art and entertainment - september 2007

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MUSIC

NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances.

RIVER RHYTHMS, Wednesday evenings through Sept. 5;  Pere Marquette Park (Old World 3rd St. between State and Kilbourn). Series of free concerts. 9/5 Paul Cebar. 6:30-9 p.m. 276-6696.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, Thursday evenings through Sept. 27; Cathedral Square Park. Features local and national jazz performers Thursday evenings. Free admission, with food available for purchase. 9/6 Mike Markaverich, 9/13 Ray Blue and the Cross Continental Spirit, 9/20 The Ellen Winters Group, 9/27 Streetlife with Warren Wiegratz., 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1416.

SIERRA LEONE’S REFUGEE ALL STARS, Sept. 5; The Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

BLOC PARTY, Sept. 11; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

LOS LOBOS, Sept. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St.  8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

SUZY BOGGUSS, Sept. 13; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

BUDDY GUY, Sept. 14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 9 p.m. 847-7400-, 276-445.

STATE SYMPHONY CAPELLA OF RUSSIA, Sept. 14; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. 443-8802.

AESOP ROCK, Sept. 15; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

IRISH STEW, Sept. 15; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Present Music offers Irish music and dance. 271-0711.

MONICA MANCINI, Sept. 15; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park, just south of Capitol Dr. between Brookfield Rd. and Barker Rd. Daughter of the famed composer performs classic movie themes. 262-781-9520.

DEVENDRA BANHART, Sept. 16; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

OKKERVIL RIVER, Sept. 17; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.
286-3663.

ANI DIFRANCO, Sept. 19; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

GORDON LIGHTFOOT, Sept. 19; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.
286-3663.

STEVE VAI, Sept. 20; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THE NATIONAL, Sept. 21; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

CONNYE FLORANCE, Sept. 21; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College. 443-8802.

GRÁDA, Sept. 22; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Young Irish musicians reflect traditional Irish and popular music. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800.

CRAIG FERGUSON, Sept. 23; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.
286-3663.

RYAN ADAMS AND THE CARDINALS, Sept. 25; The Riverside. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

MARTIN SEXTON, Sept. 26; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THE MEKONS, Sept. 27; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP SHOW, Sept. 28; Pabst Theater 8 p.m. 286-3663.

ALAN PARSON’S LIVE PROJECT, Sept. 28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8  p.m. 847-7400-, 276-445.

MARK NADLER IN A NUTSHELL, Sept. 28-29; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

A SHARP AND STRIKING START, Sept. 28-30; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony in classical concert. 291-7605.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, Sept. 30; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 262-376-6161.

NEIL BERG’S 100 YEARS OF BROADWAY, Sept. 30; Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College. 443-8802.

DANCE

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 22; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

COMEDY

COMEDY SPORTZ, 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest running improv comedy show is designed for all ages. Based on audience suggestions. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 pm., 10 p.m. Free Amateur Stand Up, only ages 18+ admitted; Saturday, 3, 7:30 & 10 p.m. Reservations rec. 272-8888.

BONKERZ COMEDY NIGHT, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St.  Saturday nights, FREE. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.. 9/1 Glen Gerard (Comedy Central) with Robin Bach; 9/8 Lief Skyving (Showtime) with Gary Meyer; 9/15 Comic Hypnotist Doug MacCraw (America's Funniest People); 9/22 Ron Feingold (FOX).8 & 10 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

THE SECOND CITY, Sept. 7; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY, Sept. 8; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Show by Steve Solomon. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC, Sept. 27; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave . 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THEATER

CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Sept. 5-Oct. 7; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this story of passion, honor, romance and unrequited love that celebrates the optimism and resilience of the human spirit. 224-9490.

CHESS, Sept. 7-29; Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. Romantic musical of politics and chess  by Off The Wall Productions. 327-3552.

OSCAR & FELIX, Sept. 7-29; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Update of “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon. 262-782-4430.

LIVE COULD BE A DREAM, Sept. 7-Nov. 4; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. ‘40s and ‘50s doo-wop musical romp by Milwaukee Repertory Theater. 224-9490.

2 HENRY IV, Sept. 8-Oct. 7; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare. 747-9659.

OUR VOICE, OUR STORY, Sept. 14; Original work marks Hispanic Heritage Month at UW-Milwaukee. Studio Theatre, Arts Center, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. 229-4308.

HANA’S SUITCASE, Sept. 14-Oct. 7; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children’s Theater presents true story of Japanese students who pursued the story of Hana Brady, whose name was painted on a battered suitcase from Auschwitz. Best appreciated by adults, teens and ages nine and older. 273-7206.

SEASCAPE, Sept. 14-Oct. 14; Stiemke Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Edward Albee’s comic fantasy about two couples on a deserted beach. 224-9490.

AN INTERVIEW WITH PAUL ROBESON, Sept. 20-Oct. 21; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act Theatre presents story this multi-talented African-American. 278-8802.

THE MIDNIGHT ANGEL, Sept. 21-Oct. 7; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre brings the magical writing style of Peter S. Beagle to life. 224-9490.

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, Sept. 22-Oct. 7; First Stage Children’s Theater presents the “First Steps Series” designed to introduce ages three to six to theater. 273-7206.

MISS JULIE/THE STRONGER, 2nd floor bar, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks’  reading of two one acts by August Strindberg. 291-7800.

EXHIBITS

SAMSON REMEMBERED, through most of 2007; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Samson, the iconic gorilla who held court at the Milwaukee County Zoo, is featured in an exhibit that also includes fascinating gorillas from zoos, the wild and the movies. 278-2728.

