http://www.portalwisconsin.org/graphics/portal_rss.jpg http://www.portalwisconsin.org http://www.portalwisconsin.org Culture, arts, humanities and history in Wisconsin Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:31:39 CST Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:31:39 CST http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=45320 <i>Odd Wisconsin</i>, an exhibit featuring an exclusive collection of curious and authentic Wisconsin artifacts, will open to the public at the Wisconsin Historical Museum on Madison's Capitol Square. <i>Odd Wisconsin</i> shares the stories of the people, places and things that make our state uniquely Wisconsin. -- Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=47496 Young writers enjoy a week in the company of others who like to write. Experienced writing coaches encourage creativity and inspire participants through age-appropriate activities indoors and out. With one coach per seven participants, Red Oak gives young people the support they need to nurture their passion for writing. Each session lasts one week. Now at three locations! -- Marian Center for Nonprofits, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=51530 Continuing an annual tradition, the Gallery welcomes artwork from area students encompassing Altoona, Eau Claire Memorial, Eau Claire North and Eau Claire Regis high schools. -- Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, Eau Claire http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=51934 New Glarus celebrates Swiss Independence Day with a program of traditional Swiss entertainment, including choral folklore music, yodeling, flag throwing, thalerschwingen, alphorn playing and accordion music. -- Tell Shooting Park, New Glarus http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=52014 Based on the Oscar-winning movie and TV show (and subject of a remake out this fall) Eau Claire Children's Theater closes out the season with this dance powerhouse! -- Eau Claire Regional Arts Center - State Theatre, Eau Claire http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=54319 The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by "Froggy" LeSeuer, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time "Froggy" has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. The play originally premiered in Milwaukee, went on to win two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards as Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production. -- St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Hudson http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=54635 Norman Rockwell was one of the most endearing and beloved illustrators of the 20th century, capturing the warm and optimistic American spirit. This monumental exhibition provides a rare viewing of more than twenty original artworks by Rockwell’s hand, as well as the complete collection of Saturday Evening Post covers featuring over 300 illustrations by the artist. -- Paine Art Center and Gardens , Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=54970 In his large-scale photographs, Carl Corey captures such built environment as expressway underpasses, swimming pools and suburban backyards that have become so mundane that we no longer pause to examine them closely. Glass artist Lisa Koch uses the reflective properties of float glass and mirrors to reflect the passage of time. -- James Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=55278 Bill and Kirsten are married metalsmiths. Bill takes a Japanese-inspired abstract approach, and Kirsten takes a more fluid approach. Their exhibit showcases nature-inspired jewelry. -- Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=55279 Local artist Patricia Farwell brings a unique representational style to illustrate the best of a La Crosse-area summer. Her images are nostalgic, bold and dramatic depictions of the area's beauty. -- Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=55280 Gretchen finds compositions in the natural world and captures her impressions in hand-painted fabric pieces. -- Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=55765 Stories of the horrific, hilarious and hair-raising practices in early 19th century medicine. Tapeworms for weight loss and alcoholic tonics used alongside cutting edge practices of anesthesia and x-rays created a bizarre dichotomy in the Victorian Era medical world. -- Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion , Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=55787 A historical look at the shooting festivals of 19th century, including 23 firearms, period photos, replicas and ephemera. -- Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56216 Ten Chimneys is the estate lovingly created by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. With no ropes and nothing under glass, guests at Ten Chimneys are treated to a VIP guided tour of a National Historic Landmark replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the 1930s and 40s. -- Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56218 Our 2010 exhibition celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Lunts’ historic Broadway production of The Taming of the Shrew, which inspired Kiss Me, Kate (the renowned musical by Cole Porter). -- Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56642 Gallery I: "Driscoll Hixson and Tyanna Buie, Identity of Place." Gallery II: "ARTworking, Place and Time." Gallery III: "Rhea Vedro and Graham Yeager, An Engagement." -- Overture Center for the Arts, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56658 Originally a comedy by Jean Anouilh, this adaption by Jeffrey Hatcher is the story of a young prince who fell spent three dreamy days with an opera diva before she died of a complicated wardrobe malfunction. The Duchess, in an effort to cheer her love sick nephew, recreates the prince’s romance, hiring a look-alike shop girl to play the part of the opera star. -- Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56659 By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. Tuna is a viciously funny excursion into small-town Texas politics, relationships and heated gossip. Portraying matronly ladies, cowboy disc jockeys, hippies and a dozen other memorable characters in the burg of Tuna, Texas, two actors take on the raucous fun of playing multiple roles with quick change fun. In this third edition of the Greater Tuna series, an impending high school reunion brings out the best--and more often the worst--in the citizens of Tuna. Who will be crowned the reunion queen? Nasty spitfire talk among the competitors, whose extravagant opinions are based on rumor and suspicion, stirs up comedic moments that get you chuckling before you realize what's happened. -- Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56660 By David Auburn. In this story, we meet twenty-five-year-old Catherine who sacrificed college to care for her father (once a brilliant, much-admired mathematician) and is now left in a kind of limbo after his death. Socially awkward and a bit of a shut-in, she is gruff with Hal, a former student who shows up even before the funeral wanting to root through the countless notebooks her father kept in the years of his decline, hoping to find mathematical gold. Then comes Claire, Catherine's cosmopolitan, blandly successful and pushy sister, with plans to sell their father's house and take Catherine with her back to New York. This Pulitzer Prize (2001) and Tony Award-winning (2001) play crackles with subtle wit while tackling large questions. -- Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=56716 The election of 1860 was the most polarizing and divisive election in our country's history as four candidates vied for president. Who would you have voted for? Now is your chance to have your vote count as the Civil War Museum recreates this historic election during its 150th anniversary year. Come to the Museum, learn about the candidates, study the issues, and pick up a ballot to cast your vote. -- Civil War Museum, Kenosha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57344 Haunting portraits and emotional recollections take you behind enemy lines to uncover the Vietnam War through the eyes of soldiers. This portrait exhibit is a tribute to the service and sacrifice of Wisconsin Vietnam veterans and features veterans from all regions of the state. This