art and entertainment - april 2010

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MUSIC

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

TRINITY • THREE IRISH PUBS LIVE MUSIC, Trinity • Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave. 10 p.m. unless shown otherwise. 4/2 The Cheapshots, 4/3 The Homewreckers, 4/9 Alex Wilson, 4/10 Clove and The Band, 4/16 - Hoi Polloi, 4/17 - Todd Bryant Band, 4/23 Zachary Wade Project, 4/ 24 - Element 13, 4/30 The Dirty Boogie.

COUNTY CLARE LIVE MUSIC, County Clare pub/restaurant, 1234 N. Astor St. 4/10 Avalon Four, 4/15 The 45, 4/30 Hayward Williams. 10 p.m. Phone for additional listings. 272-5273.

A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD/A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE, through April 4; Broadway Theater Center’s Cabot Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight production is a double feature of two hilarious one-act musicals. A Day in Hollywood takes the audience to the lobby of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in the 1930s, while A Night in Ukraine is the funniest musical the Marx Brothers never wrote. 291-7800.

ROUTE 66, through May 9; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Travel along the famed “Main Street of America” with some of the most popular songs of the road. Presented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

RAY PRICE & ROY CLARK, April 1; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater, 1921 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 800-745- 3000.

MOYA BRENNAN, April 1; Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa. Grammy award winning artist from the group “Clannad” appears on tour to promote “The Music of Ireland” special on PBS. 7 p.m.

HOT TUNA, April 1; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

JOANNA NEWSOM, April 2; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: OHLSSON PLAYS CHOPIN, April 2-3; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.

PASSION PIT, April 3; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

DAUGHTRY, April 7; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Singer Chris Daughtry and his band are on the second leg of a U.S. arena tour, joined by special guest Lifehouse and opening band Cavo. 7:30 p.m.

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED, April 9; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson continue a musical legacy. 9 p.m.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD, April 9-11; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents.

LEGALLY BLOND, April 13-18; Marcus Center. Sorority star Elle Woods is an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Presented by the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America. 273-7206.

AC/DC, April 15; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 7:30 p.m. 800-745-3000.

JOSH TURNER, April 15; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m.

THE 5 BROWNS, April 17; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

C2, April 15; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Unruly Music presents this chamber music ensemble. 7:30 p.m.

KEITH EMERSON & GREG LAKE, April 16; Musical retrospective highlighting the iconic music of Emerson Lake and Palmer, the Nice and King Crimson. 9 p.m.

APRIL VERCH BAND, April 17; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Fiddler, step dancer and singer April Verch was featured at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. She is among the top female artists in the Canadian roots music genre, blending Celtic, jazz, folk, and bluegrass music. 7:30 p.m. 345-8800.

MSO PRESENTS BUGS BUNNY ON BROADWAY, April 17-18; Riverside Theater. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents at 8 p.m. Sat. and 2:30 p.m. Sun.

HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS, April 19-20; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m.

STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, April 20; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

LANG LANG, April 21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. A sensation at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Lang Lang now joins Edo de Waart and the Milwaukee Symphony for Prokofiev's blistering Third Piano Concerto. 7:30 p.m.

THE FLAMING LIPS, April 21; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m.

SUSAN EGAN, April 21; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Tony-nominated as the original “Belle” in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, critically acclaimed as Broadway’s longest-running “Sally Bowles” in Cabaret, and most recently “Millie” in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Susan Egan makes classics from composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwins, and Kander and Ebb come alive. 1 p.m. 262-781-9520.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, April 22; Riverside Theater.
8 p.m.

ANOUSHKA SHANKAR, April 23; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

DARYL STUERMER—GENESIS REWIRED, April 23; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 9 p.m.

SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS, April 23-24; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 800-745-3000.

TCHAIKOVSKY’S PATHETIQUE, April 23-25; Marcus Center. Presented by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

MARK KNOPFLER, April 24; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m.

FESTIVAL CITY ORCHESTRA, April 25; Pabst Theater. “I like Tchaik” program of music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky. 3 p.m. 963-9067.

JÓNSI (OF SIGUR RÓS), April 26; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

QUEENSRŸCHE CABARET, April 27-28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m.

JAKOB DYLAN AND THREE LEGS, April 28; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.

SOPHIE B. HAWKINS, April 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m.

NOFX, April 29; Riverside Theater. 7:30 p.m.

BANGLES, April 30; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m.

BRAHMS’ REQUIEM, April 30-May 1; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents.

COMEDY

LOUIE ANDERSON; April 2; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater, 1921 W. Canal St. 9 p.m. 847-7922, 800-745-3000.

RICKEY SMILEY; April 9; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

COMEDIANS OF CHELSEA LATELY, April 10; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 2886-3663.

BILL MAHER, April 10; Riverside Theater. 8 p.m.

CRAIG FERGUSON, April 29; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

THEATER

SEVEN KEYS TO SLAUGHTER PEAK, through April 18; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Novelist William Magee wagers that, with solitude, he can write a best-seller in 24 hours. At the mothballed Slaughter Peak Lodge, he’s in for anything but quiet when a tangled web of criminal conspiracy, romance, intrigue, and murder ensues. Milwaukee Repertory Theater production. 224-9490.

