Category Society & Culture
UW–Madison a cappella group to sing at White House
UW–Madison’s men’s a cappella group the MadHatters will perform at the White House Dec. 7.
José Madera: Keeping a Latin beat
By day, you’ll find him in Bascom Hall, but in José Madera’s spare time, he’s often with MadiSalsa, a music ensemble dedicated to bringing the diversity of Latin music to the Midwest.
Grad student Jennifer Conrad sees the beast in us all
While many people may not see themselves reflected when they look into the eyes of a dog or cat, when Jennifer Conrad sees an animal, she sees its connection to humanity.
Schoenfield composition highlights second Pro Arte Quartet concert
Google the word “freilach” and you will find that it means “happy” or “joyful,” especially in relationship to music. American composer Paul Schoenfield says the Yiddish word also describes his recently composed “Three Rhapsodies for Piano Quintet,” commissioned by the UW Pro Arte Quartet as part of its 100-year anniversary celebration currently underway.
Wisconsin Singers to perform Nov. 18
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's renowned Wisconsin Singers will perform "Starstruck!" - the group's newest show - on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Overture Center.
University Housing to launch Creative Arts and Design Community
The Arts Institute and University Housing at UW–Madison next fall will launch a residential learning community for students interested in creative disciplines including art, dance, design, engineering, fashion, film, music, theatre and computer science.
Artists and libraries unite in innovative student project
Merging organizational savvy and community outreach, three students in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) have created a resource to connect artists, libraries and the people who love them.
Percussion groups from South Korea, U.S. perform at Mills Hall
The Guest Artist Series at the School of Music presents the Academy Percussion Ensemble from South Korea and the U.S.-based Galaxy Percussion Group on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in Mills Hall.
Stew brings passion, energy to classroom
Stew - just Stew - walks into the classroom in black clothes, red sneakers and a battered straw hat. He carries a guitar case, as if arriving at a coffee shop stage instead of a lecture.
CD released with work of music professor
“C’e la Luna Questa Sera?”, a work by Laura Schwendinger, professor of Composition in the School of Music, is featured on a newly released Cedille CD, “Notable Women,” with the Lincoln Trio.
Treasured campus murals conserved for future generations
Art conservators are painstakingly preserving a set of historic, wall-size John Steuart Curry works surrounded by the gutted and rebuilt Biochemistry Building on Henry Mall.
Adding poetry, rhythm and music to the Wisconsin Book Festival
Some of the best known names in poetry and hip-hop, from Sonia Sanchez and Danny Simmons to the latest members of the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble, will take the words of the Wisconsin Book Festival to the next level with poetry, rhythm and music.
UW Opera costume designers make good singers look great
In the UW Opera costume shop, fashion history, stage blocking, vocal technique, sewing mastery and tight budgets come together in an ever-moving buzz.
Wisconsin Book Festival author is world traveler, UW–Madison dad
Acclaimed author André Aciman, who will present a Wisconsin Book Festival talk on Thursday, is eagerly awaiting his visit to UW–Madison, where he has strong family ties.
Recent sightings: Shadow art
On Oct. 12, 2011, a graphic shadow is cast as workers on a scissor-lift platform finish installing window trim on the exterior of the…
Pro Arte Quartet turns 100, celebrates with new commissions, free concerts, lectures
To celebrate its centennial year, the Pro Arte Quartet has commissioned original works from four contemporary composers, all of which will be given their world premieres during the 2011-12 season.
Chazen Museum of Art announces grand-opening events
On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, the Chazen Museum of Art celebrates the grand opening of its expansion with open houses from noon–5 p.m. on both days.
Tony Award-winning director, playwright to speak at UW–Madison
Chicago theater luminary Mary Zimmerman will give a public lecture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in Room L160 of the Chazen Museum of Art.