SEPTEMBER 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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JAZZ IN THE PARK, Thursdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; 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. 9/7 (Chet Zientek’s All American Jazz Orchestra), 9/14 (Terry Simbs Band), 9/21 (Isla Adentra), 9/28 (An Evening with Milwaukee Jazz Experience). 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1417.

BROOKS & DUNN WITH SUGARLAND AND JACK INGRAM, Sept. 1; Marcus Amphitheater, south end of Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 276-4545.

FIESTA BORICUA 2006, Sept. 2; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Featuring four-time Grammy award winner Olga Tanon. Sponsored by Latino Community Center. 11 a.m.-midnight. 384-8140.

DARKEST HOUR WITH MISERY SIGNALS, FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW AND VERSUS THE MIRROR, Sept. 3; Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Ave. 800-594-TIXX.

CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG, Sept. 6; Marcus Amphitheater. 276-4545.

THOSE DARN ACCORDIANS, Sept. 7; Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.  8 p.m. 276-4545.

DR. JOHN, BOBBY BLAND, Sept. 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

ZIEGLER KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Sept. 8-9; Riverside Park, West Bend, Wis. International jazz musicians and vocalists in an outdoor setting. 877-271-6903.

DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA, Sept. 8-10; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. 443-8802.

SAM COOKE–FOREVER MR. SOUL, Sept. 8-Nov. 5; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St.  Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Songwriter and performer Sam Cooke’s blend of gospel music and secular themes was the early foundation of soul music. 224-9490.

25 YEARS! SEASON OPENER, Sept. 9; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Vogel Hall, 123 E. State St. Present Music presents three world premieres. 271-0711.

MINDY SMITH, Sept. 9; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

IAN GOULD, Sept. 9 & 16; County Clare, 1234 N. Astor St. 888-942-5273

QUEENSRYCHE, Sept. 11-12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE, Sept. 11; Cathedral of S. John the Evangelist, 831 N. Van Buren St. Milwaukee Archdiocesan and St. Sebastian Catholic Church choirs and soloists. 529-5402.

ALL SHOOK UP, Sept. 12-17; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St.  Musical combining Elvis Presley songs with a rock ‘n roll story. 273-7206.

UNRULY MUSIC, Sept. 14; Peck School of the Arts Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., UW-Milwaukee. Performance of “The Modern Italian Violin.” 229-4308.

TAJ MAHAL, PIETA BROWN, Sept. 14; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

ALLISON MOORER WITH DAVID MEAD, Sept. 15; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

TLEN-HUICANI, Sept. 15; Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. A renowned quintet presents traditional harp and vocal music from Veracruz and other Latin American cultures. 384-3100.

AUDRA MC DONALD, Sept. 16; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

GLOBAL UNION–A FREE FESTIVAL OF WORLD MUSIC AND CULTURE, Sept. 16-17; Humboldt Park Band Shell, 3000 S. Howell Ave. Part of Alverno Presents series. 382-6044.

JAMES BROWN, Sept. 17; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

“AMERICA–WORTH SINGING ABOUT” PAJAMA JAMBOREE, Sept. 20;  Bradley Pavilion, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St. Free children’s classical “pops” concert, featuring songs about America by American composers. 963-9067.

THE RANDAL HARRISON JAZZ TRIO, Sept. 22; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 262-375-3676.

THE BUCKINGHAMS, Sept. 22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

SIGHT SPECIFIC/A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, Sept. 22-23; Marsupial Bridge, intersection of Brady St., Holton and Pearson. Wild Space site-specific performance. 7 p.m. 271-0712.

CAPITOL QUARTET, Sept. 22-23; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Quartet of saxophonists. 443-8802.

HANSEL AND GRETEL, Sept. 22-Oct. 8; Cabot Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Two young children face their misguided desires and overcome their childhood fears. 291-7800.

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: ORCHESTRAL SOLOISTS, Sept. 23; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT, Sept. 24; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

SUFJAN STEVENS WITH MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND, Sept. 25; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

PROMETHEUS TRIO, Sept. 25-26; Helen Bader Recital Hall, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. 276-5760.

KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS, Sept. 27; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Jeffrey Siegel presents Beethoven’s most upbeat, lighthearted works. 443-8802.

CALEXICO, Sept. 27; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

RICHARD MARX, Sept. 28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

NICK LACHEY, Sept. 29; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

MICHELINE VAN HAUTEM, Sept. 29-30; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Sensuous songs by Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf for a bit of Paris. Part of the Cabaret Series. 262-781-9520.

