art and entertainment - march 2009

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MUSIC

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

THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE, March 1; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

WESTWARD HO! March 1; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. Presented by Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 2 p.m.

THE LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT, March 3; Lincoln Center for the Arts, 820 E. Knapp St. Presented by Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 276-5760.

ATHAS, MICAH OLSAN, March 6; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave. 6 p.m., 10 p.m. 278-7033.

JOESEPH JOHNSON, March 3; The Pabst, 144 E. Wells St.
8 p.m. 286-3663.

JOHN PRINE, March 6; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m. 273-7206.

MANTY ELLIS & FRIENDS, March 6; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520 or www.wilson-center.com.

MSO CLASSICAL CONCERT, March 6-7; Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605.

SYNERGY BRASS QUINTET, March 7; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-376-6161.

SOUTHBOUND, March 7; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 10 p.m.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, March 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Pianist Jeffrey Hollander with love songs from Chopin's romantic masterpieces. 5:30 p,m.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT, March 10, The Pabst. 7:30 p.m.

DICKEY BETTS & GREAT SOUTHERN, March 12; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

MILWAUKEE BLUES FESTIVAL, March 13; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Featuring Bobby “Blue” Bland, Willie Clayton, Shirley Brown, Floyd Taylor, Theodis Ealey, Sir Charles Jones & Bobby Rush. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

ATHAS, BURGUNDY TIES, March 13; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 6 p.m., 10 p.m.

MSO CLASSICAL CONCERT, March 13-15; Marcus Center.

RAISING GAEL, TRINITY IRISH DANCERS, GREEN TEA, ZACHARY WADE PROJECT, March 14; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 12-3, 4:30-5:30, 8-9, 10 p.m.

NICKELBACK, March 14; Bradley Center. 7 p.m. 276-4545.

AMSTERDAM LOEKI STARDUST QUARTET, March 14; Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. 5 p.m. Presented by Early Music Now.

YOUTH MUSIC CELEBRATION, March 15; Elmbrook Church Auditorium, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield. Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Children’s Choir with area high school choirs. 3 p.m. 267-2950 or 221-7040 for tickets.

ATHAS, FROGWATER, TRINITY IRISH DANCERS, MARC BALLINI, HOI POLLOI, March 17; Trinity Three Irish Pubs, 9-12, 1-4, 4-5, 6-9 p.m., 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

GAELIC STORM, March 17; The Pabst. 8 p.m.

MADELEINE PEYROUX, March 18; The Pabst. 8 p.m.

LITTLE TOWN with SPECIAL GUEST ZAC BROWN BAND, March 19; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. athas, shag, March 20; Trinity Three Irish Pubs. 6-8, 10 p.m.

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, March 20; The Milwaukee Theatre. Multi-media, multi-dimensional experience that has received praise from audiences throughout the country. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

USTAD ZAKIR HUSSAIN & PANDIT SHIV KUMAR SHARMA, March 20; The Pabst. 8 p.m.

KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS, March 20; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.

CIRQUE ÉLOIZE, NEBBIA, March 20-21; Wilson Center for the Arts. Cirque Éloize mixes acrobatics with theatre and modern circus. Meaning “fog” in Italian, Nebbia explores the world of dreams and the imaginary. 8 p.m.

MICAH OLSAN, March 21; Trinity Three Irish Pubs. 10 p.m.

MSO POPS, March 20-22; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Erich Kunzel, the “Prince of Pops,” take you on a thrilling tour of some of the greatest symphonic music of all time including favorites from John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky.

SEJON PARK, March 22; Wilson Center for the Arts. Young pianist Sejoon Park, winner of the 2008 Piano Arts Competition, performing Chopin and Stravinsky. 2 p.m.

FESTIVAL CITY SYMPHONY: I’M OK, EURO K, March 22; The Pabst. 3 p.m.

DRUMLINE LIVE, March 22; The Milwaukee Theatre. First stage presentation of black marching band tradition. 3 p.m. 276-4545.

LEE LESSACK & LINDA PURL, March 25, Wilson Center for the Arts. 1 p.m.

BONEY JAMES, March 26; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.

REO SPEEDWAGON, March 27; Northern Lights Theater, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.

ATHAS, ZACHARY WADE PROJECT, March 27; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 6-8, 10 p.m.

