OCTOBER 2004 - Arts & Entertainment

MUSIC

THE MAGIC BANJO, through Oct. 31; Stackner Cabaret of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Michael J. Miles tells the story of America through the history of the most American of instruments and the music and words of Pete Seeger, Carl Sandburg and Woodie Guthrie. 224-9490.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, Sept. 2, 9 and 16; Cathedral Square Park, Jefferson & Wells Sts. 6:30-9 p.m. 271-1426.

THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO, through Oct. 10; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera presents Mozart’s classic comedy or rescue and intrigue in the 1940s film noir style. 291-7800.

FIREWORKS…FIREBIRD, Oct. 1-3; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra classical concert with Hilary Hahn. 291-7605.

COUNTY CLARE, 1234 N. Astor St. Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30. Plus, Halloween costume party on Oct. 30. 10:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m. 272-5273.

ALAN JACKSON & MARTINA MCBRIDE, Oct. 2; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

MUNDO MUSICAL: AGUSTIN LARA TRIBUTE, Oct. 2; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

FESTIVAL CITY SYMPHONY, Oct. 3; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ, Oct. 3; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. 3 p.m. 276-5760.

BLUEGRASS WITH SALT CREEK, Oct. 3; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.
262-375-3676.

JOHN MELLENCAMP, KENNETH “BABYFACE” EDMONDS, Oct. 5; Riverside Theatre, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Vote for Change concert. 276-4545.

PRUDENCE JOHNSON, Oct. 6; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 198th & Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. 1 p.m. 262-781-9520.

THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, Oct. 7; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

CHRISTINA BRANCO & JANE SIBERRY, Oct. 8; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.
286-3663.

AMANDA MCBROOM, Oct. 8-9; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

PINK MARTINI, Oct. 8-9; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Pops concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

PAUL CEBAR & THE MILWAUKEEANS, Oct. 9; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. 262-375-3676.

DIANA REEVES, Oct. 9; Alverno College, Pitman Theatre, 39th and Morgan Ave. Part of the Alverno Presents Series. 382-6044.

FRETWORK WITH EMMA KIRKBY, Oct. 10; Wisconsin Lutheran College. Presented by Early Music Now. 7 p.m. 225-3113.

BERKELEY FUDGE QUARTET, Oct. 10; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. 3 p.m. 276-5760.

FINE ARTS QUARTET, Oct. 10; Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.3 p.m. 229-4308.

FRETWORK WITH EMMA KIRKBY, Oct. 10; Wisconsin Lutheran college, 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by Early Music Now. 7 p.m. 225-3113.

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, Oct. 11; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

UFO, Oct. 12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 847-7922, 276-4545.

PERU NEGRO, Oct. 14; Pabst Theater. Celebration of Peru’s African legacy. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. 286-3663.

WILLY PORTER/MARTIN BARRE, Oct. 14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

MARIZA, Oct. 16; Alverno College, Pitman Theatre. 8 p.m.
382-6044.

WYNONNA JUDD, Oct. 16; Milwaukee Theatre. 8 p.m.
276-4545.

PADDY REILLY, Oct. 16; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ireland’s best known balladeer, performance is part of the Hallamor Fall Concert Series. 8 p.m. 345-8800.

LISA EDGAR & RAZZMATAZZ, Oct. 17; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 262-375-3676.

INDIGO GIRLS, Oct. 18; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

CAKE WITH NORTHERN STATE ROCK, Oct. 22; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

MARILYN NONKEN, Oct. 30; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Performance by Milwaukee native called by New York Times the “pianist from music’s leading edge.” 8 p.m. 273-7121.

HERMAN’S HERMITS, Oct. 21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BARRY MANILOW, Oct. 22; Bradley Center. 276-4545.

JOHNSMITH, Oct. 22; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Part of the Wisconsin Singer Songwriter Series. 8 p.m. 262-284-9777.

GUYS ON ICE, Oct. 22-Nov. 21; Milwaukee Repertory Theater. 224-9490.

CAKE WITH NORTHERN STATE, Oct. 22; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

ITALIAN EXCURSION, Oct. 22-23; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra classical concert. 291-7605.

MOSTLY MONK, Oct. 24; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. Jazz bassist John Babbitt and friends. 276-5760.

PATTI LABELLE, Oct. 24; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

JOE SATRIANI, Oct. 26; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

CHAMBER MUSIC MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26; Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts. New UWM chamber music series. 7:30 p.m.

ANNIE DENISON & THE PAUL SPENCER BAND, Oct. 29; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

BAAL TINNE, Oct. 30; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center. Five-member Irish music group known for the innovation it brings to Irish music. Performance is part of the Hallamor Fall Concert Series. 8 p.m. 345-8800.

UN-CULTURAL NIGHT WITH PAT MCCURDY, Oct. 30; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. 7 p.m. 262-375-3676.

LAURIE ANDERSON, Oct. 31; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

COMEDY

COMEDYSPORTZ, continuing; 420 S. 1st St. Milwaukee’s longest-running comedy show. Designed for all ages, ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport, not about sports. Games utilize audience suggestions, making every show different. Restaurant, bar and banquet space available. Call for show times and reservations, 272-8888.

QUEEN OF BINGO!, OCT. 3-22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. Two sisters on the “other side of 50” are the comedic stars of this smash hit, off-Broadway comedy. 847-7922, 276-4545.

BOB NEWHART...A ONE MAN SHOW, oct. 10; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd. 262-376-6161.

DAVE & CAROLE, Oct. 15 & 17; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m.
286-3663..

THEATER

MIXED EM0TIONS, through Oct. 2; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Romantic comedy about a widower and a widow who hove been friends for more than 30 years.
262-782-4430.

