Vanya and his adopted sister, Sonia, are living out their middle age in an old farmhouse in Bucks County, PA, after years of caring for their ailing, Chekhov-loving parents. But their quietly tedious existence changes dramatically once their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her twenty-something boy toy, Spike, for a weekend of wild costume parties, voodoo dolls and family feuds. In its own deliciously madcap way, Durang's Tony Award-winning play not only offers endlessly inventive comic twists, but some keen insights into the absurdities, challenges and agonies of twenty-first-century life as well. Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Marcella Kearns Featuring: Carrie Hitchcock, JJ Phillips, Rana Roman, Elodie Senetra, Jenny Wanasek and C. Michael Wright Performances: Thursday, Aug. 11 – 7:30 p.m. Preview Friday, Aug. 12 – 8:00 p.m., Opening Night Saturday, Aug. 13 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 7:30 p.m., Viewpoints Thursday, Aug. 18 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 19 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 1:00 p.m., Talk Theatre Thursday, Aug. 25 – 7:30 p.m., Talkback Friday, Aug. 26 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 – 2:00 p.m.

The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts is excited to present the fourth annual international Wilson Center Guitar Competition & Festival, which is the only guitar competition and festival in the world to feature four different genres—Rock/Blues, Jazz, Classical, and Fingerstyle! The 2016 Festival ticketed headliners include the renowned classical ensemble Duo Montesinos Tamayo (August 18 @ 7:30 p.m.), fingerstyle guru Andy McKee (August 19 @ 7:30 p.m.), and bona fide guitar hero Al Di Meola (August 20 @ 7:30 p.m). Prices range from $31-$71, depending on artist and seat location. PLUS! Join us for FREE daytime festival activities for music lovers of all ages, including: Live semi-final and final rounds of a live four-genre competition, featuring 55 guitarists from more than 35 cities around the world competing for $22,000 in cash prizes, a chance to open for 2016 headliner Al Di Meola, and a chance to perform on the 2017 Summerfest Stages! Master classes and workshops with world-class guitarists! Leading industry vendors featuring the latest & greatest gear! Instrument Petting Zoo courtesy of Cascio Interstate Music Live music from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday in our Biloba Beer Garden with Root Beer Floats for kids, Hefeweizen Beer Floats for adults, and a Design-A- Guitar coloring contest!

Pabst. Schlitz. Miller. These brands are synonymous with Milwaukee where, until Prohibition, business was booming. Modern advertising was revolutionized during this time and brewers took advantage in order to convince a thirsty public that their brews were the best. This resulted in iconic images, elaborate signage, and unforgettable slogans that are still used today. Art on Tap | Early Wisconsin Brewery Art and Advertising is on view at MOWA July 16–September 24, 2016.