BEETHOVEN & BEYOND, Sept. 29-30; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605.

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, Sept. 30; Pabst Theater, 286-3663.

LIZ CARROLL & JOHN DOYLE, Sept. 30; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Two consummate artists present an evening of creative chemistry, brilliant music and great fun. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800.

THEATER

KING LEAR, Sept. 6-Oct. 8; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St.  Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the story of an aging father who unleashes a storm of corruption and madness when he tests his daughters’ affections. 224-9490.

ESPERANZA RISING, Sept. 14-Oct. 1; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children’s Theater presents the story of Esperanza, who must rise above the challenges that challenge her when she journeys across the Mexican border to America.273-7206.

LAST OF THE BOYS, Sept. 14-Oct. 15; Off-Broadway Theatre, 432 N. Water St., 2nd Floor. Next Act Theatre presents the story of two Vietnam vets who nearly come to blows sorting out the past and addressing the uncertain future that lies ahead for them, us and America. 278-0765.

THE PIANO LESSON, Sept. 15-24; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St. The Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company presents an award-winning drama portraying sibling conflict over what to do with a family piano. 273-7206.

HALF LIFE, Sept. 15-Oct. 15; Stiemke Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents John Mighton’s new play that asks, “What shines through when memory fades away.” 224-9490.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Sept 16-Oct. 15; Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Shakespeare presents the story where words and passions strike more blows than any sword in Shakespeare’s ultimate battle of the sexes. 747-9639.

MR. PIM PASSES BY, Sept. 18; 2nd Floor Bar, Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks play reading series presents this comedy for grown-ups about grown-ups by the author of Winnie the Pooh. 963-9067.

THE LITTLE FOXES, Sept. 22-Oct. 8; Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main st., Waukesha. Drama by Lillian Hellman centers on the despotic and greedy Hubbard family. 262-547-0708.

EXHIBITS

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.

LATINOS IN MILWAUKEE, through Sept. 29; Latino Arts Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. 384-3100.

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.

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

PERSON TO PERSON: COMMUNICATING IDENTITY THROUGH WISCONSIN FOLK OBJECTS, through 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.

ALBERT BENEDICT, Sept. 5-Oct. 21; Ploch Art Gallery, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. Works in mixed media collage. 262-781-9520.

GROUNDED, Sept. 8-Nov. 4; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 262-375-3676.

BIEDERMEIER: THE INVENTION OF SIMPLICITY, Sept. 16- Jan. 1, 2007; Milwaukee Art Museum. Touring international exhibition focuses on the Biedermeier period in Central Europe from 1815 to 1830. It brings together for the first time almost 300 outstanding examples of German, Austrian and Czechoslovakian paintings, furniture, related decorative arts and works on paper that demonstrate how it is a precursor to modernism. This is the first exhibition on the subject in North America.

CHROMA: WORKS BY BRIAN MARSE, Sept. 27-Dec. 3; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave (at E. Royall Place) Marse uses photos, drawings and portraits along with colored papers and paint in his works. 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, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free shows, with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, no ticket necessary. 8 & 10 p.m. 847-7400.

DENNIS MILLER, Sept. 2; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663.

THE SECOND CITY, Sept. 16; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

HOWIE MANDEL, Sept. 18; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.  847-7922, 276-4545.

ROB SCHNEIDER, Sept. 20; Shank Hall. 276-4545.

VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW, Sept. 21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

JACK BENNY: LAUGHTER IN BLOOM STARRING EDDIE CARROLL, Sept. 23; Ruth A. Knoll Theater, Schauer Arts and Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. 262-670-0560.

DANCE

FIRST FRIDAY & THIRD SATURDAY IRISH CELI DANCES, Sept. 1 & 16; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Beginners and all ages welcome. 7:30 p.m. instruction, 8 p.m. music and dancing. Minimal charge benefits ICHC. 345-8800.

ONSITE: MARSUPIAL BRIDGE, Sept. 22-23; Marsupial Bridge & Urban Plaza on the west end of Brady Street. Wild Space Dance Company connects the rhythm and balance of dance and architecture at this site-specific event. 271-0712.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, Sept. 23; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Featuring the top 10 finalists from the TV show. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

IMAX

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater is in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave.

MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION: Walking on the Moon, through Jan. 4, 2007. The film features never-before-seen photographs, previously unreleased NASA footage, .

FIGHTER PILOT: Operation Red Flag, through 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.

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