BRIAN REGAN, March 26; The Riverside. 7:30 p.m.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, March 27; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m.

BLUE NOTE RECORDS 70th ANNIVERSARY, March 28; Wilson Center for the Arts. All-star band featuring Bill Charlap, Peter Bernstein, Ravi Coltrane, Lewis Nash and others. 8 p.m.

PAT McCURDY, March 28; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

HOI POLLOI, March 28; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 10 p.m.

TODD LEVY, March 31; The Pabst. 7 p.m.

DANCE

ED BURGESS AND DANCEWORKS: A GUY THING, March 6-8; Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St. 277-8480.

THE ART OF BELLYDANCE, March 27; Marcus Center. Theatrical dance presentation of this artform. 273-7206.

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 p.m. Saturday, 3, 7:30, 10 p.m. & Midnight. Reservations rec. 272-8888.

BONKERZ COMEDY NIGHT, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Saturday nights, Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Free to Fire Keeper’s Club members (free membership). Shows at 8 & 10 p.m.

THEATER

DOGPARK: THE MUSICAL, through March 1; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents. Follow Daisy, Champ, Bogie and Spud through their adventures at the hippest, hottest place in town: the Dogpark, where every dog has his day. all. 224-9490.

CATS, through March 1; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on a work by T.S. Elliot is among the most popular musicals ever. Part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America – Milwaukee series. 273-7206, 276-4545.

EMILY, through March 8; Todd Wehr Auditorium, Concordia University, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. tells Emily Dickinson’s story from a faith perspective. Presented by Acacia Theatre Company. 744-5995.

THE SUM OF US, through March 15; Broadway Theater Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Widower Harry Mitchell lives in harmony with his son, Jeff, a young plumber who is also unattached. Both men are pursuing romance in the difficult world of dating, but Jeff’s dates are other men. Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 273-7206.

SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR, through March 21; Sunset Playhouse, 800 N. Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Follows a love affair between two people, married to others, who rendezvous once a year for 25 years. 262-782-4430.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, March 3-29; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents one of the most delightful and popular romantic comedies of all time, Jane Austen’s classic tale takes us to Regency England circa 1813224-9490.

OLD WICKED SONGS, March 5-22; Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. Humorous and deeply touching story of a student and a teacher who uncover the hidden connections between them through their mutual love of music. 271-1371.

FIRE ON THE BAYOU:A MARDI GRAS MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANSA, March 6-May 10; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents a steamy musical gumbo that traces the history of New Orleans Jazz. 224-9490.

THE BEGGAR’S OPERA. March 12-14; Off-Broadway Theater, 342 North Water St. Based on John Gay’s 1728 play. 278-0765.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT, March 13-April 5; Broadway Theater Center, Cabot Theater, 158 N. Broadway. The Skylight production Interweaves stories of three delicious women and their relationships with the same snake of a man who’s done them wrong. Includes songs by Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox and Ida Cox. 291-7800.

BARNEY & BEE, March 20-April 12; Broadway Theater Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Production by Renaissance Theaterworks. Jo and Stephen host an ill-fated dinner party to which Stephen asked Barney, the husband of an newly separated couple and Joe invited the wife (Bee) and boyfriend.291-7800.

A BRONX TALE, March 24-29; Marcus Center. Part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America series. Brings 18 characters to vivid life, depicting a rough childhood on Bronx streets populated by a cast of friends and enemies. 273-7206.

THE PAJAMA GAME, March 27-28; The Milwaukee Theatre. Touring revival of Broadway classic. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 & 8 p.m. Sat.

EXHIBITS

LES PAUL’S HOUSE OF SOUND, continuing; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. A tribute to the accomplishments of Wisconsin guitarist Les Paul features personal items from the musician.

MILWAUKEE MUSCLE, continuing; Discovery World. Exhibit sponsored by Briggs & Stratton.

ENERGY & INGENUITY: HARNESSING THE POWER OF YOU, continuing; Discovery World. Wisconsin Energy Foundation supported exhibit challenges visitors to consider new energy sources for the future.

CITY OF FRESHWATER, continuing; Discovery World. Focuses on Milwaukee’s leadership role in use of its water supply.

