art and entertainment - january 2008

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MUSIC

NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances.

EVERYTHING FROM RAY TO Z, through Jan. 6; Cabot Theatre of Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Wacky, high-energy show by three Skylight veterans features an eclectic mix of songs. 291-7800 or www.skylightopera.com.

RING OF FIRE – THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH, Jan. 4-5; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 276-4545.

MSO CLASSICS: FROM SENSUALITY TO DREAMS, Jan. 4-5; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.  Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in a classical concert. 8 p.m. 273-7206.

WACHET AUF! (SLEEPERS, AWAKE!), Jan. 6; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13000 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove. Presented by the Bach Chamber Choir & Orchestra. 319-9816.

A TRIBUTE TO THE KING CONTEST, Jan. 7-10; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Elvis Presley wannabes compete. 12, p.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Jan. 7-9; Wild Card Round at 2 p.m. Jan. 10. 847-7400, 276-4545.

A TRIBUTE TO THE KING–RYAN PELTON ALONG WITH DJ FONTANA & THE IMPERIALS, Jan. 7-10; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. Jan. 7-10, includes contest daily finals; 8 p.m. Jan. 10, includes Contest Grand Championship. 847-7400, 276-4545.

BRANDON CUTRELL–LET’S MISBEHAVE: A FRESH LOOK AT THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, Jan. 11-12; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

PRESENT MUSIC, Jan. 12; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Concert explores the interrelationships of art, architecture and music, followed by a tour and a musical round robin within the galleries. After-party features Fashion Ninja, video DJs Done Best Done, and free admission to special exhibit. 7:30 p.m. 271-0711 for tickets.

CONSERVATORY COMPOSERS, Jan. 13; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. Composers John Babbitt, Max Day and Eric Meyer in a free concert. 3 p.m. 276-5760.

HANNAH MONTANA, Jan. 13; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 4 p.m. 276-4545.

MSO CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS: VIRTUOSO, Jan. 17; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in a classical concert. 7 p.m. 273-7206.

LE MYSTERE DES VOIX BULGARES, Jan. 18; Pabst Theater. The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices. 286-3663.

THE CRICKETS, Jan. 18; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd. 8 p.m. 262-376-6161.

THE WALKMEN, Jan. 18; Turner Hall Ballroom, 1034 N. Fourth St. New York quintet combines Dylan and indie rock. 8 p.m.

REGINA CARTER QUINTET, Jan. 18; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

MSO CLASSICS: SOUND & STORY, Jan. 18-19; Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) in a classical concert. Program includes “the Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Dukas and Ravel’s ballet, “Daphnis et Chloe.” 8 p.m. 273-7206.

EDDY CLEARWATER, Jan. 19; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Part of “blues in the ‘Burg” series. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

MACDOWELL CLUB CONCERT, Jan. 20; Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery, Cardinal Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point.  Edward MacDowell and the 100th anniversary of his death are celebrated with this concert of his music. 3 p.m. 258-6492, 264-8796.

GO WEST, YOUNG MAN, Jan. 20; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Festival City Symphony Orchestra presents concert. 3 p.m. 286-3663.

LITTLE RED’S MOST UNUSUAL DAY, Jan. 23-24; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park, Brookfield. Version of “Little Red Riding Hood” designed to help young children learn to love opera. 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. 262-781-9520.

STARSHIP STARRING MICKEY THOMAS, Jan. 24; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

LORETTA LYNN, Jan. 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

SCYTHIAN, Jan. 26; Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave. Milwaukee Irish Fest's winter concert features one of the many Celtic-inspired bands that performed at the 2007 Irish Fest. Proceeds benefit the 2008 Irish Fest Choir tour. Tickets at $10 can be purchased at the door or in advance. 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. 414-476-3378.

MSO KINDERKONZERT: CHARLOTTE AND THE MUSIC-MAKER, Jan. 27; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 2 p.m. 273-7206.

PAT MCCURDY, Jan. 27; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. No reserved seating. 345-8800.

MILWAUKEE CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Jan. 27; Pitman Theatre, Alverno College, 3431 S. 39th St. Features Youth Chorale, Chamber Cantorei, Concert Choir joined by the Heritage Chorale, which emphasizes the rich legacy of African American composers. 382-6044.

