art and entertainment - december 2007

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MUSIC

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

IRISH TENORS CHRISTMAS, Dec. 1; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

KENNY BARRON TRIO, Dec. 1; Pitman Theatre, Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St. 8 p.m. 382-6044.

LEE MURDOCK, Dec. 1; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

ODE TO JOY, Dec. 1-2; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St.  Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the MSO Chorus in a classical concert. 8 p.m. 291-7605.

A POLISH CHRISTMAS WITH THE LIRA ENSEMBLE, Dec. 2; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 3 p.m. 276-4545.

MILWAUKEE CHILDREN’S CHOIR AND STERLING AND BRASS, Dec. 2; Elmbrook Church Auditorium, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield. Choir is joined by brass quintet in a concert that concludes with a holiday singalong. 221-7040.

6th ANNUAL BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Dec. 4-5; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

ALFONSO MORENO, Dec. 7; Latino Arts, Inc. Auditorium, 1028 S. 9th  St. The audience sees one guitarist and hears an entire orchestra. 7 p.m. 384-3100.

SISTER HAZEL – THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TOUR 2007, Dec. 7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

LORIE LINE: THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS, Dec. 7; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 8 p.m. 276-4545.

JOE AND RICK AARON WITH FRIENDS, Dec. 7; Wilson Center for the Performing Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr. located inside Mitchell Park, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

MSO HOLIDAY POPS WITH JUDY MCLANE, Dec. 7-9; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Fri., 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun.

THE KLEZMATICS, Dec. 8; Pitman Theatre, Alverno College. 8 p.m. 382-6044.

PROMETHEUS TRIO CONCERT, Dec. 10-11; Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. 7:30 p.m. 276-5760.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, Dec. 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. Enter the world of Glenn Miller and the great swing bands with pianist Jeffrey Hollander, followed by holiday favorites. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS, Dec. 12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m.  847-7400, 276-4545.

MICHAEL MCDONALD, Dec. 13; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 8 p.m. 286-3663.

SAM STRYKE CHRISTMAS MEMORIES CONCERT, Dec. 13; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m.
262-781-9520.

MSO HOLIDAY CONCERT, Dec. 14; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd. 7:30 p.m.
262-376-6161.

SOUNDS OF SATURDAY, Dec. 15; Milwaukee Art Museum. Tchaikovsky and Arriaga, performed by UWM’s Fine Arts Quartet.  2 p.m. 224-3200.

MSO HOLIDAY POPS, Dec. 15; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

KATHY MATTEA HOLIDAY CONCERT, Dec. 15; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, Kathy Mattea Holiday Concert. 8 p.m. 262-376-6161.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Dec. 16; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 3 & 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

MICKY’S MONKEES CHRISTMAS, Dec. 17; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

TONY ORLANDO IN CONCERT, Dec. 19; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

HOLIDAY CLASSICS, Dec. 19-20; Basilica of St. Josaphat., 2333 S. 6th St. MSO with sacred and secular music in one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful churches. 7:30 p.m. 291-7605.

HOLIDAY CLASSICS, Dec. 21; St. John’s Cathedral, 802 N. Jackson St.  Sacred and secular music by MSO. 7:30 p.m. 291-7605.

THE NYLONS, Dec. 20; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 7 p.m. 262-375-3676.

THE CLANCY LEGACY, Dec. 22; Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Founded in 2006, The Clancy Legacy is the second generation of one of the most storied families in Irish music. Opening act 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Part of the Hallamor Concert Series. 345-8800.

MSO HOLIDAY CLASSICS, Dec. 22; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520.

LITTLE BIG TOWN, Dec. 31; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 7:30 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND, Dec. 31; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 11:59 p.m. 847-7400, 276-4545.

DANCE

MOSCOW BALLET’S NUTCRACKER, Dec. 2; The Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 3 p.m. 286-3663.

THE NUTCRACKER, Dec. 14-29; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet presents a favorite holiday tradition. 902-2103.

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, FREE. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. 12/8 (Grandma Lee), 12/15 & 12/22 (Janet Williams “The Tennessee Tramp”-Comic View). 847-7400, 276-4545.

CLAUS-TROPHIA, Dec. 7-8; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 8th annual comedy revue. 8 p.m. 262-375-3676.

JIM GAFFIGAN, Dec. 30-31; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells st. 7 p.m. 12/30, 10:30 p.m. 12/31. 286-3663

THEATER

GREETINGS, through Dec. 16; Next Act Theatre, 342 N. Water St., 2nd floor. Next Act Theatre’s “Greetings” by Tom Dudzick shows the results when Andy Gorski brings home his Jewish-atheist fiancée to spend Christmas Eve with gentle Mom and gruff, conservative Dad, both devoutly Catholic. 278-0765.