exhibit is presented as a component of Wisconsin Public Television’s Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories project. -- Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57465 Encounter face-to-face some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea--such as the Leafy Sea Dragon and the Flamboyant Cuttlefish--while learning what impact global climate change has upon these fascinating creatures. -- Milwaukee Public Museum - Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57632 Hand-selected from the Museum of Wisconsin Art Collection, “Working Wisconsin” is certain to evoke memories of personal working heritage. Farming, fishing, services and industry--all are depicted in Wisconsin art by Wisconsin artists. Featured are paintings, prints and drawings by such local legends as Richard Lorenz, Robert von Neumann, Gerrit Sinclair, John Steuart Curry and John Wilde. -- Grohmann Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57723 Music by Denver Casado, lyrics and book by Douglas M Parker. Young Samuel Clemens leaves home in Hannibal to be a cub pilot on a Mississippi steamboat in 1858 and unexpectedly finds himself learning about life, navigating his way from boy to man and from Samuel Clemens to Mark Twain. “When I find a well-drawn character in fiction or biography, I generally take a warm personal interest in him, for the reason that I have known him before—met him on the river.” — Mark Twain. -- American Folklore Theatre at Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57725 Bone Dance is a funny and frightening musical carnival of mystical ghost stories gathered from campfires around the world. Created and directed by Jeffrey Herbst. Ralph Lee, nationally renowned puppeteer and mask-maker has created several hand and stick puppets that vary in size, from the small to the gigantic especially for this production. -- American Folklore Theatre at Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57726 At Schnaybel's Famous Cheese, the lotto is just the ticket to help the workers take their minds off the rumors the factory may shut down. With typical Wisconsin good humor, the workers carry on. A touching and joyful Wisconsin musical fable! Music by Paul Libman, book and lyrics by Dave Hudson. -- American Folklore Theatre at Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57816 Today's ever evolving technology is used as both inspiration and as a tool for artistic expression. The exhibition New Media is an exploration of how established and emerging technologies are being adapted and appropriated by artists. -- Charles Allis Art Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57913 "Old Glory," a symbol of strength and unity, has changed its look over the last 230 years. Learn about its design and the hidden meanings in colors, star patterns and stripes. See 19th and 20th century flags documenting new states, historic events and veterans groups. -- Civil War Museum, Kenosha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57914 Mammoths and Mastodons are hot news! Mammoth and man were living together in southeast Wisconsin 14,300 years ago. Since the excavation of the Schaefer Mammoth almost 20 years ago, new research, data and scientific evidence have changed our views of the peopling of the Americas. Learn about the years of research, other mammoth discoveries and why it's rewriting the history books. -- Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57917 You'll find the Rambler Legacy Gallery filled with "made in Kenosha" products, including a Bain Wagon, a 1931 Pirsch Fire Truck Extinguisher, a 1969 AMC Ambassador Stretch Limousine (that appeared in a 3-part episode of the Mission Impossible TV show in 1969), and a 1948 Nash Truck. The history and story of the Quad Truck (made by Nash during World War I) will also be explored. Audios will accompany the exhibit. -- Kenosha History Center, Kenosha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58028 Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's Tony Award–winning masterpiece. This witty and elegant musical is a celebration of romance and features one of Sondheim's most popular hits, “Send in the Clowns.” -- Peninsula Players Theatre, Fish Creek http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58037 The Fireside is proud to present this musical tribute to one of America’s greatest musical superstars in a show that features over 40 of his great hits, including "I Walk the Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Jackson" and of course "Ring of Fire." -- Fireside Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58044 The boyhood Home/Museum/Barn of Sterling North, world renown editor and author of Rascal and 28 other books plus poetry opens. Furnished with authentic antiques, the Home has been restored to its 1917 setting and houses North's desk, typewriter, and many family artifacts, photos, books and memorabilia. A gift/book shop is available. -- Sterling North Home and Museum, Edgerton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58049 It's easy to understand why, of all the shows they created, Carousel was Rodgers and Hammerstein's personal favorite. Come and see why Time Magazine declared Carousel the best musical of the 20th century. -- Beaver Dam High School, Beaver Dam http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58069 View the display "Lest We Forget" to learn about the military efforts of Marshfield’s men and women. -- Thomas House Center for History, Marshfield http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58099 Explore the life and art of naturalist John James Audubon at the New London Public Museum’s newest exhibit "Audubon: The Art of Nature." -- New London Public Museum, New London http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58205 This exhibit features works of art by professional regional artists. Visitors to the gallery will find this an excellent opportunity to add a distinctive piece to a personal collection. Funds raised from this annual event support the educational mission of the non-profit Hardy Gallery. -- Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Ephraim http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58207 A community outreach project as well as fundraiser, the Mosaic Project was developed as a means to help raise awareness of the arts and make them accessible for every member of our community. The display, hung in tandem with the Collection Invitational exhibit, consists of a large-scale mosaic constructed of 300-plus 6-inch by 6-inch canvases. -- Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Ephraim http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58275 Jennifer Bolande emerged in the early eighties working first in drawing, dance, performance and choreography. She began working with found pictures, rephotography, collage and installation. In an attempt to integrate aspects of dance and choreography (temporality, gesture, movement, props, theatrical space) with pictures, she began to physicalize the photograph in various ways, constructing images, photo-objects, assemblages, sculptures film and installation. Over the years, Bolande has consistently negotiated between these realms, and has simultaneously worked into the gap between other reductive binary pairs like audience/performer, public/private, masculine/feminine and memory/expectations. -- Inova/Kenilworth Square East, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58277 Since the early 1980s, Condit has garnered acclaim for her sweetly gruesome stories of menaced and menacing women. Cultural critic Laura Kipnis calls Condit, “the most serious practitioner of the grotesque in video art” and media scholar Patricia Mellencamp hails her videos as “feminist fairy tales.” Condit sets Brothers Grimm-like parables in the suburban landscape of the American Midwest, mixing black humor, lush photography and eerily sing-song soundtracks to unearth the dark fantasies lurking there. -- Inova/Kenilworth Square East, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58293 This is an ongoing event open to all in celebration of birds in our community. Rusk Area Arts Alliance will be holding a number of events connecting birds with art. Children are encouraged to get involved! Please visit our website for more information. -- Rusk Area Arts Alliance, Ladysmith