art and entertainment - september 2008

Arts & Entertainment activities for September 2008. Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings subject to change.

MUSIC

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

JAZZ IN THE PARK, through Sept. 25, Thursday evenings; Cathedral Square Park. Features local and national jazz performers Thursday evenings. Free admission, with food available for purchase. 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1416.

ACOUSTIC ARCHERY, Sept. 5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Featuring Andy McKee and Billy McLaughlin. 9 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

KATE WILSON, Sept. 5; 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. "I'LL TAKE ROMANCE, My Story in Song" features a storyline of songs from the Great American Songbook.

KETTLE MORAINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, Sept. 5 & 6; Riverside Park in West Bend. Internationally recognized jazz musicians and vocalists appear in 11th annual festival. 4:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 1 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Tickets required for all over age of 2. 877-271-6903.

THE PUNCH BROTHERS, Sept. 6; The Pabst, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

LA BOHEME, Sept. 12-Oct. 5; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Set in the bohemian world of 1930's Paris, four penniless artists lead precarious lives. Presented by The Skylight. 291-7800

ROCK N DOOWOP, Sept. 12; The Pabst. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

MASON JENNINGS, Sept. 19; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

EAGLES, Sept. 21; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

DAR WILLIAMS W/SHAWN MULLINS, Sept. 21; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

PHANTOM'S LEADING LADIES, Sept. 24; Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 1 p.m. 262-781-9520.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD, Sept. 25; Bradley Center. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS, Sept. 26; Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520..

CARA, Sept. 27; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrated group from Germany rooted in Irish and Scottish traditional music, but with ambitions to create a new and unique sound. Amanda Kehoe, All-Ireland champion from County Wexford, Ireland, accompanies Cara. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800.

JIM BRICKMAN, Sept. 27; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 262-376-6161.

SYMPHONY SUNDAY, Sept. 28; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. That Makes Cents! is a salute to American composer Edward MacDowell in conjunction with the Centennial of Milwaukee's MacDowell Club. 3 p.m. 286-3663.

CELINE DION, Sept. 29; Bradley Center. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

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, Seating is on a first come first serve basis. 9/6 Kier, 8 & 10 p.m.; 9/20 Wild Bill Bauer, 8 & 10 p.m.; 9/27 Glen Gerard, 8 & 10 p.m. 847-7400. Free to Fire Keeper's Club members (free membership).

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS, Sept. 2-21; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. John McGivern stars in this fast-paced production that walks the line between stand-up and theater in a salute to the Baby Boomer generation. 273-7206.

LAST COMIC STANDING, Sept. 13; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

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

ROBIN WILLIAMS, Sept. 28; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

THEATER

THOSE CRAZY LADIES IN THE HOUSE ON THE CORNER, Sept. 5-27; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. 262-782-4430.

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC, Sept. 5-Nov. 2; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this tribute featuring the songs that epitomize romance from popular music's most prolific and enduring songwriters: Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hart and George and Ira Gershwin. 224-9490.

LOVEÕS LABOUR'S LOST, Sept. 6-Oct. 5; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare. 291-7800.

I AM MY OWN WIFE, Sept. 10-Oct. 5; Stiemke Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. One actor portrays more than thirty characters in this phenomenal Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning work that explores the will to survive.224-9490.

LOMBARDI: THE ONLY THING, Sept. 11-Oct. 12; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Next Act Theatre presents this story of the legendary coach. 278-7780.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, Sept. 12-Oct. 4; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. Over Our Head Players present this classic American Neil Simon comedy. 262-632-6802.

STATE OF THE UNION, Sept. 16-Oct. 12; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that offers a shrewd and witty look at affairs of state as well as affairs of the heart. 224-9490.

THE RAT PACK IS BACK, Sept. 19-20; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Spirited tribute recreates one of the famous "Summit at the Sands" hotel shows starring Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. 276-4545.

GOSSAMER, Sept. 19-Oct. 5; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children's Theater presents this adaptation of the Lois Lowry book. A young dream-giver, assigned to help a troubled child and a lonely woman, must battle the creators of nightmares. Most appreciated by adults, teens and children ages nine and up. 273-7206.

GYPSY, Sept. 25-Oct. 11; Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this musical is known for its famous songs and inside look into show business. 327-3552.

