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2/11/08
CAMPUS ARTS OPPORTUNITIES: FEBRUARY 15-21
MADISON - The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music presents an exciting mix of concerts during the week of February 15-21 by guest and faculty artists, including two of Christopher Taylor's 10-concert series of Beethoven piano sonatas and innovative new works by piano professor Todd Welbourne that feature electronic instrumentation and scores.
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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DANCE PROGRAM FRIDAY FORUM: RESEARCHING DANCE ACROSS CULTURES
WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall
DETAILS: Dance program visiting lecturer Mary Hayne will discuss cultural theories used in the research of dance - with particular focus on cross-cultural and multi-cultural issues.
RELATED LINK: http://www.dance.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-1691, mhayne@wisc.edu
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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave.
DETAILS: As part of the 2008 V-Day Campaign, the Undergraduate Theatre Association and the Campus Women's Center present this benefit production to raise funds for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. Based on interviews with more than 200 women, no one who sees it will ever look at a woman's body, or think of sex, in quite the same way again.
COST: $15 in advance; $10 students
RELATED LINK: http://uta.rso.wisc.edu/
CONTACT: (608) 729-5427, uta@rso.wisc.edu
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ISTHMUS JAZZ SERIES: GRETCHEN PARLATO AND ESPERANZA SPALDING
WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union
DETAILS: Two of today's hottest new names in jazz share an electrifying double bill.
COST: $18-28 general, $10 students
RELATED LINK: http://www.uniontheater.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-2201, boxoffice@wut.org
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC CONCERTS: BEETHOVEN PIANO SONATA SERIES
WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16 (different programs), 8 p.m., Mills Hall, Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St.
DETAILS: On Friday, UW-Madison music professor Christopher Taylor performs the second in his 10-concert series of the complete piano sonatas by Beethoven, with Opus 79, Opus 7 and Opus 31, No. 3. Saturday's performance, the third in the series, features Opus 27, No. 2, Opus 28 and Opus 101.
COST: $12 general, $9 seniors and students, UW-Madison students free with ID
RELATED LINK: http://www.music.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-2201
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUEST ARTIST SERIES: THE MARSEILLE (FRANCE) WOODWIND QUINTET
WHEN AND WHERE: Monday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Morphy Hall, Mosse Humanities
DETAILS: Performing music by Milhaud, Debussy, Mozart and others. The quintet is fulfilling an exchange with UW-Madison's Wingra Woodwind Quintet, which visited Marseille in 2006.
RELATED LINK: http://www.music.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 263-9485
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ART DEPARTMENT VISITING ARTIST SERIES: CRISTI RINKLIN AND ANDREW MOWBRAY
WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5:40 p.m., 204 Educational Sciences, 1025 W. Johnson St.
DETAILS: Cristi Rinklin, a visiting artist to the American Academy in Rome, will discuss her multimedia paintings and installations. Andrew Mowbray will discuss how he coaxes old materials into new existences, including a parachute from found umbrellas, quilts from Tyvek, and fishing lures from hair and synthetic fur.
RELATED LINK: http://www.art.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-1662, hbnguyen@education.wisc.edu
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EXPLORASTORY: HIP-HOP STORYTELLING
WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 7-9 p.m., Play Circle, Memorial Union
DETAILS: The latest installment in this series of storytelling for all ages features Kyle "El Guante" Myhre. Part of a storytelling series on Tuesdays in February.
RELATED LINK: http://www.union.wisc.edu/publications/
CONTACT: (608) 262-7754, asegan@wisc.edu
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC GUEST ARTIST SERIES: PETER AMSTUTZ, PIANO
WHEN AND WHERE: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Morphy Hall, Mosse Humanities
DETAILS: Pianist Peter Amstutz of West Virginia University performs "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 3" by Liszt, "Sonata" by Leon Kirchner, his own improvisation on "Long Ago," "The Serpent's Kiss" by William Bolcom and "Sonata No. 32 in C minor," Opus 111 by Beethoven.
RELATED LINK: http://www.music.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 263-9485
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ART ON STAGE: A CHAZEN MUSEUM OF ART/MADISON REPERTORY RECEPTION
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Paige Court, Chazen Museum of Art
DETAILS: A reception celebrating Madison Repertory Theatre's production of "Permanent Collection." Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and a special sneak preview performance are planned. Reservations are required as space is limited; call the Madison Repertory Theatre at (608) 256-0029 (ext. 17) by Feb. 15 to reserve seats.
COST: $25
RELATED LINK: http://www.chazen.wisc.edu/visit/Madison_Rep.htm
CONTACT: (608) 256-0029
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC FACULTY CONCERT SERIES: TODD WELBOURNE, PIANO
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Morphy Hall, Mosse Humanities
DETAILS: Pianist Todd Welbourne performs "Sonata in B-flat major," D. 960 by Schubert; "Velvet Sink" for piano and electronics by Jeff Herriot of UW-Whitewater; selections from the "Catalog of the Birds" by Messiaen (with bird songs triggered by a disklavier); and the premiere of Welbourne's "C-World" for disklavier and electronics.
COST: $11 general; $8 seniors and non-UW students; free to UW students with ID
CONTACT: (608) 262-2201
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UW DANCE PROGRAM SPRING STUDENT CONCERT
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, Feb. 21, Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall
DETAILS: This student dance showcase offers a variety of new and original works performed and choreographed by Dance program students. COST: $10 general, $8 students; $5 on Thursday, Feb. 21
RELATED LINK: http://www.dance.wisc.edu
CONTACT: (608) 262-2353, dadamany@education.wisc.edu
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- Susannah Brooks, (608) 262-3846, srbrooks2@wisc.edu