Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around us. Parr has a new record with only his name on it, and it isn’t shiny and perfect and commercial and catchy. It’s him. It’s pure Charlie Parr and […]
The 2025 Midwinter Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest is a celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt. This 21st annual event, hosted by Harmonious Wail, welcomes Ferench Gypsy Jazz Guitarist, Stephane Wrembel from New York. Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. This prolific musician, composer, educator, and musical […]
We’re excited to announce the RETURN of the $10 Buck Show on Saturday, February 8th at 8:00PM! Come see local bands, beloved and emerging, in the lower level of the Pabst Theater. Headlining the return is Collections of Colonies of Bees, opened by Alicia Rytlewski, who will be performing her debut album release show, and […]
David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who […]
Resident at Wisconsin Lutheran College, the critically acclaimed Philomusica Quartet will perform string quartets by Bazzini, Beethoven and Ravel!
Please join us for this engaging 20-minute Lunchtime Talk featuring the work of Ray Johnson. A New York Times art critic once labeled Johnson “New York’s most famous unknown artist.” A contemporary of Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, Johnson today is internationally recognized for his achievements in both collage and correspondence art. This month’s Art […]
Bring your BFFs to Hilldale Thursday, February 13 beginning at 5 pm for an evening celebrating friendship at the Pretty in Pink Galentine’s Event! Purchase a passport for $25, with […]
Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra in Waunakee! MSO On the Go brings the musicians of the Madison Symphony to performing arts centers in your community with music the whole family […]
Swing your Valentine! Jazz Coterie concert series presents the Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra (WJO). A magical evening of big-band music and dancing not to be missed! TICKETS & INFO at JazzCoterie.com | 7:00pm Concert & Dancing | $17.50 – $55.00 WJO is a 16-piece orchestra that showcases a range of swinging repertoire from Count Basie and […]
Thrill to the adventures of the lovesick Jailer’s Daughter, the perils of Isabella, and the amorous Cleopatra before wrapping up with a tale of lost love rediscovered… with pancakes! Madison’s […]
“Reflective roughneck” takes on life in rural America. One of the most requested artists to make a return appearance at the Opera House is making his return! Farm boy turned humorist, New York Times bestselling author, volunteer firefighter/first responder, corporate speaker, and amateur snow plow driver from rural Wisconsin, Michael Perry, comes to the Opera […]
Celebrate your romance on Valentine’s day with a taste of Italy – great Italian dishes followed by a Menomonee Falls Symphony concert of Italian masterpieces featuring the legendary voices of soprano Kathy Pyeatt and tenor Nathan Wesselowski.