OCTOBER 2006 - Arts & Entertainment

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SAM COOKE–FOREVER MR. SOUL, through 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.

THE MAGIC OF MUSIC, Oct. 1; Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra brings the adventures of Hogwarts to life through the music of John Williams at this family-friendly concert. 291-7605.

JENNY LEWIS AND THE WATSON TWINS, Oct. 3; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

MOZART: DIVERTIMENTO IN E FLAT, K563, Oct. 3-4; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. Frankly Music’s contribution to Mozart anniversary. 443-8802.

UNRULY MUSIC, Oct. 5; UWM Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. Oboist/composer Kyle Bruckman performs works for oboe and electronics. 229-4308.

THE GUFS, NORTHERN ROOM, BASCOM HILL, Oct. 6; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

THE ULTIMATE DOOWOP SHOW FEATURING DION, Oct. 6; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 224-3000.

THE FRAY, AQUALUNG, Oct. 7; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 342-RAVE.

MSO POPS: BARBARA COOK, Oct. 6-8; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony with this Grammy Award-winning singer. 291-7605.

MCCOY TYNER, Oct. 7; Pitman Theatre, Alverno College, 39th and Morgan Ave. Alverno Presents season begins with jazz royalty. 382-6044.

THE NEWBERRY CONSORT, Oct. 7; UWM Zelazo Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. Renaissance enchantment presented by Early Music Now. 225-3113.

BEACHFRONT PROPERTY, Oct. 11; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Jazz combined with pop. 262-781-9520.

GOMEZ, Oct. 11; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET, Oct. 12; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

MAMA’S  SWEET POTATO PIE, OCT. 12-14; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Boris Kodjoe from SOUL FOOD, TV's Sherman Hemsley and R & B superstar Ginuwine are among the stellar cast of the hot new musical comedy. 276-4545.

BOBBY SANABRIA, Oct. 13; Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th St. Latino Arts presents this percussionist with his take on Afro-Latin jazz. 384-3100.

MIGUEL  ZENON, Oct. 13; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Saxophonist and his quartet combine the smooth sounds of contemporary jazz with the music of their native Puerto Rico. 262-781-9520.

FRANK MARINO & MAHOGANY RUSH, Oct. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 9 p.m.  847-7922, 276-4545.

WILLY PORTER CD RELEASE PARY WITH RORY BLOCK, Oct. 13; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

LOST IN BOSTON, Oct. 13-15; Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Music cut from Broadway musicals. 262-547-0708.

SONGS OF SURVIVAL, Oct. 14; St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa. Milwaukee Choral Artists sing music from the world songbook that celebrates human triumph against adversity. 7:30 p.m. 262-375-2952.

FINE ARTS QUARTET, Oct. 15; UWM Zelazo Center. World-renowned group presents chamber music. 229-4308.

LINDSAY BUCKINGHAM, Oct. 17; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

DAVID LEE ROTH, Oct. 18; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

STEVE TYRELL, Oct. 18; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

KALEIDOSCOPE, Oct. 19-21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra presents works by Grieg, Britten, Ravel, and Shostakovich, with violinist Hilary Hahn.

MOBIUS STRIPTEASE, Oct. 20; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Doors and bar open at 5 p.m. Live music from 7-9 p.m. Free. 278-8295.

FLORESTAN DUO, Oct. 20; Cedarburg  Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-375-3776.

THE CREATION, Oct. 22; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Bel Canto Chorus performs. 481-8801, 262-781-9520.

BLUE MAN GROUP, Oct. 22; Bradley Center. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, Oct. 24; Pabst Theater.

THE RHYTHM DEVILS, Oct. 25; Riverside Theater. First tour outside The Grateful Dead for Miickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.

CHAMBER MUSIC MILWAUKEE, Oct. 26; UWM Zelazo Center. UWM’s faculty and guests play Mozart, Shostakovich. 229-4308.

ARETHA FRANKLIN, Oct. 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

VINCE GILL, Oct. 26; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

MICHAEL BOLTON, Oct. 27; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

MOZART FESTIVAL, Oct. 27-29; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra features symphonies and concertos, highlighting talented MSO soloists. 291-7605.