DANCE

DANCEWORKS AT UWM, Sept. 12; UWM Main Stage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Danceworks Performance Company with two works by guest artists in an evening that celebrates UWM's strong ties to the dance community of Milwaukee, with works by Sean Curran, one of the country's most sought-after choreographers, and Peter Sparling of Peter Sparling Dance Company229-4308.

EXHIBITS

LES PAUL'S HOUSE OF SOUND, continuing; Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr. A tribute to the accomplishments of Wisconsin guitarist Les Paul features personal items from the musician who created the first solid-body electric guitar pioneered early recording techniques.

MILWAUKEE MUSCLE, continuing; Discovery World. Exhibit sponsored by Briggs & Stratton, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, gives visitors a chance to design a vehicle of the future called Vehicle 2020.

ENERGY & INGENUITY: HARNESSING THE POWER OF YOU, continuing; Discovery World. Developed with the support of Wisconsin Energy Foundation, this exhibit challenges visitors to consider new energy sources for the future and features an Energy Opportunity Lab focusing on green practices, sustainable building and design and wise energy use. Also includes a "visitor controlled" nuclear reactor model and working demonstrations of alternative power such as wind turbines and photovoltaic panels.

STING RAY & SHARK REEF, through Sept. 7 (weekends Sept. 13-28); Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Offers visitors the unique experience of touching and feeling these unusual marine mammals. 256-5412.

THE ADVENTURES OF MR. POTATO HEAD, through Sept. 7; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 N. Wisconsin Ave. Much-loved character explores outer space, takes a jungle safari, ventures to an archaeological dig and dives under the sea in an exhibit that encourages children to welcome new experiences and consider careers related to different themes. 390-5437.

RITUALS & MEDITATIONS, through Sept. 14; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Works by Richard Bolingbroke & Imari Bowls from the Permanent Collection. 271-3656.

MOULTHROP GENERATIONS: TURNED WOOD VESSELS BY ED, PHILIP, AND MATT MOULTHROP, through Sept. 14; Racine Art Museum. More than 70 turned wood vessels, created between 1979 and today, by three generations of woodturners who have defined the craft. 262-636-8300.

THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF STEPHEN SHORE, through Sept. 28; Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University. Works of Stephen Shore, one of the most prominent and influential American photographers to emerge in the last half-century. 288-1669, 384-3100.

CANVAS CONNOISSEURS: 19th CENTURY ART COLLECTORS AND THEIR MILWAUKEE LEGACY, through Nov. 2; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Who MilwaukeeÕs early collectors were, their most celebrated pieces, and how their collections impact people today. 931-0808.

FASHION FORWARD, through Nov. 15; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. Gowns and garments of Lynne Fontanne. 262-968-4110.

TURN THE PAGES SLOWLY, through Dec. 7; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University. Rare books and manuscripts from the 14th through 20th centuries. 288-1669, 384-3100.

FOSSIL, VINTAGE-OLOGY, through Dec. 31; Eisner Museum of Advertising and Design, 208 N. Water St. Fossil's iconic designs in products and packages. 847-3290.

ON SITE: SANTIAGO CUCULLU, through Jan. 4, 2009; Milwaukee Art Museum. An efficient entanglement of sculptures, ambient sounds and everyday absurdities by the Milwaukee-based artist. 224-3200.

SENSORY OVERLOAD, through Oct. 2009; Milwaukee Art Museum. Light, motion, sound and the optical in art since 1945 tracks two populist visual art movements, Kinetic and Op-art, and their spectacular legacies. 224-4300.

NICARAGUA, Sept. 5-19; Latino Arts Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. The photography of Eddee Daniel. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 384-3100.

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:

GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE, through Oct. 2; An exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River combining science, adventure and extraordinary IMAX imagery.

DINOSAURS ALIVE!, through Oct. 2; Realistic, scientifically accurate computer-generated animation brings dinosaurs back to life...in a big way!

MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES, through March 19, 2009; Explore this world treasure, which contains some of the most spectacular scenery on earth and a fifth of all the planet's fresh water.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

ROCK HALL OF FAME, through Sept. 4; light show plus the music of the Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more.

SEVEN WONDERS, through March 10, 2009; Witness the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, investigate theories of how these marvels were created, then travel through the universe to glimpse natural wonders far beyond earth.