WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Spring is a season of gentle renewal—a time when the earth awakens, energy stirs, and new possibilities emerge. This half-day retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and embrace […]

Join us for the Milwaukee Art Museum’s celebration of spring and discover floral interpretations of favorite artworks in the galleries. This four-day event is overflowing with flowers, music, refreshments, shopping, […]

Award-winning author, musician, environmental educator, and storyteller Douglas Wood presents a Community Earth Day Concert.  As Earth Day approaches, enjoy Doug’s songs about nurturing your soul and connecting to the […]

Every Sunday in April Join us for an unforgettable journey of mindfulness and serenity inside the majestic Cave of the Mounds. This unique event begins with a silent guided walk […]

 An Evening of Flavor Awaits! Get ready for the ultimate culinary showdown at Concerts & Cuisine 2025, hosted by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Monona […]

Five mini-concerts (30 min. each), the complete Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas!

Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary Rise Above. She penned her own civil rights into existence and unanimously passed the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, after having to navigate the broken criminal justice […]

Turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil! Join us for Backyard Composting 101, a beginner workshop that will teach you the basics of composting at home. Learn how to set up and maintain a compost bin, what materials to include (and avoid), and how to troubleshoot common issues. Whether you have a […]

Five mini-concerts (30 min. each), the complete Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 8th, from 4-8pm, as UW–Madison’s Global Health Institute (GHI), Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and CALS Global at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) invite you to attend the 20th Annual Global Health Symposium: Why Global Health Networks Matter. […]

Voted #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist and Rising Star Trumpeter by DownBeat Magazine! 6:00 & 8:00 Showtimes | Info at JazzCoterie.com Jazz Coterie concert series presents Benny Benack III on his Midwest Jazz Collective tour with Tyler Henderson (p), Caleb Tobocman (b), and Charles Goold (d). New York trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Benny Benack has been […]

Five mini-concerts (30 min. each), the complete Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas!

Please join us for this engaging 20-minute Lunchtime Talk featuring the work of Salvador Dalí. Dalí is known for painting logic-defying imagery with meticulous skill, such as his famous melting […]

The Palmyra-Eagle Community Band, Palmyra United Methodist Church and St. Matthew Lutheran Church present their 2025 Ecumenical Worship Service at the Palmyra United Methodist Church 122 N 5th St, Palmyra, […]

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 […]

Join Stand in the Light Memory Choir for their spring concert “Together We Shine”. Two concert times available, 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Stand in the Light Memory Choir consists […]

Five mini-concerts (30 min. each), the complete Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas!

What’s in a Name? Who or what is behind the names we see around Rice Lake? Join us to hear Nicole speak about her study of Rice Lake’s history! Muschinske’s […]

Bank fraud is a major issue that can cause serious financial losses for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Join us to learn more! My name is Gina Rivard, and I am a Branch Lead for CCF Bank in Rice Lake, WI. I began my banking career over 11 years ago as a teller and have […]

Join Chicago-based artist Carmen Neely, featured in the exhibition “50 Paintings” that closed last June, as she discusses her career and the work “With every fiber of heat unearthed inside your awakening” (2024), recently acquired by the Museum.

Join Stand in the Light Memory Choir for their spring concert “Together We Shine”. Two concert times available, 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Stand in the Light Memory Choir consists of people experiencing early to mid-stages of memory loss, their caregivers and volunteer singers who come together to share their love of music, performing for […]

Pope Farm Conservancy is located on a unique geological point where three distinct watersheds converge. Water from the property can flow towards the Sugar River to the south, Black Earth Creek to the north, and Pheasant Branch/Lake Mendota to the east. Join us for an engaging presentation on April 10th, 2025, at Pope Farm Elementary […]

For the fourth time since 2018, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will take the stage in the Grand Hall of the Turner Hall of Monroe, WI on Thursday, April […]

A masterful singer-songwriter and guitarist, David Cox blends sharp wit, heartfelt storytelling, and stellar musicianship. A longtime Steel Bridge Songwriter, his work has been praised by Tom McCarthy (AP, LA […]

Even though often called a “newgrass” or jam band, the Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound on their fourth and latest studio album, Break […]

Three Day Event! Join us April 11-13 for an unforgettable experience featuring keynote addresses from renowned speakers, interactive ghost hunts, workshops, and a marketplace of 100+ vendors showcasing products from […]

It’s never too early to learn to love art! Construct a colorful basketful of paper fruits and vegetables perfect for imaginative play. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:15 and 10:50 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).

Five mini-concerts (30 min. each), the complete Mendelssohn Organ Sonatas!

