FEBRUARY 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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

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

CHEAP TRICK, Feb. 2-3; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS/LATIN PASSION, Feb. 2; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., music by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Evening of South American and Spanish favorites. 291-7605.

ETHOS PERCUSSION GROUP, Feb. 3; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, inside Mitchell Park in Brookfield, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

LATIN PASSION, Feb. 3-4; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Concert, 8 p.m. 291-7605.

AVA MARIA, Feb. 5; St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. 3 p.m. 481-8801.

MR. BOJANGLES, Feb. 7-9; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. The musical story of Sammy Davis Jr. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

THE SEA SYMPHONY, Feb. 10-11; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra joins with the Symphony Chorus. 291-7605.

JEFF HARNAR, Feb. 10-11; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts. The 1959 Broadway Songbook. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

NINE INCH NAILS, Feb. 11; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

STEVON HARRIS & BLACKOUT, Feb. 11; Pitman Theatre, 3400 S. 43rd St. Alverno College. Part of Alverno Presents. 382-6044.

MIS CANCIONES, Feb. 11; Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. Songs of Latino Cultures and Composers by the Milwaukee Choral Artists. 7:30 p.m. 906-1951 (general info), 262-375-2952. (box office).

CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, Feb. 11; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

BRIAN MCKNIGHT, Feb. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

FRANK SINATRA JR., Feb. 14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MILWAUKEE CHORISTERS PRESENT THE KING’S SINGERS, Feb. 15; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.286-3663.

LADIES NIGHT OUT TOUR, Feb. 16; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. R&B superstar Ginuwine headlines. 276-4545.

THE KLEZMATICS/JOSHUA NELSON, Feb. 17; Alverno College. Part of Alverno Presents. 382-6044.

CEILI RAIN, Feb. 17; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. Opening act at 7 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. 345-8800.

MUZIKA! MILA! Feb. 18; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Mila Vocal Ensemble, seven female voices performing ethnic/folk music of Bulgaria, Croatia and Serbia. Presented by Present Music. 271-0711.

COWBOYMOUTH, Feb. 20-23; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free Mardi Gras concert. 8 p.m. 847-7922.

EROICA TRIO, Feb. 21; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS/EMOTIONAL TIDAL WAVE, Feb. 23; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., music by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Evening of Tchaikovsky. 291-7605.

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO, Feb. 24; Free Mardi Gras concert. 8 p.m. 847-7922.

MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD, Feb. 24; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Paramount’s original laser spectacular. 286-3663.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S PASSION, Feb. 24-26; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with Pianist Vladmir Feltsman. 291-7605.

JUANES, Feb. 25; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

LINDA RONSTADT, Feb. 26; Riverside Theater. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

THEATER

BAD DATES, through 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, through 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 wit. 224-9490.

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, through 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, through 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.

THE MOONLIGHT ROOM, Feb. 10-March 5; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents a Wisconsin premiere. Contemporary look at single parents and their teenagers. 291-7800.

PLAY READING OF THE STEWARD OF CHRISTENDOM, Feb. 20; Second floor bar, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents the story of Thomas Dunne, ex-chief superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan police. 291-7800.

INTIMATE APPAREL, Feb. 24-March 26; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Play about Esther, a plain African-American seamstress in New York. This award-winning play finds poetry in the simplest of lives. 224-9490.

EXHIBITS

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

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: NEW WORK BY CHRIS SILVA, through 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.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, through March 26; Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. G-scale model trains run over more than 750 feet of track in the floral show dome. 649-9830.

ELUSIVE SIGNS: BRUCE NAUMAN WORKS WITH LIGHT, through April 9; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Nauman, raised in Wisconsin, presents a light exhibition–neon signs and fluorescent light environments. 224-3200.

BOB THOMPSON, METEOR IN A BLACK HAT, through April 17; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. 13th and Clybourn Sts. 26 paintings by the African-American expressionist painter known for landscapes and figures done in brilliant color. 288-1669.

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

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK; through June 11; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. An exhibit detailing the hard work and long hours involved with being a servant in the Victorian era. 931-0808.

SAINT PETER AND THE VATICAN: THE LEGACY OF THE POPES, Feb. 4-May 7; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. One of the largest exhibits of papal art and religious and historical objects ever launched. Only Midwest appearance. See KeyMilwaukee.com cover feature. 278-2702.

QUIET OBSERVATIONS: PAINTINGS BY LEE ANN GARRISON, Feb. 8-April 30; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Still lifes depict traditional subjects such as lemons, pears and seashells. 278-8205.

MORE AND LESS: POST-MINIMAL PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, Feb. 9-May 7; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ROBERT “FIGHTING BOB” LA FOLLETTE, Feb. 9-June 1; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. 3rd St. Political memorabilia, including photos, buttons, documents and a unique cigar cutter. 273-8288.

A PLACE TO TAKE ROOT: THE HISTORY OF FLOWERPOTS & GARDEN CONTAINERS IN NORTH AMERICA, Feb. 15-March 26; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. More than 50 pots focus on functional and whimsical aspects of this gardening essential. 271-3656.

A PRELUDE TO SPRING: WATERCOLORS BY BRUCE HUSTAD, Feb. 15-March 26; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. Exhibition of tulip-themed pieces by an artist “contemporary in color and style, yet traditional in subject matter.” 271-3656.

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.

BONKERZ COMEDY SERIES, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free seating on a first come, first serve basis Saturday nights. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 at 8 and 10 p.m.

LAUGH-A-THON WITH RICKEY SMILEY, Feb. 11; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

SHERYL UNDERWOODS’ VALENTINE’S DAY COMEDY ROAST, Feb. 14; Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 7 p.m. 286-3663.

GARRISON KEILLOR, Feb. 18; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Humor and music of “A Prairie Home Companion.” 276-4545.

DANCE

SCHEHERAZADE, Feb. 16-19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. 1001 Arabian Nights to Rimsky-Korsakov’s music. 273-7206.

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.

THE LIVING SEA, Feb. 3-June 4.

MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4.

LEWIS & CLARK, GREAT JOURNE WEST, through June 4.

VIKIINGS: JOURNEY TO THE NEW WORLDS, through June 4.