art and entertainment - june 2009

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MUSIC

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

PIRATES OF PENZANCE, through June 14; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by the Skylight, Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic comedy. 291-7800.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE, June 3-7/29 Wednesday evenings; Budweiser Music Pavilion, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave OR 640 S. 84th St. 6/3 Boogie Men, 6/10 The Toys; 6/17 Pirates Over 40. (No concert June 23). 6:30-10 p.m. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m., free concerts, parking $5. Music 6-11 p.m. 266-7000.

MSO: CC4, June 4; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Classical Connections programs start with pre-concert reception in the Atrium at 5:30 p.m., free to all concert ticket holders, complimentary light appetizers, live jazz, and samples from Stevens Point Brewery. Concert at 7 p.m. with on-stage commentary then InterContinental Hotel post-concert. 273-7206.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, June 4-Sept. 24, Thursday evenings; Cathedral Square Park. Features local and national jazz performers Thursday evenings. Free admission, with food available for purchase. 6/4 The Bonifas Quintet with Steve Rodby, straight ahead jazz with a program of original blues, ballads, bop and bossas; 6/11 Bonerama, vintage funk, classic rock and free improvisation; 6/18 Sugar Blue, Grammy Award-winning harmonica virtuoso; 6/25 Pete Carney & Orange Alert, Hip-Hop beats, Blue Note Horns, House Bass, South Side Drums, and West Side turntables. 271-1416.

TODD BRYANT BAND, June 4; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave.10 p.m. 278-7033.

BOXKAR, June 5; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN; June 5; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Benefit program for the center reunites Tony Award winning stars for the first time since “Evita.” Master selection of the greatest songs written for the stage. Opens with 6 p.m. pre-show party, performance at 8 p.m. 262-781-9470 x5029.

WIZARD OF OZ, June 5-7; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Lavish production features breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film. 8 p.m. Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. Sat. 1 p.m. Sun. 908-6001 for info, 800-745-3000 for tickets.

MSO: GRANDEUR AND DEPTH, June 5-7; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 273-7206.

SLAMABAMA, June 6; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

FLEETWOOD MAC, June 8; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

GRIZZLY BEAR, June 8; The Pabst, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

RECENT SHOWSTOPPERS FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY, June 8-9; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd. Songs from shows like Rent, Avenue Q, Mamma Mia and Wicked. 262-782-4430.

RIVER RHYTHMS, June 10-Aug. 26; Wednesday evenings; Pere Marquette Park (Old World 3rd St. between State and Kilbourn). Series of free concerts. 6;10/ Old Mil; 6/17 Oumar Sagna and Sindoolaa African Music Band; 6/24 Skeleton Crew. 6:30-9 p.m. 276-6696.

HOI POLLOI, June 11; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

BOO THE BAND, June 12; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

MSO: SYMPHONY OF A THOUSAND, June 12 & 14; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 273-7206.

ZACH WADE, June 13; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

SOPHIE MILMAN–MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY, June 15; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center. 1 p.m.

TUESDAY TUNES ON THE PARAMOUNT PLAZA, June 16-Aug. 25; Free concerts on alternating Tuesdays at lunchtime. 6/16 Three’s A Crowd, 6/30 Don Kenner. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 262-377-1650.

KIDZ DAYS, June 16-Aug. 11; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Kidz Days takes place Tuesday through Thursday throughout the summer months at the Kidz Stage, located on the Marcus Center grounds. 273-7121.

ANDERSON & ROE, June 18; Bradley Pavilion of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 929 N. Water St. PianoArts of Milwaukee presents Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe, called the “Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire of the Keyboard.” 5:30 p.m. reception, 7:15 p.m. concert of duets and two-piano works. 962-3055.

THE BYSTANDERS, June 18; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 10 p.m.

SOUTHBOUND, June 19; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

DOC SEVERINSEN, June 19; The Pabst. 7:30 p.m.

MSO: MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL, June 19-21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra with Michael Cavanaugh.

MARC BALLINI, June 20; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

A CHORUS LINE, June 23-28; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. 273-7206.

ANNE KERRY FORD AND JOHN BOSWELL, June 24-25; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. 262-781-9470.

SUNSET ZOOFARI, Wednesday evenings, June 24-July 29; Milwaukee County Zoo,. Zoo closes at 5 p.m. then re-opens at 6 p.m. Free for members, fee for non-members, no parking charge. 771-3040.

SUMMERFEST MARCUS AMPHITHEATER CONCERTS, June 25-July 5; 6/25 Bon Jovi, 6/26 Keith Urban with Counting Crows, 6/27 KISS, 6/28 Stevie Wonder with John Legend, 6/29 George Strait with Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough, 6/30 Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, 7/1 Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson, 7/2 No Doubt with Paramore and Bedouin Soundclash, 7/3 Kenny Chesney with Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum 7/4 The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin, 7/5 Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Festival admission is included in the price of reserved seat tickets for performances taking place at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest. A limited number of free general admission lawn and/or bench seats will be available the day of the show, for selected shows. Bar-coded wristbands are given for those free general admission seats on a first come, first serve basis only after admission to the Summerfest grounds has been obtained. 800-273-3378.

MARC BALLINI, June 25; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m.

HOT RODS N BLUES, June 26-27; Lime Kiln Park, Grafton. 6/26 5:30 p.m. Michael Ammons & the Water Street Hot Shots followed by Bob Margolin at 8 p.m. 6/27 Car Show 9 a.m.-3 p.m., live blues 2:30 p.m. -10 p.m. with South End Blues Band, 6 p.m. Maple Rd., 8 p.m. Katz Sass. No carry-ins. Beverage and food sales on site. FREE. Graftonblues.org.

