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2/1/08

CAMPUS ARTS OPPORTUNITIES: FEBRUARY 8-14

MADISON - Whether you're single, partnered or just want a fun evening out with friends, come out to the Union Theater on Valentine's Day to see some of the best that student performance groups have to offer. From classical string quartets to a capella and spoken word, this performance has something for everyone. The Student Performance showcase is just one of the many arts events taking place during the week of February 8-14.

This weekly digest highlights upcoming opportunities for the public to experience the university arts in campus theaters, museums, galleries and concert halls. All events are free unless otherwise noted. For a complete list, visit the Arts Institute calendar at http://www.arts.wisc.edu/cal.php.

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ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC WITH RICHARD EGARR

WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

DETAILS: One of the world's foremost period-instrument orchestras, the AAM is pre-eminent in the music of 1600-1850. The orchestra was the first to record all of Mozart's symphonies on period instruments and has since recorded the complete piano concertos and symphonies of Beethoven, too. Part of the Wisconsin Union Theater Concert Series.

COST: $38-18 general; $10 UW-Madison students; $28 pre-concert dinner.

RELATED LINK: http://www.uniontheater.wisc.edu

CONTACT: (608) 262-2201, boxoffice@wut.org

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RED AND BLACK BENEFIT BALL

WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Cafe Montmartre, 127 E. Mifflin St.

DETAILS: Come meet the cast and crew of the Undergraduate Theater Association's Vagina Monologues 2008, participate in a raffle, and support Domestic Abuse Intervention Services at this ball. Dress is red and black.

COST: $5.

RELATED LINK: http://uta.rso.wisc.edu/shows/vagina.htm

CONTACT: (608) 262-8093, cwc.program@gmail.com

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RATHSKELLER MUSIC: FIRE ON YOUR SLEEVE

WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 8, 9:30 p.m., Memorial Union Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St.

DETAILS: The Onion describes this band as "a particularly catchy blend of revved-up alt-country and rock, with rough-edged vocals lending a slightly Tom Waits-ian feel."

RELATED LINK: http://www.union.wisc.edu/music/

CONTACT: (608) 262-7593, asawyers@wisc.edu

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WYSO PERCUSSION EXTRAVAGANZA 2008!

WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m., Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities, 455 N. Park St.

DETAILS: "A Rhythm Odyssey." World music by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras' Percussion Ensemble, with special guests including the UW Percussion Ensemble, Oregon High School and WYSO Brass Ensembles.

RELATED LINK: http://wyso.music.wisc.edu

CONTACT: (608) 263-3320, wyso@wyso.music.wisc.edu

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RATHSKELLER MUSIC: FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY

WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, Feb. 9, 9:30 p.m., Memorial Union Rathskeller, 800 Langdon St.

DETAILS: This four-piece band from Chicago is turning heads and catching ears with a sound that is uncannily fresh and live performances that simply envelop audiences in the fun, excitement and passion that the band radiates from the stage.

RELATED LINK: http://www.union.wisc.edu/music/

CONTACT: (608) 262-2215, Bui2@wisc.edu

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUEST ARTIST SERIES: ROBERT MCDONALD, PIANO

WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m., Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities, 455 N. Park St.

DETAILS: Pianist Robert McDonald performs works by Bach, Schumann, Nielsen, Debussy and Faure. McDonald has performed extensively as soloist, recital partner with Isaac Stern and Midori, chamber musician with the Juilliard Quartet and soloist with the Milwaukee Symphony, among many others.