WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

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 were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the […]

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 proceeds benefitting Black Girl Magic Educational Services, and shop your way through Hilldale with exclusive deals, discounts, freebies, and experiences at participating restaurants and retailers […]

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 […]

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 will enjoy! Under the baton of MSO Associate Conductor Kyle Knox at 7:00 p.m. you’ll have the opportunity to experience your Symphony live, on Thursday, […]

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 unique Valentine’s Day tradition continues with the seventh installment of A Valentine’s Affair, a celebration of classic love stories from William Shakespeare and peers. An […]

“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 […]

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 unique Valentine’s Day tradition continues with the seventh installment of A Valentine’s Affair, a celebration of classic love stories from William Shakespeare and peers. An […]

For the past 50 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the […]

Valentine’s Adult Comedy and Magic Show Featured as one of the Best Valentine’s Events by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal for the LAST THREE YEARS!! Love, Laughter, and Illusions: Prepare for a Magical Valentine’s Weekend!! This special event promises an unforgettable experience, blending the mesmerizing art of magic with the infectious joy of stand-up comedy. Whether […]

This Valentine’s Day at the Oriental Theatre, MacArthur Award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Wu Tsang and Present Music embark upon a feature-length, silent-film retelling of Herman Melville’s great American novel […]

What better way to experience the natural winter beauty of Wade House than by a cozy sleigh ride with family, friends and loved ones? Glide through fields and forests while snuggled under a warm blanket listening to the jingle of harness bells against a backdrop of the stately Wade House Stagecoach Inn and surrounding grounds. […]

Join us for a special bilingual story time with Melanie Melville, a bilingual librarian at Bruce Guadalupe Community School. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in Spanish and English, learn new words in both languages, and create a drawing […]

Two concerts featuring Colin Welford, Kevin Harrison on tuba, soprano Sarah van der Ploeg on the high notes (and low notes) of Valentine’s Day!

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 unique Valentine’s Day tradition continues with the seventh installment of A Valentine’s Affair, a celebration of classic love stories from William Shakespeare and peers. An […]

Local composer David Packa presents a new sacred music work for tenor, soprano, and chamber orchestra.

Celebrate LOVE underground this Valentine’s Day at Cave of the Mounds! Join us for an enchanting evening in the cave, filled with live music that sets the perfect romantic ambiance, and capture the moment with a keepsake photo in our one-of-a-kind cave setting. Enjoy a complimentary drink and appetizers to make the night even more […]

The Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble invites you to a concert of baroque chamber music. Saturday February 15 at 7:30 PM St Andrew’s Episcopal church 1833 Regent Street, Madison tickets at the door only: $20 (students $10) More information at www.wisconsinbaroque.org or 608 238 5126. Mimmi Fulmer – soprano Patrick Terry – countertenor Eric Miller – viola […]

Valentine’s Adult Comedy and Magic Show Featured as one of the Best Valentine’s Events by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal for the LAST THREE YEARS!! Love, Laughter, and Illusions: Prepare for a Magical Valentine’s Weekend!! This special event promises an unforgettable experience, blending the mesmerizing art of magic with the infectious joy of stand-up comedy. Whether […]