WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! In Ken Ludwig’s Lend me a Tenor, Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to […]

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy By Kate Hamill Based Loosely on the Novel by Bram Stoker Directed by Mary Trotter Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram […]

The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program (“UWAY”) will present a concert of chamber ensemble pieces and repertoire for a large, symphonic wind-band. UWAY musicians are enrolled in grades eight through twelve and are actively involved in their school band/music program. Artist-faculty from the Peck School of the Arts at UW-Milwaukee lead UWAY rehearsals […]

Experience the sound of today with UWM’s Pop Ensemble! This powerhouse group of students delivers a vibrant mix of pop, soul, and modern rock in a concert that highlights the creativity and artistry of student musicians. A must-see for fans of live commercial music! The UWM Pop Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on […]

Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert. WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites and pop covers. We’ll be at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center with The Twin Ports Brass Quintet. Bring a friend […]

Join Wisconsin Public Radio with “Drivetime Classics” host Jason Heilman for an evening of classical music featuring young musicians in Milwaukee. Spend the evening celebrating and supporting classical music performed by some of the great young talent from the Milwaukee area. The performance will be in Allen-Bradley Hall, a unique opportunity for both performers and […]

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 […]

The UW-La Crosse Art Department hosts its 2025 Open House on Thursday, October 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. in various locations in the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts. The Open House is an opportunity for both campus and community members to get their hands dirty while learning about the UWL Art Department. […]

Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the UWM Jazz Ensemble, the UWM Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the UWM Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY). The UWM Jazz Ensemble focuses on styles from the Swing Era through contemporary composers. The ensemble is open to all UWM undergraduate and graduate music majors, as well as non-music major […]

**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 […]

Learn the art of blacksmithing at Wade House!  Strike while the iron is hot, hear the “clang” of the hammer and feel the heat from the forge as you learn the art of blacksmithing in our 1860s-era Dockstader Blacksmith Shop at Wade House. During your forging tutorial, you’ll shape unique knives from various materials and […]

**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. […]

This program by an unusual trio of duo harpsichord, lute, and recorder, focuses on a collection of suites composed in 1724 by François Couperin. Also included are works by Denis Gaultier, Domenico Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, and the Canzoni by Vincenzo Pellegrini.