TARGET PRESENTS CHICANO NOW: AMERICAN EXPRESSIONS; through Sept. 4; Milwaukee Public Museum. Developed by actor/entertainer Cheech Marin, this interactive exhibit is a multimedia expression of the lives and contributions of Chicanos to American culture. 278-2728.

STING RAY & SHARK REEF, through Sept. 9; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Pool featuring leopard and horn sharks, two species of non-aggressive sharks, and harmless sting rays.  Visitors can touch and feed the sharks and pet the sting rays. Extra $2 charge for exhibit.

KOALAS! through Sept. 9; Milwaukee County Zoo. Two koalas visit from the San Diego Zoo to inhabit the Australia Building’s outdoor Koala Walkabout. 771-3040.

PISSARRO: CREATING THE IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE, through Sept. 9; Milwaukee Art Museum. The transformation of Pissarro’s landscape paintings over the course of a decade in his career, 1864-1874. 224-3200.

PAST TIMES IN THE PARKS - A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, through Sept. 9; Mitchell Park Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Special show in the Floral Dome allows visitors to take a step back in time to the early 1900s. 649-9800.

FRIPPERY, through Sept. 9; Northwestern Mutual Gallery, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd. The seven artists of this exhibition have created objects referencing adornment from nontraditional materials. Noon-4 p.m. Sunday through Friday. 410-4105.

INDIA POEMS: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF WASWO X. WASWO, through Sept. 23; Marquette University’s Haggerty Museum of Art, 13th & Clybourn Sts. (parking lot is entered from 11th St., one block south of Wisconsin Ave). 288-1669.

GARRY KNOX BENNETT: CALL ME CHAIRMAKER, through Sept. 23; Racine Art Museum, 441 Main St., Racine. One-of-a-kind, colorful chairs. 262-638-8300.

ALEXANDER ESCHWEILER IN MILWAUKEE: CELEBRATING A RICH ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, through Sept. 30; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. From the Allis House to Holton Hall on the UWM campus, Eschweiler’s work can be seen throughout the city. Collection of photographs, drawings and blueprints.

GOING OUT OF STYLE: 400 YEARS OF CHANGING TASTES IN FURNITURE, through Sept. 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. Exhibition pairs examples of specific styles with written critiques that reveal shifts in aesthetic and cultural theory over 400 years of European settlement in America. 224-3200.

THE PIEPERPOWER PHOTOREALISTS WATERCOLOR COLLECTION, through Oct. 14; Milwaukee Art Museum. Approximately 25 watercolors. 224-3200.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: REVISITED, through Oct. 28; Capt. Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Exhibit showcasing the old mansions that once stood on the street with the Pabst Mansion. Numerous photographs and objects from the original structures, as well as images of what stands there today, 931-0808.

NOEL COWARD IN TEN, through Nov. 10; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot, Wis. Ten views of the life and career of Sir Noel Coward are complimented by music, video clips and a handful of personal artifacts. Developed in collaboration with the Noel Coward Foundation in England.
262-968-4110.

ALFRED LUNT and LYNN FONTANNE: A LIFE ON STAGE, through Nov. 10; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot, Wis. Interactive exhibition spotlighting the theatrical idols and a bygone era of drama and sophistication.
262-968-4110.

MAJOR LEAGUE MILWAUKEE: BRAVES, BREWERS, BASEBALL; through Dec. 2; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Lively exhibit highlights 50th anniversary of the  World Series win by the Milwaukee Braves and 25th anniversary of the Brewers American League Championship. 273-8288.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: THE ART OF DECEPTION, through April 5, 2008; Milwaukee Public Museum.  Project by the UW-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies Class. Student developed exhibit explores how appearances can be deceiving through camouflage, fakes and forgeries. 278-2728.

BAR AT THE FOLIES-BERGERE, through July 2008; Milwaukee Art Museum. Interactive installation amidst the works in MAM’s galleries of European art. Suzon, the barmaid from Manet’s “Bar at the Folies-Bergere” morphs from a painted figure into an animated, responsive “real person” via hi-tech magic. 224-3200.

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, Sept. 13-Dec. 24; Milwaukee Art Museum. Timely exhibition of approximately 65 photographs and stereographs dating from 1860 to the present day. 224-3200.

IMAX & PLANETARIUM

The Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater is in the Museum Center, 800 W. Wisconsin Ave. It doubles as the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium. Visit www.mpm.edu for times.

Current IMAX shows:

DEEP SEA, through Sept. 6: Magical underwater adventure transports viewers below the ocean surface. Narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet.

MOUNTAIN GORILLA, through Sept. 6: Spend a day with a gorilla family in a mountain forest.
ALPS, Sept. 7 - Nov. 21. Featuring some of the most spectacular giant-screen imagery, this film celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of the Alps.

DINOSAURS ALIVE, Sept. 7 - Nov. 21. Join renown paleontologists as they discover new fossils and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

BLACK HOLES: THE OTHER SIDE OF INFINITY, through Sept. 6: Explore the extraordinary science of black holes. Animations illustrate the formation of the early universe, collision of galaxies and the life cycle of a star.

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE, through Sept. 6: Embark on an odyssey of discovery deep into space and a tour through the solar system.

SONICVISION, through Nov. 23: A planetarium light show revamped for the digital generation. With a mix by Moby and featuring tracks from Radiohead, U2, Coldplay, and others, this is a one-of-a-kind computer-generated experience. Shown on Friday and Saturday nights only.

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE SOLAR SYSTEM, Sept. 7-Nov. 21; A planetarium show that shows the planets shrunk by a young girl for her solar system.