Calendar 2006Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | DecJanuary, 2006January 7, 7:30 p.m., Green Tea Band at the Chestnut Center for the Arts, Marshfield. Workshops in Irish guitar, Irish flute/whistle, and bodhran from 12-4 p.m., Trevor Roark, 715-389-8999.January 13 and 14, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Susan Werner, I Can’t Be New, one of the hottest young composers in the world today brings her eclectic mix of music to the Wilson Center. George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Billy Strayhorn - The Golden Age of Popular Song. A bygone era? Susan Werner adds a new chapter to the Great American Songbook. January 18, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. January 21, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. January 22, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Family Series. "Rails and Trails" with Lynn Roginske. January 22, 2 p.m. and January 24, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Symphony Orchestra at Wilson Center. "Vivid Le Variations," featuring teenage pianist Mariah Wilson, winner of the WSO's Chapman Concerto Competition. Symphonic variations and Brahms' Variations on a theme of Joseph Haydn, Faure's Pavane, Opus 50, Debussy's Prelude a "L'apresmidi d'un faune" and Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin." January 23, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club member variety showcase. Root River Center, 7220 W. Rawson Av., Franklin. Shirl Barry, 414-543-7714. January 25, 7:30 p.m., The Music of Miles Davis at Jazz at the Fox Cities Performing Art Center, Appleton. Tickets: 920-730-3760. January 26, 12 p.m., Sugar Maple Concert at High Noon Saloon, Madison. Info. January 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra, A Night in Italy, Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. West Bend Mutual Insurance, 1900 S. 18th Av., West Bend. January 27, 7:30 p.m., Fox Valley Symphony presents its third concert of its season with guest Artist Michael Kim on piano performing Beethoven's "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5. January 29, 2 and 7 p.m., A Night In Italy benefit concerts for Milwaukee Archdiocesan Schools Music Programs with Stas Venglewski and Misha Litvin at Wehr Hall, Alverno College. Mary Pautz. January 29, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Sunday Series. If you're fishing around for a good time, why not catch a little Schubert? Hear Violin Sonata No. 3 in d minor by Johannes Brahms and the lovely Fauré Elegy for cello. The program will conclude with the ever popular Trout Quintet by Franz Schubert. Phillip Grossman, violin; Danielle Pardo, viola; Ana Ruth Bermudez, cello; John Babbit, bass; Curtis Stotlar, piano.
February, 2006February 1, Stringalong Gathering - Today is the registration deadline. Music, jamming and classes for all strings and singers. Edwards Camp & Conference Center, N8901 Army Lake Rd., East Troy. Katie O'Brien, 262-782-8354.February 3, 5 p.m., Green Tea - Live Interview on 90FM (89.9), UW-Stevens Point, 715-346-2696. February 3, 7:30 p.m., Early Music Now Ellen Hargis & Paul O'Dette at First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St., Evanston, Illinois. February 3, 8 p.m., Farley's House of Pianos presents Paul Badura-Skoda Salon Concert which marks the 250th Anniversary of Mozart's Birth. At 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison. Info 608-271-2626. February 3, 8 p.m., Wilson Center for the Arts - Ethos Percussion Group. For over a decade this extraordinary quartet has thrilled audiences with their repertoire and eclectic battery of instruments from around the globe. For their closing number, 150 students from local choral groups will join Ethos on stage to perform Missa Luba, a moving Congolese call-and-response style mass. February 4, 5 p.m., Early Music Now Ellen Hargis & Paul O'Dette at All Saints' Cathedral, 818 E. Juneau Av., Milwaukee. February 4, 8 p.m., Green Tea Clark Place - 2nd Annual Winter Fest, Milwaukee Irish traditional band áthas, 1009 Clark St., Stevens Point, 715-343-1530. February 5, 1:30 p.m., Early Music Now Ellen Hargis & Paul O'Dette at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 404 E. Main St., Madison. February 5, 3 p.m., Bel Canto Chorus - Ave Maria, Chronology of Ave Maria; Evensong, Richard Hynson at St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. 27th St., Milwaukee. Tickets 414-481-8801. February 5, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony - Sing with the German Masters. Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Info and tickets: 414-963-9067. February 10, 11, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus - Concert: Vaughan William’s Sea Symphony (Andreas Delfs conducting). Call 414-291-7605 for tickets. February 10 and 11, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Jeff Harnar, The 1959 Broadway Songbook. New York cabaret and recording artist who has twice won the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Award (MAC) as Best Male Vocalist, Harnar celebrates the songs from musicals such as West Side Story, My Fair Lady, and The Sound of Music. February 11, 8 p.m., Frank DeMiles, Ellen Winters, Rick Aaron, Don Elliot at the The Grove Restaurant. February 11, 7 p.m., Blue Moon Ball - Front St., Bayfield. A black tie and vintage dress prom for adults featuring the music of the Big Woods Big Band. Info 715-779-3335. February 12, 2 p.m., Chicago Area Autoharp Community at 6347 5th Av., Kenosha. Autoharp players and folks who enjoy autoharp music coordinated by Maryalice Kornkven, leader of the popular Hootenanny in Kenosha. Cathy Ciolac, 630-668-5141. February 12, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Sunday Series. We welcome the Wisconsin Wind Orchestra to the Conservatory for this rousing and out-of-the-ordinary concert which includes the magnificent Gran Partita of Mozart and the Symphony for Winds From a Happy Workshop by Richard Strauss. In celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday the Gran Partita will include narration from Mozart's letters.