QUEENSRYCHE, Jan. 29-31; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

CHARLES MCPHERSON AND WE SIX TRIO, Jan. 31; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 6:30 & 9 p.m. 276-5760.

DANCE

2ND ANNUAL ICHC FEIS, Jan. 20; Midwest Airlines ?Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Irish dance competition, presented by the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center. Free and open to the public. 8 am.-3:30 p.m. 345-8800. www.ichc.net.

TALL TALES FROM THE WIDE SKY, Jan. 25-27; Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St. Wild and whimsical short stories inspire dances that are fantastically unexpected, physically daring and timelessly truthful. 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. & 2 p.m. Sun. 277-8480.

COMEDY

COMEDY SPORTZ, 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest running improv comedy show is designed for all ages. Based on audience suggestions. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 pm., 10 p.m. Free Amateur Stand Up, only ages 18+ admitted; Saturday, 3, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Reservations rec. 272-8888.

FRANK CALIENDO, Jan. 18-19; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8:30 p.m. 286-3663.

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD, Jan. 25; The Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. “Whose Line is it Anyway?” stars. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THEATER

A CUDAHY CAROLER CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 5; Performing Arts Center’s Vogel Hall, 123 E. State St. In Tandem Theatre Company returns with a play loaded with local humor by Anthony Wood. 273-7206.

CAROLIN’ CAROLYNNE’S COMIN’ TO TOWN, through Jan. 6; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater  Center, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater features favorite songstress Carolynne Warren. 224-9490.

EVERYTHING FROM RAY TO Z, through Jan. 6; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 148 N. Broadway. Non-stop variety show and singalong, presented by The Skylight. 291-7800.

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, through Jan. 20; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this hilarious three-play romp. 224-9490.

COMBAT THEATRE, Jan. 11-12; Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut. Eight playwrights, eight directors and 30 actors bring 16 original scrpts from initial concept to performance in 24 hours. 265-5333.

RED PEPPER JELLY 3, Jan. 11-Feb. 3; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents another batch of saucy monologues, poetry, songs and dance. 291-7800

GRAFTON CITY BLUES, Jan. 11-March 9; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater shows how in Grafton, Wis., preceding the time of the Great Depression there was a small recording studio where the Paramount Records label recorded greats like Louis Armstrong, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Lawrence Welk as they played folk, gospel and blues music. 224-9490.

THE BACHELORS, Jan. 15-27; Stiemke Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Two thirty-something bachelors inhabit a cave-like apartment in Madison, Wis., basking in a blissful state of extended adolescence. 224-9490.

THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM, 1963, Jan. 18-Feb. 15; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children’s Theater features the hilarious, story of ten-year-old Kenny chronicling the events of a fateful summer for this family of Flint, Mich. 273-7206.

TWELFTH NIGHT, Jan. 25-Feb. 1; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park, Brookfield. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare theater company. 262-781-9520.

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Jan. 30-March 2; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents David Mamet’s harrowing portrait of American capitalism at its most brazen. 224-9490.

FAITH HEALER, Jan. 31-March 2; Next Act Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Dissolute, charismatic Frank, who has trudged the back roads of Scotland and Wales peddling miracles, along with Grace, his long-time lover and their show-biz manager Teddy – returns to Ireland. Presented by Next Act Theatre. 278-0765.

EXHIBITS

HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 1; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. Special holiday show with the theme “Peace on Earth” includes a cabin nestled in the woods. 649-9800

BILLIE THE BROWNIE, 75th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION - REVISITED; through Jan. 6; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. 273-8288.

NEAPOLITAN CRECHE, through Jan. 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspirational, breathtaking work for the holidays. 224-3200.

18th & 19th CENTURY CHILDREN’S SAMPLERS, through Jan. 12; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. 271-3656.

GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 13; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The mansion’s nationally recognized annual Christmas celebration elegantly transforms the rooms into a holiday treat for all ages. 931-0808.

HOLIDAY QUILTS AND DOLLS, through Jan. 13; Wisconsin Quilt Museum (interim location) N50 W5050 Portland Rd., Cedarburg. 262-546-0300.

MARTIN RAMIREZ, through Jan. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum. Martín Ramírez (1895–1963) is considered one of the Big Three among 20th-century outsider artists. 224-3200.

WISCONSIN MASTERS SERIES, through Jan.20; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Works by H.S. Moynihan (1902-1994). 278-8295.

