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Blithe Spirit
Noël Coward’s spirited, fast-paced comedy returns to the Helfaer Stage to open our 2016-2017 season! When cynical author Charles Condomine invites “happy medium” Madame Arcati into his home, a séance-gone-wrong summons the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, and leaves Charles torn between his past and his present. Audiences of all ages will adore the haunting hijinks conjured up in Blithe Spirit!
Find out more »Peace & Awe
We will be featuring one of John Rutter’s masterpieces, his Requiem. Written after the death of his father, this work takes the listener from the sorrow of loss to the consolation, reconciliation, and ultimate joy of resurrection. Rutter’s tender and moving Requiem has earned its reputation as one of the most popular choral compositions of the last 40 years. Along with works by two of America’s emerging choral voices, Dan Forrest and local composer Penny Corris, the words and music of hope and assurance will take you to a serene and tranquil state of mind.
Find out more »Big Chill Golf Tournament
With the cold weather quickly approaching, guests and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of Lake Lawn Resort’s annual Big Chill Golf Tournament and buffet on Saturday, Oct. 22 beginning at 10 a.m. on the 18-hole championship golf course, Majestic Oaks. Featuring a four-player team scramble format, each member of the winning team will be awarded a 2017 Exclusive Golf Membership for Majestic Oaks. Additional prizes will be awarded to the second-, eighth- and twelfth-place teams. For those wanting to make the most of their time out on the course, an optional skins game will be offered. The Big Chill Lunch Buffet will be served in the Champions Room following the tournament for teams to fuel up.
Find out more »Jeanette Mundt – Beggars Thieves Faeries and Whores
Reception: October 14, 6-8pm Exhibition: October 14 - November 19, 2016
Find out more »Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra presents Season Premiere featuring the Chamber Orchestra
The acclaimed Chamber Orchestra will perform.
Find out more »International Archaeology Day: You Are What You Wear: Clothing and Adornment in the Ancient World
Join us for a day of experimental archaeology dressing like the ancients! International Archaeology Day (IAD) is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. Every October the Archaeological Institute of America and organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. In the past years in Milwaukee IAD activities have drawn upwards of 60 members of the public and have provided fun and interactive ways to explore themed topics and a variety of archaeological subjects. This year to celebrate International Archaeology Day the Milwaukee society of the Archaeological Institute of America is hosting “You are what you wear: clothing and adornment in the ancient world.” In ancient times, just like in modern times, different fashions and ways of dressing could say a lot about a person and their culture. Join the Milwaukee society at UWM’s Sabin Hall to learn about how ancient fashions changed through time, how clothes and jewelry were made, and to participate in making history come alive by making clothes and jewelry, and dressing up like the ancients did! International Archaeology Day will be celebrated here in Milwaukee on Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on the UWM campus. Come to the first floor of UWM’s Sabin Hall (3413 North Downer Ave) and join us for an exciting afternoon of experimental archaeology as we learn about the lives of ancient peoples by walking a mile in their shoes, dressing in their clothes, and adorning ourselves like they did! FREE and open to the public. Fun for all ages! This event is co-sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America-Milwaukee Society and the Departments of FLL-Classics, Anthropology and Art History at UWM.
Find out more »RAM’s Pirate Party: Steampunk Style
Ahoy Me Hearties! Come aboard fer an evening of frivolity! All hands on deck for RAM's annual fundraising event on Saturday, October 15, 2016. Chart yer course for Racine Masonic Center, 1012 Main Street. This elegant Italianate Mansion built in 1856 provides the perfect backdrop for RAM's Pirate Party: Steampunk Style. Enjoy a veritable feast of foods, partake in libations, and bid on a treasure trove of experiences and distinctive items. Enter the raffles to win some loot, discover your pirate moniker, and pose for souvenir photos. Each guest will receive a $10 voucher valid for any auction purchase. $85 per person (Save $10 limited time) $600 table of 8 Pirate and Steampunk costumes suggested ---- X Marks the Spot 9:30 - 11:00 pm Don't miss the after-party! Uncover clues on a plundering treasure hunt then conclude yer voyage with song and rations. $10 per person Mark your calendars to set sail for a swashbuckling good time! For more information: http://www.ramart.org/content/ram-annual-fundraiser
Find out more »Think Pink MKE: Breast Cancer Awareness Expo
Join us as we gather, mingle, laugh, and enjoy each other's company during the Think Pink MKE breast cancer awareness expo. We are sure to have an AMAZING time as you get to view our showcase of local businesses, engage in a Kohl's Converstaion for the Cure, and recieve a FREE on-site breast exam! Enjoy the inviting atmosphere of Chic Lounge and enjoy sounds by Milwaukee's hottest-- Dj O. No event is complete without a raffle! Come out and enjoy an uplifting, informative, and empowering expo #ThinkPinkMKE
Find out more »SHARP Literacy’s A Novel Event with John Quinones
SHARP Literacy “A Novel Event 2016” with keynote speaker John Quiñones will take place on Monday, October 17th from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at The Pfister Hotel. The fundraising event will support SHARP’s foundational literacy program that serves over 8,000 elementary school students in 36 of Milwaukee’s most at-risk schools. Individual tickets are $125 and may be purchased online at www.sharpliteracy.org or by calling 414-977-1768.
Find out more »Scheherazade | Angels in the Architecture
Scheherazade’s bewitching Arabian story ignites along the Shaker-inspired purity of Angels in the Architecture. This enchanting double bill pairs sensuality and simplicity, opulence and elegance in a stirring night of entertainment. Mark Godden’s celebratory Angels in the Architecture showcases the beauty and simplicity of the Shaker movement. Set to Copland’s “Appalachian Spring Suite,” this poignant picture of the Shaker lifestyle is moving and uplifting. First conceived and staged in Milwaukee in 2003, Kathryn Posin’s critically-acclaimed Scheherazade is colorful, enchanting and opulent. Evoking the mysterious and exotic nature of “One Thousand and One Nights,” it will captivate audiences young and old with tales of Aladdin, Sinbad, and more.
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