JULY 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE, Wednesdays through July 26, July 5, 12, 19, 26; Budweiser Music Pavilion, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Free admission, with music from 6:30-10 p.m. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m., parking is $3. 266-7000.

RIVER RHYTHMS, Wednesdays through Aug. 30, July 5, 12, 19, 26; Pere Marquette Park, Old World 3rd St. between State and W. Kilbourn). Series of free concerts. 6:30-9 p.m.
276-6696.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, Thursdays through Sept. 28, July 6, 13 (also Bastille Days), 20, 27; Cathedral Square Park, N. Jefferson and E. Wells Sts. Features local and national jazz performers on Thursday evenings. Free admission, with food available for purchase. 7/7 (The Mr. Lucky Swing Syndicate), 7/13 (Dotsero), 7/20 (Rick Germanson), 7/27 (Pete Carney and Orange Alert). 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1417.

STARRY NIGHTS, Fridays through August 11, July 7, 14, 21, 28; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Free, outdoor concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, food and beverages are available for purchase. 6:30 p.m. 262-781-9470.

FOUR GUYZ IN DINNER JACKETS, July 1-2, 5-7, 9, 12-16; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Soaring vocals fuel this journey back to the days of dances at the gym and snuggling at the drive-in. 276-4545, 273-7206.

PAUL SIMON, July 1; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). ,Summerfest concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

BENNETT CARL BAND, July 1; Washington Park’s Emil Blatz Pavilion, 1859 N. 40th St. Opener of free July Saturday Night Jazz Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, July 1-2; Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wis. 276-4545.

NINE INCH NAILS w/BAUHAUS, July 2; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). ,Summerfest concert. 7 p.m. 276-4545.

CEDARBURG MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 3; Cedarburg High School Stadium, W68N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 6:30-10 p.m. Nine fantastic drum & bugle corps. 262-376-6161.

MARY J BLIGE w/ NE-YO, July 3; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Summerfest concert. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

KENNY CHESNEY, July 4; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Summerfest concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

NICKELBACK w/ HOOBASTANK, THREE DAYS GRACE AND HINDER, July 5; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds), Summerfest concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

STRING CHEESE INCIDENT BOB WEIR & RATDOG AND KELLER WILLIAMS, July 6; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds), Summerfest concert. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

GATHERING ON THE GREEN, July 7-8; Mequon Rotary Park. 4000 W. Highland Rd., Mequon. 5-9 p.m. Fri. with “A Great Night of Great Jazz.” Sat. 9 a.m.-noon set-up for lawn blankets and chairs, at noon park closes, 4 p.m. park reopens and Milwaukee’s performing arts groups entertain, until the evening closes with fireworks. 262-236-0510.

STEELY DAN AND MICHAEL MCDONALD, July 7; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds), Summerfest concert. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

ALAN JACKSON w/ CARRIE UNDERWOOD, July 8; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds), Summerfest concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

KAL BERGENDAHL PROJECT, July 8; Washington Park. Part of the Saturday Night Jazz Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

MIDWEST ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 8; Lake Street Café, 21 S. Lake St. in Elkhart Lake north of Milwaukee. Free, live music from 11 a.m. – midnight will feature some of the best acoustic artists in the Midwest, with sets by singer/songwriters Dave Tamkin of Chicago and Debra G from Minneapolis.
Also a rare showcase of artists from Milwaukee’s Burst Records. 773-744-5596.

GOO GOO DOLLS AND COUNTING CROWS w/ AUGUSTANA, July 9; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) Summerfest concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

GYPSY KINGS, July 11; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave..

LEE GREENWOOD, July 13; Milwaukee Theatre, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Benefit for Firefighters. 262-544-4294.

UPSIDE GROOVE COALITION, July 15; Washington Park. Part of the Saturday Night Jazz Series. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

TIM MCGRAW, FAITH HILL, July 16; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

JONNY LANG, July 17-18; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Blues musician and vocalist. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

WHIT SMITH’S HOT JAZZ CARAVAN, July 21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free concert. 8 p.m. 847-7400.

TERRY SIMS BAND, July 22; Washington Park. Saturday Night Jazz Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

SAMMY HAGAR, July 21; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 8 p.m. 276-4545.