February 15, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. February 16, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Cabaret Series. Join us for a journey of flavors and rhythms from Spain to America in this special Iberoamerican concert featuring Cuban cellist Ana Ruth Bermudez and compatriot guitartist Rene Izquierdo. February 16, 8:30 p.m., The Jazz Estate Special Concert featuring International Alto Sax Player Greg Abate, with: Mark Davis, piano; Jim Paolo, bass; Dave Bayles, drums. February 17, 7 p.m., Barb Webber, Tom Webber, Jon Pagenkopf, Chris Straw, Milwaukee folk musicians, will share an evening of Songs of Faith and Harmony at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 3722 S. 58th St. Info 414-543-7850. February 17, 8 p.m., Greg Abate, Be-bop saxophonist, will perform with John Harmon, piano; and Charles Ledvina, bass; at Farley's House of Pianos, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison. Information 608-271-2626. February 17, 9 p.m., SwingTime Music hear jazz favorites at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. February 18, 3 p.m., The Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra, Children's Concert at University of Wisconsin Washington County, 400 University Dr., West Bend. Little ones are invited to bring a blankie and a pillow (you can bring one too) to this fun favorite for all ages. February 18, 4:45 p.m., Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra will be performing on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion radio program live at the Milwaukee Theater, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee. Tickets 414-276-4545 February 18, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. February 19, 10 a.m., Al's Happy Notes February 23, 8 p.m., Green Tea UWSP University Center - The Encore, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point, 715-346-4365. February 25, 5 p.m., Barb Webber, Tom Webber, Jon Pagenkopf, Chris Straw, Milwaukee folk musicians, will share an evening of Songs of Faith and Harmony at Kenwood United Methodist Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. All proceeds will benefit the Kenwood music program and the UMCS Food Pantry. Info 414-332-5935. February 25, 7:30 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee Music for Great Spaces, St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, 1101 Genesee, Delafield. Majestic choral masterworks by Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, Tavener and Elgar find their perfect space in cathedral-like acoustics. Heinrich Schtitz's awe inspiring Magnificat and Jean Belmont's fiery Electa make for an unforgettable musical experience with the Master Singers. David Bate, 262-821-1229. February 25, 8-10 p.m., Dixie Doodlers play for Grand Opening of Baker's Ice Cream Parlour & Eatery, 15175 W. National Av., New Berlin. Trumpet, trombone, tuba and piano. Free admission, join the fun, request a Dixieland tune. February 26, 1 p.m., Jam for Sam, Sam Steffke, pianist, as he battles a rare blood disease. At Long Wong's, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. February 26, 2 p.m., Big Band Music, Nick Contorno with Frank DeMiles on piano at Varsity Theater, 1326 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. February 26, 3 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee Music for Great Spaces, St. Sebastian, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Majestic choral masterworks by Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, Tavener and Elgar find their perfect space in cathedral-like acoustics. Heinrich Schtitz's awe inspiring Magnificat and Jean Belmont's fiery Electa make for an unforgettable musical experience with the Master Singers. David Bate, 262-821-1229. February 26, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - “Sounds of Naptown" featuring compositions by jazz greats of the Indianapolis scene such as Wes Montgomery, Buddy Montgomery, J.J. Johnson and Slide Hampton. February 27-28, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Prometheus Trio (Mozart: Trio in G Major, K. 564; Paul Moravec: Mood Swings (1998); Brahms: Trio in C Major, Op. 87).
March, 2006March 3, 7 p.m., Latino Arts, Los Pleneros de la 21. The essence of Puerto Rican music rises from this renowned "Nuyorican" group, nominated for a 2006 Grammy in the World Music category. Mixing African and Latin beats into an intoxicating exhibition of bomba and plena, these singers, dancers, and instrumentalists will take you back, show you something new - and beg you to dance! Part of Latino Arts Carnaval celebration. Latino Arts, Inc. Auditorium at 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee.March 3-5, Stringalong Gathering - Music, jamming and classes for all strings and singers. Edwards Camp & Conference Center , N 8901 Army Lake Rd, East Troy. Katie O'Brien, 262-782-8354. March 3, 9 p.m., Green Tea O'Donoghues Irish Pub, 13225 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove, 262-641-2730. March 4, Early Music Now UWM Zelazo Center: Ex " Umbris Quintet, Elizabethan music. March 5, 2 p.m., UW Parkside Ensembles at Main Place, Kenosha. A Tribute to Excellence concert to benefit scholarship fund. $40 per person, Karen, 262-595-2443. March 9-12 March 11, 8 p.m., St. Concord Chamber Orchestra - The Great Romantics at Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. This concert is devoted to the composers of the Romantic era: Carl Maria von Weber, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. The winner of the annual Concord concerto Competition will also step into the limelight. Join us at the reception after the concert to meet our talented soloist. March 12, 3 p.m., Eastwinds Brass Quintet, Artist-In-Residency at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av. Milwaukee. Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble. March 12, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Sunday Series. Virtuoso violinist Alexander Mandl will be joined by Jeanyi Kim and friends for an afternoon of solo and chamber music culminating with the emotionally powerful Brahms Piano Quintet. March 12, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony - Shall We Dance? Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Info and tickets: 414-963-9067. March 15, 7 to 10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. March 16, 6 p.m., Green Tea Beer & Blarney - Point Brewery, 2617 Water St., Stevens Point, 715-344-7631. March 18 from 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. March 18, 8 p.m. March 18, 24, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus - Concert: Brahms’ A German Requiem (Andreas Delfs conducting). Call 414-291-7605 for tickets. March 20, 7 p.m., Eastwinds Wind Quartet at St. John's on the Lake 1840 N. Prospect Ave. in Milwaukee. Selections by Rossini, Mercadante, Mike Keegan, and Alec Wilder. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767. March 23, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - “Modern Standards" featuring jazz arrangements of popular tunes of the 1960s through today. March 24, 7:30 p.m., Jon Schmidt, signature pianist and entertainer in concert. Presented by the Choral Parents' Association at Westosha Central High School in Salem. Tickets: Craig Phillips, 847-603-8889. March 25, 7 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. House of Prayer Lutheron Church, 3900 W. Ryan Rd., Franklin. March 25, 7:30 p.m., The Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra, Concerto Concert at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Top student musicians from the area compete for a chance to play and sing with the symphony and five are showcased. March 26, 10:30 a.m., Children's Christian Theatre free peformance. House of Proyer Lutheran Church, 3900 W. Ryon Rd., Franklin. March 26, 2 p.m., Waukesha Symphony Orchestra at Wilson Center. "Lights and Shadows," a Brahms program comprising the Academic Festival Overture, pianist William Wolfram in the Concerto No.2 and the Symphony No. 3. March 26, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Sunday Series. The annual recital by members of the Conservatory's versatile voice faculty is sure to include a celebration of Mozart as well as songs, chanson and ensembles surveying a variety of styles and composers. March 28, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Symphony Orchestra at Wilson Center. "Lights and Shadows," a Brahms program comprising the Academic Festival" Overture, pianist William Wolfram in the Concerto No.2 and the Symphony No. 3. March 29, 6:30 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. St. Alphonsus Cotholic Church, 6060 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale. March 31, 7:30 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. St. Veronica's Catholic Church, 353 E. Norwich, Milwaukee. March 31, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Mark Davis Quartet. One of the Midwest’s most accomplished jazz pianists, Mark Davis combines a strong sense of tradition with modern sensibilities. Backed by a hard-swinging rhythm section, he features unique arrangements of standards as well as originals that bear the influence of jazz icons such as Bill Evans and Bud Powell. Info 262-781-9520.
April, 2006April 1, 7:15 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. Harvest Community Church, 6612 S. Howell Av., Oak Creek.April 1, 8 p.m., Latino Arts, Noche de Gala featuring Angel Melendez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra. The most fun you'll have at a fundraiser this year! Dress up and dance the night away as the Latino Arts Auditorium is transformed into the Palladium Ballroom - the legendary "home of the Mambo." Show your support for Latino Arts' Mariachi Juvenil youth string group. Chicago's fabulous 911 Mambo Orchestra! United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee. April 2, 1 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. The Lord's House Located inside Pentecost Lutheran Church, 5226 W. Burleigh, Milwaukee. April 3-4, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Prometheus Trio (Turina: Trio No. 1, Op. 35; Haydn: Trio in C Major, Hob. XV: 27; Arthur Foote: Trio No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 65; Piazzolla: Tangos). April 4, 7:30 p.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Brown Deer United Methodist Church, 5736 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. April 5, 1 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Lorna Dallas. Enjoy a “Spring Collection" of classics from Gershwin to Sondheim with vocal sensation Lorna Dallas. A favorite of the Royal Family, American singer Lorna Dallas has received rave reviews everywhere she performs, from The Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall. Dallas will also offer a Vocal Workshop. April 6, 6:30 p.m., David HB Drake - Spirituality and songwriting at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 N. Wauwatosa Av., Milwaukee. Info 414-702-6053. April 6, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Featuring student side-by-side performance. The MSO will welcome 50 local students to join them on stage and perform the final piece of music that evening side by side with the professional musicians of the orchestra - a unique and delightful opportunity for the performers and for the audience. April 7, 7 p.m., Free Easter Musical at Brookfield Assembly of God, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Live musical groups and choirs. April 8, 8 p.m., Green Tea Marinette - Wild Rice Concerts, Marinette, 715-735-8050. April 8, Early Music Now Wisconsin Lutheran College: Yukimi Kambe Viol Consort. April 9, 8, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m., Free Easter Musical at Brookfield Assembly of God, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Live musical groups and choirs. April 15, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. April 19, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. April 21,22,28,29, 7:30 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents Fiddler On The Roof. FPP, 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls. 17-piece orchestra (PDF 202k). April 22, 8 a.m., Madison Area Flute Festival at UW-Madison Extension, Pyle Conference Center, Langdon St. See vendor displays, hear competitions, clinics, and classes followed by a Gala Concert. April 22, 8 p.m., Wilson Center for the Arts - Pilobolus Dance Theatre. For 30 years Pilobolus has been creating illusion through movement. Begun as an experiment in collaborative choreography at Dartmouth, Pilobolus has become one of the world’s most popular – and unusual – dance companies. Newsweek calls Pilobolus, “As zany as the Marx Brothers, as clever as Houdini…" and the Los Angelos Times says, "Wondrous shapes emerge, merge, split and remerge." Pilobolus will offer a Dance Workshop on Saturday, April 22, 2006. April 23, 3 p.m., Music for Winds and Strings, Artist-In-Residency at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av. Milwaukee. Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble. April 25, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Symphony Orchestra at Shattuck Auditorium. "Luminous Facets," with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond and Minnesota Orchestra principal cellist Anthony Ross featured in Brahms' Double Concerto. Also "on the program: Dvorak's Symphony No.8 and the local premiere of Joan Tower's "Made in America." April 27, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Cabaret Series. Celebrate with fingerstyle guitarist Matt Schroeder in this concert launching his first solo CD. Original music as well as pieces by genre giants Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges will be featured as Matt explores the astonishing sonics of his six- and twelve-string guitars. Apri1 28, 7:30 p.m., Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra, Pops Concert at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N Rural St., Hartford. A seasonal favorite with fun, refreshments and a few extras. April 28, 29, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus - Concert: Mendelssohn’s Wedding March and Finale from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Nicholas McGegan conducting). Call 414-291-7605 for tickets. April 28 and 29, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Carol Woods, Home. Broadway star of Chicago (Mama Morton), Smokey Joe’s Café, Steppin’ Out, The Goodbye Girl, Follies and Big River, as well as the National Tour of The Full Monty. Carol's concerts and performances have spanned the globe - from London to Tokyo, from Las Vegas to Honolulu in such prestigious venues as Rainbow and Stars, Town Hall and Carnegie Hall. Don’t miss this rollicking evening of blues, gospel, and pure joy! April 29, 7:30 p.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. Faith Community Church, 7700 W. Faith Dr., Franklin. April 29, 7:30 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee, Mozart, Brahms & Bernstein, North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Enjoy the Master Singers' rich and dramatic sound in Brahms' Song of Destiny and Bemstein's Chichester Psalms. Commemorate Mozart's 250th anniversary with two favorites, Venite populi and Ave verum corpus. Info Dave Bate, 262-821-1229. April 30, 10:45 a.m., Children's Christian Theatre free performance of Nic at Night. Faith Community Church, 7700 W. Faith Dr., Franklin. April 30, 3 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee, Mozart, Brahms & Bernstein, St. Sebastian, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Enjoy the Master Singers' rich and dramatic sound in Brahms' Song of Destiny and Bemstein's Chichester Psalms. Commemorate Mozart's 250th anniversary with two favorites, Venite populi and Ave verum corpus. David Bate, 262-821-1229. April 30, 3 p.m., Bel Canto Chorus - Together With One Voice, Hymnus Paradisi, by Herbert Howells; Favorite choruses from Bach to Brahms at Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Tickets 414-481-8801. April 30, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents Fiddler On The Roof. FPP, 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls. 17-piece orchestra (PDF 202k).
May, 2006May 5, 7 p.m., Latino Arts, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this revolutionary all-female mariachi group. Beloved throughout the Los Angeles area for their infectious harmonies, solid musicianship, and spirited creativity, Mariachi Reyna challenges tradition while preserving the color, excitement, and melodies of the classic style. Latino Arts, Inc. Auditorium at 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee.May 5, 8 p.m., Bebe Neuwirth sings Weill & Kander & Ebb with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Av., Milwaukee. Tickets 414-276-4545. May 5,6, 7:30 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents Fiddler On The Roof. FPP, 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls. 17-piece orchestra (PDF 202k). May 5 and 6, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers Royal Connections at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 802 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. Tickets 414-354-1933. May 5, 8:30-12:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Concourse Hotel in Madison. No cover charge. Info John Lombardo. May 6, 8 p.m., Wilson Center for the Arts - Sam Harris, SAM. Called the greatest entertainer of our time, Harris rose to national fame as the first Male Vocalist Grand Champion on Star Search. A gold record recording artist with starring roles in the Broadway productions of Grease, Joseph…, The Life and The Producers, his soul stirring one man show is the true definition of theatre excellence. May 7, 3 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra - lOth Century & Beyond at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Our tribute to Johannes Brahms continues with one of his most popular works: the Hungarian Dances. The concert continues with Samuel Barber's Knoxville, Summer of 1915 and the single work most requested by our audience: Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations. May 7, 2 p.m., Falls Patio Players presents Fiddler On The Roof. FPP, 262-255-8372, Menomonee Falls. 17-piece orchestra (PDF 202k). May 9, 7:15 p.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Franciscan Villa, 3601 S. Chicago Av., South Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. May 10, 6:30 p.m., The Milwaukee Choristers will hold auditions for new members at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av., where the 75-voice chorus holds its weekly rehearsals. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling 414-354-1933. Walk-ins will also be welcome and will be heard when the schedule permits. A potential member must be a high school graduate or at least 18 years old. May 11, 7:30 p.m., Concert at Farley's House of Pianos, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison. 608-271-2626. May 12, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Suzanne Grzanna. Delivering a double shot of jazz excellence, Suzanne Grzanna is a dazzling saxophonist with the sultry vocals that make you melt in your seat. Having performed at the Blue Note, Birdland, Preservation Hall, Cinegrill and the Hollywood Bowl, she now returns home where at age 18 she sang in the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus. Info 262-781-9520. May 12, 13, 14, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Chorus - Concert: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Andreas Delfs conducting). Call 414-291-7605 for tickets. May 14, 3 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - Sunday Series. Inspired by the rich tradition of chamber music from Vienna, Raymond Mueller and Richard Siegfried continue this tradition through their concert performances as the Viennese Guitar Duo. This season's program will include the premier of their arrangement of Handel's majestic Suite in F minor for harpsichord. Also Argentine composers Abel Carlevaro and Astor Piazzolla, Johann Mertz's "Nänien Träuerlieder," and guitarist-composer Fernando Sor's "Souvenir de Russie." May 14, 3 p.m., Festival City Symphony - Fantastique Mozart. Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Info and tickets: 414-963-9067. May 17, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. May 18, 8 p.m., Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts - Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Spotlight on Brahm, Andreas Delfs, Conductor. The Wilson Center is honored to announce that the final Classical Evening will be conducted by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Andreas Delfs. Brahms Symphony No. 2 will be the highlight of Maestro Delfs’ Wilson Center debut concert. May 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., Community Chorus Spring Concert, Seasons of Love at Emanuel United Church of Christ, 10627 W. Forest Home Av. Call 414-545-3381 to reserve tickets. May 20, South Milwaukee Municipal Band annual geranium sale, $1.55 for red, white, pink or salmon. Phone Ruth Mildebrandt at 414-762-4316 to place your order and arrange for free delivery. May 20, 7:30 p.m. May 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., UW Stevens Point Music Department Piano Sale, call 800-884-7654 after May 10 for appointment. May 21, 12-4 p.m., UW Stevens Point Music Department Piano Sale, call 800-884-7654 after May 10 for appointment. May 21, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, free program at Brass Bell, 210 W. Silver Spring Dr., Glendale. Includes Bettye Anderson, piano; George Klimowicz, clarinet. May 21, 3 p.m., and May 23, 7 p.m., Fond du Lac Women's Chorus 2006 Spring Concert "Magical Musicals" at First Presbyterian Church, 1225 4th St., Fond du Lac. Free will offering. Laura Last, 920-273-7920, Fond du Lac. May 24, 12:15 p.m., Eastwinds Brass Quintet, at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St. in Milwaukee. Mike Keegan, 414-225-1767. May 28, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra in concert with virtuoso Italian mandolinist Carlo Aonzo accompanied on the first half of the concert by UW-Milwaukee guitarist Rene Izquierdo. Shorewood High School Auditiorium, 1701 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood. May 29, 10 a.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at War Memorial, l0th & Rawson, South Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. May 30-31, 7 p.m., Oregon Straw Hat Players - Auditions for the musical "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." David Lawver or 608-246-8724, Orgeon (WI).
June, 2006June 2, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny, Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840.June 2-4, St. Aloysius Festival, 1414 S. 93rd St., West Allis. June 4, 3 p.m., Recital, Mike Keegan, Horn. Bayshore Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Hampton Rd. Whitefish Bay. Selections by Emile Pessard, Faure, J.S. Bach, and Mike Keegan. Mike Keegan,414-225-1767. June 7-11, A Taste of Summer, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. June 9-10, StoneBank Firefighters Festival , W335 N7107 Stonebank Rd., Oconomowoc. June 9-11, Holy Angels Festival of Angels, 138 N. 8th Av. Hwy 33 Exit, West Bend. June 9-11, OLGH Family Fun Festival, 7052 N. 41st St., Milwaukee. June 9-11, Our Lady Queen of Peace, 3222 S. 29th St., Milwaukee. June 9-11, St. Constantine & Helen Greekfest, 2160 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. June 9-11, St. John Vianney Festival, 1775 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. June 9-11, T-M Lions Lionfest, Thiensville Park, Thiensville. June 11, 11 a.m., Bay View United Methodist Church presents live music with 17-piece orchestra and the Church Choir. At 2772 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee. Gary Aubry, 414-744-4036. June 13, 7:30 p.m, South Milwaukee Municipal Band, Cudahy Historical Society, Cudahy Depot 4647 S. Kinnickinnic Av. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. June 14, Seniorfest '06 - American Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. June 14-24, RSVP Productions presents Closer at Astor Theatre, 1696 N. Astor St., Milwaukee. Info Raymond Bradford (Vlcek), 414-272-5694. June 15-18, Mukwonago Lions Summerfeste, Field Park, Mukwonago. June 15-18, St. Roman, 1819 W. Bolivar Av., Milwaukee. June 15-18, Three Holy Women, Cass and Pleasant Streets, Milwaukee. June 15-19, West Allis Western Days, Wisconsin State Fair Park, West Allis. June 16, 6-8 p.m., Apple Jam Band, performs Old Time Mt. Dulicmer Music at Friday Night Live, Main Street Plaza (between Amy Lynn's and Coffee and Beans), Waukesha. This is an outdoor event - bring your lawn chair! Deb DeMark, 262-542-3227, Waukesha. June 16, Catch The Spirit Fun Run/Walk, 1260 Church St., Elm Grove. June 17, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha.
