WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Experience the sounds and musical traditions inspired by the breath-taking landscapes of Switzerland with the Monroe Swiss Singers’ 57th Annual Swissfest! Authentic Swiss folk music, including alphorns, yodeling, accordions, and coin-rolling (Talerschwingen) will be performed by the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Jodlerklub New Glarus, the Männerchor New Glarus and others during this afternoon program in […]

The Milwaukee Concert Band announces its fall concert—Play to the Crowd: Great Composers and Their Contemporary Hits. The exciting program presents wildly popular music—then and now. From Henry Fillmore’s The Klaxon march, to Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, to Hamlisch’s A Chorus Line, these selections are genuine crowd pleasers. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon […]

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

La Crosse Chamber Chorale concert graphicTo open our anniversary season, we are thrilled to present Echoes Through Time. This special concert will bring together past and present as we welcome back two of our previous conductors to the podium. Longtime conductor Dr. Paul Rusterholz, who led the Chamber Chorale for 29 years(!) and Dr. Jo […]

Join us for an unforgettable night of live music as the Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra takes the stage at the Skylight Music Theatre! Under the direction of Curt Hanrahan, this ensemble features top Milwaukee jazz musicians who deliver dynamic performances, blending classic and contemporary standards with original works. Come hear their vibrant mix of swinging, soulful, […]

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience is a soul-stirring odyssey through the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where the Blues was born. Guided by the legendary voice of Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, this immersive musical performance fuses the raw, aching power of authentic Delta Blues with the grandeur of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, creating a […]

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 […]

Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals (1970 –1981, 1990–1992, 1995–present) Geoff Downes: keyboards (1980–1981, 2011–present) Jon Davison: lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2012–present) Billy Sherwood: guitar, backing vocals ((1994, 1997–2000), bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–present) Jay Schellen: drums and percussion Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late, and much-missed, Chris Squire, YES have been one […]

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 […]

When you choose to do creative things, you align yourself with something that other people call God. And when you align yourself with creation, you inherently take a side against destruction. You’re on the side of creation. And that does a lot to quell the impulse to destroy. Creativity eats darkness. Sort of an endless […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Over the course of crafting a 29-album catalog and architecting 40 Billboard #1 singles as a keyboardist, songwriter and producer, Brian Culbertson has charted his own unique course in music. Label him jazz and he makes a funk record. Call him an R&B artist and he drops an acoustic jazz trio collection. Brand him pop […]

Join us to celebrate our students’ performances, featuring a diverse program of solo and chamber music works for the guitar!

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The 2025 tour brings their all-new show to the stage, celebrating The Beatles’ second film, HELP!, with performances from the movie soundtrack, as well as the Beatles’ greatest hits of every era. The Emmy Award […]

Through powerhouse vocals, Broadway-level choreography, and a thrilling live band, Wisconsin Singers invites audiences on a musical journey celebrating what it truly means to shine. From the biggest viral hits lighting up today’s charts to iconic throwbacks that never fade, “Star of the Show” blends generations of music into one seamless, crowd-pleasing performance. Audiences will […]

For over 40 years, Skip Jones has been sharing songs and stories for people of all types and sizes. Some songs come from the giants of American folk music, including Woody Guthrie. Others are from the great folksingers he has had the privilege of working with, including Utah Phillips, Guy Carawan, Bill Staines and Larry […]

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 us for The Sloppy Boys playing at X-Ray Arcade. The Sloppy Boys are a Los Feliz, California based party rock band comprised of Mike Hanford, Jefferson Dutton, and Tim Kalpakis from the comedy group The Birthday Boys. In 2022, the boys travelled to the legendary Sonic Ranch Studios where they teamed with super-producer Money […]

Breaking the Silence: a night of music and testimony to illuminate and combat suicide, depression, and anxiety. Music by James Honey weaves through the testimonies of God’s Grace through the loss Show 7:30 (doors open 6:45).

A day of exploration and inspiration for middle-school and high-school aged students to explore various forms of writing. From speculative fiction to erasure poetry; podcasts to ekphrasis; journalism to college application essays, there is something for everyone. Held at venues in downtown Sturgeon Bay.

Experience the full Spectrum of sound and color with the Madison Flute Club’s fall concert! Featuring both the Adult and Chamber Flute Choirs, this vibrant program celebrates the expressive range of the flute family through modern compositions. From shimmering tones to rich harmonies, each piece paints a new hue in this dazzling musical journey. Join […]

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 […]

David Perry, violin | Victoria Chiang, viola | Michael Mermagen, ‘cello While the string quartet is often regarded as the gold standard in chamber music, the far rarer string trio has been called “the chamber music connoisseur’s delight, in the hands of master composers (and virtuoso performers) offering a peak listening adventure of stunning variety, […]

Steve Hazell has been sharing tunes–originals and classic folk–for thirty plus years. He’s a Black Hawk Folk Society audience-pleaser and is back by popular demand! Expect a mix of original songs and traditional favorites, woven together with Steve’s humor and wry observations on life in the 21st century. You’re invited to start your evening with […]

An evening with the Smokin’ Loons, a group of talented area musicians.

The Garms Family tours across America with Guitars, piano, drums, fiddle, banjo, upright bass, dobro, and mandolin. People who like Southern Gospel love their style. Bluegrass lovers eat up their instruments. 7:30pm, Doors 6:45pm

Through powerhouse vocals, Broadway-level choreography, and a thrilling live band, Wisconsin Singers invites audiences on a musical journey celebrating what it truly means to shine. From the biggest viral hits lighting up today’s charts to iconic throwbacks that never fade, “Star of the Show” blends generations of music into one seamless, crowd-pleasing performance. Audiences will […]

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 […]