Category Society & Culture
Year of the Arts events this week
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UW-Madison collegiate slam team brings home top prize
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
Costume designer featured as artist in residence
There’s no denying that clothes say volumes about the person wearing them. This is true, too, on the stage. Read More
Words, wit and wild hearts: A conversation with author, professor Lorrie Moore
It’s a writer-to-writer conversation when Jacquelyn Mitchard sits down for a chat with Lorrie Moore, acclaimed fiction author and UW faculty member. Read More
New art gallery to feature work of academic staff
The Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff is an unlikely place for an art gallery. But a recent remodeling of the office left a more open room, lots of sunlight and bare white walls that called out for some color. Read More
Wisconsin teen poetry slam team selected, members get ready to go national
The six top-scoring competitors from last week's Wisconsin Youth Poetry Slam Team finals are gearing up to compete at the Brave New Voices spoken-word international competition in Los Angeles in July. Read More