art and entertainment - october 2008

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MUSIC

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

MY MORNING JACKET, Oct. 3; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

RAPT AND RHYTHMIC, Oct 3-4; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m.

LINSEY BUCKINGHAM, Oct. 4; The Pabst, 144 E. Wells St.
8 p.m. 286-3663.

PIPERLINK, Oct. 4; Irish Fest Center, 1532 Wauwatosa Ave. Ensemble of Ireland"s top pipers with a tutorial and performance that includes a performance, audio-visual introduction, demo and talk about the instrument.

ALANIS MORISSETTE, Oct. 5; The Riverside. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

DAVE MASON & JOHN WAITE, Oct. 8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND, Oct. 9; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

DE LA BUENA, Oct. 9; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz Band. Open at 5:30 p.m., concert at 6 p.m. 262-375-3676.

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA & PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, Oct. 9; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

SAMMY FIGUEROA AND HIS LATIN JAZZ EXPLOSION, Oct. 10; Latino Arts, Inc., 1028 S. 9th St. 7 p.m. 384-3100.

SAINTS AND SINNERS, Oct. 10; First Unitarian Society,
1342 North Astor St. Milwaukee Choral Artists sing music from many faith traditions. 7:30 p.m. 906-1951.

JUSTIN HAYFORD, Oct. 10-11; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Specialist in reviving little-known songs from the American popular songbook. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

V100.7 JAMS PRESENTS JAMFEST 2008, Oct. 11; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Baton Rouge rappers Lil Boosie and Webble headline. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

DAVID BYRNE, Oct. 15; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

K. D. LANG, Oct. 15; The Riverside. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

MERLE HAGGARD, Oct. 16; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, Oct. 16; The Pabst. 8:30 p.m. 286-3663.

TRACE ADKINS HEADLINES COUNTRYFEST, Oct. 17; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, Oct. 17; The Pabst.
286-3663.

JOURNEY, Oct. 17-18; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605

CARLOS MENCIA, Oct. 18; the Riverside. 7 p.m. 286-3663.

KITTY DONOHOE & JAN KRIST, Oct. 19; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. 7:30 p.m. 262-375-3676.

BEACH BOYS, Oct. 21-22; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, Oct. 22; Bradley Center. Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood will return to Bradley Center for the first time since 1990. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

MARSALIS BRASILIANOS, Oct. 22; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

STEVE POLTZ, Oct. 23; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Musical troubadour playing hit songs with comedic edge. Open at 5:30 p.m., concert at 6 p.m. 262-375-3676.

DICKEY BETTS, Oct. 24; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

JORDAN BASKIN, Oct. 24; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

THE MSO PLAYS THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES, Oct. 25; The Riverside. 8 p.m.

GAVIN COYLE, Oct. 25; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrated for his gorgeous voice, Coyle's performances mix Irish classics and folk songs with pop and original compositions. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. Guitarist Michael Flynn joins him. 345-8800.

OF MONTREAL, Oct. 26; the Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR, Oct. 25; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

B.B. KING, Oct. 31; The Riverside. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

NEW WORLDS, Oct. 31-Nov. 2; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

DANCE

SLEEPING BEAUTY, Oct. 23-26; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Ballet Company presents classic story. 273-7206.

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. Free to Fire Keeper"s Club members (free membership).

MIKE BIRBIGLIA, Oct. 3; The Pabst. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

THEATER

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, through Oct. 4; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine. 262-632-6802.

LOVE"S LABOUR"S LOST, through Oct. 5; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by Milwaukee Shakespeare. 291-7800.

LA BOHéME, through Oct. 5, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by The Skylight. 291-7800.

I AM MY OWN WIFE, through Oct. 5; Stiemke Theater, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. One actor portrays more than 30 characters in Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning work that explores the will to survive.224-9490.

GOSSAMER, through Oct. 5; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage Children"s Theater presents adaptation of Lois Lowry book. 273-7206.

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

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

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

ISN"T IT ROMANTIC, through 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.

THE LARAMIE PROJECT, Oct. 2-11; Soulstice Theatre, 3195 S. Superior St. (4th floor Marian Center for Nonprofits). Moises Kaufman"s look at the community where gay student Matthew Shephard was murdered. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11. 262-893-2754.

THE SHOW, Oct. 3-4; Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Hilarious evening of sketch comedy, music and improvisation.262-547-0708.

RABBIT HOLE, Oct. 16-Nov. 2; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Becca Corbett tries to cope after a life-shattering accident has turned her whole world upside down. Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 291-7800.

MAMA MIA, Oct. 7-12; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. 273-7206.

TRIPLE ESPRESSO, Oct. 8-Nov. 16; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Hilarious story of three guys whose bid for show biz fame and fortune ended in four minutes of magnificant failure on national television. 273-7121, ext. 210.

ALL THE GREAT BOOKS (ABRIDGED), Oct. 9-26; In Tandem Theater, 628 N. 10th St. Called "English class meets Monty Python" by the Washington Post, this comedy involves a class of students who must pass an English lit course in order to graduate. 271-1371.

L.A. THEATRE WORKS: WAR OF THE WORLDS AND THE LOST WORLD, Oct. 9; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Radio Theater Company presents two masterpieces of science fiction 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

THE PERSIANS, Oct. 10-Nov. 2; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Renaissance Theaterworks presents this elegy to a fallen civilization by Aeschylus. The Persians is the oldest surviving play in western literature. 291-7800.

CHARLOTTE"S WEB, Oct. 17-Nov. 16; Todd Wehr Theater of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children"s Theater presents the most popular children"s story of all time. Most appreciated by adults, teens and children six and up. 273-7206 or www.firststage.org.

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT, Oct. 17-19, 23-26, 30, Nov. 2, 6-8; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. A "very deer" comedy by Jeff Daniels. 262-782-4430.

EURYDICE, Oct. 28-Nov. 23; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108. E. Wells St. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents this inventive and lyrical play, Eurydice must decide how long to cling to the memories of her life and loves on earth. 224-9490.

THE GOD COMMITTEE, Oct. 31- Nov. 9; Concordia University"s Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. When a single healthy heart becomes available for transplant, the hospital selection committee convenes to determine who will receive it. 744-5995.

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. Wisconsin Energy Foundation supported exhibit challenges visitors to consider new energy sources for the future. Also includes a "visitor controlled" nuclear reactor model, and working demonstrations wind turbines and photovoltaic panels.

LA LOTERIA MEXICANA, through Oct. 24; Latino Arts, Inc., 1028 S. 9th St. By Colectivo "La Malagua." 384-3100.

CEDARBURG ARTISTS GUILD ANNUAL JURIED SHOW "NO BOUNDARIES," through Nov. 2; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. 262-375-3676

VIKING BRONZES TO AMERICAN ARTS & CRAFTS: A TRADITION TRANSPLANTED, through Nov. 30; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Interpretation of antique Scandinavian pottery. 271-3656.

THE JEWELRY OF ARLINE FISCH, through Dec. 7; Racine Art Museum. Fisch is a pioneer and innovator in the application of fiber techniques to metal. 262-636-8300.

CANVAS CONNOISSEURS: 19th CENTURY ART COLLECTORS AND THEIR MILWAUKEE LEGACY, through Nov. 2; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Who Milwaukee"s 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, 224-4300.

WISCONSIN PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS JURIED PORTRAIT EXHIBITION, Oct. 24-Nov. 23; Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd. 410-4105.

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 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:

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.