Category Society & Culture

Chazen expansion project receives architectural honors

May 17, 2012

The Chazen Museum of Art expansion project has received recognition this spring from Wisconsin business media and architecture organizations.

Recent sightings: Union Theater’s ‘Curtain Down Party’

May 14, 2012

Anita Laabs (right) helps Savanna Shropshire (left) try on an assortment of costumes in a dressing room backstage at the Wisconsin Union Theater’s “Curtain…

Wisconsin Union Theater celebrates history on eve of renovations

May 10, 2012

As the Wisconsin Union Theater closes for a two-year renovation, staffers are opening doors to the public in two farewell events.

Jordan’s skills embrace education, art

May 8, 2012

Many recognize undergraduate advisor Jerry Jordan’s enthusiasm as a recruitment and retention specialist for the School of Education. But fewer know of his prospects as a professional portrait artist.

National Down Syndrome Congress recognizes Wisconsin Singers

May 6, 2012

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) recognized the Wisconsin Singers for working with a cognitively challenged young man at a dance workshop in January.

International urban movement conference returns to Madison

May 4, 2012

Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.

UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list

May 3, 2012

Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded.

“Calm After the Storm” event this Sunday

April 26, 2012

A temporary housing shelter will be on display from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Arts as part of a special project by students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Human Ecology.

UW Chamber Orchestra visits Brookfield’s Wilson Center

April 25, 2012

The UW Chamber Orchestra performs at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield in a free concert on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

UW-Madison Javanese concert features four guest artists

April 24, 2012

This spring's annual concert of music and dance by the UW–Madison Javanese Gamelan Ensemble and dancers will feature a solo dance by Valerie Mau Vetter of Grinnell College, a group dance by members of the Javanese dance class taught by Peggy Choy of the Dance Department and a wide variety of gamelan music.

Dance Department students present “Les Muses” April 26-28

April 18, 2012

Dance students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will perform "Les Muses," a student concert featuring contemporary dance works by six emerging student choreographers and an original piece by New York artist in residence Pamela Pietro on April 26-28 at 8 p.m.

The curtain rises on the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 18

April 13, 2012

The 2012 Wisconsin Film Festival runs from April 18-22.

African Students Association celebrates 10 years

April 11, 2012

The African Students Association will honor its ten-year anniversary on UW–Madison's campus with a two-day celebration featuring keynote speaker Naomi Tutu.

Harbison, Haydn and Franck close UW Pro Arte Quartet centennial season

April 9, 2012

To American composer John Harbison, the string quartet is a malleable model that deserves creative exploration.

Chicago-based Lincoln Trio performs at UW–Madison

April 5, 2012

The Guest Artist Series at the School of Music hosts its final residency of the 2011-12 season with the Lincoln Trio, performing on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Morphy Hall. Admission is free.

Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra perform Verdi’s “Requiem” at Overture Center

March 28, 2012

For nearly 120 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Choral Union has been preparing and performing major choral works for university and area audiences.

Badger Varsity Band and “Dukes of Hazzard” star celebrate the 1970s

March 22, 2012

The Badger Band is preparing to celebrate the 1970s during the annual Varsity Band Concert, April 19-21.

Cool science images show aesthetic side of science at UW–Madison

March 22, 2012

The second annual UW–Madison Cool Science Image contest has highlighted the synergy of science and aesthetics, selecting six winners and six honorable mentions from 82 entries from faculty, staff and students on campus.

Go Big Read inspires art across UW community

March 14, 2012

Two parts of "Enrique's Journey" stood out for Kat Cameron as she read this year's Go Big Read selection: the terrifying train ride through Chiapas and the kindness of the people in Vera Cruz, who threw food and other necessities to immigrants riding atop a train through Mexico bound for America.

Unique art and science project displayed at National Science Foundation

March 13, 2012

A series of paintings, quilts and other artworks developed through a collaboration between artists and ecologists in Wisconsin is on display at the headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Virginia.