SEPTEMBER 2005 - Arts & Entertainment

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JAZZ IN THE PARK, through Sept. 15; Cathedral Square Park between Jefferson and Jackson Sts., Wells St. and Kilbourn Ave. Features local and national jazz performers Thursday evenings. Free admission, with food available for purchase. 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1416.

HIP HOP MEGA TOUR 2005, Sept. 3; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Features Bone Thugs 'N Harmony, Bushwick Bill, Krazy, JT Money and Slum Village. 276-4545.

SPIDER GEORGE & THE WEB, Sept. 5; LaborFest, Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Popular group performs at 1:30 p.m.

MICHAEL MCDONALD, Sept. 5-6; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Sept. 6-11; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 273-7121.

AQUALUNG, Sept. 8; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. With Tracy Bonham and the Perishers. Piano-pop songs from London artist Matt Hales. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND, Sept. 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ROLLING STONES, Sept. 8; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 227-0893.

LEO KOTTKE, Sept. 8; Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St.

JOHN PIZZARELLI AND FAMILY, Sept. 9; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. 19805 W. Capitol Dr. (located inside Mitchell Park), Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

ZIEGLER KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Sept. 9-10; Riverside Park, West Bend.  Internationally known jazz musicians and vocalists, including guitarist Kevin Eubanks from television’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno, are scheduled to appear at this event, which draws jazz lovers from throughout the Midwest. 1-877-271-6903.

BLUE ROSE: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY STORY, Sept. 9-Nov. 6; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Unique musical journey through the highs and lows of Rosemary Clooney’s colorful life. 224-9490.

INDIGO GIRLS, Sept. 14; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY WITH SPECIAL GUEST TERRY DISLEY, Sept. 14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT, Sept. 15; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LITTLE WOMEN, Sept. 16-Oct. 2;  Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre presents this new masterpiece based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic. 291-7800.

BILLY IDOL, Sept. 17; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave.8:30 p.m. 372-4345, 276-4545.

SHEENA EASTON, Sept. 18; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LOGGINS & MESSINA, Sept. 19; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LOUISIANA PURCHASE, Sept. 22-Oct. 23; Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic. Surprisingly modern musical, written in 1940, about an innocent political flunkey set up to take the fall for wholesale graft by a group of corrupt politicians. 744-5757.

AMICI FOREVER, Sept. 23; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

SIMON DIAZ, Sept. 23; Latino Arts, Inc. Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St.  An icon in Venezuela, Simon Diaz is one of the most celebrated singers and composers of Latin American folk music. 7 p.m.  See Key cover feature. 384-3100.

U2, Sept. 25; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

TAJ MAHAL, Sept. 25; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

RAY LAMONTAGNE, Sept. 26; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

JULIO IGLESIAS, Sept. 26-27; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SYNCOPATION, Sept. 29-Oct. 16; Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center.  Ragtime music and ballroom dance spark this tale of two mismatched lovers in turn-of-the century New York City. 291-7800.

TAMI TAPPAN DAMIANO, Sept. 30; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Broadway singing sensation.  8 p.m.  262-781-9520.

RICHARD III, through Sept. 11; Off the Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St.  327-3552.

A FLEA IN HER EAR, Sept. 7-Oct. 9; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Rep presents classic farce from Georges Feydeau.  224-9490.

RAMONA QUIMBY, Sept. 9-Oct. 9; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children Theater opens its 19th season by highlighting the life of author Beverly Cleary’s most popular character and following her through the third grade.  273-7206 or toll-free 888-612-3500. 414-273-3080 for deaf and hard-of-hearing.

I HAVE BEFORE ME A REMARKABLE DOCUMENT GIVEN TO ME BY A YOUNG LADY FROM RWANDA, Sept. 16-Oct. 16; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. A refugee and a writer discover they can help each other face their demons with humor and grace. 224-9490.

HATE MAIL, Sept. 15-Oct. 2; In Tandem Theatre, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. Roller coaster relationship between Preston, spoiled rich kid and Dahlia, angst-filled artist, seen entirely through correspondence. 444-2316.

