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UW-Milwaukee Institute of
World Affairs
WPR proudly sponsors the Fireside Forum on Foreign Policy
Tuesdays from February 7-March 6 7:00-8:30 pm
UWM Student Union
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
As Wisconsinites prepare to go to the polls in national elections, the Fireside Forum on Foreign Policy connects four key policy issues to the lives of the citizens of our state. Speakers will provide both a national context and local impact to help audience members make informed decisions on policies going forward and the best candidates to bring them about.
These events are free and open to the public.
Get more information about the
Fireside Forum on Foreign Policy.
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Burlington Family Chiropractic
WPR proudly sponsors the Burlington Family Chiropractic Natural Health Fair
Sunday, February 19 from 11am-4pm
Veteran's Terrace at Echo Park
589 Milwaukee Ave.
Burlington, WI 53105
Burlington Family Chiropractic is hosting its 3rd annual Health Fair, with local vendors, speakers and demos ranging from probiotics to gluten free cooking.
Get more information about the
Burlington Family Chiropractic
Health Fair.
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Schauer Arts & Activities Center
Michael Perry &
The Long Beds
Friday, February 24 at 8:00 pm
Schauer Arts & Activities Center
147 N. Rural Street
Hartford, WI 5307
Michael Perry is a humorist, bestselling author, and talented singer/songwriter from rural Wisconsin. Together with his four piece band, the Long Beds, Perry performs music that has been variously described as country folk, roughneck folk, folk-twang, and Americana, ranging from straight-up twang to churchly harmonies.
Perry can also be heard on Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua's Tent Show Radio, airing on Saturday evenings from 9-10pm on Wisconsin Public Radio.
Michael Perry will be doing a public meet & greet/book signing after the show.
Get more information about
Michael Perry &
The Long Beds at the Schauer Center.
Check out Michael Perry's website at
www.sneezingcow.com.
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
007: Bond and Beyond
Sunday, February 26 at 2:30 pm
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
Uihlein Hall
929 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Carl Davis, conductor
Mary Carewe, vocalist
"Goldfinger," "Nobody Does it Better," "Live and Let Die," and the ubiquitous "James Bond Theme." The signature tunes of Bond films are nearly as famous as the jet-setting super spy. Prepare for an evening that's licensed to thrill when the debonair 007 is brought to life through the performance of classic pieces of cinematic music.
The MSO is offering Wisconsin Public Radio listeners at 50% discount to the show. Simply use the coupon code "WPR" when you buy tickets,
or click here to purchase your tickets at this special price.
Get more information about
007: Bond and Beyond at the MSO.
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Boswell Book Company
WPR proudly sponsors author Sarah Vowell at Boswell Book Company
Friday, March 9 at 7pm
Boswell Book Company
2559 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Sarah Vowell is the author of "Unfamiliar Fishes." Tickets to see Sarah Vowell are good for event entry and a signed paperback copy of her book. A $10 gift card will be available in lieu of a book.
Get more information about
Sarah Vowell at
Boswell Book Company.
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WHAD 90.7HD Is Home To Classical Music
"90.7 HD2 Classical" provides commercial-free classical music in southeast Wisconsin
Listeners who purchase an HD receiver experience Wisconsin Public Radio?s 24-hour, commercial-free classical music service at home or
in their car. The WPR HD2 Classical music service presents complete symphonies, chamber works, opera arias, art songs, and choral gems. (Check out the complete schedule). WPR favorites like Jim Fleming, Norman Gilliland, Lori Skelton and others share their passion for the music and their depth of knowledge in a relaxing commercial-free format.
The HD service is free. Listeners sign no annual contracts nor pay subscription fees.
HD Radios can be difficult to find at stores in southeastern Wisconsin. The web, though, does offer some HD Radios. Here's an HD Radio that you can purchase from BestBuy.com.
If you have further questions about HD radio, please email Katie Madsen or call her at 414-227-2047.
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Wisconsin Public Radio
310 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Suite 750-E
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(Voice) 414-227-2040
(Callin) 800-486-8655
(Fax) 414-227-2043
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About the Milwaukee Office
The downtown Milwaukee office of Wisconsin Public Radio opened in 1989 under the management of Bill Estes. Since then, the Milwaukee office has become home to a full-time reporter, two statewide programs and two full-time corporate development officers. Every weekday, listeners from around the state join in on conversations with Ideas hosts Kathleen Dunn and Ben Merens who broadcast out of the downtown Milwaukee office. Chuck Quirmbach is the Milwaukee-based reporter who covers developments and issues in Southeastern Wisconsin that are of statewide interest. The region's corporate development officers, Gina Dragutinovich and Adam Rasske help businesses and organizations support WPR. If you'd like to learn more about Wisconsin Public Radio in southeastern Wisconsin, contact regional manager, Lisa Nalbandian.
Internships
WHAD is always looking for student interns to assist in various deparments. Past interns have gained real-world experience in producing, community relations and news. Please download information about internships to learn more.
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