to the South Pacific as USO headliners. The USO thinks they’re the OTHER Andrews trio. 224-9490.

JAMES BROWN, Jan. 4; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SHA NA NA, Jan. 5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

AMY X, Jan. 7; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 Art Museum Dr. Works and vocal performance by contemporary artist Amy X Neuberg presented by Present Music. 7:30 p.m. 271-0711.

JEFF WARD BAND, Jan. 7; County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, 1234 N. Astor St. Irish ballads. 272-5273.

SAMMY FIGUEROA, Jan. 7; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., 8 p.m.286-3663.

TRIBUTE TO THE KING, Jan. 9-12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Garry Wesley Jan. 9 & 12, Ryan Pelton Jan. 10 & 11. Plus many more entertainers. 7:30 p.m.

PHIL VASSAR, Jan. 13; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

I CAN’T BE NEW, Jan. 13-14; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park0, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

MOZART AND MORE, Jan. 13-14; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, featuring virtuoso trumpeter Alison Balsom. 291-7605.

SUSAN WERNER–I CAN’T BE NEW, Jan. 13-14; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

THE POLISH DIVA FROM MILWAUKEE, Jan. 13-March 12; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490.

AVALON, Jan. 14; County Clare Irish Inn & Pub. American quartet. 272-5273.

EIDIR, Jan. 20; County Clare Irish Inn & Pub. Irish ballads. 272-5273.

RED PRIEST, Jan. 20; Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. 443-8802.

CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, Jan. 20; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

EILEEN IVERS AND IMMIGRANT SOUL, Jan. 20-22; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and this artist who blends Irish fiddle playing with African and Latin beats. 291-7605.

MEN OF CONSTANT SORROW, Jan. 21; County Clare Irish Inn & Pub. American trio. 272-5273.

TIERNEY SUTTON, Jan. 21; Pabst Theater.. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

MARTINA MCBRIDE, Jan. 22; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

THE SUBDUDES, Jan. 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BRAD PAISLEY, SARA EVANS, BILLY CURRINGTON, Jan. 27; US Cellular Arena. 276-4545.

SHERYL CROW, Jan. 27; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY, Jan. 27-28; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with conductor JoAnn Falletta and double bassist Edgar Meyer. 291-7605.

THE TRAGEDY OF CARMEN, Jan 27-Feb. 12; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Peter Brook’s Carmen has een called a “hybrid fusion of opera and theatre.” Presented by Skylight Opera Theatre. 291-7800.

BON JOVI, Jan. 28; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

THREE DOG NIGHT, Jan. 28; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

NAME THAT TUNE: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Jan. 29; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Kinderkonzert with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605.

THEATER

LAUGHING STOCK, through Jan. 8; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. A hilarious look at a thespian’s valiant attempt to turn a barn into a place for theater magic. 224-9490.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES, through Jan. 8; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center. John McGivern’s hilarious and sarcastic take on Christmas. 273-7206.

FULL GALLOP, Jan. 12-29; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents a hilarious tell-all evening with the incomparable Diana Vreeland, fashion icon. 291-7800.

SYLVIA, Jan. 13-29; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. 262-782-4430.

BAD DATES, Jan. 13-Feb. 12; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Off-Broadway hit about the outrageous misfortunes of the single life. 224-9490.

SUENO, Jan. 18-Feb. 19; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. New version of the dramatic classic, filled with magic, poetry and irreverent with. 224-9490.

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, Jan. 26-Feb. 19; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Next Act Theatre presents the aftermath of a broken marriage. 278-0765.

SMOLDERING FIRES, Jan. 27-Feb. 24; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children’s Theater presents a powerful story carrying the message that young people can be agents of change. 273-7206.

EXHIBITS

M&I MARSHAL & ILSLEY BANK ANNUAL HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through Jan. 3; M&I Bank, 770 N. Water St. Daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Weekends, Christmas & New Year’s Day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The lobby will be closed at 5 p.m. on Jan. 3. 765-7700.

REMBRANDT AND HIS TIME: MASTERWORKS FROM THE ALBERTINA, VIENNA, through Jan. 8; Milwaukee Art Museum. Collection of some of the greatest drawings and paintings ever produced by Netherlandish arists, organized in conjunction with the 400th anniversary of Rembrandt van Rijn’s birth. Only US showing. 224-3200.

CHRISTMAS MEMORIES OF THE PAST, through Jan. 8; Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. 931-0808.

WISCONSIN MASTERS SERIES: LUCIA STERN, through Jan. 29; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Self-taught painter and sculptor, whose work included decoupage, drawing, painting and sculpture, wit an emphasis on three-dimensional works. 278-8205.

MODERN TIMES IN MONTEVIDEO, through Jan. 31; Latino Arts Gallery, United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St. Photos of urban life in Uruguay by Martin Morante, a young Uruguayan photographer. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon. through Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri. 384-3100.

TRADITION AND MEANING/WOMEN ON THE EDGE OF CULTURE, Jan. 17-Feb. 11; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie St. Exhibit brings together the world of four women of middle-eastern origins, but now working in the west. 276-7889.

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: NEW WORK BY CHRIS SILVA, Jan. 21-March 4; Walker's Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. On-site installation and photo exhibition by well-known Chicago-based street artist. 672-2787.

CALDER, LIPPOLD and MORE, Jan. 20-21; Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, 530 N. 13th St. Museum Director Curtis Carter displays 50 of his favorite works donated to the museum in 2004 and 2005. 288-7290.

MATERIAL WITNESS: QUILTS BY NANCY E. KIMPEL, through Feb. 5; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 22220 N. Terrace Ave. One series of quilts depicts scenes of Milwaukee with historic and modern buildings juxtaposed. 271-3656.

ENTER THE DRAGON: THE BEGINNINGS OF THE ENGLISH CHINOISERIE, 1680-1710; through April 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ELUSIVE SIGNS: BRUCE NAUMAN WORKS WITH LIGHT, Jan. 28-April 9; Milwaukee Art Museum. Nauman raised in Wisconsin, presents a light exhibition–neon signs and fluorescent light environments. 224-3200.

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK; Jan. 27-June 11; Pabst Mansion. An exhibit detailing the hard work and long hours involved with being a servant in the Victorian era. 931-0808.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest-running improv comedy show is designed for all ages. Based on audience suggestions. Reservations recommended. 272-8888.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY, Jan. 21-22; Pabst Theater. Colin Mocrie & Brad Sherwood. 3 & 8 p.m. Sun..

DANCE

CLASSIC EXAMPLES, Jan. 6-8; Broadway Theatre Center. Danceworks presented three new dances. 277-8480.

IMAX

All IMAX shows are at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. Call 414-319-4629 for show times and reservations or visit www.mpm.edu.

NASCAR and AMAZON, through Jan. 1;

SHARKS, through Feb. 3;

MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4;

LEWIS & CLARK, Great Journey west, Mon.-Fri. through June 4.

VIKIINGS: JOURNEY TO THE NEW WORLDS, Jan. 2-June 4;

SPECIAL FEATURE PRESENTATION: Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” with Johnny Depp in the Raold

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