art and entertainment - november 2008

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MUSIC

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

ATMOSPHERE, Nov. 1; The Riverside, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

NEW WORLDS, Nov. 1-2; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2; The Riverside. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

FACULTY PIANO RECITAL: DR. EUN-JOO KWAK, Nov. 2; Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Nancy Kendall Theater. 2 p.m. 410-4349.

DAVID CROSBY & GRAHAM NASH, Nov. 3; The Riverside. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

SALLY MAYES, Nov. 7-8; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. 262-373-5034.

MIKE MANGIONE, Nov. 6; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Globetrotting Midwestern singer-songwriter 6 p.m. FREE. 262-375-3676.

BOB DYLAN, Nov. 6; The Riverside. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

JEFFERY OSBORNE, Nov. 6; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

BETH NIELSON-CHAPMAN, Nov. 7; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

A WORLD OF INNOCENCE, Nov. 7-8; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

WIDESPREAD PANIC, Nov. 7-9; The Riverside. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

JERUSALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Nov. 12; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7 p.m. 276-4545.

CULTURAL COLLISION, Nov. 13; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

EDGAR WINTER, Nov. 14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

VARIED MOODS, Nov. 14-15; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

JESSE COOK, Nov. 14-15; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Mix of African percussion, Cajun accordian, cello and the pop vocals of Bob Dylan. 262-373-5034.

SEAMUS KENNEDY, Nov. 15; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Returns with his ability to combine music and laughter creating a delightful, fun and moving evening of entertainment. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. Guitarist Michael Flynn joins him. 345-8800.

DOLLY PARTON, Nov. 17; The Riverside. 7:30 p.m. 286-3663.

WILL PHALEN AND THE STEREO ADDICTS, Nov. 20; Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg. Folk-rockers. 6 p.m. FREE. 262-375-3676.

MARK BROUSSARD, Nov. 20; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400.

SUPER '60s FEST, Nov. 21, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

LIL' ED and the BLUES IMPERIALS, Nov. 21; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Alligator Records CD Release Party. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

MADAME BUTTERFLY, Nov. 21-23; Marcus Center. Florentine Opera Company presents Puccini's renowned tale of clashing cultures and innocence destroyed. 273-7206.

NEIL DIAMOND, Nov. 24, Bradley Center. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

SUSAN TEDESCHI with SPECIAL GUEST JAMES HUNTER, Nov. 26; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

AMERICAN IDOLS, Nov. 28; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Four of the top ten finalists from Seasons 2 through 7 - Constantine Maroulis, Kimberly Caldwell, Diana DeGarmo and David Hernandez. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

INSPIRED, Nov. 28-29; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

DANCE

TREY MCINTYRE PROJECT, Nov. 1; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Contemporary ballet. 262-373-5034.

HAVE A SEAT, Nov. 7-9; Danceworks Studio Theatre, 1661 N. Water St. Janet Lilly and Danceworks present. 277-8480.

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).

THEATER

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.

RABBIT HOLE, through 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.

THE PERSIANS, through 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.

THE GOD COMMITTEE, through 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.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB, through 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.

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

ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT, Nov. 2, 6-8; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. A Òvery deerÓ comedy by Jeff Daniels. 262-782-4430.

GREATER TUNA, Nov. 7- Dec. 28; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center. Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents a comedy that akes us to Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers Ð men, women, children and animals. 224-9490.

THE ICE-FISHING PLAY, Nov. 7-29; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., downtown Racine. Over Our Head Players present this edgy comedy about Ron, who always dreamed of growing up to marry someone special, own a resort and catch the biggest fish in the lake. Now, with an arctic storm howling, the grownup Ron is out on the frozen lake with a couple of six-packs and his tackle box, grappling with the Big One, along with life, love and loss. 262-632-6802.

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, Nov. 7-23; Waukesha Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. In a hilarious comedy, Tracy Lord, the privileged, spoiled, divorced, and uninhibited daughter of the Philadelphia Lords, is engaged to be married, but that doesn't stop her from beginning a whirlwind adventure. 262-547-0708.

