FEBRUARY 2007 - Arts & Entertainment

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MUSIC

TARTUFFE, through Feb. 11; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway.  Based on Moliere’s farce. Presented by Skylight Opera Theatre. 291-7800.

THEY CAME FROM WAY OUT THERE, through March 11; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. The candidates for the Paranormal Society are set to present a musical comedy show, re-enacting actual paranormal events. 224-9490.

LASER SPECTACULAR FEATURING THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD, Feb. 2; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

GERSHWIN SPECTACULAR, Feb. 2-4; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with Jack Everly, who conducts the timeless classics of George Gershwin. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. 291-7605. 

WISCONSIN SINGERS, Feb. 3; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. "Let's Get Loud!" The production includes song and dance to unforgettable hits from the 40's radio era, American Bandstand, Motown Records, 70's-90's mix tape classics, and iPod favorites. 7:30 p.m. 262-781-9470.

BALTIMORE CONSORT, Feb. 3; All Saints’ Episcopal Cathedral, 818 E. Juneau Ave. Early Music Now presents “Cupid’s Cabinet: Amorous Chansons and Dances for Valentine’s Day. 5 p.m.225-3113.

C'EST MUSIQUE-FRENCH ROMANTICS, Feb. 4; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Presented by Festival City Symphony 3 p.m. 286-3663.

DUKES OF DIXIELAND, Feb. 7; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. 1 p.m. 262-781-9470.

CHRIS TOMLIN, Feb. 8; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 276-4545.

SAM BEAM OF IRON & WINE, Feb. 8; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

ORCHESTRAL SOLOIST, Feb. 8-10; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents a concert in which members of the orchestra step out and shine. Thurs. 7 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

THE GRASSROOTS & THE TURTLES, Feb. 9; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. The Grassroots starring Rob Grill and The Turtles featuring Glo and Eddie. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LINDA EDER, Feb. 9; Wilson Center for the Arts. Eder has been compared to Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion for her exciting stage presence. 8 p.m. 262-781-9470.

NOVA SCOTIA TRADITIONS, Feb. 10; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m., supporting act “Atlantic Wave” opening at 7 p.m. Part of Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800

JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO, Feb. 10; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

RHYS CHATHAM AND GUITAR TRIO TOUR, Feb. 11; Historic Turner Ballroom, 1034 N. 4th St. 8 p.m. 272-1733.

COWBOY MOUTH & DUMPSTAPHUNK, Feb. 12-13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 8 p.m. New Orleans music and spirit from Cowboy Mouth. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, Feb. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Love songs, with the theme “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.” 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

NADJA SALERNO-SONNENBERG & THE ASSAD BROTHERS, Feb. 13; Pabst Theater. 7:30 p.m.

BONEY JAMES, Feb. 15; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ALL OVER THE MAP, Feb. 17; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Present Music with a concert that includes songs from all over the world, plus a post concert party. 7:30 p.m. 271-0711.

BILLY CHILDS JAZZ CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, Feb. 17; Alverno College, Pitman Theatre, 3431 S. 39th St. 8 p.m. 382-6044.

ALLEN TOUSSAINT, Feb. 17; Pabst Theater. With special guest, singer-songwriter Pieta Brown. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

WIZARD OF OZ, Feb. 17; Milwaukee Theatre, 550 W. Kilbourn Ave. Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved films of all time, is screened on the big screen while the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra performs the memorable score. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

BACH BABES, Feb. 18 & 19; Joan Steele Stein Theater of Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point  (Feb. 18) and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2619 N. Hackett Ave. (Feb. 19). Eight-member Baroque instrumental ensemble performs with guest chorus. 7:30 p.m. at each location. 410-4171 and 352-5804.

CHRIS BOTTI, Feb. 23; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663.

RICKIE LEE JONES, Feb. 23; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

WONDERFUL TOWN, Feb. 23-24; Milwaukee Theater, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Fast and funny big-city musical. 908-6001.

MACBETH, Feb. 23-25; Marcus Center. Florentine Opera Company presents Shakespeare’s renowned tragedy, all set to Verdi’s stirring score. 273-7206.

ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY 50S AND 60S MUSIC REVIEW, Feb. 24; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. 345-8800.

DAR WILLIAMS, Feb. 25; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

SIR JAMES GALWAY, Feb. 27; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

THE 4 KINGS OF RHYTHM AND BLUES, Feb. 28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, Feb. 28; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

THE AUTUMN DEFENSE, Feb. 28; Pabst Theater. Featuring John Stirratt & Pat Sansone of WILCO. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

TOP DOG/UNDERDOG, through Feb. 4; Studio Theater, Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about the relationship between two African American brothers. 291-7800.

TRANSLATIONS, through Feb. 11; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Moving between comedy, tragedy and romance, “Translations” is a masterpiece from Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s greatest living playwrights. 224-9490.

FROZEN, through Feb. 18; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents a shattering and unforgettable play that finds hope in the most tragic of circumstances. Adult language and situations. 224-9490.

THE GIVER, through Feb. 25; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus  Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children’s Theater presents a story that’s part science fiction, mystery and adventure. 273-7206.

PARADISE, through Feb. 25; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Two 17-year-old girls–one Israeli, one Palestinian –challenge the accepted view of the most intransigent conflict of our modern world. 278-0765.

HONOR SONG! THE DR. ROSA MINOKA-HILL STORY, Feb. 2-11; Brumder Mansion, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave. One-woman show tells the story of Wisconsin’s first Native American female physician. 444-2316.

SKETCHES AND ECCENTRICITIES OF COL. DAVY CROCKETT: TRUTHS, HALF-TRUTHS AND BAREFACED LIES, Feb. 3; Schauer Arts and Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. 262-670-0560.

