WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Following several weeks of student fundraising, this concert features performances from Philharmonia, all four String Orchestras, Sinfonia, and Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra–MYSO’s gift to the community

Our season kicks off November 2 with our Fall Concert – SOUND THE TRUMPET! – when we proudly present our guest soloist for this season, Mr. Brent Turney.  La Crosse audiences may recognize him as the frequent lead trumpet in Greg Balfany’s La Crosse Jazz Orchestra during their popular summer Sunday Jazz in the Park series.  Come hear this […]

Think you know Wisconsin music? Test your skills at Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR. Join WPR staff for a night filled with trivia, music and prizes. Bring your friends and show off your Wisconsin pride! We will be at the Log Cabin Tavern in South Range (10 min south of UW-Superior) from 6 p.m. to […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience […]

Join the Wisconsin Philharmonic for an exciting debut in the Wilson Center’s Wednesday Matinee Series, where we’ll bring the magic of the string orchestra to life. Led by our distinguished Maestro, a select group of musicians will present a rare, full performance of one of Mozart’s most treasured works. Mozart: Divertimento in D, K.136 Arensky: […]

In a world silenced by a ban on music, a group of daring teens risks everything to rediscover it. They meet in secret to learn about all things musical, defying […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of […]

 Join WPR for live classical music by Peter J. Thomas at the Milwaukee Art Museum! Enjoy an evening of timeless classics, reimagined pop favorites, and great company amidst the Museum’s iconic architecture, with a pop-up bar open before and during the performance. This unique celebration of art and music is brought to the community by […]

In a world silenced by a ban on music, a group of daring teens risks everything to rediscover it. They meet in secret to learn about all things musical, defying an oppressive government determined to keep them silent. But their newfound knowledge comes at a price. In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom is a bold, imaginative […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience […]

Enjoy a memorable holiday concert with all the trimmings – holiday classics, sing-along and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker with ballet performance by members of the Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance. Conductor – Alexander Mandl Program Leroy Anderson, A Christmas Festival Overture Peter Tchaikovsky, Selections from The Nutcracker with Ballet performed by dancers from the Nancy Dianne […]

By James DeVita Based on the true story of Sophie Scholl and The White Rose In 1943, a group of university students in Germany were appalled at the truth that was coming to light about the Nazi Party. They started a resistance group aimed at bringing down Hitler and the Nazi regime. Their story is […]

In a world silenced by a ban on music, a group of daring teens risks everything to rediscover it. They meet in secret to learn about all things musical, defying an oppressive government determined to keep them silent. But their newfound knowledge comes at a price. In Darkness, Audio Flowers Bloom is a bold, imaginative […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of nearly 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were grounded in the small Canadian town of Gander during the wake of 9/11. Experience […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of […]

By James DeVita Based on the true story of Sophie Scholl and The White Rose In 1943, a group of university students in Germany were appalled at the truth that […]

Join Robin and Michael for an evening of connection, community, and solace as they lead us in powerful body prayers. The Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) are a spiritual practice in motion; they draw from sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the world’s many traditions. The Dances blend chant, live music, and evocative movement into […]

By James DeVita Based on the true story of Sophie Scholl and The White Rose In 1943, a group of university students in Germany were appalled at the truth that […]

In a world silenced by a ban on music, a group of daring teens risks everything to rediscover it. They meet in secret to learn about all things musical, defying […]

Book, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Mark Clements A Breathtaking Tale of Triumph This exhilarating Tony Award-winning musical shares the remarkable true story of […]