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, April 9-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Todd Wehr Theater. First Stage Children’s Theater presentation based on the book by Judith Viorst. Most appreciated by adults, teens and children ages 3 and up. 273-7206.

THE SWEETEST SWING IN BASEBALL, April 15-May 2; Broadway Theater Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. One day Dana's the toast of the art world; the next day, she's at the bottom of the food chain. When the emotional crash causes her to be institutionalized - and her insurance runs out - help arrives from the unlikeliest of places: the inspirational swing of baseball legend Darryl Strawberry. Here's a funny, inventive and occasionally scathing look at the demands of creating art and the tremendous cost. Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 273-7206.

THE APPLE TREE, April 30-May 16; Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. Tenth St. Three one-act musicals based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank R. Stockton and Jules Feiffer. “The Diary of Adam and Eve” starts out on the first day of creation, complete with all the foibles of starting the human race. “The Lady or the Tiger” presents a tough decision for a princess in love with a common soldier. The story of “Passionella” is a modern-day Cinderella story as an ordinary chimney sweep is awarded her deepest desire to become a glamorous movie star – but at what cost? Best suited for ages 10 and over. Presented by In Tandem Theatre Company. 271-1371.

DANCE

MONSTERS, MAYHEM & MAC ‘N CHEESE, April 16; Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut St. Danceworks Performance Company offers a concert for young people and adults. Concerts include an optional pre-performance family workshop. 277-8480, ext. 6025. Second performance weekend April 30-May 1, Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc. 262-560-3172.

MILWAUKEE SPRING FEIS, April 24; Midwest Airlines Center.

EXHIBITS

LES PAUL’S HOUSE OF SOUND, MILWAUKEE MUSCLE, ENERGY & INGENUITY, CITY OF FRESHWATER, continuing; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr.

IT’S YOUR MOVE, continuing; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Giant interactive board game that explores a healthy lifestyle.

FOUNDRY WORK: A VIEW OF THE INDUSTRY, through April 5; Grohmann Museum, 100 N. Broadway. Exhibit features 20 large-format color photographs that depict rarely seen industrial settings. 277-7135.

TOWN AND COUNTRY: URBAN AND RURAL SCENES, through April 11; Haggerty Museum of Art, 530 N. 13th St., Marquette University. 288-1669.

OLD MASTER PAINTINGS, through April 18; Haggerty Museum of Art, 530 N. 13th St., Marquette University. 288-1669.

WATERCOLOR WISCONSIN 2009, through April 24; Racine Art Museum’s Westum Museum of Fine Arts, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine. Features 106 pieces by 87 Wisconsin artists.

STREET SEEN: NEW VISIONS IN AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY, 1940–1959, through April 25; Milwaukee Art Museum, 400 N. Art Museum Dr. In-depth look at six photographers active during the 1940s and 1950s whose work is grounded in a photographic sensibility derived from the visceral imagery of World War II. 224-3200.

KATHLEEN RAASCH: THE LAKE STUDIES, through April 30; Ploch Art Gallery, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Paintings by Raasch capture the rippling reflections on the lake, flickering images of trees, texture of bark, moss and water and the strong colors of sunsets and northern lights. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 262-781-9470.

DEAD SEA SCROLLS AND THE BIBLE, through June 6; Milwaukee Public Museum. Actual Dead Sea Scrolls, including a fragment of the unique Copper Scroll, exhibited alongside the Jeselsohn Stone, papyri, pages from hand-copied medieval Bibles, and early printed and modern Bibles.

RAPHAEL: THE WOMAN WITH THE VEIL, through June 6; Milwaukee Art Museum. This single painting exhibition features one of the most celebrated artworks of the Italian Renaissance. On loan from the Pitti Palace in Florence, this portrait (which Raphael painted in approximately 1516) has had a profound influence on artists.

"JUNG" AT HEART SPRING SHOW, through June 6; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Sponsored by Jung Garden Centers. 649-9830.

DEMOLITION MEANS PROGRESS? through June 7; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. “Milwaukee's Lost Architecture” is an examination of how Milwaukee demolished many of its magnificent 19th century mansions, train stations, and commercial buildings to the drumbeat of progress and urban renewal.

3rd ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM, April 8-11; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Approximately 40 floral arrangements inspired by artworks throughout three floors of the museum’s galleries, this event includes guest appearances by celebrity designers and master gardeners, presentations and lectures focused on centerpieces, shade gardening, floral photography, and edible flowers. 224-3200. See KeyMilwaukee.com feature story this month.

NATURE OF DOGS, April 10-June 12; Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. Fine art animal photographer Mary Ludington seeks to capture the true nature of dogs, their beauty, character and spirit. Sixty photographs capture the particular personalities of the different breeds. 262-521-2859.

IMAX, PLANETARIUM

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wells St., doubles as the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium. Visit www.mpm.edu for times.

Current IMAX shows:
MUMMIES: SECRETS OF THE PHARAOHS, through June 10.
UNDER THE SEA, through Sept. 30.
AVATAR, through May 2, full-length 2-D feature.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:
Secrets of the Dead Sea, through June 6.