June 18, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert Concert - Greendale Village Concert Band. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. June 19, 7:15 p.m., New Berlin Community Band - Summer Concert at Malone Park, 16400 W. Al Stigler Pkwy., New Berlin. June 21, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. June 22-25, St. Paul Festival, 1720 E. Norwich, Milwaukee. June 23-25, Annual Parish Family Festival, 613 S. 4th St., Milwaukee. June 23-25, Holy Apostles Family Festival, 16000 W. National Av., New Berlin. June 23-25, Mary Queen of Heaven Festival, 2322 S. 106th St., West Allis. June 23-25, St. Bemadette Parish Festival, 8200 W. Denver Av., Milwaukee. June 23-25, St. Mary's-Waukesha Festival, 225 S. Harwell Av., Waukesha. June 24-25, Xavieran Mission Festival, 51 and Rawson, Franklin. June 24, 4-6 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam & Sing - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Av., Waukesha. Carroll D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. June 24, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Golden Boscos, with Mike Kryscio, Greendale Resident. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. June 25, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Wilsonaires Chorus, Singers from Wilson Park Senior Center. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. June 25, 3 p.m., Lil'Rev - House Concert at 6217 5th Av., Kenosha. Enjoy an afternoon of great music. Concert held in the back yard, but inside if it rains. Stay for a potluck supper. Reservations 262-654-8545 or Dan & Marlene Mundell. Suggested donation is $10.00 for the musicians. June 29-July 9, Summerfest The World's Largest Music Festival. June 30, 6:30 p.m., Starry Nights at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Free featuring Nick Contorno and the Big Top Brass playing 4th of July favorites. July, 2006July 1-2, Family Fun Before the Fourth, 250 S. Main St., Thiensville.July 2, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Greendale Village Concert Band, Patriotic concert music to celebrate the 4th of july. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 2-4, New Berlin 4th of July Festival, 163rd and National Av., New Berlin. July 4, Dixie Doodlers Dixieland Band will be in the Brookfield and New Berlin parades. July 7-9, St. Helen's Polka Festival, 3307 S. 10th St., Milwaukee. July 7, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840. July 7, Gathering on the Green, a performing arts event at Rotary Park - Mequon is adding an evening of jazz to it's venue this summer. Buddy Montgomery, jazz piano and vibes player, will be playing with his quintet. Also appearing that evening is We Six, Milwaukee's premier jazz ensemble. Info 262-236-0510. July 8, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Good Vibes, w/Chuck Jamhor, Greendale Resident. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 8, Ooohs & Oz - An exciting trip down the Yellow Brick Road with music and dance from The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz and Wicked. The Milwaukee Ballet, the Florentine Opera, the Skylight Opera Theatre and The Heritage Chorale of Milwaukee accompanied by the Gathering on the Green Festival Orchestra. Info 262-236-0510. July 9, 12-2 p.m., Sharon Schmidt will be singing at the Summerfest Briggs and Stratton Stage. July 9, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Barrelhouse Blues 'Sand Rockin' electric blues and soul, vocals by Greendale alumna, Gina Pavela. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 9, St. Augustine Summer Festival, 6762 W. Rogers St., West Allls. July 13-16, Bastille Days, Milwaukee. July 13-16, St. Veronica Music Festival , 353 E. Norwich St, Milwaukee. July 14-16, Dominic Days, 18255 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. July 14-16, St. Mary Festival Hales Come, 9520 W. Forest Home Av., Hales Comers. July 14-16, The South Shore Water Frolics, 2900 S. Shore Dr., Milwaukee. July 15, Port Washington Fish Day, Lakefront, Port Washington. July 15, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Above the Town B] uegrass, Celtic, Jazz & Swing. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 15, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam & Sing - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha.