WIFREDO LAM, through Jan. 21; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, N. 13th St. and W. Clybourn Ave. Cuba’s best known and most influential Surrealist. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 288-1669.

O’KEEFFE WATERCOLORS, through January; Milwaukee Art Museum. Rarely seen, on view for a limited time only. 224-3200.

THE MARCIA AND GRANVIL SPECKS COLLECTION: PRINTS OF THE WEIMER PERIOD, through Feb. 2; Milwaukee Art Museum 224-3200.

ART AND REFORM: SARA GALNER, THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS, AND THE PAUL REVERE POTTERY, through Feb. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Over 100 outstanding examples of American arts and craft pottery. 224-3200.

CINCO JUGUETEROS DE VENEZUELA: HANDCRAFTED VENEZUELAN TOYS, Jan. 4-Feb. 8; Latino Arts Inc., 1028 S. 9th St. Part of the Three Kings celebration at Latino Arts, this exhibit emphasizes the universality of toys and how small items can have a great role in sharing history and culture. Hands-on display of toys by six artisans, including mechanical and hand toys. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 384-3100.

EARTH, WATER, SKY: WISCONSIN’S SPECIAL PLACES, Jan. 30-March 9; Charles Allis Art Museum. Midwestern professional and novice photographers depict scenes showing the state’s natural beauty. 278-8295.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: THE ART OF DECEPTION, through April 5, Milwaukee Public Museum.  Project by the UW-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies Class.  278-2728.

PHYSICIANS, QUACKS AND ALCHEMISTS, through April 14; Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway. 17th-century paintings of a time when you would be better off living with a mysterious ache than visiting the local physician. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri, noon-6 p.m. Sat, 1-4 p.m. Sun. .414-277-7501.

CURIOUS GEORGE, LET’S GET CURIOUS!  Through June 1; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Sponsored locally by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, exhibit introduces children to Curious George’s world where they will find an interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. 390-5437.

MESSENGER OF FRIENDSHIP: THE ADVENTURES OF KASUMI TSUKUBA, through June 30; Milwaukee Public Museum. Learn about one of the 44 Japanese friendship dolls still in existence. 278-2728.

THE POWERFUL HAND OF GEORGE BELLOWS, Jan. 10-March 23; Milwaukee Art Museum. Drawings from the Boston Public Library include dramatic and intimate works. 224-3200.

BODY WORLDS, Jan. 18-June 1; Milwaukee Public Museum. Groundbreaking exhibit exploring the mystery of human anatomy and physiology. See KeyMilwaukee.com cover feature.

THIS LAND IS MY LAND, Jan. 18-March 22; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Frederick Layton Gallery, 273 E. Erie St. Shared notions of today’s cultural and social communities to the voices of “the other.” 847-3200.

GULLIVER’S TRAVELS ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW, Jan. 19-March 9; Mitchell Parks Domes. 649-9830.

SEEDS, SPORES, CELLS: WORKS BY SALLY KUZMA, Jan. 21-March 23; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. 271-3656.

SENSORY OVERLOAD, Jan. 24-Oct. 2009; Milwaukee Art Museum. Light, motion, sound and the optical in art since 1945 tracks two populist visual art movements, Kinetic and Opart, and their spectacular legacies. 224-4300.

IMAX, Planetarium

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater is in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. It doubles as the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium. Visit www.mpm.edu for times. CLOSED JAN. 7-JAN. 9 for equipment installation.

Current IMAX shows:

SANTA VS. THE SNOWMAN, through Jan. 3, hilarious spin on traditional holiday tales.

DINOSAURS ALIVE, through Jan. 17, join renowned paleontologists as they uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us
THE ALPS, through March 13, celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of the Alps.

THE HUMAN BODY, Jan. 18-June 12; Draws on sophisticated graphics to provide a dramatic picture of the human body.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR, through Jan. 3, journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem to discover which ancient star was the one the Wise Men followed.

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE SOLAR SYSTEM, through March 13, a planetarium show that shows the planets shrunk by a young girl for her solar system.

ROCK HALL OF FAME, through Sept. 4, light show plus the music of the Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more.

SECRETS OF THE ZODIAC, Jan. 18-June 12; a look at the celestial system and why it has been so instrumental to humans.