http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58343 Internationally known photographer Catherine Chalmers communicates a respect for nature by focusing on one of its lowliest creatures--the cockroach. This mid-career survey of large-scale color photographic images includes three bodies of the artist’s work and a number of her recent videos. The artist creates these images to humanize these insects and call out attention to the preciousness of life. -- Racine Art Museum, Racine http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58451 Enjoy a blend of Celtic, folk and bluegrass tunes when New Mexico-based Rye Creek performs as part of Woodwalk Gallery's summer concert series. -- Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58457 Thirty-eight full-sized Buffalo Bill posters from Jack Rennert's personal collection. -- Rahr-West Art Museum, Manitowoc http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58512 Computer training specific to getting a job. Help offered includes filling out online forms, resume review, help with paper applications and writing assistance for cover letters. Weekly training except for Tuesdays March 30, June 22, June 29 and July 13. -- Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Branch , Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58514 Computer training specific to getting a job. Topics covered include online forms, resumes, paper applications and cover letters. -- Madison Public Library - Hawthorne Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58637 Artist Craig Wilson displays past and present kite aerial photography of Madison at the Alicia Ashman Branch Library Gallery. The art show features two kite aerial views of Madison photographed by George Lawrence in 1908 and two matching views that local artist Craig Wilson photographed in 2008. Craig Wilson is a Madison resident and has been making and flying kites for over 25 years. On any given day you might see him in a local park flying his large kites. Often hanging below those kites might be a radio-controlled camera that he uses to make interesting aerial photos. He has published a book of those images called Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin. -- Madison Public Library - Alicia Ashman Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58785 Featuring artists from coast to coast, curated by Cathi Bouzide. -- Woolen Mill Gallery, Reedsburg http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58862 Jousting knights, thrilling entertainment, a diverse artisan marketplace and many wonderful eateries transport guests far away to another time in our 30-acre festival park. -- Bristol Renaissance Faire, Bristol http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58898 Celebrating five years of laughs, the Milwaukee Comedy Festival features live sketch and improv comedy, stand up and funny videos. Hundreds of comedians from across the country, four days packed full of live shows, workshops and special events, give-a-ways and door prizes. -- Off-Broadway Theatre, Milwaukee, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58946 Art and craft show, flea market, carnival, 4-H fair, motor cross show, rodeo, and horse show. -- Monroe County Fairgrounds, Tomah http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58948 Annual festival, softball/volleyball tournament, parade, fireworks, 5K run/walk, kids' games, music, food and fun. -- Wilton Village Park / Community Center, Wilton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58949 Prairie Fest is an outdoor environmental education event with a small art fair with work inspired by nature and/or incorporating natural materials. -- UW-Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58950 Flambeau Rama is a 4-day event packed with family entertainment, live music, food court, carnival, arts and crafts and a parade on Sunday. -- Downtown Park Falls, Park Falls http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58964 The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a Saturday and Wednesday tradition in Madison. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers and specialty products from approximately 300 vendors throughout the year. About 150 vendors attend every Saturday. All of the agriculturally-related items are produced in Wisconsin. -- Capitol Square - Madison, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59017 Bluegrass at its best! -- Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59049 Come to purchase local produce, flowers and crafts. Stay to listen to local music and meet your neighbors. -- Riverwest Gardeners Market, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59083 Visit the gravesites of early Oshkosh citizens who were in the foreground, and background, as our city developed. Learn the stories of lumbermen, politicians, professionals and ordinary folks from those days long ago. Tours begin at the Riverside main gate. -- Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59096 A terrible crime has been committed, and London’s most brilliant detective needs your help to solve it. This immersive and wildly entertaining murder-mystery tests visitors’ sleuthing skills and powers of observation to unravel the exceedingly clever “whodunit” exhibit. Gather clues and evaluate evidence to solve your way through this three-dimensional clue game. This whirlwind adventure would be a crime to miss. -- Oshkosh Public Museum, Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59193 Take a tour and experience America's prettiest playhouse. Inspired by the Opera House at the Palace of Versailles, the Al. Ringling Theatre is the prototype for all the ornate movie palaces in North America. A short theatre organ concert included with the tour. Tours are one hour long. -- Al. Ringling Theatre, Baraboo http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59205 Butterfly Counts and Monarch Larve Monitoring Project with Happy Tonics and the University of MN, DNR and Xerces Society. Help us identify, record and photograph insect species and native plants for national species tracking. The smallest of species needs you! -- Native Wildflower and Butterfly Garden, Shell Lake http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59230 Dot Dot Dot’s music is a thrilling union of rock elements and dance beats with synthy frills; it’s a wonder they didn’t call themselves Duran Duran Duran! The group appears as part of our Summer Sounds concert series. -- Cedar Creek Park, Cedarburg http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59256 Acclaimed concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Frank Almond performs at Music by the Lake with internationally recognized, award-winning pianist William Wolfram in a stunning duo recital. -- Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59258 In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the Haggerty Museum of Art and The Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University, "A Collection’s Legacy" celebrates the role women donors have played in the development of the museum’s collection. Representing a range of works from Old Master paintings to contemporary prints and photographs, the exhibition highlights key works from the Haggerty permanent collection. -- Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59259 A native of Racine, Theodore Czebotar sketched the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State from the 1940s through the 60s. These studies later inspired larger works of the coastline, temperate rain forests and drier climates found in the area. The artist’s forays into abstraction can be seen in his paintings featuring fallen trees and weathered root clusters. While based on nature, Czebotar painted increasingly reductive and stylized landscapes. In addition to paintings, this exhibition includes photographs of Czebotar and historic images of the Pacific coast. -- Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59285 Madison Savoyards, Ltd. sets sail on its 48th annual summer production. Enjoy such favorite songs as "I'm Called Little Buttercup," "When I Was a Lad," "We Sail the Ocean Blue" and "He is an Englishman" when you join us aboard HMS Pinafore. Fun for the whole family! -- UW-Madison - Music Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59292 In William Nichols' large-scale paintings, the viewer is immersed within a lushly blooming garden, a