THE CRUCIBLE, through Oct. 10; Quadracci Powerhouse Stage of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Arthur Miller’s spellbinding examination of the Salem witch trials. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

CYRANO, through Oct. 17; Steimke Theater of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Re-invention of the classic French tale, Cyrano de Bergerac, using only three actors, loads of imagination and panache. 224-9490.

DEAR ESTHER, through Oct. 17; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act company presents story of survivor of German death camp who comes to America to start a new life. Call for times. 278-0765.

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM THE WAYSIDE SCHOOL, through Oct. 17; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage, Milwaukee’s children’s theater, presents a tale of the wacky confusion in a crazy classroom. Best suited for young people 6 and older, teens and adults.
273-7206.

HAY FEVER, Oct. 15-31; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Chamber Theatre presents the eccentric, competitive Bliss family in Noel Coward’s play. 291-7800.

THE STORY, Oct. 20-Nov. 21; Quadracci Powerhouse Stage of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Race relations and media integrity are explored in a “ripped from the headlines” play by Tracey Scott Wilson. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

SKIN TIGHT, Oct. 28-Nov. 14; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Renaissance Theaterworks presents this play about the pain and ecstasy of an enduring love affair. 273-0800.

PERSEUS BAYOU, Oct. 29-Nov. 14; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage, Milwaukee’s children’s theater, presents the Greek myth of Perseus in a Cajun setting with this musical by Mary Hall Surface and David Maddox. Best suited for young people 9 and older, teens and adults. 273-7206.

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, Oct. 29-Nov. 14; Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., UWM campus. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare in partnership with UW-Milwaukee. 229-4308.

EXHIBITS

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FOUNDATION’S RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND, through Oct. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, Additional charge. 256-5412.

MAGNETIC NORTH: THE LANDSCAPES OF TOM UTTECH, through Oct. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Uttech merges notions of the ideal landscape with aspects of surrealism and photo-realism to create his unique vision of the North Woods. 224-3200.

RECONSTRUCTING THE PRE-COLUMBIAN WORLD, through Oct. 15; Latino Arts, Inc. Reconstruction drawings illustrate archaeological finds in Middle and South America. 384-3100.

ARTSCAPE - A THIRD WARD SCULPTURE WALK, through Oct. 24; Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Outdoor sculpture exhibition by local and international artists. 273-1173.

THE CAPTAIN AT REST: FINAL RESPECTS II, thorugh oct. 31; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wells St. Exploration of the Victorian way of death. 931-0808.-

ALLEN-BRADLEY: A CENTURY OF QUALITY, through Nov.18; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. 278-2728.

AMERICANOS: LATINO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES, through Nov. 21; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Third St. Major Latino photographic exhibition from the Smithsonian. 273-8288.

MADE IN JAPAN: THE POSTWAR CREATIVE PRINT MOVEMENT, through Dec. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

ARTISTS INTERROGATE: POLITICS AND WAR, through Dec. 26; Milwaukee Art Museum. Focuses on prints, drawings, photographs and artists’ books that provoke thought on both contemporary and historical political issues. 224-3200.

FIRST-TIME DISPLAY OF COMPLETE O'KEEFFE COLLECTION, through
Jan. 1, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

SCENES OF THE DINOSAURS PRESENTED BY BANK ONE; through Jan. 10, 2005; Milwaukee Public Museum. Explore a prehistoric jungle of lush foliage, flickering light and the steady rumble of wild growls. Exhibit features more than 14 robotic dinosaurs ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice. Whipping tails, knocking skulls, flashing teeth and mighty roars will excite dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Free with museum admission. 278-2728.

KOSS: THREE DECADES OF UNFORGETTABLE BILLBOARDS, through Feb. 25, 2005; Eisner Museum of Advertising, 208 N. Water St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. & Fri; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs; Noon-5 p.m. Sat and 1-5 p.m. Sun. 847-3290.

NEIGHBORHOOD BARS TO EXOTIC CARS: MILWAUKEE POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAYS, through May 31, 2005; Eisner Museum of Advertising. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed. & Fri; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs; Noon-5 p.m. Sat and 1-5 p.m. Sun. 847-3290.

GORD PETERAN, Oct. 8-Jan. 21, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

EVA ZEISEL: THE PLAYFUL SEARCH FOR BEAUTY, Oct. 8-Feb. 6, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. Early and late designs of ceramics. 224-3200.

SUPER HITS OF THE 70S: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION, Oct. 8-Jan. 2, 2005; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.

MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN ART, 1770-1920, Oct. 23-Jan. 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9.

FRANKENSTEIN: PENETRATING THE SECRETS OF NATURE, Oct. 28-Dec. 10; Milwaukee Public Central Library. 286-3572.

IMAX

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

ADRENALINE RUSH: THE SCIENCE OF RISK.

HAUNTED CASTLE, through Oct. 31, not intended for children under 10.

PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey, through Nov. 18.

FORCES OF NATURE, through Dec. 16.

T-REX, BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS.

DANCE

TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY, Oct. 9-10; Pabst Theater.
286-3663.

PERU NEGRO, Oct. 14; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

A STOOP ON ORCHARD STREET, Oct. 19; Pabst Theater.
286-3663.

THE LAMB LIES DOWN ON BROADWAY, Oct. 20-21; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, Oct. 28-30; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet tells the tale of the hunchback Quasimodo, his mean-spirited keeper Archdeacon Claude Frollo and a beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda.

KO-THI HARVEST 2004, Oct. 28-30; Pabst Theater. African dance troupe. 286-3663.