JUNIOR BROWN, July 22; Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave. 276-7288, 276-4545.

OZZFEST, July 22; Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, Wis. 276-4545.

BETH ORTON, July 23; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

TED NUGENT, July 25; The Rave. 276-4545.

THE KING AND BEATLES TRIBUTE! July 25-31; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7/25-26, 2 p.m. and 7/27-31, 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

ALLIS AFTER HOURS, July 28; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Free event with live music. 5-10 p.m. 278-8295.

CHRISTOPHER’S PROJECT, July 29; Washington Park. Saturday Night Jazz Series. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

GLENN KOTCHE AND NELS CLINE (OF WILCO), July 29; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

LITTLE WOMEN-THE MUSICAL, July 25-30; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. 273-7206.

LYLE LOVETT, July 30-31; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

THEATER

REMEMBER ME, through July 1; Broadway Baby Dinner Theatre, 5132 W. Mill Rd. 358-2020.

EXHIBITS

DON’T TELL ME I CAN’T FLY: FOLKTALES BY DELLA WELLS, through July 9; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Self-taught artist lets her background in sociology, African-American studies and Women’s studies influence and inspire her artwork. 278-8295.

MASTERS OF AMERICAN COMICS, through Aug. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum. Exhibit examines the development of comic strips and books from their genesis at the beginning of the 20th century to the present. 224-3200.

ANGEL CALLAÑAUPA: LEGACY OF THE INCAS, through Sept. 1; Latino Arts Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. Through his vividly painted scenes of village life and traditionally crafted weavings, Callañaupa captures the colors and motifs used by his Inca ancestors. The Peruvian village of Chinchero is home to a revival of ancient textile-making techniques fostered by his sister, Nilda Callañaupa. Concerned about the disappearance of traditional weaving practices, Nilda has fostered a renewed interest and pride in quality craftsmanship and now serves as Project Coordinator for the Center for Traditional Textiles, based in Cusco, Peru. 84-3100.

GERICAULT TO CEZANNE: NINETEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH PRINTS, through Sept. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Presents a host of themes, styles and techniques that characterize the trends of nineteenth-century printmaking in France. 224-3243.

EXPEDITION: DINOSAUR, through Sept. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo. Back by popular demand, 26 life-size prehistoric creatures inhabit the outdoors, amazing visitors with their roars and realistic movements. (Separate admission fee). 256-5412.

LIFE FROM LIMB: WORKS BY JAN SERR AND MARJORIE KING, through Aug. 13; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave.

PAPER TRAIL: PRINTS FROM THE CHIPSTONE COLLECTION, through Sept. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Uses Chipstone’s collection as the basis for exploring how the North American colonies and the new United States were presented and invented in print media. 224-3200.

SONGS OF KOREA, through Sept. 10; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Interactive exhibit for children teaching about life in South Korea. 390-5437.

OUT OF AFRICA, July 6-Aug. 31; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 150 pieces of authentic tribal sculpture and artifacts from Africa, New Guinea, East Asia and the Pacific Islands. 262-375-3676.

DRAGON SKIES, ASTRONOMY OF IMPERIAL CHINA, July 8-Oct. 8; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Journey through the once highly guarded secret world of China’s Royal Astronomers. Discover their unrivaled contributions to the world’s understanding of the scientific, cultural and spiritual significance of the heavens.

MILLER BREWING COMPANY GIRAFFE EXPERIENCE, opens July 15; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 256-5412.

BRIAN YATES: FUTURE PERFECT, July 19-Sept. 17; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Yates incorporates player piano rolls into two- and three-dimensional compositions that revive the aura of the player piano’s time. 278-8295.

COMEDY

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.

BONKERZ COMEDY SERIES, July 2; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free shows, with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, no ticket necessary. 8 & 10 p.m.
847-7400, 276-4545.

DANCE

BADGER STATE FEIS & CREAM CITY FEIS, July 14-16; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Irish dance, with back-to-back competitions. 906-6000.

DANCEMAKERS/CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE, July 28-29; UWM Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. New works by Dance graduate students, a diverse group of professional choreographers and performers.7:30 p.m. 229-4308.

IMAX

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave., is closed through Aug. 3 for installation of new planetarium equipment.
Check for resumption of schedule at www.mpm.edu.