densely wooded forest, or a cool, rocky stream. It is a contemporary look at landscape generated out of American traditions of realism. Nichols' overlaying of transparent glazes creates a rich tapestry of sensuous color and texture. -- Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59293 Susan Evans began creating delicate female figures in porcelain and gradually moved into powerful bronze sculptures. Her posed figures, sometimes nude and intimate in scale, evoke unexpected emotional responses. The great physical presence of her large fragmented bronze sculptures demands a response far beyond the simplicity of the object. -- Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59330 This historic building features a display on the history of the Stevens Point Fire Department and an art gallery of local artists' work. A portion of the proceeds from sales of artwork goes towards the preservation and upkeep of the building. -- Historic Fire House No. 2, Stevens Point http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59337 The 2010 Wisconsin Triennial is the twelfth statewide survey of contemporary art in Wisconsin undertaken by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. A cornerstone of MMoCA’s programming, the Triennial captures the spirit of the time and functions as a harbinger of trends to come. -- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA), Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59340 An electrfying night of music featuring: Tommy Burroughs, Eric Lewis, Billy Conteras, Karen Mal, Jody Wood and Rich Higdon. -- Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59464 Music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Lee Adams. Directed by Bill Beyer. Bye Bye Birdie gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us all. It is the tops in imagination and frivolity--a show enjoyed by the cast as much as the audience. The plot revolves around rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie and the complications that arise when his agent stages a publicity stunt on a television show, in which he will kiss one lucky girl from Sweet Apple, Ohio, before being drafted into the army. -- Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59465 The Minneapolis-based jazz group Story City returns to the Park Theater. Story City was put together to explore the music of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and the late saxophone great Michael Brecker. The ensemble has now expanded its reach to include the Yellowjackets and most importantly, original compositions all their own. A wide variety of musical styles has been pursued by these composers in their conscious effort to promote, advance, and develop original musical voices. -- Park Theater Cable Hayward Arts Council Center for the Performing Arts, Hayward http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59475 Twenty-two artists from twenty-two places in the world with twenty-two visions created on a 3 x 5-inch screen. Each of the artists will show three pieces, and each has a virtual gallery available for viewing on-line. -- The Flying Pig, Algoma http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59485 Extra hands-on activities and demonstrations included in regular admission price. Explore topics like strength (tear, crush, pull apart), color, chemical additives, coefficient of friction--fun learning for the whole family. -- Paper Industry International Hall of Fame / Paper Discovery Center, Appleton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59555 Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. -- Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Branch , Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59556 Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. A great early literacy experience for your child! -- Madison Public Library - Hawthorne Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59557 Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so please pre-register. -- Madison Public Library - Pinney Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59558 Come to the Lakeview Library to play a variety of fun, exciting and challenging board games. Beginner and advanced gamers welcome! For more information call 246-4547. -- Madison Public Library - Lakeview Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59561 Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. -- Madison Public Library - South Madison Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59565 (For children ages 3 - 5. Younger siblings welcome.) A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs that help preschool children develop print and phonologic awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge and narrative skills. Groups welcome. -- Madison Public Library - South Madison Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59566 Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. -- Madison Public Library - Pinney Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59567 Stories, songs and activities for babies and toddlers ages 0-35 months. One adult per baby is required. -- Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Branch , Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59594 Join the adventure with three recent releases. Games and tests about each movie will be played between films. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Call for movie titles. Ages 12-18. -- Community Library, Salem, Salem http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59608 The Coalition of Photographic Arts (CoPA) brings a variety of artistic talents to the Ploch Art Gallery. Thirty photographers have been accepted into this juried exhibition, which focuses on visions of the natural world. -- Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59632 This summer, the Racine Art Museum (RAM) will be invaded by insects--as depicted by contemporary artists. RAM announces an exciting array of exhibitions and programming that feature these crawling, flying, hovering, and often times, beautiful creatures at both museum locations. Visit www.ramart.org to discover a variety of bug-related activities and family-friendly events scheduled throughout the summer. -- Racine Art Museum, Racine http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59663 “Unlikely Muses,” an exhibition featuring paintings by Janet Roberts, consists of approximately 40 paintings with many new pieces that have not been shown before. Inspired by Mount Mary’s fashion and design program, Roberts created still-life paintings that feature mannequins, masks and costumes. The title of the show, “Unlikely Muses,” refers to quirky objects that appear in some of the still-lifes and that served as the impetus for the resulting paintings. -- Marian Gallery - Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59708 Wisconsin artist Jean Crane is noted for her beautifully executed watercolor paintings. Her original artworks depict flowers carefully composed in graceful still-lives or dramatically described in their natural abandon. A collection of Crane’s work is presented in this exhibit along with paintings created by some of her artist students. -- Plymouth Arts Center (including Gallery 110 North), Plymouth http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59784 A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs that help preschool children develop print and phonologic awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge and narrative skills. For children ages 3 - 5. Younger siblings welcome. Groups welcome. -- Madison Public Library - Sequoya Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59797 Beginning in June, visit this historic mid-Victorian mansion for an exhibit on area dairy history and a display of vintage milk bottles. -- Upham Mansion / North Wood County Historical Museum, Marshfield http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59806 A photography exhibition by people with disabilities, the result of a unique project by VSA Wisconsin. Opening reception with screening of "Shooting Beauty," an award winning film about a fashion photographer who puts a camera in the hands of people with disabilities. -- Promega Biopharmaceutical Technology Center, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59824 Marcia Jablonski's play of compassion and hope about a changing Chicago neighborhood. Jablonski, a Mineral Point playwright, won the 2010 Elizabeth George Fellowship and the 2008 Wisconsin Wrights Playwriting Contest. -- Alley Stage, Mineral Point http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59833 This Lansing, Michigan quartet brilliantly updates a resurging American musical genre. These guys are real showmen of old-time country swing. Rachel Davis joins Steppin In It to form Shout Sister Shout. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. (Note: In case of rain, concert will be held at Orchards Golf Course, Hwy. 42 N, east on EE, right on Heritage Lake Rd.) -- Peg Egan Performing Arts Center, Egg Harbor http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59836 Shakespeare frequently sent his characters into the woods in search of identity, truth and love. In this, one of his greatest comedies, those woods are just one part of a world where rules and labels apply only sporadically and loosely. As You Like It tells the tale of characters living in disguise and in exile in the Forest of Arden. Hilarity ensues, as identities and labels are mistaken and twisted. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59837 Some relationships are tricky, and The Bard sets out to remind us of that inconvenient truth via one of theater’s most unconventional heroines, Helena. Fiercely determined to get what she wants (in this case, the almost equally enigmatic Bertram), Helena has quite the bag of tricks, entrapment not least among them. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59838 So swiftly our theater Up the Hill becomes another place, another era. This time it’s the American South in the wake of the Civil War, where charm belies ill will and where the predatory Hubbards (here in Lillian Hellman's prequel to The Little Foxes) have made a fortune converting national catastrophe into personal wealth. But that story, as it turns out, is only a backdrop to the family battle that plays out among a supremely manipulative father; a beautiful, conniving daughter; two ambitious brothers; and a mother who wants nothing more than to get far away from them all. In its own playful, thrilling, and darkly comic way, Another Part of the Forest gives generously to its audience; after all, characters equally worthy of love and horror, going after each other with gladiatorial rage, surgical precision--and, somehow, charm--can’t help but keep us on the edge of our seats. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59839 Most people know Somerset Maugham for his celebrated novels and stories, but we tend to forget that he was also one of the most popular and important dramatists of his time. Revisiting The Circle, we knew at once that it was perfect for APT: witty, elegant and deftly plotted, its sparkling exterior hiding a tender and occasionally dangerous interior. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59841 Does it qualify as irony that a play whose central concern is communication has inspired so much consternation over the years? No matter. Considered by many to be one of, if not the, most influential play of the 20th century, Waiting for Godot asks the big questions in ways few other works of art could: how do we get up every morning, fight through every day, and go to sleep every evening never knowing whether our hopes and dreams might be granted? Godot asks--with theatricality, tension, humor and grace--that we rethink the world and our place within it. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59842 With very good reason, many of you will see The Syringa Tree simply to witness Colleen Madden playing all 24 of the play’s characters. And, needless to say, you will not be let down: after all, this very combination of script, actor, and director has created near-legendary results in the past, at Milwaukee’s Renaissance Theaterworks. The Syringa Tree takes place against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa. It deals in the shame that so often comes with knowledge, the corruption that can belie beauty, and the innocence rarely maintained as we grow up. -- American Players Theatre, Spring Green http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59844 At the dawn of a new age in America, comes a tribute to the timeless Age of Aquarius. Whether it's curly, fuzzy, nappy, shaggy, wavy or braided, Hair is the glorious granddaddy of rock musicals. Full of some of the greatest tunes ever written for the stage, Hair takes us back to the Summer of Love with its high-spirited anthems against war, bigotry, and the establishment. -- Sunset Playhouse, Elm Grove http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59880 Saved by Grace is a seasoned Christian indie band and has made a name for itself mixing blues, funk and 70s drenched rock with their special blend of bold Christian lyrics. -- Monument Square, Racine http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59896 Ethnic festival with food, music, art activities and dance. On the grounds of the Racine Civic Center. -- Festival Hall, Racine http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59945 New work by Q Gallery member artists Brenda Wenberg and Jeanne Weymouth. The public is invited to join the artists for cupcakes and color at the Opening Reception. -- Q Gallery Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59996 Marc Sijan’s figures are incredibly lifelike, sensuous and graceful. In fact, they are so lifelike, they seem always on the verge of movement, a mere instant away from action. The pores in the skin, the tiny hairs and veins, even the bald spots, the blemishes, the individual shapes of the faces that make human beings so similar, yet so unique. These are the essence of what makes Marc Sijan’s work so arresting. -- Waukesha County Museum, Waukesha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60046 Sculptor and painter Liv Aanrud will have a solo show of her recent works. Her recycled metal sculptures capture the simple essence of our natural world. Aanrud is currently pursuing her MFA in painting at Rutgers University. -- Tomorrow River Gallery, Amherst http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60114 Don't miss Olbrich's wonderful summer tradition as live butterflies are released in Bolz Conservatory during July and August. Visitors find it awe-inspiring to see butterflies actually emerging from their chrysalises before they fly of into the tropical paradise of the Conservatory! -- Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60123 An 1860s magician comes to Wade House: Robert Olson, magic historian and performer! Adults and children alike will be amazed and entertained as freely selected playing cards fly about, coins disappear from spectators' hands, and giant metal rings melt into each other! Three shows during the day (10 am–5 pm) are included with regular admission. An entirely different evening show features 300 years of magic as Robert Olson returns to portray magicians of the 18th, early 19th and 21st centuries. The special evening includes a sumptuous buffet dinner and an early evening stagecoach ride, all for only $30. Seating is limited; advance reservations required. -- Wade House, Greenbush http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60131 Experience the thrill of soap box derby’s heyday in Madison from the mid-1930s through the 1950s, and catch the excitement of today’s derby-racing action. See unique cars, mementoes, souvenirs, photographs, and film footage from the days when zooming down a hill in a home-built car was the most fun a kid could have. -- Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60141 Kids of all ages can engage in creative and positive outlets to make art under the facilitation of SVA professional artists. -- EBCO ARTWORKS, Sheboygan http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60153 In organizing The New Reality, the International Guild of Realism asked members to create an artwork inspired by a historical painting. Images by Dürer, Vermeer, Audubon, Dali and others are referenced on comparative labels alongside sixty-five contemporary works allowing viewers to compare and contrast the old with the new. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60154 Based on Charles M. Schulz’s childhood experiences with sandlot baseball, stories of the Peanuts baseball team are whimsical, thoughtful and hilarious. Peanuts at Bat! takes a look at Schulz’s love for the All-American sport and showcases Charlie Brown and the Gang’s hapless pursuit of a winning baseball strategy. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60156 An exhibit of works by Tim Seeley, who wanted nothing more than to draw comics while growing up in Central Wisconsin. He drew strips for the student newspaper at D.C. Everest Senior High and a strip called Big Small Town at UW-Marathon County. Then started working professionally in comics after graduating from UW-Eau Claire. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60164 Midwest Regional Collaborative for Sustainability Education presents Renewsical, a musical about sustainable energy. The Renewsical is an interactive stage performance that teaches the technology of energy efficiency, sustainability and renewable energy in order to inspire action toward a healthy economy, cleaner environment and a brighter future. Written by Musician Ed Lemar and Wacky Art Artist Robin Lee with a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. -- Barrymore Theatre, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60171 An exhibition of various visual arts media by local artists sponsored by the Wisconsin Valley Art Association and the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP). On the last day of the exhibit, there is a workshop with a professional artist giving a lecture or demonstration for the participating artists and the public followed by a educational critique of the exhibited artworks in the afternoon. -- Water Street Art, Rothschild http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60177 An exhibition of various visual arts media by local artists sponsored by the Greedale Public Library Foundation and the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP). On the last day of the exhibit, there is a workshop with a professional artist giving a lecture or demonstration for the participating artists and the public followed by a educational critique of the exhibited artworks in the afternoon. -- Greendale Public Library, Greendale http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60195 Jason Skoog uses mixed media on paper to create colorful, imaginative worlds with open-ended narratives. The show features both small and large works populated by a variety of intriguing characters and objects like sailors, station wagons, gazelles, swimming pools, telephones, mop buckets, spiders and rhinos. -- Madison Public Library - Central Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60260 Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger Collection celebrates the repetition and motion found in everyday tools such as hammers, saws and wrenches. The artists in the exhibition range from emerging to world renowned, including Arman, Jim Dine, Claes Oldenburg and Jacob Lawrence. The wide array of bright colors and vivid textures make this collection enjoyable for visitors of all ages. -- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60263 Absolutely Art and Café Zoma are proud to present Phoebe Saunders, Sara Stevens Scott and Dawn Dahleen as our featured artists for July. DJ WES3 will provide the music for the opening reception! We will also provide food from Bunky’s Café and drinks for all during the opening reception. -- Absolutely Art, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60267 The Drury Gallery and the Zona Gale Theatre at the Portage Center for the Arts is transformed into a fantasy land for flower lovers with artwork, art inspired floral arrangements and poems or reflections inspired by the art. This free exhibit will only be open two days. A wine tasting followed by a special tour of the exhibit will be held Friday night. This exhibit is in conjunction with “The Art of a Garden”, a self-guided tour of Portage area gardens. -- Portage Center for the Arts, Portage http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60285 The Plymouth Arts Center and Mill Street Guild present their summer musical series "Mill Street Live." Get ready for a night full of high energy music and dancing! Greatest hits by your favorite stars will be performed by an outstanding cast of local college age singers and dancers. -- Plymouth Arts Center (including Gallery 110 North), Plymouth http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60287 For the last seventeen years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect,” and for the last seven years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him twenty-two Emmy nominations. Don't miss your chance to see Bill Maher live! -- Overture Center for the Arts, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60349 A time for non-walking babies and their caregivers to take part in sensory-stimulating activities and socialization experiences. Baby gear welcome. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60370 Tired of bad books being written for teens? Read and discuss this year's award-nominated books. Ages 12 and up. Every Monday June through August except June 14th and August 9th. -- Community Library, Salem, Salem http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60375 This juried exhibit, in its 24th year, features agricultural themed artwork of artists from across the country. -- New Visions Gallery, Inc., Marshfield http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60422 From backwoods humor to political satire to comic strips and beyond, the galleries are brimming with works of art that are sure to bring a smile or hearty laugh. The group exhibition titled A Sense of Humor includes the work of 22 contemporary artists exploring humor each in their own way. -- John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60480 Featuring works by Charles Wickler and Jill Verbick. -- Almont Gallery, Waukesha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60491 Cellist and Wausau native Michael Andrews brings the South Beach Chamber Ensemble back to the Museum to celebrate Robert Schumann’s 200th birthday. Phoenix violinist Sarah Schreffler, UW-Green Bay pianist David Severtson, and UW-Stevens Point violist Dee Martz join Michael for marvelous music-making. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60499 Go “Green” this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with Nature Net’s free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use the clues offered by your guide “Ringo Raccoon” to observe area mysteries–all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way and learn about the natural world. Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site June 5 through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and neighbors - get one for everyone! -- Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60516 This exhibition of altered and handmade aprons, organized by the Finlandia Young Women’s Caucus (YWC), centers on the idea that aprons have a long history of association with women. It prompts viewers to reflect on their own personal history and memories associated with aprons--and the women in their lives who wore them. In the Women's Studies Research Center, first floor, Ingraham Hall. -- UW-Madison - Ingraham Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60522 Three short films, including Baltic Way (Lithuania), Noroutine (Lithuania) and Vogelfrei (Latvia). -- UW-Madison - Vilas Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60523 Lithuania, 2008, Beta Sp, color, 42 min. Film in Lithuanian with English subtitles. After his parents’ divorce, 11-year-old Rolanas and his father move in next door to Emilija (also 11) and her parents (also apparently on the verge of divorce). Despite their shyness, the children forge a friendship across the apartment wall, from their respective balconies. But after a nearly tragic accident, Rolanas must find a different way to talk to his friend. -- UW-Madison - Vilas Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60524 Latvia, 2008, Beta Sp, color, 52 min. Film in Latvian with English subtitles. Three elderly bachelors idle away their time amidst semi-wild nature, with only a TV set to keep them informed about the outside world. The occasional visitor drops by, but our guys seem to prefer birds and fish to human beings. -- UW-Madison - Vilas Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60525 Estonia, 2009, Digibeta, b/w/color, 80 min. Film in