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Woodland Indian Art Show Kicks Off This Weekend

July 1, 2016 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin tribes will display their artwork at the 10th annual Woodland Indian Art Show , kicking off Friday in Oneida. The show highlights the differences among art created by tribes across the country and their cultures, said John Breuninger, president of the art show board and Oneida tribal member. “The...

20 Music Festivals To Check Out This Summer

May 26, 2016 - 10:45am

Summertime in Wisconsin offers many opportunities to explore new music and revisit old favorites all over the state. Although the festivals vary in size and content, they all feature great music in memorable settings. This is merely a sampling of this summer's music festivals, so be on the lookout for...

Milwaukee Schools Join White House's Turnaround Arts Programs

May 25, 2016 - 9:55am

Four Milwaukee schools will be joining the White House's Turnaround Arts program, with first lady Michelle Obama expected announce them as the first Wisconsin schools to take part in the effort at Wednesday's White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show. The program helps schools that fall into the bottom 5 percent...

WPR Will Broadcast Madison Opera's 'La Boheme'

May 13, 2016 - 3:50pm

Wisconsin Public Radio will broadcast Madison Opera’s production of Puccini’s "La Boheme" on Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. The performance was recorded for WPR last November at Overture Center in Madison. Join WPR next week at 1 p.m. for Madison Opera’s production of Offenbach’s "Tales of Hoffmann." One of...

Prince Albums Are Selling Out At Wisconsin Record Stores

April 22, 2016 - 3:45pm

Demand for Prince's music seems to have surged in the wake of the icon's death on Thursday: Record stores across Wisconsin are quickly selling out of the albums that they had in stock.

Pursuing Pieces For Shakespeare's Birthday

April 22, 2016 - 11:20am

William Shakespeare’s birthday is observed, oddly, on the day of his death, April 23. His actual birthdate is unknown but he was baptised on April 26, 1564. Not only is April a great month to honor Shakespeare's birth, this month also happens to be the 400th anniversary of his death...

WPR Classical Music Host Remembers: 'My First Classical Music'

March 22, 2016 - 11:15am

The first piece of classical music I remember hearing -- and probably the first for millions of kids -- literally had an impact on me . We had Prokofiev’s "Peter and the Wolf" on a well-worn set of three discs that spun around at the frightening speed of 78 rpm...

Anticipating Spring Through Music

March 18, 2016 - 12:10pm

Although the weather might not always cooperate, the spring equinox brings hope for green to overtake the long Wisconsin winter. Music is a perfect way to welcome seasons and there are many classical and folk pieces inspired by the beauties of Spring. Here are 10 favorites that will remind people...

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day With Some Irish Music

March 17, 2016 - 8:30am

St. Patrick’s Day in Wisconsin is celebrated with beer, parades and music. It's said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, and here are a few Ireland-inspired pieces to mark the day. Irish flutist James Galway teamed up with The Chieftans to perform some beautiful arrangements of Celtic favorites...

Milwaukee Art Museum To Take Over County Buildings

March 10, 2016 - 5:40pm

The Milwaukee Art Museum will take over ownership of its lakefront buildings and a nearby garage from Milwaukee County in a deal announced this week. The property that's part of the deal is estimated to be worth nearly $29 million. The museum won't pay cash for the structures. Instead, museum...

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Woodland Indian Art Show Kicks Off This Weekend

20 Music Festivals To Check Out This Summer

Milwaukee Schools Join White House's Turnaround Arts Programs

WPR Will Broadcast Madison Opera's 'La Boheme'

Prince Albums Are Selling Out At Wisconsin Record Stores

Pursuing Pieces For Shakespeare's Birthday

WPR Classical Music Host Remembers: 'My First Classical Music'

Anticipating Spring Through Music

Enjoy St. Patrick's Day With Some Irish Music

Milwaukee Art Museum To Take Over County Buildings

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