COYOTE ON A FENCE, Sept. 15-Oct. 9; Off Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act company presents a provocative drama about death row cases.

RESOLUTIONS, Sept. 23-24; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Zany comedy presented by McMann and Tate Productions about a New Year’s Eve Party that no one can forget. 8 p.m.

LATE NITE CATECHISM 2, Sept. 27-Oct. 23: Vogel Hall of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts (entrance at 123 E. State St.).  Sequel to the comedy hit has been called “funnier than the original.”  7:30 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., with Saturday matinee at 4 p.m.  Sunday  at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 273-7206 or through Ticketmaster at 276-4545

THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT IN EUROPE AND AMERICA, 1880-1920: DESIGN FOR THE MODERN WORLD, through Sept. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Places a crucial phase of decorative arts history into an international context. 224-3200.

AMAZING SEA, through Sept. 5; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells. St. Teaches ocean conservation through five “experience galleries” full of hands-on, interactive fun. 12-foot-high coral reef entrance, ocean sounds and life-size models of sea animals. 278-2702.

WARRINGTON COLESCOTT PRINTS AND WATERCOLORS: A BRIEF HISTORY, through Sept. 18; Milwaukee Art Museum. Satirist’s prints and watercolors from the late 1940s to the present. 224-3200.

STING RAY ENCOUNTER, through Sept. 23; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. See ocean creatures in natural-looking environments, including a tidal pool. Opportunity to touch and feed sting rays. Sponsored by Chase Bank. 771-3040.

CUT/FILM AS FOUND OBJECT IN CONTEMPORARY VIDEO, through Sept. 25; Milwaukee Art Museum. Explores editing techniques artists use to manipulate pre-existing film and recorded footage, creating complex works of art. 224-3200.

ARTISTS INTERROGATE: RACE AND IDENTITY, through Oct. 9; Milwaukee Art Museum. More than 80 objects that explore how race and heritage issues influence politics and individuality in contemporary culture. 224-3200.

CUTTING LOOSE: Sports and Leisure in the Victorian Era, through Oct. 30; Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Traditional as well as new forms of recreation: toys, parlor games, fitness craze, role of organized sports, rise of the sportswoman, and America on wheels. 931-0808.

ALL THAT GLITTERS, through Nov. 12; The Lunt-Fontanne Program Center at Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot, Wis. One of the largest collections of 19th-century English “tinsel prints” named for bits of colorful hand-pasted metallic decoration. Includes 32 Victorian tinsel prints collected by Broadway legend Alfred Lunt. Free admission. (262) 968-4110.

ABOUT FACE; TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMAGE, through Nov. 27; Milwaukee Art Museum. Group of portrait pitchers made about 1840. 224-3200.

SHAWN GURATH – ALL OVER, Sept. 16-Oct. 16: Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. Second St.  Milwaukee artist Shawn Gurath’s lively neo-impressionist landscapes and other works on display after a public artist’s reception 7-10 p.m. Sept. 16.ugh Sept. 11; Off

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.

CHAPPELLE SHOW ALL STARS WITH CHARLIE MURPHY, Sept. 10; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THE AMAZING JONATHAN, Sept. 22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

FRIENDS OF THE BOB & TOM SHOW, Sept. 24; Pabst Theater. Some of the hottest comics in the country. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

KATHLEEN MADIGAN, Sept. 29; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Voted Best Female Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

JOHN MCGIVERN & FRIENDS, Sept. 30; Stiemke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee native’s stories about family and friends told with humor, sincerity and compassion. Joining him is Dave Luczak, co-host of popular morning show on WKLH-96.5 FM. 224-9490.

All IMAX shows are at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. Call 414-319-4629 for show times and reservations or visit www.mpm.edu.

NASCAR, through January 1, 2006.

SHARKS, through January 30, 2006.

MYSTERY OF THE NILE, through March 5, 2006.