WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Come aboard the Lake Geneva Cruise Line for a special Mother’s Day celebration! Your afternoon begins with a narrated cruise along the picturesque shores of Geneva Lake, where you’ll hear the inspiring stories of the remarkable women who once called its shores and summer cottages home. Our engaging guide will bring to life the legacies […]

Join us for this FREE For the Kids, By the Kids of Middleton event! What is AI? How does it work? What can we do with it? Run by curious Kids who are learning STEM concepts and are excited to share with everyone!

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make his indelible mark on the world, silence the doubters, and set England on the path to decades of chaos and infighting. Directed by Sam D. […]

Looking for something lovely to do on Mother’s Day? Call someone special and come to a one-of-a -kind Peninsula Music Festival concert, featuring two loved and local musicians and teachers, Sara Bong, piano and Mary Bell, flute. Sara and Mary will perform a program full of heartwarming music to make you and your guest feel […]

Join Childcaring, Inc. at The Pinery Coffee Co. in Wausau on Tuesday, May 13 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Grab a coffee, have a seat, and let’s chat! If you can’t make it for coffee but would still like some information about providing child care (or anything else child care related) give us a call or visit […]

Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]

The Friends of Milwaukee Public Library’s annual Spring Literary Luncheon is an event we all look forward to every year. Gathering with so many like-minded individuals who love all things literary is a special annual treat each spring. The luncheon is sponsored by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library, the Wisconsin Club, and Boswell […]

Come to the Root Note at 6 PM May 15th to watch local change makers answer questions about their work while eating progressively spicier and spicier chicken wings! The event ticket will include a night of entertainment, and 10 chicken wings prepared by the 2025 Wingapalooza winner Mia’s Kitchen LLC, as well as 3 local […]

Deepen your engagement with “The Brilliance of the Spanish World” in a lecture by Rebecca J. Long, the Art Institute of Chicago’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Curator of Painting and Sculpture of Europe. Since El Greco’s death, writers, critics, and other observers have struggled with how and where to situate him. Was he […]

**Every Friday through November** Cave of the Mounds is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique 1-hour tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. One […]

Lyme Disease 5k to support Lyme Warrior

Celebrate the grand opening of Wittnebel’s Tavern! This historic tavern, first opened in the early 20th century, is the newest addition to the brewing experience at Old World Wisconsin. This special weekend will feature a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting each day along with live polka music by Mike Schneider and a special tap dance performance. […]

A deep dive into transformational Breathwork, healing Mantra, and revitalizing Chi Gong with beloved yogi musician & author, GIRISH.

**Every Saturday through November** Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. Tickets are non-refundable. […]

We conclude our season with the Milwaukee Musaik Chamber Orchestra and conductor Alexander Mandl spotlighting a fireworks guitar showcase featuring world-class guitar grandmaster Rene Izquierdo. A Milwaukee favorite, the renowned virtuoso will dazzle listeners in guitar concertos by Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Vivaldi. The program also includes Ottorino Respighi’s exquisite musical pictorial “Trittico Botticelliano” and Jacques Ibert’s […]

Cave After Dark Presents: Cheese & Wine Tasting Indulge in a unique evening experience with our Wine & Cheese Tasting and Cave Tour. Begin your night savoring an array of fine regional wines perfectly paired with local cheeses, hand-selected to complement each pour. Enjoy tasting notes and soak in the cozy, welcoming ambiance. After the […]

Jim Witter, an HCPA perennial favorite, is a superb showman, great musician and an excellent creator of appealing shows. He has led strong tours, including Piano Men (Billy Joel & Elton John), I Write The Songs (Barry Manilow), and Crocodile Rockin’ (Elton John) all of which have delighted audiences, including ours. Based outside of Toronto, […]

Music from Big Pink is the debut studio album by The Band. Released in 1968, it employs a distinctive blend of country, rock, folk, classical, R&B, blues, and soul, and includes numbers by the Band and Bob Dylan. The music was composed partly in “Big Pink”, a house shared by band members. This season-ending show […]

Experience the grandeur of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring pianist Fanya Lin, who wowed our audience in 2023, and Sibelius’ Nordic opus, Symphony No. 2, in SSO’s blockbuster Season Finale. Embark on a journey through the captivating soundscape of German-American Ingrid Stölzel’s City Beautiful as it opens the program.