April 11 – May 25, 2025 Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League Gallery Night Opening—April 11, 5-9 p.m., featuring a Gallery Talk with the Curators at 6 p.m. Since former Negro League baseball player James W. Beckum founded the Beckum-Stapleton Little League (BSLL) in 1964, over 25,000 […]

The Wabeno Area Players present the hilarious comedy, “Drinking Habits”, by Tom Smith on April 11 and 12 at 7:00pm AND April 13 at 2:00pm. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances […]

An evening of traditional and Irish folk music. Friday, April 11 6:30 pm Doors | 7:00 pm Concert   Tickets:  Pre-sale tickets: $20 
(through March 30) Regular on-sale tickets: $30 
(available March […]

Prepare for an electrifying evening where opera’s elegance meets the thrill of a boxing match at Fresco Fight Night. This unique fundraiser is set to dazzle audiences with a blend of musical mastery and competitive spirit. Date & Time: April 11th, 7 PM Location: Muso Madison Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fresco-fight-night-fundraiser What to Expect: • Vocal Showdowns: […]

Guest conductor Joseph Young gives us an idea of what to anticipate in this exciting concert. “This program is an aural invitation into the ideals of peace, love, and connection […]

With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you, BoDeans continue to contribute to the American songbook as a tried-and-true institution. Founded and led by original front man, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Kurt Neumann, the band’s catalog consists […]

With support from City Cast Madison & Working Draft Beer Company, connect with other classical music lovers ages 21-40 and enjoy an exclusive post-concert event in the Overture Center’s Wisconsin Studio. Meet musicians of the Madison Symphony, eat, drink, and participate in a LEGO Building Contest for the chance to win some prizes! Tickets are […]

Three weeks before the Chicago Marathon, Eileen gets a “concerned” email from a “concerned” acquaintance who is very “concerned” that she, fat as she is, plans on running the marathon. […]

A new annual family event dedicated to educating members of the community about pollinators and natural living practices is coming to western Wisconsin. The Chippewa Valley Bee Expo will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. The event includes presentations and seminars throughout the day […]

Youth Creative Arts & Communication Expo Youth Register By March 23 to Participate: https://oneida.extension.wisc.edu/4h/expo/ Location: 135 E Larch St., Rhinelander Date: April 12, 2025 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost $20 per family (youth participants only) For Grades K-8 (homeschool/public/private) Youth will bring in a project or give a demonstration and receive one-on-one feedback from […]

Three Day Event! Join us April 11-13 for an unforgettable experience featuring keynote addresses from renowned speakers, interactive ghost hunts, workshops, and a marketplace of 100+ vendors showcasing products from crystals and spiritual tools to investigation equipment. Whether you’re curious about ghostly encounters, interested in metaphysical healing, or passionate about the unexplained, there’s something for […]

In celebration of the launch of Bon Iver’s new album “fABLE,” join us for the premiere of the previously unreleased triptych film “SABLE,” a poignant collaboration between Wisconsin artists Bon Iver and Erinn Springer. “SABLE,” depicts a journey of introspection and emotional evolution. Through minimalist visuals and contemplative imagery, the three-song EP from Bon Iver […]

Join us on Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 PM at the Middleton High School Performing Arts Center for an afternoon of powerful rhythms, global sounds, and youth-driven musical brilliance. This year’s theme is “Be the Change,” and the concert features a dynamic lineup: internationally acclaimed steel pan artists Liam Teague and Jaden Teague-Núñez, the genre-crossing […]

Spring into music! Get ready for a delightful evening as the Beaver Dam Area Orchestra, under the direction of Erin Ebersole, presents its Spring Concert! Join us on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium (500 Gould St.) for an eclectic program with something for everyone. Admission is […]

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) will present Say It With Music – The Great American Songbook on Saturday, April 12th 7PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College […]

Lil Rev is a singer-songwriter, music educator, festival organizer, and more who knows his way around guitar, ukulele, and harmonica. He has recorded numerous cd’s, performs far and wide, solo and with other musicians. Visit www.lilrev.com for more info and to sample his music. The evening begins with an optional potluck at 6.

Traveling folk troubadour Tom Neilson with a night of music, satire and social commentary. Benefit for Milwaukee Veterans For Peace. Suggested donation $15.

Guest conductor Joseph Young gives us an idea of what to anticipate in this exciting concert. “This program is an aural invitation into the ideals of peace, love, and connection that carries forward long after the final notes.” We begin with Samuel Barber’s concise and dramatic Second Essay for Orchestra. Next, the eclectic and genre-bending […]

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most […]

A concert by the professional group of 11 players entitled “BirdSongs” features music of Arthur Bird in his Serenade for Winds, the “Birdcatcher” arias from the opera Magic Flute by Mozart, Messiaen’s “Abyss of the Birds,” a solo flute concerto called Il Cardellino (The Goldfinch) by Vivaldi.

The Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble invites you to a concert of baroque chamber music. Saturday April 12 at 7:30 PM St Andrew’s Episcopal church 1833 Regent Street, Madison tickets at the door only: $20 (students $10) Mimmi Fulmer – soprano Nathan Giglierano – baroque violin Eric Miller – viola da gamba Monica Steger – traverso, harpsichord […]