Category Society & Culture
International Institute, Borders Books partner on book series
Beginning this month, the International Institute and Borders Books will partner on an international book series, entitled "The World Beyond Our Borders." The six-month series will feature UW–Madison faculty discussing their recent books on a variety of international subjects. Read More
‘King of Latin jazz’ returns to Union Theater
Poncho Sanchez, the 'king of Latin music,' returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Feb 8, at 8 p.m., and ticket holders will be able to continue dancing after all the encores are over. Read More
Recitalists to sing Bernstein at Union Theater
The music of Leonard Bernstein will be sung with polish and elegance on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 8 p.m. when Joyce Castle and Kurt Ollman bring their all Bernstein program to the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
All-university string orchestras give premieres
Students learning advanced music composition, two orchestras of non-music majors, and a food pantry would seem to have little reason to cross paths. But a stroke of inspiration at the School of Music enabled all three to benefit from a unique venture that started last spring and culminates Saturday night (Dec. 7). Read More
Jagger retrospective at Elvehjem
A large retrospective, "The Art of Gillian Jagger," will open at the Elvehjem Museum on Saturday, Nov. 23, and remain on view through Jan. 19. Read More
Fall faculty dance concert ‘bound’ to please
New York choreographer Heidi Latsky freely admits to being fearful ever since Sept. 11. To allay those fears, she did what she does best - she made a dance. Bound, the group work she created to help transform fear into positive energy, will be showcased in the UW Fall Faculty Dance Concert Nov. 21-23. Curtain time is 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave. Read More
Film festival features Brazil
Brazilian cinema will be spotlighted along with films from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the United States during CineFest Nuestra America: "Viva o Brasil," which runs Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 17. Read More
Brey and O’Riley to perform at Union Theater
Carter Brey, cello, and Christopher O'Riley, piano, will present an exciting program of cello sonatas on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
‘Framework’ focuses on UW student choreography
Come a little early! Students in the UW Dance Program invite concertgoers to arrive early for this year's fall concert to enjoy a site-specific, improvisational dance in the lobby 15 minutes before curtain time. Read More
Fiddler MacMaster returns to Union Theater
Natalie MacMaster, the Cape Breton fiddling phenomenon, is returning to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. Read More
Wisconsin Singers: 35 entertaining years
The Wisconsin Singers, the nation's premier collegiate song- and-dance group, will perform 35th Anniversary On Campus shows at the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9. Read More
Dance Program presents alumni and world dance concert
A concert of cultural fusion showcasing dance from around the world will be presented by the UW Dance Program on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave. Read More
Academy of Ancient Music to perform
The Academy of Ancient Music with Andrew Manze bring their celebrated interpretation of baroque music to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. Read More
Moroccan musician Hakmoun to perform
The Wisconsin Union Theater's 2002-2003 Performance Series opens on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. with extraordinary Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun and his six-member band. Read More
Filmmaker Varda to speak at symposium
One of the world's leading filmmakers, AgnÂs Varda, will be the guest of honor at a landmark international symposium devoted to her work Oct. 3-5. Read More
Sample campus arts Sept. 28
The greater Madison community and students, especially those new to Madison, and are invited to get into the arts on campus and bring a friend or two to "Arts Night Out!" on Saturday, Sept. 28. Read More
Blanche Lazzell woodcuts on display at Elvehjem
A selection of Blanche Lazzell's many prints in vivid colors will be displayed at the Elvehjem Museum of Art through Nov. 2. Read More
Pro Arte, Li Chiao-Ping plan artistic reponse
Two world-renowned creative ensembles will perform a series of artistic reflections on Sept. 11 in a program to be held at the Memorial Union Theater . Read More
Dance program plans full season
The Dance Program will host a range of innovative dance and technology events, performances and classes throughout the fall. Read More
Film Fest seeks submissions
The fifth annual Wisconsin Film Festival, a showcase for the best new independent film scheduled March 27-30 in Madison, is now accepting submissions. Read More