A LESSON FROM ALOES, Feb. 15-March 11; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theater. Athol Fugard’s drama about living in South Africa during apartheid. 291-7800.

TRYING TO LIVE … HAPPILY EVER AFTER, Feb. 15-17, 23,-24: Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 273-7206. Hilarious show about the joys of marriage that’s for all couples! Starring Jane Matenaer and Steve DeClark, in Vogel Hall.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM, Feb. 16; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Benefit for Youth Hurlers. 345-8800.

THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE, Feb. 21-March 25; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St.  All seems solid as bedrock at Voysey and Son, the respected family brokerage house in all-too-comfortable 1930s London. But an unexpected event reveals a scandalous secret and the son must decide between loyalty to his family and his own sense of justice. Presented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater. 224-9490.

ENCHANTED APRIL, Feb. 23-March 4; Concordia University’s Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Acacia Theatre Company presents Tony nominee for best play. 744-5995.

A FEW GOOD MEN, Feb. 23-March 17; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine. 262-782-4430.

SAMSON REMEMBERED, through most of 2007; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Samson, the iconic gorilla who held court at the Milwaukee County Zoo is featured in an exhibit that also includes fascinating gorillas from zoos, the wild and the movies. 278-2728.

PIRANESI: The Grandeur of Ancient Rome, through Feb. 11; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Etchings by the Neo Classical engraver Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1788). 271-3656.

FRANCIS BACON: PAINTINGS FROM THE 1950s, through April 15; Baker/Rowland Exhibition Galleries of Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. First exhibition to look into this fertile decade in Bacon’s life. 224-3200.

BRAIN TEASERS 2, through May 6; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave.  Brightly colored exhibit appeals to visitors of all ages and encourages parent-child interaction to solve the brain teasers. 390-5437.

LONG MAY SHE REIGN, through June 10; Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The mansion takes an in-depth look at how one woman’s life influenced social etiquette in England and America to the degree an Era was named for her. Topics include weddings, mourning customs and holidays, plus personal effects from Queen Victoria’s household. 931-0808.

HISTORICAL REFLECTIONS: PAINTINGS BY NANCY LAMERS, Feb. 7-March 25; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Inspired by her Mediterranean travels and old family photos, Nancy Lamers paints large-scale watercolor compositions with Sumi ink detailing. 278-8295.

RESIDENCIES, RESIDENCES: WORKS BY JESSICA DUNNE, Feb. 21-April 15; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Dunne's elegant and contemplative still-lifes are captured moments of introspection and isolation from her travels. 271-3656.

MARTIN KLINE, NATURE AND CULTURE, Feb. 1-April 10; Marquette University’s Haggerty Museum of Art, 13th & Clybourn Sts. (parking lot is entered from 11th St., one block south of Wisconsin Ave). Opening on Feb. 1 features a gallery talk by Kline at 6 p.m. followed by a reception. Recent paintings and sculptures allude to nature and invite the viewer to think about both art and nature in new ways. 288-1669.

CRAFTWAYS: ENGLISH ARTISANS IN SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY NEW ENGLAND, Feb. 8-May 27; Milwaukee Art Museum, Decorative Arts Gallery. Thirty of the most important surviving furniture forms made by early English settlers in the North American colonies. 224-3200.

CURRENTS 33: GREGOR SCHNEIDER, Feb. 16-May 6; Milwaukee Art Museum, Koss Gallery. German artist Gregor Schneider (b. 1969) uses the images and materials of domestic architecture to express ideas of life, death, and desire. 224-3200.

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.

2007 SNOWDANCE 10-MINUTE COMEDY FESTIVAL, Feb. 2-4; 7; 9-11. Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 & 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. 262-632-6802.

Valentine's Day Comedy Roast, Feb. 14; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663. 

FIRST FRIDAY & THIRD SATURDAY IRISH CEILI DANCES,  Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Beginners and all ages welcome. 7:30 p.m. instruction, 8 p.m. music and dancing. Minimal charge benefits ICHC. 345-8800.

WINTERDANCES, Feb. 1-4; Mainstage Theater, Arts Center, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., UW-Milwaukee. New works by UWM faculty and guests. 229-4308.

PREMIERES OF PASSIONATE DANCE, Feb. 15-18; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet presents three works never before seen in Milwaukee–Margo Sappington’s “Common People,” Trey McIntyre’s “Second Before the Ground,” and George Balanchine’s “Agon.” 273-7206.

LIVING BREATHLESS, Feb. 16-18; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Danceworks Performance Company presents four distinct dances. 277-8480, ext. 4.

IMAX

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater is in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. It doubles as the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium,  a state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Visit www.mpm.edu for times.

Current IMAX shows:

ALIENS OF THE DEEP, through Feb. 28. Academy Award-winning director James Cameron takes audiences on an incredible series of submersible dives to explore the bizarre and beautiful life that dwells in the deep ocean.

ROVING MARS, through June 14. Experience the reality of the Mars surface as seen through the eyes of two intrepid, death-defying explorers – Spirit and Opportunity – the Mars Rovers.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

Stars of the Pharaohs, through June 14, 2007: Watch Milwaukee’s sunset, twilight and evening sky, then travel to Egypt to visit temples and tombs of the ancient world. Experience the mystery of ancient beliefs and their expression in the night sky and see how science was used to align huge monuments that are the hallmarks of Egyptian civilization.

Wonders of the Universe, through June 14: See the moon, stars constellations and planets visible in the Milwaukee sky. Then, embark on an odyssey of discovery deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years to witness the birth of the universe.

Sonicvision, through Nov. 23: With a mix by Moby and featuring tracks from Radiohead, U2, David Bowie, Coldplay, Queens of the Stone and others, music ignites a one-of-a-kind computer-generated musical and visual experience.