Estonian and Russian with English subtitles. What happens when a totalitarian regime stands face to face with the heroes of popular culture? According to Disco & Atomic War, a lighthearted and yet entirely convincing "documentary" blend of dramatic reconstructions and archival footage, the regime loses. -- UW-Madison - Vilas Hall, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60538 Part one of Neil Simon's autobiographical trilogy: a portrait of the writer as a young teen in 1937 living with his family in a crowded, lower middle-class Brooklyn walk-up. -- River Arts Center, Prairie du Sac http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60598 The Peck School of the Arts Dance Department presents two unique evenings featuring works by Dance MFA students. Each summer, professional dancers and choreographers travel from across the United States to participate in the school's renowned graduate program. Their collaborations will culminate in two evenings at the end of July when they share their original and compelling work with the public. The programs will include work from MFA students Amii LeGendre, Olase Freeman, Scott Lyons, Victoria Olender, Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner, Joel Valentin-Martinez, Lindsay Gilmour, Angie Yetzke and Lesya Popil. -- UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, Recital Hall, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60671 It is the year 2054 and humankind is on the brink of destruction. Two teenagers, Renton and Eureka, are reunited after a long separation and tested by Fate. Anime films are shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Screenings are intended for adults and teens. Some films may require a signed parental permission slip for attendees under age 16. -- Madison Public Library - Alicia Ashman Branch, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60672 Kids will make a set of stationary using colored bubble solution and straws. For ages 3+. Children under 8 must have an adult helper present. -- Madison Public Library - Meadowridge Branch , Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60673 Using oils and watercolors, Madison artist Cynthia Quinn has captured stunning views, interesting plant groupings and animals in their habitat while exploring Arboretum trails. -- UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60678 Lakeshore Productions, Inc. presents this relatively new musical that tells the old Hans Christian Andersen story of "The Ugly Duckling." Music by George Stiles; book & lyrics by Anthony Drews. It's a delightful show for children of all ages. -- Random Lake High School District Theatre, Random Lake http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60680 Remember when life was as simple as peanut butter on Wonder Bread? When a summer afternoon was complete with a pitcher of Kool-Aid, some Pop Rocks and a game of lawn jarts with the neighborhood kids? Relive the wonder of your youth with The Wonder Bread Years, a colorful show about the black and white era. Wisconsin's own John McGivern leads a nostalgic journey back in time that will leave you laughing until the milk comes right out of your nose! -- Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60684 The Game Show Show is an inter-active theatrical experience where the audience attends a taping of "The Capitol Squares"--complete with local and national celebrities in the Center Square. Every audience member will get the opportunity to be a contestant and compete for 'amazing prizes' provided by local businesses. See what happens backstage as the cast and crew scramble to get ready for the big show. -- Bartell Theatre, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60697 Artists John Ruebartsch and Sally Kuzma depict Milwaukee in its long history as a city shaped by immigrants. Waves of diverse Europeans fleeing poverty and oppression once made it the most "foreign" city in America, notes historian John Gurda. In the last 30 years, it has become home to people fleeing violence in places like Southeast Asia and Africa. Here, There, and Elsewhere looks at the experiences of these newer arrivals as they rebuild their lives and communities and become part of 21st century Milwaukee. -- Walker's Point Center for the Arts, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60699 Jared Janovec creates sculptural narratives about the history of the human animal and its evolutionary quest to tame and isolate itself from the wild. His ceramic pieces reference human anatomy and various botanical and organic forms. The artist encapsulates the antagonism between culture and nature through formal contrasts and opposing referents: large and small, wet and dry, light and dark, old and new, ripeness and decay, life and death. The curiosities and contradictions of human invention, discovery and power become fodder for his creations. -- Walker's Point Center for the Arts, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60719 Experience more than 40 historic quilts from the unparalleled Winterthur Collection of American antiques. American Quilts unfolds the stories within these textiles, which illustrate life in the early American republic (1760–1850). The women who made these quilts used their needlework skills to make political statements, celebrate marriages, and express religious faith, ultimately transforming an array of fabrics, both common and exotic, into extraordinary works of art. -- Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60722 Warrington Colescott is the premier satirical printmaker working in the United States, employing his sharp wit and vivid imagination to interpret contemporary and historical events in the tradition of William Hogarth, Francisco de Goya, Honoré Daumier and George Grosz. He is internationally respected for his exceptional command of complex techniques and for his unique practice of cutting intaglio plates to silhouette compositional elements. -- Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60750 The Young Shakespeare Players present one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, uncut. -- Young Shakespeare Players Playhouse, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60771 Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy some of the best music around! -- Yawkey House Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60821 Montello Historic Preservation Society exhibit that features artifacts and information about the young John Muir and Marquette County when he spent he boyhood there between 1849 and 1863. It also gives information on where and how to find and see the same plants, animals, birds, and landscapes that Muir saw as a boy. -- Montello Museum in J. P. Vaughn Hall, Montello http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60838 This weekly tour features the historic buildings of Madison's famous downtown street and the stories of the people who lived and worked between the Capitol and the University of Wisconsin campus. -- Michelangelo's Coffee House, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60869 This installment of the "My Music" series, hosted by Mary Lou Metzker, Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds and Patti Page, features a cavalcade of 1950s pop music recording legends, who reunite to perform their biggest hits. -- Wisconsin Public Television , http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60870 The program follows the four-decade career of the trio and includes rare archival performances of "Blowin' in the Wind" from the 1963 March on Washington, "The Times They Are a Changin'" from the Newport Folk Festival of 1964, and the first televised performance of their breakout hit, "Lemon Tree." -- Wisconsin Public Television , http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60944 To mark the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel's Wembley Stadium jump, the Harley-Davidson Museum's "True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel" tells the story of the man behind the performer--through fascinating artifacts drawn from both the Harley-Davidson Museum Archives and the Knievel family collection. -- Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60946 This 2-person exhibit, by Mineral Point artists Carole Spelic' and Richard Moninski, explores the art of textiles in two very distinct ways. This extended summer