July 16, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Greendale Village Concert Band. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 16, CroatianFest, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin. July 18-23, Wisconsin State Trap Shoot, N22 W23170 Watertown, Waukesha. July 19, 7 to 10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. July 19-23, Waukesha County Fair, Expo Center Grounds, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. July 20-23, Pulaski Polka Days, Pulaski. July 21-23, St. Rita Festival -West Allis, 60th and Lincoln, West Allis. July 21, 22 and 23, The Badgerland Bluegass Classic presents 3 days, 20 bands of the BEST Bluegrass music in Wisconsin. Camping at the Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson. Linda & Poul Sandersen, 414-961-0660, Whitefish Bay. July 22, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Razzmatazz Dixieland and Midwest Vocal Express, Jazz, Swing. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 22, 12-5 p.m., Norrie Cox & His New Orleans Boys will be performing special free jazz concerts at the Garfield Avenue Blues, Jazz, Gospel and Arts Festival in Milwaukee. Featured will be an eight piece parade band and a four piece concert group, 414-223-4444 for more information. July 21-23, Badger Bluegrass Classic, Jefferson County Fairgrounds near Johnson Creek andr Hwy 94. Cream City plays gospel bluegrass July 23 at 10 a.m. Mary Stetson. July 23, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Truly Remarkable Loon, Comedy juggling show. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 22, Garfield Blues Jazz Gospel Fest, 3rd to 7th on Garfield Av., Milwaukee. July 24, 7 p.m., Palmyra-Eagle Community Band concert. Ed Pierce, 262-495-7101. July 24, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club - Kevin Soleki & Mike Jawojsky. July 24-30, EAA Airventure The world's greatest aviation celebration, Oshkosh. July 25, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Letter Carriers Band at Muskego Regency. Gary Lavann, directing. July 25-30, Washington County Fair, Hwy PV and 45, West Bend. July 25, 7:30 p.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at South Milwaukee Heritage Days, St. Lukes Church of Christ, 2200 18th Av., South Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. July 26, 12-5 p.m., Old Fashioned Exhibition and Social - Music, historic collections, demonstrations of old-time crafts, arts, and children's games, costume contest, pie and ice cream box lunch social. Old Town Hall Museum, Fifield. Info 715-762-2559. July 26, 4:30-8 p.m., South Milwaukee Heritage Days at Fire Station, 929 Marshall Ct., South Milwaukee. Spaghetti and live music with Ken Plewa, accordion; Rich Regent, clarinet; Ruben Navarro, sax; Jerry Glysz, percussion. July 26-29, 7:30 p.m., Greendale High School Community Theatre - Beauty and the Beast. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 27, 7 p.m., Fiddler on the Roof, South Milwaukee Youth Theatre, South Milwaukee PAC, 901 15th Av. Sponsored by South Milwaukee Recreation Department. July 27, 7:30 p.m., July 28, 1 and 7 p.m., Fiddler on the Roof, South Milwaukee Youth Theatre, South Milwaukee PAC, 901 15th Av. Sponsored by South Milwaukee Recreation Department. July 28-30, South Milwaukee Lionsfest, 16th and Rawson, South Milwaukee. July 28-30, St. John the Evangelist Festival, 8500 W. Coldsplnng Rd., Greenfield. July 28-30, St. Therese Parish Festival, 9525 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. July 29-30, St. John Picnic in Paris, 1501-172nd Av., Kenosha. July 29-30, St. Marks Summer Splash, 72nd and Sherindan Rd., Kenosha. July 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Americana Music Fest, featuring Big Cedar, Beef Tea and the Stringalong Band. Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth. Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409. July 29, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Leahys Luck - Irish Folk and Pub Music. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. July 30, 4 p.m., Parry Karp and Eli Kalman will perform a special concert at Farley’s House of Pianos. The concert is presented in conjunction with Prelude Music Academy and is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Purchase tickets at Farley’s, at Orange Tree Imports on Monroe St., or call 608- 271-2626. July 30, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Greendale Village Concert Band & Greendale Village Ramblers (Dixieland music). Greendale Info, 414-423-3111.
August, 2006August 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., King Comets a free dance music show for all ages, you can bring the kids too. Jackson Park Area #2, 43rd St. and Montana Av., Milwaukee, under a shelter.August 1-6, Wisconsin Valley Fair, Wausau. August 1-6, Ozaukee County Fair, W67 N866 Wash Av., Cedarburg. August 2-6, Jackson County Fair, Black River Falls. August 3-5, Bluegrass Bash 2006, Medford. August 3-6, Green Lake County Jr. Fair, Green Lake. August 3-13, Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis. August 3-6, Sawyer County Fair, Hayward. August 3-6, Taylor County Fair, Medford. August 3-6, Buffalo County Fair, Mandovi. August 3-6, Iron County Fair, Saxon. August 4, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840. August 4-6, Cudahy Lions Sweet Apple-Wood Festival, 3000 E. Ramsey Av., Cudahy. August 4-6, St. Peter Family Festival, l224 36th Av., Kenosha. August 4-6, African World Festival, Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee. August 4-5, Third Ward Jazz Festival, 100 and 200 blocks of N. Broadway, Milwaukee. August 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Port Washington Maxwell Street Days, Downtown Port Washington. August 5, 4 p.m., University Community Orchestra performs at Badger Concert Hall at UWM. August 5, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo - Comedy Sportz. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 6, 12-4 p.m., The Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra, Lamm Gardens, 2708 Shrerman Rd., Jackson. Enjoy a summer afternoon of music in a most beautiful outdoor setting. August 6, American Fest, Festival Hall, 5 5th St., Racine. August 6, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Greendale Village Swing Band, 30's and 40's Big Band music. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 8, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia, free concert at Cedarburg Culutral Center. Program and Musicians (PDF 14k). August 8-13, Winnebago County Fair, Oshkosh. August 9, 7:30 p.m., Philharmonia Racine, free concert at UW Parkside. Program and Musicians (PDF 14k). August 9-13, Door County Fair, Sturgeon Bay. August 10, 5 p.m., Greendale Ferch's Malt Shoppe - Hot Rod Car Show Music by Rockin' Randy. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 10-13, Pierce County Fair, Ellsworth. August 10-13, Rusk County Fair, Ladysmith. August 10-13, Clark County Fair, Neillsville. August 10-13, Adams County Fair, Friendship. August 11-13, Vilas County Fair, Eagle River. August 11-13, Devine Mercy FunFest 2006, 695 College Av., South Milwaukee. August 11-13, Greendale Village Days, 5630 Gatewood, Greendale. August 11-13, St. Joseph Funfest, S89 W22650 Milw. Av., Big Bend. August 12, 6 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Greendale Village Concert Band, Music of the 1860's. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 12-13, St. Hyacinth Church, 1414 W. Becher St., Milwaukee. August 13, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Command Performance, Re-creation of great Glenn Miller Army Air Force dance band, 1942-45. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 13, Dunn County Fair, Menomonie. August 15, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Hartland. August 16, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. August 16-20, Dodge County Fair, Beaver Dam. August 16-20, Brown County Fair, DePere. August 16-20, Juneau County Fair, Mauston. August 16-20, Kenosha Country Fair, Wilmot. August 17-20, Athens Fair, Athens. August 17-20, Oconto County Fair, Gillett. August 17-20, Bayfield County Fair, Iron River. August 17-20, Waushara County Fair, Wautoma. August 17, 8:15 p.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at South Milwaukee Night Out, South Milwaukee City Hall, 2424 15th Av., South Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. August 18-20 , Matty Gras Matty's Bar 8. Grille, 14460 W. College Av., New Berlin. August 18-20, Our Lady of Lourdes Festival, 3722 S. 58th St., Milwaukee. August 18-20, St. Rita Family Festival, 4339 Douglas Av. Hwy 32, Racine. August 19, 7-10 p.m., The Round Barn Acoustic Jam - Play or sing bluegrass, blues, country, folk, gospel, old time or western swing with acoustic instruments. Grace Church, 4800 S. Calhoun Rd., New Berlin. Carroll Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha.
