JULY, 2004 - Arts & Entertainment

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE CENTER, through Aug. 31; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Entertainment at the Marcus Center riverfront, featuring jazz, country and rock. Tuesdays at noon and evenings. Most events are free. 27307206.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE, June 30-July 3; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Features 27 Patsy Cline hits and the characters of Patsy and her real-life friend Louise Seger. 262-781-9520.

STEVE MILLER BAND & THE BODEANS, July 1; Summerfest
concert, Marcus Amphitheater, 200 N. Harbor Dr. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

KEITH BRION’S AMERICANA, July 2-4; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents wiz-bang show, led by John Philip Sousa impressionist Keith Brion. 273-7206.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Cathedral Square Park, Jefferson & Wells Sts. 6:30-9 p.m. Through Sept. 16. 271-1426.

JOHN MAYER, July 2; Summerfest concert, Marcus Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

AN EVENING WITH CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, July 3; Summerfest concert, Marcus Amphitheater. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

TIM MCGRAW, July 4; Summerfest concert, Marcus Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

CATS, July 6-11; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Score by Andrew Lloyd Webber is part of this triumphant piece of musical theater. 291-7605.

KISS, July 7; Marcus Amphitheater. With special guest Poison. 7 p.m. 276-4545.

RIVER RHYTHMS, July 7, 14, 21, 28; Pere Marquette Park (Kilbourn Ave. and Old World 3rd St.) Jazz, blues, swing, folk and reggae music; beer, wine and food tents; scenic Milwaukee River setting. Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. Through Aug. 25.
276-6696.

RANDY TRAVIS, July 9; Miller Park. 276-4545.

SALLY MAYES, July 9-10; Stackner Cabaret, Baker Theater complex, 108 E. Wells St. Part of the Cabaret Artist Series of Stepping Out Productions. 224-9490.

STARRY NIGHTS, July 9, 16, 23, 30; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, located just south of 198th and Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. Outdoor free concert series starts at 6:30 p.m., with food and beverages available for purchase. 262-781-9470.

JEWEL, July 10; Maier Festival Park, North Stage of the Summerfest Grounds. Solo-acoustic show. 276-4545.

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, July 10-Aug. 1; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. A Rodgers & Hammerstein musical revue offering an upbeat and fresh take. 291-7800.

STING AND ANIE LENNOX, July 17; Marcus Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

LITTLE FEAT, July 19; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

VANS WARPED TOUR, July 20; Marcus Amphitheater. 276-4545.

CHRIS ISAAK, July 20-21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ERIC CLAPTON, July 20; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

OLIVER! July 20-25; The Milwaukee Theatre, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

ALANIS MORISSETTE & BARENAKED LADIES, July 22; Marcus Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

COWBOY JUNKIES, July 22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE, July 22; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

BLUES TRAVELER, July 25; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BRUCE HORNSBY, July 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS, July 29; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

FRIDAY NIGHT BIG BAND SWING FEST, July 30; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

ANDREA MCARDLE, July 30-31; Stackner Cabaret, Baker Theater complex, 108 E. Wells St. The original Broadway “Annie” appears in the cabaret artist series of Stepping Out Productions. 224-9490.

METALFEST, July 30-31; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 276-4545.

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS, July 31; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 273-7206.

HILARY DUFF, July 31; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, 420 S. First St. The new arena for Milwaukee’s longest-running comedy show opens at the end of July. Phone for show times and reservations

THEATER

JOHNNY ROD’S SWINGING BURLESQUE CIRCUS, through July 10; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Bialystock & Bloom adults only show. 291-7800.

THE ODD COUPLE, through July 18; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Vogel Hall. John McGivern returns to the Vogel Hall stage in the classic comedy. 273-7205.

PHANTOM, July 29-Aug. 8; Off the Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. A theatrical version of the famous story. 327-3552.

EXHIBITS

THE UNDERSIDE OF VICTORIANS, through July 25; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. An exploration into Victorian undergarments including petticoats, pantaloons, bustles and sleepwear. 931-0808.

TRANSITIONS IN NAVAJO WEAVINGS, through July 25; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. 271-3656.

JOSIE OSBORNE, through July 31; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Ploch Art Gallery. Assemblage boxes and intaglio prints. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 262-781-9470.

THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY, TREASURES OF ANCIENT EGYPT, through Aug. 8; Milwaukee Public Museum. The museum is the exclusive Midwest venue for this exhibit, featuring the largest selection of antiquities ever loaned by Egypt. More than 100 breathtaking artifacts. Advance tickets available. Timed admission. 278-2702.

JUDY PFAFF-GREGORY CONNIFF: CAMERA AND INK, through Aug. 8; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3200.

FACES OF MODERN DANCE: BARBARA MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHS, through Aug. 15; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. 288-1669.

DREAM GIRLS; 100 YEARS OF WOMEN IN ADVERTISING and HATCH SHOW PRINTS:

HISTORY OF A GREAT AMERICAN POSTER SHOP through Aug. 27; Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water St. 847-3290.

RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND, through Sept. 6; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Additional charge. 256-5412.

ELEPHANTS, through Sept. 6; Milwaukee County Zoo. Free exhibit with admission. 256-5412.

BEASTIE BEAT, through Sept. 6; streets and public areas throughout Milwaukee. Wisconsin’s largest public art exhbit featuring 45 “Beasties” sponsored by local businesses and individuals and decorated by local and nationally recognized artists. Proceeds frm Beastie auction to support the youth music education programs. 291-6010, ext. 450.

CURRENTS 31: ROBERT MELEE, through Sept. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum. Melee transforms the Cudahy Gallery into an interior of a suburban home. 224-3200.

BYRDCLIFFE: AN AMERICAN ARTS AND CRAFTS COLONY, through Sept. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ALLEN-BRADLEY: A CENTURY OF QUALITY, through Nov.18; Milwaukee Public Museum. 278-2728.

FIRST-TIME DISPLAY OF COMPLETE O'KEEFFE COLLECTION, through Jan. 1, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

THE GRAFMAN GROCERY STORE, through Feb. 28, 2005; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. 3rd St. 273-8288.

MAGNETIC NORTH: THE LANDSCAPES OF TOM UTTECH, July 10-Oct. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Uttech mergest 10th-century notionsof the ideal landscape with aspects of surrealism and photo-realism to create his unique vision of the North Woods. 224-3200.

ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II POSTERS, July 17-Aug. 17; Landmarks Gallery, 231 N. 76th St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues. through Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Closed Sun. during July and Aug. 453-1620.

IMAX

All IMAX shows are at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. Call 319-4629 for show times and reservations.

ADRENALINE RUSH: THE SCIENCE OF RISK; opens July 2.

PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey; opens July 23.

MYSTERIES OF EGYPT; Explore ancient Egypt, a 5,000-year-old civilization. A perfect complement to the MPM exhibit “The Quest for Immortality.”

FORCES OF NATURE; through Dec. 16. Experience the power of nature’s most fearsome disasters.