THE DALY NEWS, Nov 13-Dec 14; Broadway Theatre Center, Studio Theater, 158 N. Broadway. Jonathan Gillard Daly, well-known Milwaukee actor and playwright, takes us back to 1940s Milwaukee for a touching musical memoir about love and the distance between fathers and sons. To keep his four sons connected to the family while World War II forced them apart, his grandfather, Martin, created a newsletter he called "The Daly News." Presented by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. 291-7800.

MURDERERS, Nov. 13-Dec. 14; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Next Act Theatre presents Jeff Hatcher's play, with a delightfully-dark humor and flair for the unexpected that keeps audiences guessing and laughing until the bitter end. 278-7780.

THE DUCK VARIATIONS and REUNION, Nov. 19-Dec. 7; Boulevard Ensemble Studio Theatre, 2252 S. Kinnickinnic. Two plays David Mamet reveal a heart and charm in Mamet that will affect and amaze you. 744-5757.

THE HAPPY ELF, Nov. 28-Dec. 24; Todd Wehr Theater of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children's Theater presents heart-warming holiday musical from Harry Connick, Jr. that captures the joy of the season. Most appreciated by adults, teens and children three and up. 273-7206.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Nov. 28-Dec. 28; The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the timeless classic, ÒA Christmas Carol,Ó in the gilded elegance of the Pabst Theater.

THE PRODUCERS, Nov. 28-Jan. 4; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Presented by The Skylight. 291-7800.

A CUDAHY CAROLER CHRISTMAS, Dec. 3-Jan. 4; Performing Arts Center's Vogel Hall, 123 E. State St. In Tandem Theatre Company returns with a play loaded with local humor by Anthony Wood.

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.

MILWAUKEE MUSCLE,continuing; Discovery World. Exhibit sponsored by Briggs & Stratton.

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.

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.

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

MICHAEL S. FOSTER: TRANSITIONS, through Nov. 26; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. Artwork, primarily in oil, concentrating on the human figure. 262-373-5034.

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.

UNMASKED AND ANONYMOUS: SHIMON & LINDEMANN CONSIDER PORTRAITURE, through Nov. 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. Wisconsin photographers John Shimon & Julie Lindemann use antique cameras, modern lens technology, artificial light and pop culture to create portraits of people in their native state. Exhibition juxtaposes 43 of their original photographs and 54 portraits from the museum's collection. 224-3200.

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.

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.

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.

ACT/REACT INTERACTIVE ART, through Jan. 11, 2009; Milwaukee Art Museum. Installation artwork is dependent upon, and subject to, the intuitive and nontechnical physical actions of the visitor. Among the works featured are talking tables, virtual snowstorms, and glowing pools of organic patterns. 224-3200.

TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION, through May 25, 2009; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 N. Wells St. Authentic artifacts and room-recreations tell the story of the 2,228 passengers aboard the Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage. Learn haunting tales of lives abruptly ended or forever altered when the Titanic collided with an iceberg on April 14, 1912.

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:

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.

GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS, through May 24; Academy Award¨ winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration Ð the legendary wreck of the Titanic. With the most advanced IMAX¨ photography, you'll explore the entire ship with Cameron and his crew, deck-by-deck, room-byroom, encountering mysteries that have remained hidden for almost a century.

SANTA VS. THE SNOWMAN, Nov. 28-Jan. 4; A snowman, swept away by the magical wonders of Santa's Village in the North Pole, becomes jealous of Santa and the attention he gets at Christmas time.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

SEVEN WONDERS, through March 10; 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.

NIGHT OF THE TITANIC, through May 24; The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 was part human error and part natural disaster. Weather, ice, sun, moon and stars all played a part in the tragedy. Stand on the deck of the doomed ocean liner the night she sank and discover how a complex series of natural, but unlikely, events sank the ÒunsinkableÓ ship.

MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR, Nov. 28-Jan. 4; Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem to discover which ancient star was the one the wise men followed. Modern retelling of the Christmas story also investigates possible dates for the birth of Christ and looks at recorded sightings of astronomical events.