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Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens; Adapted by Gale Childs Daly Running Time: 2 hours:15 min Cabot Theatre Directed by Molly Rhode Featuring Andrew Crowe, Jonathan Gillard Daly, Karen Estrada, Chike Johnson, Josh Krause, Deborah Staples and Zach Thomas Woods In this literary gem, Pip, an orphan boy, has a life-altering encounter one day on the moors when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch. From this singular act of kindness, Pip starts on a mysterious and disturbing journey to manhood that is full of twists and turns, miraculously allowing him to advance in society while all of his great expectations seem to be coming true. Packed with curious and fascinating characters, shadow and light, Gale Childs Daly’s exceptional and bold reinvention of the classic Dickens novel is uncommonly tight and suspenseful – a fast-paced theatrical treat!
Find out more »Shonn Hinton and Shotgun
Shonn Hinton & Shotgun gladly accepts the responsibility of restoring music back to its rightful place. That is, having a hell of a good time through our absolute blend of southern rock with a Detroit soul feel completed with a southern Baptist church spirit.
Find out more »The Violet Hour
THE VIOLET HOUR by Richard Greenberg is a hilarious & heartfelt tale with a touch of magical realism. Directed by Suzan Fete.
Find out more »Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens; Adapted by Gale Childs Daly Running Time: 2 hours:15 min Cabot Theatre Directed by Molly Rhode Featuring Andrew Crowe, Jonathan Gillard Daly, Karen Estrada, Chike Johnson, Josh Krause, Deborah Staples and Zach Thomas Woods In this literary gem, Pip, an orphan boy, has a life-altering encounter one day on the moors when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch. From this singular act of kindness, Pip starts on a mysterious and disturbing journey to manhood that is full of twists and turns, miraculously allowing him to advance in society while all of his great expectations seem to be coming true. Packed with curious and fascinating characters, shadow and light, Gale Childs Daly’s exceptional and bold reinvention of the classic Dickens novel is uncommonly tight and suspenseful – a fast-paced theatrical treat!
Find out more »Music Under the Stars
Dance and sing along with us as we explore the Middle Ages and Renaissance period with period instruments such as lutes, recorders and viols. Music will be by Arcadelt, Byrd, Dowland, Merulo, and more.
Find out more »Archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England: Urbanism and state formation in Anglo-Saxon England
This lecture explores the archaeology of Anglo-Saxon England from the 5th to the 10th centuries CE. It examines the end of Roman Britain and the nature of the 5th and 6th century Early Anglo-Saxon settlements. It then explores the re-birth of urbanism in the late 7th century and the formation of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms between the 7th and the 10th centuries.
Find out more »“Soaring Spirit: The Art of Judith Joseph” Artist’s Talk & Exhibit Opening
An exhibition of work by Chicago-area artist Judith Joseph is now on display through August 31, 2017 in the UWM Libraries’ Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons and Hillel Milwaukee’s Joseph & Vera Zilber Building, 3053 N. Stowell Ave.
Find out more »Friends of the UWM Golda Meir Library Used Book Sale
Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Thousands of gently used books. Most priced $.25 to $3. Thursday, April 27 is bag day--$5 for a bag of books. Cash or check only. All proceeds benefit the UWM Libraries.
Find out more »The Violet Hour
THE VIOLET HOUR by Richard Greenberg is a hilarious & heartfelt tale with a touch of magical realism. Directed by Suzan Fete.
Find out more »Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens; Adapted by Gale Childs Daly Running Time: 2 hours:15 min Cabot Theatre Directed by Molly Rhode Featuring Andrew Crowe, Jonathan Gillard Daly, Karen Estrada, Chike Johnson, Josh Krause, Deborah Staples and Zach Thomas Woods In this literary gem, Pip, an orphan boy, has a life-altering encounter one day on the moors when he helps an escaped convict named Magwitch. From this singular act of kindness, Pip starts on a mysterious and disturbing journey to manhood that is full of twists and turns, miraculously allowing him to advance in society while all of his great expectations seem to be coming true. Packed with curious and fascinating characters, shadow and light, Gale Childs Daly’s exceptional and bold reinvention of the classic Dickens novel is uncommonly tight and suspenseful – a fast-paced theatrical treat!
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