AUGUST 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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RIVER RHYTHMS, Wednesdays through Aug. 30; 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, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 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. 8/3(Jon Pierre Gee & Kat Webb with Avhantsoul), 8/10 (Curt Hanrahan Septet ), 8/17 (Gary Christensen and the All-Star Superband), 8/24 (Valley of the Dolls), 8/31 (Clamnation). 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1417.

STARRY NIGHTS, Fridays through Aug. 11; 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.

CONCERTS IN THE GARDENS, Thursdays through Aug. 31; Boerner Botanical Gardens, Whitnall Park, 5879 S. 92nd St., Hales Corners. 6:30 p.m.

CHRIS ISAAK, Aug. 1-2; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SUNSET ZOOFARI, Aug. 2; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Concert from 6-9 p.m.,  all animal buildings, except the Aviary (closes at dusk) remain open. 256-5412.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MIRANDA LAMBERT, BOMSHEL AND DANIELLE PECK, Aug. 3; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

THE BLACK CROWES WITH ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND AND DRIVE BY TRUCKERS, Aug. 3; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 276-4545.

STATE FAIR PARK MILLER LITE MAIN STAGE, Aug. 3-13; State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. Main Stage concerts feature VIP Gold Seats, reserved track tickets, and free reserved grandstand bleacher seating distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the concert only. Bleacher seating available at the Wisconsin Expo Center Box Office starting at 8 a.m. on the day of the concert, four free grandstand tickets maximum per person. NO FREE grandstand tickets 8/6, 8/8 or 8/12. VIP and reserved track tickets at the box office located at the U.S. Cellular Main Gate, enter Gate 6 at the Pettit Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri., or www.wistatefair.com. Dates, acts and times follow: 8/3, Miranda Lambert with Bomshel & Danielle Peck, 8 p.m. 8/4, 95.7 WRIT Summer Bash featuring Peter Frampton, 8 p.m. 8/5, Shinedown & Crossfade with Marashino, 8 p.m. 8/6, Raven-Symone with Little J, 2 p.m. 8/7, Michael W. Smith, 8 p.m. 8/8, FM 106.1 Countryfest featuring Trace Adkins with Chris Cagle & Eric Church, 8 p.m. 8/9, The Neville Brothers with the subdudes, 8 p.m. 8/10, Grand Funk Railroad with Spin Doctors, 8 p.m. 8/11, Collective Soul, 8 p.m. 8/12, 97.3 The Brew “A Very Hairy Night” featuring Tesla with Skid Row & Slaughter, 8 p.m. 8/13, Johnny Rivers & Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, 4 p.m.

TOMMY CHONG in “THE MARIJUANA-LOGUES,” Aug. 4; Pabst Theater.

JAM 4 PEACE CONCERT, Aug. 5; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

SONIC YOUTH, THE GO! TEAM, Aug. 6; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

REEL BIG FISH, MXPX, Aug. 8; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 276-4545.

STAYIN ALIVE–A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES, Aug. 7-8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 2 p.m.

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE, Aug. 12; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

JAMES GANG RIDES AGAIN, Aug. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

THE BACON BROTHERS, Aug. 13; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

JEFF DANIELS “LIVE & UNPLUGGED,” Aug. 17; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

HEAD EAST, Aug. 17; Milwaukee County Zoo. Headliner at Zoo A la Carte. 256-5412.

JOHNNY MATHIS, Aug. 20; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

CHRISTOPHER CROSS, Aug. 20; Milwaukee County Zoo. Headliner at Zoo A la Carte. 256-5412.

DON WILLIAMS–FAREWELL TOUR, Aug. 23; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

THE ROBERT CRAY BOND, Aug. 25; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.847-7922, 276-4545.

THEATER

THE FOURTH WALL, Aug. 10-27; Cabot Theatre, Broadway  Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Roger and Peggy are comfortable, happily married suburbanites, until Peggy decides to decorate their living room as if it were the scenic design for a play. Madcap comedy filled with allusions to Shaw and Verdi, with a few Cole Porter tunes thrown in. Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 291-7800.

TRYING TO LIVE…HAPPILY EVER AFTER, Aug. 11-13, 18-19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Greendale native Steve DeClark, stand-up comedian turned marriage and family therapist, has co-written this theatrical show with morning DJ Jane Matenaer from WMYX. 273-7206.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS DELIRIUM, Aug. 18-20; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St.  First ever live arena event for Cirque du Soleil, featuring colossal multimedia presentation, musicians singers and dancers. 276-4545.

EXHIBITS

MASTERS OF AMERICAN COMICS, through Aug. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Exhibit examines the development of comic strips and books from their genesis at the beginning of the 20th century to the present. 224-3243.

LIFE FROM LIMB: WORKS BY JAN SERR AND MARJORIE KING, through Aug. 13; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. 271-3656.

EARLY AMERICAN PRINTS IN THE CHIPSTONE COLLECTION, through Aug. 20; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3243.

MY DEAR CHILDREN-THE HEIRS TO THE PABST LEGACY, Through Aug. 30; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. 931-0808.

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

NUNNEMACHER ARMS COLLECTION, through Aug. 31; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. 278-2702.

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.

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.

BRIAN YATES: FUTURE PERFECT, through 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.

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.

DRAGON SKIES, ASTRONOMY OF IMPERIAL CHINA, through 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.

ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL: A CELEBRATION OF THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, through Oct. 15; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. 273-8288.

PERSON TO PERSON: COMMUNICATING IDENTITY THROUGH WISCONSIN FOLK OBJECTS, Aug. 12-Jan. 28, 2007; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Centuries of Wisconsin folk art and its contribution to the state’s identity. 273-8288.

THE FRENCH CONNECTION: IMPRESSIONISM IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN POTTERY, Aug. 23-Oct. 29; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. 271-3656.

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, Aug. 5, 12, 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free shows, with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, no ticket necessary. 8 & 10 p.m. 847-7400.

BILL COSBY, Aug. 17;  Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7 & 9:30 p.m.  847-7922, 276-4545.

RICH LITTLE, Aug. 21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 2 & 8 p.m.  847-7922, 276-4545.

DANCE

DANCEWORKS FUEL, Aug. 11-13; Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St. What’s hot on the hip hop scene pairs explosive choreography with the music of current recording artists. Part of Danceworks Summer Series. 277-8480.

ART TO ART: A DANCE LAB CONCERT, Aug. 18-19; Danceworks Studio Theatre. Part of Danceworks Summer Series. 277-8480.

MIXED SIX: A DANCE LAB CONCERT, Aug. 25-26; Danceworks Studio Theatre. Part of Danceworks Summer Series. 277-8480.

IMAX

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave., reopens Aug. 4 after being closed for installation of new planetarium equipment.

MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION: Walking on the Moon, Aug. 4-Jan. 4, 2007. Transports audiences to the lunar surface to walk alongside the 12 extraordinary astronauts who have been there. The film features never-before-seen photographs, previously unreleased NASA footage, .

FIGHTER PILOT: Operation Red Flag, Aug. 4-Nov. 9. The story of Captain John Stratton, a young American fighter pilot, determined to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a decorated World War II flying ace.

ALIENS OF THE DEEP, Aug. 4-Feb. 28, 2007. Academy Award-winning director James Cameron takes audiences on an incredible series of submersible dives with a team of marine biologists and NASA researchers to explore the bizarre and beautiful life that dwells in the deep ocean.