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Rise Up and Sing! Ruthie Foster & The Heritage Blues Orchestra Quintet
From blues to soul, gospel and folk, The Heritage Blues Orchestra Quintet (HBO) and Ruthie Foster expertly intermingle the richness of the American music experience. Performing separate sets and collaborating for the first time on stage, these celebrated artists promise a concert experience of unforgettable depth and power. HBO’s acclaimed 2013 debut, “And Still I Rise,” garnered their first Grammy nomination and a Living Blues Critics Award for best debut. Blues-folk legend Taj Mahal deemed HBO “elegant, fabulous and refreshing,” and NPR commented that HBO performs “up to the minute music that draws upon the glorious past of African American genres.” Of the supremely talented Ms. Foster, Rolling Stone raved “overwhelmingly pure and powerful ... Ruthie Foster was magic to watch and hear.” Ruthie’s list of achievements include three consecutive Grammy nominations including for her current album, “Promise Of A Brand New Day;” Best Female Vocalist wins in 2007, 2008, and 2013 from the Austin Music Awards; the 2010 and 2013 Living Blues Critic’s Poll winner for Female Blues Artist of the Year; and recent Blues Music Award wins for Best Contemporary AND Best Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year.
Find out more »The Few
by Samuel D. Hunter Running Time: 90 minutes Studio Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring Mitch Bultman, Mary MacDonald Kerr and James Ridge It's 1999; uncertainty and instability are in the air. Four years earlier, Bryan had abandoned his labor of love, a newspaper for truckers. Now he's returned to small-town Idaho - with no word of where he's been - and things have changed. His former lover is filled with rage, his new coworker is filled with incessant adoration, and his paper is filled with personal ads. From Samuel D. Hunter, award winning-author and recent recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant, comes this compassionate, gently-hued drama about lonely lives desperately searching for a renewed faith in humanity.
Find out more »St. Francis of Assisi Gospel Music Workshop
Nationally known clinician Thomas W. Jefferson encourages anyone who appreciates Gospel music to attend his workshop at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He has a doctorate of music from Northwestern University and is the author of Spirituals for Piano, Volumes 1 and II. Choir members, directors, cantors, and pastors are encouraged to attend. The $10-per-person fee includes all music materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Reserve your spot by March 3 by calling 414.374.5750, ext. 10 or email: stfrancismil@gmail.com
Find out more »15th Annual Local Farmer Open House
Each spring, Riverside Park's Urban Ecology Center is THE place to be to meet local farmers who grow food sustainably and learn how to buy directly from them. The annual Local Food and Farmer Open House event has grown since we first organized it ten years ago to help our community connect with local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farmers. Now over 1,000 people attend each year, the number of CSA farmers attending is over 20. During the rest of the year, our community can visit the Center and our web site to learn more about CSAs and where to find local farms. Your connection to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers Attend a Workshop: 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. - CSA Basics Jamie Ferschinger, Urban Ecology Center 12 p.m. & 12:45 p.m. - Cooking from your CSA Box Annie Wegner Lefort, the Mindful Palate Lunch available from Milwaukee Localicious
Find out more »The Few
by Samuel D. Hunter Running Time: 90 minutes Studio Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring Mitch Bultman, Mary MacDonald Kerr and James Ridge It's 1999; uncertainty and instability are in the air. Four years earlier, Bryan had abandoned his labor of love, a newspaper for truckers. Now he's returned to small-town Idaho - with no word of where he's been - and things have changed. His former lover is filled with rage, his new coworker is filled with incessant adoration, and his paper is filled with personal ads. From Samuel D. Hunter, award winning-author and recent recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant, comes this compassionate, gently-hued drama about lonely lives desperately searching for a renewed faith in humanity.
Find out more »Danceworks Professional Company: Stories From A Life
What is memory? How do we define ourselves by our memories? This multi-media work reflects on the story of guest choreographer Daniel Burkholder’s grandmother – Sophia Saren. Filmed interviews about her childhood, marriage and her journey are interwoven with athletic dancing, monologues, diverse music and audience interactions that invite guests to consider how our own story will live on in history. Danceworks Performance Company will also present Stories From A Life at Dance Place, Washington D.C. March 25-26, 2017.
Find out more »The Few
by Samuel D. Hunter Running Time: 90 minutes Studio Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring Mitch Bultman, Mary MacDonald Kerr and James Ridge It's 1999; uncertainty and instability are in the air. Four years earlier, Bryan had abandoned his labor of love, a newspaper for truckers. Now he's returned to small-town Idaho - with no word of where he's been - and things have changed. His former lover is filled with rage, his new coworker is filled with incessant adoration, and his paper is filled with personal ads. From Samuel D. Hunter, award winning-author and recent recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant, comes this compassionate, gently-hued drama about lonely lives desperately searching for a renewed faith in humanity.
Find out more »Flute and Clarinet Quartets concert at Brinton House
Enjoy a variety of musical styles performed by SilverMusic Flute Ensemble on instruments including piccolo, concert flute, alto and bass flutes. Four Winds Clarinet Quartet plays swing, blues and other favorites. The combined groups will premiere a new arrangement for these instruments. The concert is free with a donation at the door to benefit the Bay View Historical Society.
Find out more »The Few
by Samuel D. Hunter Running Time: 90 minutes Studio Theatre Directed by C. Michael Wright Featuring Mitch Bultman, Mary MacDonald Kerr and James Ridge It's 1999; uncertainty and instability are in the air. Four years earlier, Bryan had abandoned his labor of love, a newspaper for truckers. Now he's returned to small-town Idaho - with no word of where he's been - and things have changed. His former lover is filled with rage, his new coworker is filled with incessant adoration, and his paper is filled with personal ads. From Samuel D. Hunter, award winning-author and recent recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant, comes this compassionate, gently-hued drama about lonely lives desperately searching for a renewed faith in humanity.
Find out more »Conviction- Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah
Experience Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic oratorio Elijah, a story of faith, despair, and renewed belief. First performed in 1846, it is considered one of Mendelssohn’s most famous works. Influenced by the choral masterpieces of Bach and Handel, Mendelssohn composed a highly dramatic and romantic recount of the prophet Elijah, whose deep confidence in his Lord resulted in victory and reward. Experience for yourself the powerful and sublime nature of this 19th-century work that continues to capture the imagination of audiences everywhere.
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