Category Society & Culture
First Wave ensemble premieres ‘Boomboxed’
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) will present the First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble in another original work, "Boomboxed," Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the Hemsley Theatre in Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave. Read More
Glass Lab to host open house
The UW–Madison Glass Lab will host an open house with glass-blowing demonstrations and a student glass sale Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 6-7. Read More
Kohl Center light sculptures to brighten arena’s plaza
Twelve high-tech light sculptures designed and built by University of Wisconsin–Madison art professors are being placed along the two Dayton Street promenades leading to the Kohl Center. Read More
Visiting artist’s journey of collaboration, imagination
Fred Ho, master of the baritone saxophone, composer, writer, producer, activist, visionary and leader of the Afro Asian Music Ensemble, is this semester’s Arts Institute artist in residence. Read More
Fall Faculty Concert promises innovative dance
The Dance Program’s Fall Faculty Concert is planned for Thursday, Nov. 20-Saturday, Nov. 22 Read More
Order tickets now for Tudor dinners
The Memorial Union will hold the 75th annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts next month, and tickets are now available. Read More
Recent sightings: Hitting a high note
Members of the a cappella group Redefined perform during a Parents Weekend reception at the Pyle Center. Photo: Bryce Richter… Read More
Art sale features student work
The Wisconsin Union Directorate’s Student Art Sale is under way and will be held through Friday, Nov. 21, at the Memorial Union. Read More
Union Theater: Busy with an eclectic lineup
The Wisconsin Union Theater has a knack for booking some of the hottest and most interesting performers around. That talent will be obvious in the next few weeks, as the theater is especially busy with an eclectic lineup that includes world music, tap dance, Cajun folk music, and songs and ballads with medieval and contemporary influences. Read More
Stitched tapestry of Hmong history unveiled at Multicultural Center
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Multicultural Student Center (MSC) unveiled a colorful, wall-sized stitched tapestry depicting the history of the Hmong people during a celebration and ceremony this week. Read More
Chancellor Martin address: Sustaining UW–Madison’s greatness
In her first major public address before 800-plus campus and community members at the Kohl Center Thursday, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin outlined an ambitious set of priorities for sustaining greatness at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
Love conquers all in University Opera’s ‘Widow’
Does being rich make us easier to love? Well, wealth certainly makes us more attractive to suitors. But are their intentions true, or are they only gold diggers interested in marrying a fortune? This is the dilemma posed in Franz Lehar’s lively operetta “The Merry Widow,” which returns to the stage in Music Hall after 25 years with University Opera. Read More
Semi-annual Library Friends fall book sale starts today
The fall book sale, organized by the Friends of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Libraries, takes place today (Wednesday, Oct. 15) through Saturday, Oct. 18 in conjunction with the Wisconsin Book Festival. Read More
Exhibition reveals passion for African arts
For those who believe a tidy, antiseptic workplace free of distractions improves productivity, a visit to Henry Drewal’s office in the Elvehjem Building will challenge that notion. Read More
UW contributes to ‘Extreme Makeover’ episode on Oct. 12
When "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" airs on ABC this Sunday night at 7 p.m., viewers may notice some familiar items in the Anders-Beatty home. Read More
Spoken word’s best featured in ‘Passing the Mic’
The Passing the Mic Series has become a signature event of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) and is an important component of the annual Wisconsin Book Festival. Now in its fourth year, the event showcases spoken-word poet-performers from UW–Madison, teams of teen poets from around the country, and nationally known leaders and hip-hop performers. Passing the Mic events are scheduled for Oct. 16–18 in venues on campus and in Madison. Read More
UW students and alumni to connect at career networking event
University of Wisconsin–Madison students and alumni will have the chance to make personal and professional connections at an upcoming career event on campus. Read More
New student magazine hopes to reach all Badgers
A new magazine produced by and featuring UW–Madison students targets all Badgers. Read More
Cinematheque series explores American politics
It seems as if the presidential campaigning has been going on forever. With primaries, caucuses, dueling ad campaigns and the spectacle of conventions designed to energize the faithful, even the most dutiful voting citizen can grow weary. Mercifully, Cinematheque will rescue us with films that explore American politics and give some healthy perspective to the chatter. Read More