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‘King of Latin jazz’ returns to Union Theater

January 13, 2003

Poncho Sanchez, the 'king of Latin music,' returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Feb 8, at 8 p.m., and ticket holders will be able to continue dancing after all the encores are over.

Recitalists to sing Bernstein at Union Theater

December 19, 2002

The music of Leonard Bernstein will be sung with polish and elegance on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003 at 8 p.m. when Joyce Castle and Kurt Ollman bring their all Bernstein program to the Wisconsin Union Theater.

All-university string orchestras give premieres

December 6, 2002

Students learning advanced music composition, two orchestras of non-music majors, and a food pantry would seem to have little reason to cross paths. But a stroke of inspiration at the School of Music enabled all three to benefit from a unique venture that started last spring and culminates Saturday night (Dec. 7).

Jagger retrospective at Elvehjem

November 20, 2002

A large retrospective, "The Art of Gillian Jagger," will open at the Elvehjem Museum on Saturday, Nov. 23, and remain on view through Jan. 19.

Fall faculty dance concert ‘bound’ to please

November 13, 2002

New York choreographer Heidi Latsky freely admits to being fearful ever since Sept. 11. To allay those fears, she did what she does best - she made a dance. Bound, the group work she created to help transform fear into positive energy, will be showcased in the UW Fall Faculty Dance Concert Nov. 21-23. Curtain time is 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.

Film festival features Brazil

November 11, 2002

Brazilian cinema will be spotlighted along with films from Mexico, the Dominican Republic and the United States during CineFest Nuestra America: "Viva o Brasil," which runs Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 17.

Brey and O’Riley to perform at Union Theater

November 1, 2002

Carter Brey, cello, and Christopher O'Riley, piano, will present an exciting program of cello sonatas on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Wisconsin Union Theater.

‘Framework’ focuses on UW student choreography

October 21, 2002

Come a little early! Students in the UW Dance Program invite concertgoers to arrive early for this year's fall concert to enjoy a site-specific, improvisational dance in the lobby 15 minutes before curtain time.

Fiddler MacMaster returns to Union Theater

October 21, 2002

Natalie MacMaster, the Cape Breton fiddling phenomenon, is returning to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m.

Wisconsin Singers: 35 entertaining years

October 8, 2002

The Wisconsin Singers, the nation's premier collegiate song- and-dance group, will perform 35th Anniversary On Campus shows at the Wisconsin Union Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9.

Dance Program presents alumni and world dance concert

October 4, 2002

A concert of cultural fusion showcasing dance from around the world will be presented by the UW Dance Program on Friday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave.

Academy of Ancient Music to perform

October 3, 2002

The Academy of Ancient Music with Andrew Manze bring their celebrated interpretation of baroque music to the Wisconsin Union Theater on Friday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m.

Moroccan musician Hakmoun to perform

October 1, 2002

The Wisconsin Union Theater's 2002-2003 Performance Series opens on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. with extraordinary Moroccan musician Hassan Hakmoun and his six-member band.

Filmmaker Varda to speak at symposium

September 16, 2002

One of the world's leading filmmakers, AgnÂs Varda, will be the guest of honor at a landmark international symposium devoted to her work Oct. 3-5.

Sample campus arts Sept. 28

September 15, 2002

The greater Madison community and students, especially those new to Madison, and are invited to get into the arts on campus and bring a friend or two to "Arts Night Out!" on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Blanche Lazzell woodcuts on display at Elvehjem

September 12, 2002

A selection of Blanche Lazzell's many prints in vivid colors will be displayed at the Elvehjem Museum of Art through Nov. 2.

Pro Arte, Li Chiao-Ping plan artistic reponse

September 9, 2002

Two world-renowned creative ensembles will perform a series of artistic reflections on Sept. 11 in a program to be held at the Memorial Union Theater .

Dance program plans full season

September 6, 2002

The Dance Program will host a range of innovative dance and technology events, performances and classes throughout the fall.

Film Fest seeks submissions

September 5, 2002

The fifth annual Wisconsin Film Festival, a showcase for the best new independent film scheduled March 27-30 in Madison, is now accepting submissions.

Arts Institute, Overture Foundation launch UW course

September 4, 2002

A first-time, hands-on course will allow UW–Madison students to study, during its construction, what will be one of the major public buildings of Madison and Wisconsin, the Overture Center for the Arts.