THE FENIANS, Oct. 28; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Exhilarating Irish quintet based in Orange County, Cal., mixes traditional and contemporary Irish ballads and American folk tunes, plus original songs by members of the band. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800.

CARLOS MENCIA, Oct. 28; Riverside Theater. 286-3663.

CITIZEN COPE, Oct. 29; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

MUSICAL TREATS, NO TRICKS, Oct. 29; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Festival City Symphony presents the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn. 963-9067.

THEATER

ESPERANZA RISING, through 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.

KING LEAR, through 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.

THE LITTLE FOXES, through 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.

LAST OF THE BOYS, through 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.

HALF LIFE, through 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, through 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.

WAITING FOR GODOT, Oct. 1-4; Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, Marquette University, 525 N. 13th St. University production.  288-7504.

NUNSENSE, Oct. 5-15; Helfaer Theatre, Marquette University.   University production. 288-7504.

DRACULA VS. THE NAZIS, Oct. 12-31; Brumder Mansion, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave. 444-2316.

BUNNINCULA, Oct. 12-Nov. 12; Based on the popular books and presented by First Stage Children’s Theater. 273-7206.

LEAVING IOWA, Oct. 12-Nov. 12; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Vogel Hall, 123 E. State St. Warm, nostalgic comedy about a middle-aged writer searching for the perfect spot to scatter his father’s ashes. Along the way, he relives the summer vacation he spent trapped in the family station wagon as a boy. 273-7206.

GEM OF THE OCEAN, Oct. 18-Nov. 19; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Wells St.  Seeking refuge from his past, a young man finds comfort in the company of a magical old woman whose wisdom guides him on a remarkable journey to grace and redemption. 224-9490.

EINSTEIN’S DREAMS, Oct. 19-29; Peck School of the Arts Mainstage theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. UWM Department of Theatre. 229-4308.

JOE EGG, Oct. 19-Nov. 5; Broadway Theater Center, 158

N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre offers a frank, funny play about the parents of a severely disabled daughter. 963-9067.

MEMORY HOUSE, Oct. 19-Nov. 12; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents the story of an adopted daughter answering the college application essay question, “What’s in your Memory House?” 291-7800.

GUILTY CONSCIENCE, Oct. 20-Nov. 11; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Brilliant and ruthless criminal attorney who wants to divorce his wife plans the perfect murder. 262-782-4430.

EXHIBITS

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.

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

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

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

CHROMA: WORKS BY BRIAN MARSE, through 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.

BIEDERMEIER: THE INVENTION OF SIMPLICITY,  through 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.

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.

PABLO SCHUGURENSKY, Oct. 6-27; Latino Arts, 1028 S. 9th St. Paintings of this Argentinian artist combine the biting satire of Goya with the mastery of Velasquez. 384-3100.

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, Oct. 7, 21, 28; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Free shows, with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis, no ticket necessary. 8 & 10 p.m. 847-7400.

LILY TOMLIN, Oct. 12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 847-7922, 276-4545.

LARRY THE CABLE GUY, Oct. 12; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

CAPITOL STEPS, Oct. 28; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663.

DANCE

FIRST FRIDAY & THIRD SATURDAY IRISH CEILI DANCES, Oct. 6 & 21; 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.

DON Q, Oct. 12-15; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by Milwaukee Ballet, recreating Miguel de Cervantes’ classic tale of chivalry and romance. 273-7206.

VISAGE,  Oct. 20-22; South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Ave. Presented by Danceworks Fuel Dance Company. One-of-a-kind production with 30 performers blending circus-style spectacle with hip-hop choreography. 277-8480.

AILEY II, Oct. 27; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield.  262-781-9520.

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.

ALIENS OF THE DEEP, through Feb. 28, 2007. Academy Award-winning director James Cameron takes audiences on an incredible series of submersible dives to explore the bizarre and beautiful life that dwells in the deep ocean.