TRYING, through Dec. 16; Studio Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre tells the story of a cantankerous judge and the girl who comes in (as yet another new secretary) to help the old man complete his remarkable memoirs. “Trying,” by Joanna McClelland Glass, is a heartwarming tale about two wary individuals who overcome generational and class differences to become friends. 291-7800.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, through Dec. 23; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. The Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents the timeless classic, “A Christmas Carol,” in the gilded elegance of the Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

12 DAYS – A MILWAUKEE CHRISTMAS, through Dec. 24; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. First Stage Children’s Theater features the world premiere of playwright James DeVita’s “turn-of-the-century” story of how an extraordinary teacher brought the joy of the holidays to her students during a harrowing time of war.  273-7206.

WHITE CHRISTMAS, through Dec. 31, Cabot Theater, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre features Irving Berlin’s story in a play based on the classic 1954 film. 291-7800.

A CUDAHY CAROLER CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 5; 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. 273-7206.

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, Dec. 8; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. 2 p.m. Introduces young children to theater in a fun way. 2 p.m. 276-4545.

EXHIBITS

PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, through Dec. 24; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Timely exhibition of approximately 65 photographs and stereographs dating from 1860 to the present day. 224-3200.

SAMSON REMEMBERED, through December; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Samson, the iconic gorilla who held court at the Milwaukee County Zoo, is featured. 278-2728.

HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 1; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. Special holiday show with the theme “Peace on Earth” includes a cabin nestled in the woods. 649-9800

BILLIE THE BROWNIE, 75th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION - REVISITED; through Jan. 6; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. 273-8288.

NEAPOLITAN CRECHE, through Jan. 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspirational, breathtaking work for the holidays. 224-3200.

18th & 19th CENTURY CHILDREN’S SAMPLERS, through Jan. 12; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. 271-3656.

GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 13; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. The mansion’s nationally recognized annual Christmas celebration elegantly transforms the rooms into a holiday treat for all ages. 931-0808.

MARTIN RAMIREZ, through Jan. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum. Martín Ramírez (1895–1963) is considered one of the Big Three among 20th-century outsider artists. 224-3200.

WIFREDO LAM, through Jan. 21; Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University, N. 13th St. and W. Clybourn Ave. Cuba’s best known and most influential Surrealist. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 288-1669.

O’KEEFFE WATERCOLORS, through January; Milwaukee Art Museum. Rarely seen, on view for a limited time only. 224-3200.

THE MARCIA AND GRANVIL SPECKS COLLECTION: PRINTS OF THE WEIMER PERIOD, through Feb. 2; Milwaukee Art Museum 224-3200.

ART AND REFORM: SARA GALNER, THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS, AND THE PAUL REVERE POTTERY, through Feb. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Over 100 outstanding examples of American arts and craft pottery. 224-3200.

CINCO JUGUETEROS DE VENEZUELA: HANDCRAFTED VENEZUELAN TOYS, through Feb. 2008; Latino Arts, Inc. Gallery, 1028 S. 9th St. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 384-3100.

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: THE ART OF DECEPTION, through April 5, Milwaukee Public Museum.  Project by the UW-Milwaukee/MPM Museum Studies Class.  278-2728.

PHYSICIANS, QUACKS AND ALCHEMISTS, through April 14; Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway. 17th-century paintings of a time when you would be better off living with a mysterious ache than visiting the local physician. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri, noon-6 p.m. Sat, 1-4 p.m. Sun. .414-277-7501.

CURIOUS GEORGE, LET’S GET CURIOUS!  Through June 1; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Sponsored locally by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, exhibit introduces children to Curious George’s world where they will find an interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. 390-5437.

MESSENGER OF FRIENDSHIP: THE ADVENTURES OF KASUMI TSUKUBA, through June 30; Milwaukee Public Museum. Learn about one of the 44 Japanese friendship dolls still in existence. 278-2728

WISCONSIN MASTERS SERIES, Dec. 16-Jan.20; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. Works by H.S. Moynihan (1902-1994). 278-8295.

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:

SANTA VS. THE SNOWMAN, through Jan. 3, hilarious spin on traditional holiday tales.

DINOSAURS ALIVE, through Jan. 17, join renowned paleontologists as they uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us

THE ALPS, through March 13, celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of the Alps.

Current DANIEL M. SOREF PLANETARIUM shows:

MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR, through Jan. 3, journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem to discover which ancient star was the one the Wise Men followed.

HONEY, I SHRUNK THE SOLAR SYSTEM, through March 13, a planetarium show that shows the planets shrunk by a young girl for her solar system.

ROCK HALL OF FAME, through Sept. 4, light show plus the music of the Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival and more.