Category Society & Culture

Campus, city celebrate centennial of jazz legend

September 30, 2010

As a pianist, composer, arranger, educator and humanitarian, Mary Lou Williams (1910-81) gained a sterling reputation among her jazz peers. But to many outsiders, even jazz fans, she remained unknown and underappreciated. Her 1976 visit to the University of Wisconsin–Madison brought her work alive, but few pictures or recordings remain. Read More

Tandem Press participates in international touring exhibition

September 27, 2010

On Sunday, Oct. 10, American Printmaking Now will open at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, and prints from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Tandem Press will be among those featured. Read More

Academic staff gallery features artwork of Georgene Pomplun

September 22, 2010

From scenes of rolling green hills and red barns in warm evening sunlight to the distinctive architecture of the UW campus, the oil paintings of Georgene Pomplun evoke the essence of life in south central Wisconsin. Read More

Slide show: Year of the Arts Takes it to the Streets

September 17, 2010

Year of the Arts events this week

September 14, 2010

In celebration of Illuminate: Year of the Arts, which launches on Thursday, Sept. 16, some buildings at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will shine more brightly than usual with color washes and projections from 7:15-11 p.m. today (Sept. 14) through Thursday, Sept. 16. Read More

Sixth annual ‘Passing the Mic’ spoken-word series to feature Latin flair

September 10, 2010

Latin rhythms will set a flavorful beat for the sixth annual Passing the Mic spoken-word series Thursday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Wisconsin Historical Society auditorium, 816 State St. Read More

Weekend events will explore elements of hip-hop

September 3, 2010

A series of events this weekend at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will explore the elements of hip-hop: being a DJ, rapping, break dancing, graffiti and… Read More

Year of the Arts to inspire, engage, celebrate

September 2, 2010

In any year, the arts scene on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is vibrant and rich, with hundreds of performances, exhibits and events from students, faculty and visiting world-famous artists. Read More

Rafael Casal: Making the most of his fearlessness

August 10, 2010

He’s the professional artist who honed his craft and distilled his style at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for close to three years. Read More

Governors group to recognize Multicultural Arts Initiative director

July 7, 2010

The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison continues to draw national praise for expanding the dimensions of educational creativity. Read More

Artwork by people with developmental disabilities shines in airport exhibit

July 1, 2010

If there is evidence that each of us, in our mind's eye, has a unique and valuable take on the world, it hangs on walls of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Waisman Center. Read More

Conference examines role of archives in media, theater research

June 22, 2010

Some 2,000 miles separate Madison and Hollywood's star-making machine, and it's a 1,000-mile journey to New York's Great White Way. Read More

Latin percussion class a lesson in rhythm and culture

May 12, 2010

Manuel Vellon doesn’t know sign language, but he teaches his students to talk with their hands. Read More

UW-Madison collegiate slam team brings home top prize

May 4, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Collegiate Slam Team took first place at the 2010 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational hosted by Emerson College in Boston. Read More

“On, Wisconsin!” video contest winners announced

April 30, 2010

Four members of UW Hip Hop have won the grand prize in the university's "On, Wisconsin!" YouTube video contest for their entry "On Wisconsin Remix Song." Read More

Hip-hop workshop focuses on teaching tools

April 30, 2010

Now celebrating its fifth year, the Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus from July 7-11. Read More

Major gift establishes Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture

April 26, 2010

The Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a $1 million endowment from Sherry Mayrent and Carol Master, via the Corners Fund for Traditional Cultures, a Donor advised fund of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, to establish the Mayrent Institute for Yiddish Culture. Read More

Lathrop Hall marks centennial year

April 16, 2010

Lathrop Hall hits a milestone this year, and the School of Education is throwing a party worthy of the classic building perched along University Avenue. Read More

Hip-hop festival features team behind ‘Passing Strange’

April 1, 2010

In a convergence of film, music and powerhouse performance arts, this year's fourth annual Line Breaks festival will offer the opportunity to view the film "Passing Strange" on Monday, April 12, then hear the inside story on the creative process behind the Broadway production in a special cast and creator panel on Tuesday, April 20. Read More

Festival to showcase films from across the globe

March 24, 2010

It Changes You. That’s the 12th Wisconsin Film Festival slogan, and though it’s too early to tell, it’s probably accurate. Read More