Main Attractions- Fri-Sun, Dec 10-12 - Mainstage Series: Lovers' Quarrels, Wed-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm, Mainstage Theatre
Molière's second full-length play in verse, "Lovers' Quarrels" is a complex comedy animated by deception and misunderstanding. In a new translation by Richard Wilbur misinformation, mistaken identities, and manipulation abound in 17th Century Parisian society. Don't miss the reconciliation experienced by all at the end of this tour de force. Director: Bill Watson.
$17 general/$12 seniors, faculty, alumni/$10 students
Fri-Sun, Dec 10-12 - New Dancemakers: In the Flesh, 5, 7 and 9pm on Thurs-Sat; 12, 2 and 4pm on Sun, Mitchell Hall 254
A festival atmosphere surrounds the 26 undergraduate choreographers working on the themes of gender and identity. Choreographers explore these themes through their refined understanding of their bodies and are prepared to wear their emotions sleeveless. The Department of Dance's biggest blowout round of one-hour performances ever, New Dancemakers: In the Flesh points to introspection and invention.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 students
Fri, Dec 10 - Winter Choral Concert, 7:30pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
Winter Choral Concert performed by UWM Concert Chorale, Gospel Choir, University Choir and Women's Chorus.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.
Sat-Sun, Dec 11-12 - Shenanigans: A Variety Show, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 3pm, RecitAl Hall
A collection of skits and musical performances. Artistic Director: Teresa Seidl. Musical Director: Jamie Johns.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 students
Wed, Dec 15 - Arts and Technology Night, 6-9pm, Kenilworth, Floors 3,4 and 5
Performance, installation, sculpture and screen-based work from students in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Technology Program.
Free!
More Events and Performances
Fri, Dec 10 - International Institute of Chamber Music Concert, 7:30pm, RecitAl Hall
Leonard Sorkin International Institute of Chamber Music recital featuring works by Faure, Haydn, & L. Gearhart.
Free!
Sun, Dec 12 - UWM University Community Orchestra, 2pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
The University Community Orchestra under the direction of Professor Margery Deutsch performs its Fall concert.
$10 general/$7 seniors, faculty and alumni, and non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.
Tues, Dec 14 - Classical Indian and Flamenco Dance Showing, 6:30pm, Mitchell Hall 256
Students in Dance 370 - World Movement Traditions perform classical Indian and Flamenco dance. Accompanied by guitarists from the UWM Guitar Program.
Free!
Wed, Dec 15 - Contemporary Music Ensemble, 7:30pm, RecitAl Hall
The student composer-performers of the Contemporary Music Ensemble present a concert of their works.
Free!
Thurs, Dec 16 - Electro-Acoustic Salon, 7:30pm, Music B60
New projects in electronic music and multimedia by UWM student composers and artists.
Free!
Thurs, Dec 16 - Jazz Labs, 7:30pm, RecitAl Hall
Performance by student combos from the UWM Jazz Studies program.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.
Next Weekend
Fri, Dec 17 - Student Film and Video Festival, 7pm, UWM Union Theatre
A juried showcase of the best short films and videos from Peck School of the Arts Film students.
Free!
Fri-Sun, Dec 17-19 - Your Mother Dances: In a Black Mood, 7:30pm, Mitchell Hall 254
ElizaBeth Johnson, faculty member and Artistic Director of Your Mother Dances, presents "In a Black Mood," a reprise of Your Mother Dances' successful summer premiere at the Minnesota Fringe Festival in Minneapolis. All dances, costumed in some variation of black, explore unabashed emotional intensity as well as subtler, moods -- darker sentiments alongside holiday cheer.
Reserved section seating, $25; General Admission, $20; Student/Seniors, $15
Sat, Dec 18, Reopens Jan 25-Feb 5, Fall BFA Exhibition, Opening Reception 12/18 at 5-7pm, Inova/Arts Center Gallery
A showing of new works by undergraduate students in the Department of Art & Design.
Free!
Sat, Dec 18 - Senior Screening, 7pm, UWM Union Theatre
A special showcase of graduating senior films and videos.
Free!
Sun, Dec 19 - UWM Jazz and Youth Jazz Ensembles Concert, 7:30pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
The UWM Jazz Ensemble and Youth Jazz Ensembles perform music featuring jazz composer and arranger Don Schamber.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.
Save the date
Fri, Jan 21-Sun, Mar 13 - Ernesto Oroza, Matthew Girson and Jeanne Dunning Exhibitions at Inova Free!
Fri, Jan 28 - International Guitar Night
Thurs, Feb 3 - Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Monthly Screening
Thurs-Sun, Feb 3-6 - Winterdances: Égalité!
Sun, Feb 6 - Fine Arts Quartet Free!
Mon, Feb 14 - Chamber Music Milwaukee
Fri, Feb 25-Sun, Mar 6 - Labworks - Second Best Bed: Shakespeare's Women Revealed
Ongoing
Through Thurs, Dec 16 - Yevgeniya Kaganovich and Nathaniel Stern: Moving Spaces, Art History Gallery (Mitchell Hall) Free!
Through Thurs, Dec 23 - Woven Images 2010, Inova/Zelazo, The Mary Nohl Galleries Free!
More information online at arts.uwm.edu
Maps and addresses for Peck School venues can be found here.
For tickets, please call the Box Office at 414-229-4308.
In the community
Through Sun, Dec 12 - The Subject Was Roses, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
Featuring Peck School Acting Lecturer James Tasse as John Cleary and scenic design by Associate Professor Richard Graham.
Through Sun, Dec 26 - A Christmas Carol, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
Directed by Peck School of the Arts Artist-in-Residence Joseph Hanreddy.
Through Sun, Jan 16 - Liberace!, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
Set design by Peck School Associate Professor Richard Graham.
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