Category Society & Culture
Fall Faculty Concert celebrates Nikolais
As part of its 80th anniversary, the Dance Program is celebrating the work of 20th century artistic genius Alwin Nikolais which will be showcased in the upcoming Fall Faculty Concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 16–18, in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space.
Waisman Children’s Theatre presents Twain classic
Following his daughter Suzy’s admonitions to write a book that would reveal “his sympathetic nature,”she wrote, Mark Twain published “The Prince and the Pauper”in 1881. Set in 16th-century London, the author carefully researched the time and place, reportedly using Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott as references.
Nikolais dance legacy helps Dance Program celebrate 80 years
The late choreographer Alwin Nikolais devised a simple formula that revolutionized 20th-century dance: obstacles in dancers’ paths.
Grisman brings ‘Dawg’ to Wisconsin Union Theater
No, he’s not that bounty hunter guy on cable’s A&E channel. Rather, David Grisman — “Old Dawg”— plays music of the same name, which he describes as a fortuitous melding of swing, bluegrass, Celtic, Latin, jazz and gypsy, to list but a few. You can get a sample of what this genre is like on Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater.
UT’s ‘Arabian Nights’ to tell tale of tolerance
In the University Theatre production of “The Arabian Nights,”the tension between distrust and detente is as real as the evening news. The production opens on Thursday, Nov. 16
UW historian helps PBS paint vivid picture of the California Gold Rush
As an historian, Susan Lee Johnson finds few subjects of American history more irresistible than the California Gold Rush, a movement that unfolded so fast and furiously that it must seem like watching history get shot from a cannon.
Cinefest to feature civil rights, spoken word
Cinefest, a four-day extravaganza of documentary and politically charged filmmaking, will be held Thursday–Sunday, Nov. 16–19, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Exhibition celebrating America’s knitting doyenne to open
An exhibit featuring the work of knitter Elizabeth Zimmermann will open at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Human Ecology on Friday, Oct. 27.
Chancellor to speak on the arts in higher education
Leadership skills, creativity, self esteem, critical thinking, improved academic performance, tolerance, values and problem solving - are those frills or staples of the arts in the campus setting? Chancellor John Wiley will answer that question Tuesday, Oct. 17, as part of the University Club Luncheon Series.
UW-Madison joins massive Google Book project
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and Google announced an agreement today to expand access to hundreds of thousands of public and historical books and documents from more than 7.2 million holdings at the UW–Madison Libraries and the Wisconsin Historical Society Library.
World Dance Celebration explores global ideas
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Dance Program commemorates 80 years this year with a World Dance Celebration, planned for Saturday, Sept. 30.
Wendt Library hosts women in engineering exhibit
In tribute to the pioneering women of the 20th century who broke into the "male" field of engineering, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) have created a traveling multimedia history.
Music fest set to bring the world to the Union
The third annual World Music Festival will be held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23.
Nighttime is the right time for Arts Night Out!
A string quartet will play with fire, ceramics will get smoking hot and dancers will burn up the floor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's "Arts Night Out!" on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Artists, scientists, educators collaborate on Wisconsin climate change exhibit
Artists and scholars have come together to create an art exhibition designed to illustrate the impact climate change will have on Wisconsin's Northwoods.
Summer class helps K-12 teachers tap into spoken word
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is offering a special class for teachers and youth services personnel, most from Madison and Milwaukee, on harnessing the might of spoken words.
Register now for UW–Madison School of the Arts at Rhinelander
Openings are still available for School of the Arts, a University of Wisconsin–Madison program in Rhinelander that offers dozens of hands-on workshops for adults in art and folk art, arts management, computer arts, movement and relaxation, music, photography, theatre and drama, and writing.
Summer on campus: Camps and conferences keep things humming
Numerous events will keep the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus buzzing with activity this summer.
Arts Institute plans exhibition, symposium
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Arts Institute presents a special exhibition and symposium in conjunction with university artist-in-residence Matthew Buckingham's seminar and workshop, "Representing the Past in Media & Art."
Geology Museum open house coming April 30
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum's annual open house is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, at 1215 W. Dayton St.