WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

The Madison Flute Club would like to invite you to join us on Sunday Feb. 16th 2025 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church for a chili luncheon and small group performances. This is a ticketed event as we are raising money to purchase a new contra-alto flute for the club. You will find […]

The Friends group will be hosting a Winter Walk at Pope Farm Conservancy on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 1PM. Come join us for a one-hour trek through the conservancy – with or without the snow! We’ll explore the hiking trails and observe the natural beauty of the season. Dress for the weather. Trails are […]

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

This event is designed to connect veterans with career opportunities at WisDOT by showcasing available jobs, state employment benefits, and career development resources as well as other veteran resources.

This event is designed to connect veterans with career opportunities at WisDOT by showcasing available jobs, state employment benefits, and career development resources as well as other veteran resources.

Jesse Roesler is an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker whose work has moved millions via PBS, The Travel Channel and The New York Times. His debut feature film The Starfish Throwers was named “The Most Heartwarming Film of the Year” by The Huffington Post. Jesse’s most recent film Breaking Trail follows Emily Ford’s historic […]

Hear from Robert Longo and a panel of art historians for a conversation about history painting moderated by Margaret Andera, senior curator of contemporary art and curator of the exhibition “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.”

Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and […]

St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue (about three blocks south of Good Hope Road) invites you to enjoy their fabulous fish fry in the parish hall. Included in a $17 dinner are fish, coleslaw, fries, rye roll, tartar sauce, lemon wedge, and coffee. Soda, beer, and desserts are available for purchase. A small portion […]

Join Wisconsin Public Radio for Music Bingo where you can test your music knowledge while playing bingo for a chance to win WPR swag!

One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill

Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters that remain among the brightest stars of the singer-songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD, […]

Four Short Plays set in ancient Greece and Rome Step into the world of gods, heroes, and classic hijinks with SBR’s upcoming production of four unique and thrilling tales from the mythic times of ancient Greece and Rome, with satyrs, epic Trojan plots, and plenty of humor and adventure. Greco-Roman Myths & Mischief, Four Epic […]

Explore Downtown Green Bay’s unique flavors at the Café Crawl, a delightful event showcasing local coffees, teas, and tasty treats. Hop aboard a trolley provided by Lamers Bus Lines or use your own transportation to visit participating cafés and small businesses, including the new Kompound Cafe. Each ticket includes a punch card for sampling items […]

Ready to engage your curiosity? Attend our Folk Arts Festival to enjoy live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages on Saturday, February 22 from 12-5pm at the Chippewa Valley Museum. There’ll be music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase.

Book Reading by the Author of new book; Long Way to Find a Home, George Edwin Taylor as a Child

The Alana Rose Foundation will be hosting the 6th Annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin. Kids are welcome to attend the Butterfly Ball Kids Party! This year’s theme is “Among the Clouds”. Dress in all white and join us as we honor the angels who are […]

On the 90th Anniversary of Elvis’ birthday – relive the songs of the Rock n’ Roll legend as we roll through the years. A Lifetime Award Winning artist Garry Wesley’s […]

The 46th Annual Il Grande Carnevale celebration, hosted by the Italian Community Center, will be held on February 22nd. Doors open at 6:11 PM, with complimentary champagne aperitif and passed […]

Pittsville Area Foundation for the Arts Concert Series

Gather your friends to play Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR! Test your Wisconsin music knowledge and win WPR prizes!

The second Madison Symphony Orchestra MSO at the Movies of the season presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert featuring the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar®-winning […]

Enjoy a musical program filled with film music that is memorable, poignant, joyful, and at times obscure. Brought to you by the Ashland Chamber Music Society and a quintet of […]

The Flat Five is Chicago’s beloved band of in-demand music biz touring and recording ringers – Kelly Hogan and Nora O’Connor (Neko Case, Mavis Staples, The Decemberists, The New Pornographers) Scott Ligon and Casey McDonough (NRBQ, Brian Wilson) and Alex Hall (J.D. McPherson, The Cactus Blossoms.) For over 17 years, these shameless harmony junkies have […]

Eccentric Acoustic is a trio featuring Ruth Williams on mandolin, Sandy Stehling on guitar, and Scott Emmons on bass. Together they perform a wide variety of music, ranging from swing […]