exhibit will be a “do not miss” for anyone with an interest in fiber and fabric art. -- Monroe Arts Center, Monroe http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60973 A three-day celebration of the ancient Celtic Fire festival, Lughnassadh or Lammas, that marks the height of summer and the first harvest. Featuring workshops and presentations by Selena Fox, Edain McCoy, Mari Powers and others. Live music by Shibaten and Fhearghus, with a special Shibaten concert on Friday night. -- Circle Sanctuary, Barneveld http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61005 Inspired by the beauty and land ethic of Troy Gardens, 22 artists from the Northside Artist Group offer their interpretations of this popular northside community garden through photography, painting, drawing, wall sculpture and fiber art. -- Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61029 Wausau's 5th annual free summer chamber music festival begins with a live performance of Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons on Rt. 51 with Glen Moberg, WHRM-HD 90.9-3, WLBL-FM 91.1, WHAA-FM 89.1. -- University of Wisconsin-Marathon County, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61030 Wausau's 5th annual free summer chamber music festival returns to the beautiful Yawkey House garden to perform Astor Piazzolla's Four Seasons and more. Bring a picnic and relax under the open sky. -- Yawkey House Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61031 The South Beach Chamber Ensemble celebrates Robert Schumann's 200th birthday with his Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47 and Bohuslav Martinů’s Piano Quartet. Sarah Schreffler, violin; Dee Martz, viola; Michael Andrews, cello; and David Severtson, piano. -- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61036 Children have always been fascinated by Alice’s strange and exciting adventures in Wonderland. Now they can actually join Alice in her travels. In this remarkable adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, Willard Simms has created a Wonderland where the audience becomes a part of the forest through which Alice travels. Children join Alice at the Mad Hatter’s tea party and take part in that memorable croquet game with the Queen of Hearts. Take your young audiences on this enchanting trip to Wonderland! -- UW-Waukesha - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Waukesha http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61089 Tired of bad books being written for teens? Read and discuss this year's award-nominated books. Ages 12 and up. Every Monday June through August except June 14th and August 9th. -- Community Library, Salem, Salem http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61103 Enjoy Lake Michigan breezes while shopping our outdoor fair. We have unique exhibitors that arrive from four states. -- Masonic Center - Racine, Racine http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61104 This one-day festival celebrates the home of the Coffee Break with a coffee brew off, antique car and motorcycle show, arts and crafts fair, music, a fun run, food and more fun for the family. -- Downtown Stoughton, Stoughton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61131 An exhibit of historic dolls from Dunn County. Participants are invited to dicuss, interact with and view an assortment of dolls, including ten original American Girl dolls from a local collection -- Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61170 Guest curators Jan Elftmann and Ruthann Godollei create a fun and road-worthy exhibition featuring images and artifacts drawn from our regional ArtCar culture. ArtCar books and videos are available for sale at the exhibition. Watch the progress of the Art and Design Center’s Mississippi River ArtCar, being designed and painted by our 2010 ArtCampers! -- Lake Pepin Art & Design Center, Pepin http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61187 Ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a grand opening. Activities include artist demonstrations, music, family art making and light fare. Art demonstrations by: Jeanette Sharlow, Native American beading artist; Rudy Valente, musician; Julianna Valliere, watercolorist; Sherri Smith, textile artist; Jerry La Barge, Native American decoy carver. The Wine Barn in Manitowish Waters will be at the grand opening to supply sampling of their newest wines and select cheeses. -- Your Arts Program, Manitowish Waters http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61194 Absolutely Art and Café Zoma are proud to present Dorith Steinberg and Ralph Jumbeck as our featured artists for August. -- Absolutely Art, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61196 Re-live the 1940s era by attending a Hangar Dance, featuring big band music performed by Ladies Must Swing, a jazz band consisting of 19 energetic dames. Vintage wear is encouraged and there will be prizes for the best dressed couple and best dancers. The ladies will be performing 1940s tunes all night long--enjoy Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Seems Like Old Times, Leap Frog, In the Mood and much more! Dinner (catered by Cranberry Creek) is available, too. -- Wisconsin Aviation, Madison http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61256 The Junior Duck Stamp exhibit is the culmination of a wetlands and waterfowl conservation program that is taught in schools throughout the nation. Students from around the United States submit drawings and paintings of North American waterfowl to compete in both state and national contests. This exhibit is a selection of the “Best of Show” pictures from Wisconsin created by students from kindergarten through high school. Donations accepted. -- Cable Natural History Museum, Cable http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61259 The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out theaters, large clubs and casinos across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, Gathering of the Vibes, Buffalo's Artpark and Germany’s Rock of Ages -- Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Washburn http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61260 Two weeks of chamber music concerts featuring musicians from major symphony orchestras! Also, music appreciation sessions; open rehearsal; "Under the Big Top" local talent performance; children's concert; children's music camp. Most events held in the Community Center--check our website for details. -- Washington Island Community Center, Washington Isle http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61261 Over 95 artists from throughout the Midwest will gather at Bayfield’s 48th annual Festival of Arts. This juried arts and crafts show is held in Memorial Park on the shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield. Visitors will find a wide selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. Head up to Bayfield and enjoy festival food, on-site entertainment and stunning artwork by the lake. -- Memorial Park, Bayfield http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61263 With the ability to mimic over 200 voices and songs from 'A' list Hollywood celebrities and politicians, Rich Little is arguably the best impersonator the world has ever known. He performs the most incredible replication--actually physically becoming each celebrity right before your eyes. In this production, Rich walks through a lifetime of 'conversations' between Jimmy Stewart and his famous friends and co-stars. Jack Benny, Humphrey Bogart, Jackie Gleason, Cary Grant and many others join Rich and Jimmy onstage for this delightful trip through the golden years of the silver screen. -- Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Washburn http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61265 Born in Galesburg, Ill., and raised in a little stagecoach and river stop village on route to Chicago, Bruce Burnside has listened to, read about and traced down Lincoln stories his entire life. In the honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Mr. Burnside has combined period music, original songs and melodies, historic visual images and remembrances into a portrait of the man, Abraham Lincoln, and the hopes and dreams his words and proclamations have birthed in the hearts of Americans. -- Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Washburn