WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

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 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 […]

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 […]

Every Sunday July & November 2025 (except 11/30) Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our Cave Educator about different fossils that have been discovered. Fossilization is rare. According to the BBC, scientists […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 timeless storytelling to life with vibrant energy and artistry. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of voices and vision from the next generation of performers!

Join Wisconsin Public Radio for a night of live music and storytelling in the city of Milwaukee. “Afternoon Classics” host Lori Skelton will guide you through the evening, leading interviews with two local musicians and a Q&A session with the audience. You’ll meet and hear music from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cellist Peter J. Thomas and […]

Swedish musical sensation, Gunhild Carling, is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she is singing favorite swing and jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder, or jazz bagpipe) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines through. And just wait for the […]

Chamber Music Milwaukee presents a concert with the theme of music in times of war, including music of the Holocaust. As part of this event, Jamie Hofman, Director of UWM String Academy, will perform on one of the violins from Violins of Hope. The concert will be preceded by a talk by Jewish educator Jody […]

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 […]

**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 […]

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 timeless storytelling to life with vibrant energy and artistry. Don’t miss this stunning showcase of voices and vision from the next generation of performers!

Join the UWM Symphony Band for their spectacular concert full of repertoire by living composers, band standards, and featuring the various musical talents of UWM students! The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band in the Peck School of the Arts and has been recognized nationally and internationally through numerous invitations to perform at major […]

Join WPR and the North Wind Ensemble for an afternoon of classical favorites, pop covers and craft brews. We’ll be at Sawmill Brewing Company in Merrill from 3-4 p.m. with the North Wind Ensemble on Saturday, November 15. Grab a friend and spend the afternoon supporting local music, local radio and local breweries! After the […]

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 […]

**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. […]

Celebrate 50 Years of Music and Community! For half a century, the American Suzuki Foundation has supported more than music lessons, it’s been a family, a community, and a life-changing journey for thousands of students, parents, and teachers. Now it’s time to come together, honor our shared history, and invest in the future of music […]

Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for another LSO tradition, Songs of Freedom, our annual musical salute to our veterans. Bringing together the favorite with the unfamiliar. Violinist Elisa Lee Koljonen — who amazed us back in 2021 with her reading of the romantic Violin Concerto of Samuel Barber — returns to La Crosse. This […]

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 […]