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Madison, Milwaukee UW collaboration offers variety, model for future

September 24, 2008

A new doctoral initiative that explores buildings, landscapes and cultures may make the distance between Madison and Milwaukee just a little bit smaller, at least figuratively speaking. Read More

Performance Center to get $20 million boost

September 16, 2008

Two anonymous donors have made a commitment of $20 million in support of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music's future Performance Center on the northwest corner of University Avenue and Lake Street. Read More

Recent sightings: An Evening of Celebration

September 16, 2008

Photos: Jeff Miller Soprano Emily Fink and the University Symphony Orchestra perform during “An Evening of Celebration to Benefit Artists of… Read More

Arts Institute brings musician, composer, activist Fred Ho to campus

September 4, 2008

The Arts Institute is pleased to welcome artist in residence Fred Ho to the University of Wisconsin–Madison this fall. Read More

Tickets available for ‘An Evening of Celebration’

August 20, 2008

A very special event to honor outgoing Chancellor John Wiley’s many years of service to the university is planned for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State St. Read More

Tickets available for ‘An Evening of Celebration’

August 20, 2008

The opening weeks of the academic year are always busy. They are especially busy on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus as it transitions to new leadership in the Office of the Chancellor. Read More

University Theatre season full of partnerships, collaborations

July 31, 2008

University Theatre (UT) takes the concept of teamwork to new heights in its 2008-09 season, partnering with three different Madison producing organizations to offer new and varied learning experiences for the students that UT serves. Read More

Local students, staff compete in National Poetry Slam Festival

July 30, 2008

Hundreds of spoken-word performers will be in Madison Aug. 3-9 for National Poetry Slam 2008. Read More

New exhibits show art of college humor, James Watrous

July 29, 2008

Two new exhibits offer a first look at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's extensive collection of college humor magazines and celebrate the work of an artist who got his start drawing covers for UW–Madison's Octopus. Read More

Wisconsin Day coming July 9 on the Big Ten Network

July 7, 2008

A wide range of university broadcast programming, from classic Wisconsin football to a spoken word student group, will be featured on Wednesday, July 9, during Wisconsin Day on the Big Ten Network (BTN). Read More

Summer Choir concert spotlights American poets

July 1, 2008

The UW–Madison Summer Choir will perform "I Hear America Singing" at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11. Read More

Amiri Baraka to kick off spoken word education institute

July 1, 2008

Amiri Baraka, the award-winning incendiary poet, playwright and founder of the Black Arts Movement, will give a special reading at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Monday, July 7, to open the third annual Spoken Word and Hip-Hop Educator's Institute. Read More

Recent sightings: Lakeside Cinema

June 30, 2008

Students and community members take part in a Wisconsin Union Lakeside Cinema event featuring a screening of the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka… Read More

Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2008

Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge. Read More

Jazz benefit for campus child care honors early childhood teachers

June 12, 2008

An annual fundraising event featuring local jazz singer Jan Wheaton will benefit University of Wisconsin–Madison campus child care centers. Read More

University Theatre presents ‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)’

June 12, 2008

This summer, University Theatre will present the off-Broadway sensation "Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)." Read More

Jazz benefit honors four early childhood educators

May 13, 2008

Local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform in a fundraising event to benefit UW–Madison campus child care centers. Read More

Couple ‘houses’ Frank Lloyd Wright legacy

May 10, 2008

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Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra commemorate Ralph Vaughan Williams

April 30, 2008

The UW–Madison Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will perform under the direction of Beverly Taylor at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Overture Center’s Capitol Theater. Read More