STARRY NIGHTS, Friday evenings, June 26-Aug. 7; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Free, outdoor concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, food and beverages are available for purchase. 6/26 De La Buena, 6:30 p.m. 262-781-9470.

SUMMER SOUNDS, Friday evenings, June 26-Aug. 28; Cedar Creek Park, N52 W5925 Portland Rd., Cedarburg. 6/26 De La Buena. 6:30-10 p.m. www.summersounds.net

THE KINGFISH, June 26; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs. 10 p.m.

ZACH WADE, June 27; Trinity • Three Irish Pubs.10 p.m

DIANA KRALL, June 28; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

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. USE KeyMilwaukee.com coupon. 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.

DANCE

BELLYDANCING, Casablanca, 728 E. Brady St. 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. Fridays. 271-6000.

THEATER

SHEAR MADNESS, through June 7; Vogel Hall of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Set in a unisex hairstyling salon and filled with local humor, this whodunit involves the audience in solving the murder of Isabel Czerny, the salon’s landlady and one-time world class pianist. The clues are always changing, so every show is unique. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

NOISES OFF, through June 20; The Sunset Playhouse, 800 N. Elm Grove Rd. follows the behind-the-scenes and on-stage antics of a rag tag group of players trying to get a play into shape and on the boards. 262-782-4431.

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.

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

MERENGUE: VISUAL RHYTHMS / RITMOS VISUALES, through June 5; Latino Arts Auditorium and Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. The energy and precision of merengue music comes alive in this expansive exhibition of numerous mediums, including photographs, sculpture, paintings, and videos. 384-3100.

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. 931-0808.

REMAINS: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND THE MATERIAL PAST, through June 7; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Features new work by three Midwestern artists, Beth Lipman, Sarah Lindley, and BA Harrington, who draw inspiration from the decorative arts of the past. 224-3200.

MARINA BYCHKOVA: ENCHANTED DOLL, through June 7; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave.
271-3656.

DAWOUD BEY: CLASS PICTURES, through July 12; Milwaukee Art Museum. Words and faces of 40 students provide a penetrating view into contemporary American youth. Bey visited schools on both coasts and the Midwest, taking portraits linked with each student’s autobiographical statement.

Threaded Metaphors, through July 26; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Six fiber artists and six poets share and exchange inspiration. 278-8295.

ENAMELIST JAMIE BENNETT, through 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.

WINGS FROM DOWN UNDER, through Sept. 7; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Special exhibit featuring more than 1,000 birds from Australia. $2.50 after regular zoo admission. 256-5412.

WHATEVER IS THERE IS A TRUTH, through Oct. 4; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. Robert Rauschenberg’s prints. 288-1669.

THE ARTISTIC FURNITURE OF CHARLES ROHLFS, June 6-Aug. 23; Milwaukee Art Museum. Featuring the American designer’s finest furniture and decorative art pieces.

American Modernisms, June 6-Aug. 23; Milwaukee Art Museum. Works by the group of American artists dubbed The Eight—artists now emerging as the first generation of early American modernists.

SUMMER IN PROVENCE: A VIEW OF THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE, June 6-Sept. 13; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. 649-9800.

BEYOND THE BREWHOUSE: THE HISTORY OF PABST FARMS, June 12-Nov. 1; Pabst Mansion. details the farm’s founding, farm efforts to preserve the Pabst Brewing Company during Prohibition, and its eventual conversion to crop farming.

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.

Starting this month is the IMAX Film Festival, featuring five classic films shown here in the past. The Museum is offering a five-film punch card for $20 after the films open June 12. For the deeply discounted price, visitors can see five of the six available films or one film five times, but they must see five by Sept. 30.

Current and upcoming IMAX shows:

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; Marine reptiles of the dinosaur age come to life in a journey into the world of reptiles that lived beneath the water.

RING OF FIRE, opens June 12; Feel the earth tremble and witness nature’s fireworks -- the magnificent eruption of volcanoes. This film puts you on the crater’s edge, ducking ash and dodging hot magma.

THE LIVING SEA, opens June 12; Celebrate the beauty and power of the ocean in an exploration of our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. The film uses beautiful images of unspoiled waters.

MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION: WALKING?ON?THE?MOON, opens June 12; Between 1969 and 1972, seven spacecraft traveled nearly a quarter-million miles through space, providing a select group of highly trained individuals the chance to step out and explore the Earth’s closest neighbor in the solar system.

EVEREST, opening June 12; The account of the 1996 Everest Film Expedition, a dramatic true story of a team of climbers who found hope, strength and triumph in the wake of tragedy, The film takes audiences across creaking icefalls and gaping chasms on the way to the top of Mount Everest.

NASCAR, opening June 12; A must-see for sports fans, NASCAR is a ride through America’s most popular auto racing circuit, complete with the sights, sounds and thrills of NASCAR.

Current and upcoming DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

NIGHT OF THE TITANIC, through June 11; The sinking of the Titanic was part human error and part natural disaster. Stand on the deck of the doomed ocean liner the night she sank and 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..

ASTRONAUT, through Oct. 1; Firsthand look at the lives of the men and women brave enough to travel through space.

ICE WORLDS, opens June 12; Travel to the Arctic and Antarctic to examine the ecosystems that live and thrive in those regions. Next, travel beyond Earth to see how the existence of ice shapes the landscapes and the natural systems on other planets and moons of our solar system. The film finishes with “The Pluto Story,” a look at the popular ex-planet produced by the Milwaukee Public Museum.