WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

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 […]

Christmas Gymanfa Ganu. Director: Rev. Joe Corbin; Accompanist: Steve Jensen. Hymnals provided.

The UWM Percussion Ensemble presents its annual Fall concert, featuring a wide variety of instruments, sounds, and compositions from different periods. The UWM Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on diverse repertoire written in the 20th and 21st centuries for percussion. Emphasizing new compositions alongside historically significant contributions to the chamber repertoire, the […]

Join Schola Chicago, an octet of professional singers from some of Chicago’s most acclaimed choirs, under the direction of Milwaukee-based choral conductor and organist James Grzadzinski for a performance of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem in the month of All Souls. Other repertoire performed include works by Palestrina, Durufle, Proulx, and Grzadzinski. This is a concert for […]

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 […]

Featuring the former members of The Tempations, The Miracles, The Contours A Motown Christmas is a powerful family-oriented show combining Motown’s greatest hits with everyone’s favorite holiday classics. This show features those famous Motown trademarks: dazzling choreography and unforgettable harmonies all performed in that memorable Motown style.

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 […]

Music on the Marsh: Dom Flemons Live at The Nature Place Thursday, November 13 | Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM The Nature Place | La Crosse, WI Join us for an unforgettable evening of American roots music with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dom Flemons, known around the world as “The American Songster®.” Flemons’ music […]

Step into a world of drama, passion, and unforgettable music as UWM Opera Theatre takes the stage for its Fall production! Featuring talented student singers bringing you a production of […]

Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 38 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. West is also a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI’s 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP’s 2023 Golden Note Award recipient, ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year […]

An evening of contemporary classical music. The ensemble is dedicated to the performance of current compositions by contemporary composers whose works are related to the tradition of “written-out music” (concert music) which has been a mainstay of Western musical culture for many years. Founded in 2019, the ensemble comprised of Madison’s professional musicians, play music […]

The Madison New Music Ensemble is pleased to present its third concert at the Arts + Literature Lab on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Location: Art + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison, WI

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 […]

Step into a world of drama, passion, and unforgettable music as UWM Opera Theatre takes the stage for its Fall production! Featuring talented student singers bringing you a production of […]

Eroica kicks off the 25/26 Masterworks Season in Capitol Theater, encapsulating the timeless beauty of classical music. We welcome guest violinist Lun Li to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, whose captivating performance will infuse the stage with emotional depth and brilliance. The evening begins with Rautavaara’s Suite for Strings, a work filled with […]

Freedom’s Legacy – A concert featuring: “At Dawn’s Valor,” Commando March” and “Godspeed, John Glenn.”  Robert Johanek – director

The Raging Grannies of Madison and Dane County are a group of mature women who sing about peace and justice, employing a large dose of humor and sarcasm. They sing original lyrics to popular tunes, with their floral hats an their aprons festooned with political buttons. The Raging Grannies have been a beloved fixture at […]

Duluth Fiber Guild members are preparing for their Annual Fiber Art Fair & Sale. The event is open to the public and will be held Saturday, November 15, from 10 am – 3 pm at the First United Methodist Church (the Coppertop) at 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth. The Annual Fiber Art Fair & Sale […]

You’ll hear 15 beautiful voices singing our favorite songs by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and more! We are Ashland’a new ‘Memory Choir’ and we can’t wait to take you down “Melody Lane!”

The Wild Hog and Yahara River join forces for monthly singalong playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Come on down with voices and stringed and other compatible instruments to share your favorite songs and the favorite songhs of others.

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 […]

The Barricade Boys bring powerhouse vocals,tight harmonies, and electrifying energy to the stage. Featuring four talented performers who have all starred in Les Miserables.

Step into an intimate, newly restored space and celebrate the beauty of the changing seasons through a captivating musical journey. Join us at The Loft at Four Winds Farm for a one-of-a-kind evening showcasing internationally acclaimed violinist and Artistic Director Dawn Wohn as soloist, performing alongside the virtuosic Coppia Chamber Players under the baton of […]

Start spreadin’ the news! The UW Stout Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra is proud to present “A Night in New York”, an evening of fast rhythms and crazy tones from the city that doesn’t sleep! Take a bite of the big apple with tunes like “New York, New York,” “Lil’ Darlin’”, “Rhapsody in Blue,” “Take the […]

FBI and The Untouchable Horns is an exceptional, 10 piece band featuring a four member horn section (Sax, two Trumpets, and Trombone), three vocalists and an outstanding rhythm section. 7:30pm Show, Doors 6:45

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 rapper Billy Woods playing at Vivarium. Billy Woods is a rapper who defies easy categorization. On the mic, woods is no less of a conundrum, possessed of versatile flows and an ability to not only tackle topics other artists wouldn’t dream of, but also to bring unique perspectives to the familiar ones.