ALL TIED UP: KNITTED AND KNOTTED WORK, through March 8; Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St. Works from RAM's permanent collection that demonstrate diverse knotting techniques used on a variety of materials. 262-638-8300.

CATESBY, AUDUBON AND THE DISCOVERY OF A NEW WORLD, through March 22; Milwaukee Art Museum. Prints of the flora and fauna of the U.S.

LEGO LAND - MODEL RAILROAD SHOW, through March 22; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes). G-scale trains travel through a land of Legos while small and miniature plants create the landscape. Special exhibits and demonstrations. Train hobbyists will be on hand to answer questions.

JAN LIEVENS, A DUTCH MASTER REDISCOVERED, through April 26; Milwaukee Art Museum. Dutch artist Jan Lievens (1607-1674) created a number of memorable character studies, genre scenes, landscapes, formal portraits, and religious and allegorical images. Forty-five of his finest paintings and a select group of his drawings and prints are on display in an exhibit organized by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.

NATURAL MOTIF: NEW DRAWINGS BY NATALIE SETTLES, through May 3; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Natalie Settles, a 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board fellow, has exhibited internationally since 1999. Her works synthesize the diverse worlds of 19th century botanical motifs and modern biological science. 278-8295.
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TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION, through May 25; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 N. Wells St. Authentic artifacts and room re-creations tell the story of the 2,228 passengers aboard the Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage. Learn haunting tales of lives abruptly ended or forever altered when the Titanic collided with an iceberg on April 14, 1912. Advance reservations strongly recommended. 223-3676 or purchase online at www.mpm.edu.

19TH & EARLY 20TH CENTURY MECHANICAL OBJECTS, through June 7; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The turn of the 20th century saw an explosion of mechanical inventions: elaborate clocks, intricate music boxes and amazing toys. Live demonstrations of select items will be available to the public on scheduled days. 931-0808.

REMAINS: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND THE MATERIAL PAST, through June 7; Milwaukee Art Museum. Features new work by three Midwestern artists, Beth Lipman, Sarah Lindley, and BA Harrington draw inspiration from the decorative arts of the past. Their three works raise important questions about the lifecycle of the things in our homes, and about the dreams, fantasies, and memories people project onto material objects. 224-3200.

WHATEVER IS THERE IS A TRUTH, through Oct. 4; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. Robert Rauschenberg’s prints. 288-7290.

RICHARD KNIGHT/NEW WORK, March 6-7; Walker's Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. 672-2787.

ARTISTS OF PILSEN: RENÉ HUGO ARCEO & GABRIEL VILLA, March 13-April 25; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts. Located on the Lower West Side of Chicago, Pilsen is a vibrant neighborhood of rich ethnic heritage that since the 1970s has been a heart of Mexican Chicago.

SMOKEY BEAR AND WOODSY OWL: HOME SWEET HOME, March 14-May 31; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Encourages families to spend time together outdoors and inspires children to discover and care for the natural resources that sustain the world.

ENAMELIST JAMIE BENNETT, March 22-Sept. 6; Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St. Explores the artist's creative use and development of a variety of enameling and metalworking techniques to produce signature broaches, necklaces and pendants.

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.

Current IMAX shows:
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MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES, through March 19; Explore this world treasure, which contains some of the world’s most spectacular scenery and a fifth of all fresh water.

GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS, through June 11; Academy Award® winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration – the legendary wreck of the Titanic. Explore the entire ship with Cameron.

SEA MONSTERS: A PREHISTORIC ADVENTURE, through Oct. 1; Extraordinary marine reptiles of the dinosaur age come to life in a journey into the world of reptiles that lived beneath the water.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

SEVEN WONDERS, through March 19; Witness the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, investigate theories of how they were created and travel to natural wonders beyond earth.

NIGHT OF THE TITANIC, May 25; The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 was part human error and part natural disaster. Discover how a complex series of natural, but unlikely, events sank the “unsinkable” ship.

ROCK STARS 2, through June 11; A cosmic light show featuring classic rock selections from the late '60s through the early '90s.. This stunning mix of rock and roll and 3-D, full-dome video!

ASTRONAUT, March 20-Oct. 1; But what does it take to become an astronaut? What do astronauts do? Astronaut answers these questions and gives a firsthand look at the lives of the men and women brave enough to travel through space.