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Hidden River and Ploch Art Gallery Opening
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15 Days 'Til Hidden River!
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Discover the work of 80 Wisconsin fine artists at this unique art festival. The Hidden River Art Festival is one of the largest of its kind featuring the work of solely Wisconsin artists presenting painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, sculpture, and more! New to Hidden River this year is the Gallery Showcase in the Grand Hall. Experience some of the area’s finest art galleries in this special showcase including the Katie Gingrass Gallery and River’s End Gallery. Works drawn from the galleries’ stable of artists will be on display, and knowledgeable staff will share their insights as to current trends and how to select fine art for your home. September 19–21; Fri, 1:00–7:00 pm; Sat and Sun, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
$5 admission; Children under 10 are FREE.
FREE Friday admission for BackStage Members
Avoid long lines, order your tickets in advance—click here to buy tickets Hidden River Art Festival is presented by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; title sponsor is Northwestern Mutual Foundation; contributing sponsors are Good Harvest Market and American Transmission Company. In kind contributors include Canopies and Milwaukee Magazine.
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Single Tickets On Sale Now!
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L.A. Theatre Works
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Single tickets to all performances in the Wilson Center’s 2008-09 season are available now by calling the box office at (262) 781-9520 or visiting wilson-center.com. Upcoming performances include the Phantom’s Leading Ladies (9/24, 1:00 pm), Stephen Schwartz and Friends (9/26, 8:00 pm), and LA Theatre Works War of the Worlds and The Lost World (10/9, 8:00 pm). This year, the Wilson Center has created three-tiered pricing for all main stage shows, which means that depending upon where you sit, you will have three price choices. Seats in the balcony are as low as $25 for most shows.
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Governor's Awards for the Arts: A 25-Year Retrospective is open!
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Floral Painting by Doug Haynes
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Shown together for the first time, a collection of 25 commissioned works by Wisconsin artists given as the annual Governor’s Award in Support of the Arts. This retrospective exhibition of artworks, created in honor of more than 135 individuals, businesses, and organizations which have made extraordinary contributions to the vitality of the arts, will be on view in the Ploch Art Gallery through September 28. Click here for full artist list Ploch Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
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Also Appearing...
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Enjoy these community performances, events, and opportunities over the next month at the Wilson Center! I'll Take Romance, My Story in Song: An Evening with Kate Wilson
Friday, September 5, to benefit the Wilson Center Arts Endowment Fund
Tickets to this performance are sold out, but you can still make a contribution to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts Endowment Fund by calling La Vang at (262) 373-5028. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Open House
Sunday, September 14, 1:00−4:00 pm at the Wilson Center; FREE
Throughout the afternoon, families can experience and learn about early childhood classes, Suzuki string programs, and children’s classes in hand drumming and piano. At 2:00 pm, the Conservatory invites your entire family to an interactive piano concert designed to appeal to all ages. For more information, call (414) 276-5760 or visit wcmusic.org. Center for International Health: Human Reflection The Photo Symphony
Wednesday, October 1, 7:00 pm at the Wilson Center
A world premiere event—this unique visual performance showcases Steve McCurry's iconic photographs (on widescreens). Originally composed music in eight movements will be performed by saxophonist Johan Stengard; accompanied by a symphony orchestra under the direction of New York conductor Frank Zuback. Click here for full details.
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Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
General Information: (262) 781-9470
Box Office: (262) 781-9520
Fax: (262) 781-9198
Development: (262) 373-5028
Education: (262) 373-5023
Rentals: (262) 781-9470
www.wilson-center.com
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