MARCH 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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

STEVE PEPLIN ENSEMBLE, through April 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Dream Dance, 1721 W. Canal St. Performing every Fri. & Sat. night through April. 10:30 p.m. 847-7400.

JANE SIBERRY, March 3; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21, March 3; Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. 7 p.m. 384-3100,

LEE ROCKER BAND, March 3; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 9 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, March 3-5; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Florentine Opera presents this romantic comic opera. 291-5700.

3 MO’ TENORS, March 4; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663.

DAVID GRAY with AQUALUNG, March 5; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663

EX UMBRIS, March 4; Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Early Music Now presents five musicians in “Melancholy: Downe in the Dumpes in Elizabethan England.” 5 p.m., preceded by annual chocolate reception and silent auction. 225-3113.

BUDDY GUY AND KOKO TAYLOR, March 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St.  8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

GAELIC STORM, March 7; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545..

LUCINDA WILLIAMS, March 7; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, March 7-April 9; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 273-7206.

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

B. B. KING, March 9; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

HAL KETCHUM, March 10; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

CHERYL WHEELER, March 10; Cedarburg Cultural Center.

BARBRA STREISAND SONGBOOK, March 10-12; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with songwriter Marvin Hamlisch and Broadway singer Julie Budd perform Streisand’s hits.

TINTYPES-A MUSICAL REVUE, March 10-April 2; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theater presents journey back to a time when American ingenuity ran high in leaders like J.P. Morgan, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. 291-7800.

RICK WAKEMAN, March 11; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

NEW LEGENDS OF BLUES ALL STARS, March 11; Cedarburg Cultural Center.

SHALL WE DANCE, March 12; Pabst Theater. Music of the ballet is highlighted in this concert by Festival Symphony Orchestra. 3 p.m. 286-3663.

KARAN CASEY BAND, March 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.

FESTIVAL OF BRAHMS, March 17-19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of Brahms music. 11:15 a.m. Fri., 8 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. 273-7206.

ELLINGTON, THE LIFE & MUSIC OF THE DUKE, March 17-May 14; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. 224-9490.

TOOTS THIELEMANS, March 18; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

TONI BRAXTON, March 21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 1721 W. Canal St.  8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

OASIS, March 22; Rivreside Theater. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

GEORGE BENSON, March 23; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SISTER HAZEL, March 24; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

FESTIVAL OF BRAHMS, March 24-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Week two of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Festival of Brahms. 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. 273-7206.

CRAIG TAUBMAN, March 26; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, March 27; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

BOBBY VINTON, March 28-29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ANNIE, March 28-April 2; Marcus Center. 30th anniversary tour of Little Orphan Annie’s tale. 273-7206.

KNIGHTWIND ENSEMBLE, March 26; Schwawn Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College. 3 p.m. 546-1923.

THE 5 BROWNS, March 28; Pabst Theater. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

MARK DAVIS QUARTET, March 31; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, inside Mitchell Park in Brookfield, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

THE MOONLIGHT ROOM, through 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.

INTIMATE APPAREL, through March 26; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. This award-winning play finds poetry in the simplest of lives. 224-9490.

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, March 1-April 2; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. A young woman is entwined in a passionate love triangle. 224-9490.

RICHARD II, March 4-26; UWM Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare. 229-4308.

PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME, March 9-18; UWM Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. UWM Theater Department performance. 229-4308.

CIRQUE ELOIZE–RAIN, March 10-11; Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Wild, witty and wet. Rain is a fantastic combination of thater, dance and acrobatics. 262-781-9520.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE, March 10-26; Off-Broadway  Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Presented by Nevermore Theatre. 229-4308.

TOM SAWYER, March 10-April 9; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by First Stage Children’s Theater. 273-7206.

HARVEY, March 17-April 2; Historic Rivoli Theatre in downtown Cedarburg. Cedar Creek Repertory presents timeless comedy. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. matinees Sat. & Sun. 262-377-9227.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, March 18-April 2; Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Waukesha Civic Theatre presents hilarious and moving comedy. 8 p.m. March 18, 25, 31 and April 1; 2 p.m. March 19, April 1 & 2; 4 p.m. March 25 and 7 p.m. March 26. 262-547-4911 ext. 13.

EXTREMITIES, March 23-April 1; Studio Theatre, Sunset Playouse, 800 W. Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Presented by The Actors Group. A home. Three Women. One man. An evening to challenge our senses. 262-782-4430.

TWO ROOMS, March 23-April 9; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. In Tandem Theatre presents a drama trapping a woman between the government and media as she tries to free her kidnapped husband. 444-2316.

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. 649-9830.

A PLACE TO TAKE ROOT: THE HISTORY OF FLOWERPOTS & GARDEN CONTAINERS IN NORTH AMERICA, through 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, through March 26; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum. Tulip-themed pieces by an artist “contemporary in color and style, yet traditional in subject matter.” 271-3656.

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.

QUIET OBSERVATIONS: PAINTINGS BY LEE ANN GARRISON, through April 30; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Still lifes depict traditional subjects. 278-8205.

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

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

SAINT PETER AND THE VATICAN: THE LEGACY OF THE POPES, through 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, timed entry. 278-2702.

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

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.

MANNY VEGA: CARNAVAL, March 3-March 31; Latino Arts Gallery. Latino Arts, Inc., 1028 S. 9th St. New York artist’s intricate works combine a wealth of media into his remarkable creations. 384-3100.

IT’S ARTASTIC! March 11-Dec. 31; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. (See KEY Cover Story, pages 8-9.)

LUKE SWANK: MODERNIST PHOTOGRAPHER, March 16-June 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. 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.

STEVEN WRIGHT, March 20; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BILL T. JONES, ARNIE ZANE DANCE CO., March 2; Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd. St. 382-6044.

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, through June 4.

MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through June 4.

LEWIS & CLARK, Great journey west, through June 4.

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