DECEMBER 2004 - Arts & Entertainment

MUSIC

CABARET, through Dec. 19; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre brings the seedy glamour of the Kit Kat Klub to life. 291-7800.

TOMFOOLERY, through Jan. 9; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Tribute to Tom Lehrer, musical comedy original. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

THE LETTERMEN, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 11 a.m. & 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

PAJAMA JAMBOREE, Dec. 1; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Festival City Symphony presents free
children’s concert from 7-8 p.m. 963-9067.

GODSMACK, Dec. 1; The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

SECOND ANNUAL FLUTE-IN, Dec. 12; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. 483-3223. Presented by Civic Music Association. 2 p.m. 483-3223.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Dec. 2; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

GEORGE THOROGOOD, Dec. 2; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

DOC SEVERINSEN, Dec. 3-5; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra holiday tradition also includes the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. 291-7605.

CHRISTMAS IN EASTERN EUROPE AT THE BASILICA, Dec. 4; Basilic of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St. Concord Chamber Orchestra. 347-0881.

LA VIDA BUENA, Dec. 5; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. Compositions by Latin American faculty. Part of the Faculty Artist Series. 3 p.m. 276-5760.

BEL CANTO CHORAL ARTISTS, Dec. 5; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 7 p.m. 262-375-3676.

PROMTETHEUS TRIO, Dec. 6-7; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 7:30 p.m. 276-5760.

JEFFREY OSBOURNE, Dec. 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
847-7922, 276-4545.

MUSIC FROM ALMOST YESTERDAY, Dec. 9; UWM Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. 7:30 p.m. 229-4308.

TERRA NUOVA IN WARM DECEMBER, Dec. 9-10; Latino Arts Auditorium, 1028 S. Ninth St. 384-3100.

KATHY MATTEA, Dec. 10; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 262-376-6161.

JODEE JAMES BAND, Dec. 11; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. A Celtic (Welsh) Christmas program featuring songs in English and Welsh, both traditional and original. 345-8800.

LIBER UNUSUALIS, Dec. 11; St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. (at S. 27th St.) 14th century English chants and polyphony presented by Early Music Now. 5 p.m. 225-3113.

HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH ROBIN PLUER, Dec. 12; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 3 p.m. 276-5760.

A BOY WAS BORN, Dec. 12; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 198th & Capitol Dr. in Brookfield’s Mitchell Park. Bel Canto Chorus artists featured in this holiday concert. 481-8801.

FINE ARTS QUARTET, Dec. 12; Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. 229-4308.

A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS, Dec. 13; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Also Rick Braun, Mindi Abair. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

DON MCLEAN, Dec. 16; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.
847-7922, 276-4545.

BRENDA LEE, Dec. 17; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 2 & 8 p.m. 847-7922, 276-4545.

VIOLENT FEMMES AND THE DONNAS, Dec. 17; The Rave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

MSO HOLIDAY CONCERT, Dec. 17; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd. 262-376-6161.

MSO HOLIDAY POPS, Dec. 18; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 262-781-9520.

LEANN RIMES WITH THE MSO, Dec. 19; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Special holiday concert. 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

MARGARET CARLSON, Dec. 22; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, Brookfield. Vocalist compared to Julie Andrews presents music from the CD “This Christmas…My Favorite Things.” 1 p.m. 262-781-9520.

NEW YEAR’S WITH THE BIG VOODOO DADDY, Dec. 31-Jan. 1; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Jazz plus the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 291-7605.

COMEDY

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

THEATER

MIRACLE ON 34th STREET, Dec. 10-19; Margaret Brate Bryant Civic Theatre, 264 W. Main St., Waukesha. Waukesha Civic Theatre presents holiday classic on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 262-547-0708.

THE VOICE OF THE PRAIRIE, through Dec. 19; Off-Broadway Theatre, 342 N. Water St. Next Act Theatre presents the story of 1920s radio storyteller Davey Quinn. 278-0765.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO; through Dec. 19; Studio Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Chamber Theatre presents the story of Kimberly, forced to stay a step ahead of the law with her dysfunctional family. 291-7800.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, through Dec. 26; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Milwaukee’s #1 tradition returns for the 29th straight year as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the holiday classic. 224-9490 or milwaukeerep.com.

A CUDAHY CAROLER CHRISTMAS, through Dec. 31; Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, 911 W. National Ave. Hilarious musical comedy about bowling, beer, friendship and forgiveness presented by In Tandem. 444-3216.

A CHRISTMAS STORY, through Dec. 26; Todd Wehr Theater, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. First Stage children’s theater presents an adaptation of the motion picture. Best suited for youth 9 and older and adults.
273-7206.

THE SANTALAND DIARIES, through Jan. 2; Vogel Hall, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. For adults, this production is aimed at those weary of the Christmas “machine.” 273-7206.

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Dec. 1-Jan. 9; Quadracci Powerhouse Stage of Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E. Wells St. Kaufman and Hart’s funny Depression-era classic celebrates a wild family. milwaukeerep.com or 224-9490.

A TUNA CHRISTMAS, Dec. 3-19; Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. 262-782-4430.

INSPECTING CAROL, Dec. 9-12; UWM Studio Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd. 229-4308.

A FIFTH OF HOLIDAY CHEER, Dec. 11, 17, 18; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

HOLIDAY PUNCH 2004, Dec. 16-31; Off The Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St., 327-3552.

EXHIBITS

ARTISTS INTERROGATE: POLITICS AND WAR, through Dec. 26; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Focuses on prints, drawings, photographs and artists’ books that provoke thought. 224-3200.

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

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

FROSTY FUN HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 2; Mitchell Park Conservatory, “The Domes.” 649-9800.

A GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 9; Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Celebrate a Victorian Christmas. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon. through Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 931-0808.

SCENES OF THE DINOSAURS PRESENTED BY BANK ONE; through Jan. 10, 2005; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Exhibit features more than 14 robotic dinosaurs. 278-2728.

MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN ART, 1770-1920, through Jan. 30; Milwaukee Art Museum. Only Midwest appearance of more than 90 masterpieces by such American greats as John Singleton Copley, John Singer Sargent, Gilbert Stuart and Mary Cassatt. From the Detroit Institute of Arts.
224-3200.

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

KOSS: THREE DECADES OF UNFORGETTABLE BILLBOARDS, through Feb. 25; 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.

MILWAUKEE POINT OF PURCHASE DISPLAYS, through May 31; Eisner Museum of Advertising. 847-3290.

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.

FORCES OF NATURE, through Dec. 16

HARRY POTTER and The Prisoner or Azkaban (PG), through Jan. 9, 2005 Full-length feature, two hours.

T-REX, BACK TO THE CRETACEOUS, through Jan. 10, 2005.

DANCE

THE NUTCRACKER, Dec. 10-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s seasonal family favorite. 643-7677.

AN ELLINGTON HOLIDAY, Dec. 10; Pitman Theatre, Alvero College, 3400 S. 43rd St. City Ballet Theatre presents. 933-9746.