August 19, Community Neighborhood Festival, 6100 N. 42nd St., Milwaukee. August 19-20, Ixonia Lions Town & Country Days, Ixonia Firemans Park, Ixonia. August 19-20, St. Louis Parish Festival, 13207 Country Rd. G, Caledonia. August 19-26, Oregon Straw Hat Players presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: The Broadway Musical, 608-835-9126 or Tickets. August 20, 3-6 p.m., Midwest Vocal Express at Milwaukee Zoo ala Carte, Zoofari stage Included with Zoo admission. August 20, 7 p.m., Greendale Gazebo Concert - Lynn Roginske Trio, Contemporary tunes with a twist. Greendale Info, 414-423-3111. August 21, DSAW Annual Golf Outing, W287 N. 1963 Oakton Rd., Pewaukee. August 22-27, Manitowoc County Fair, Manitowoc. August 23-27, Grant County Fair, Lancaster. August 23-27, Price County Fair, Phillips. August 23-27, Waupaca County Fair, Weyauwega. August 24-27, St. Florian Summer Festival, 1215 S. 45th St., West Milwaukee. August 24-27, Bumett County Fair, Grantsburg. August 24-27, Marinette County Fair, Wausaukee. August 25-27, Mexican Fiesta, Summerfest, Milwaukee. August 25-27, Rorence County Fair, Rorence. August 25-26, St. Agnes Parish Festival, 12801 W. Fairrnount Av., Butler. August 25-27, AHEPA Greek Fest, 10635 W. Ridge Rd., Hales Comers. August 25-27, Muskego Community Festival, W182 S8200 Racine Av., Muskego. August 25-27, St. Sava Serbian Days Festival, 3201 51st St., Milwaukee. August 25-27, St. Sebastian Festival, 3126 95th St., Sturtevant. August 26, Recovery Fest, 1717 N. 73rd St., Wauwatosa. August 29, 7 p.m., South Milwaukee Municipal Band at Marquette Manor, 2409 lOth Av., South Milwaukee. More info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. August 28, Midwest Vocal Express, Guest night extravaganza, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 6705 Northway, Greendale. August 28, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club - Ginny Mac. August 30-Sep 4, Walworth County Fair, Elkhorn. August 28 Green Bay Symphony Orchestra - Resumes due for September 15-17 auditions. Information. August 30, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers will hold auditions for new members at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av., where the 75-voice chorus holds its weekly rehearsals. Appointments are recommended and can be made by calling 414-354-1933. Walk-ins will also be welcome and will be heard when the schedule permits. A potential member must be a high school graduate or at least 18 years old. Aug 30-Sep 4, Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield. Aug 30-Sep 4, Shawano County Fair, Shawano. Aug 31-Sep 4, Ashland County Fair, Marengo. Aug 31-Sep 4, Iowa County Fair, Mineral Point. Aug 31-Sep 4, Sheboygan County Fair, Plymouth.
September, 2006September 1, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840.September 1, 9 p.m., SwingTime Music hear jazz favorites at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. September 1-3, 42nd Saint Francis Days , South Packard and East Denton, St. Francis. September 1-4, Oak Creek Lions Festival, 9327 S. Shepherd Av., Oak Creek. September 2, 7 p.m., Nashville recording artist, David Church will be featured at the Antigo Middle School Auditorium, Ernie Geiger, 715-623-7912. September 5, 7-9 p.m., Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Jim Beasley, Hartland. September 7-10, St. Gregory the Great Festival, 60th and Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. September 9, 12-3 p.m., September 9, FamilyFest, 6511 Hwy 38, Franksville. September 9, SS. Peter and Paul Block Party, 2491 N. Murray Av., Milwaukee. September 9-10, St. James Festival and Car Show, 833 Hwy NN East, Mukwonago. September 10, 3 p.m., Nelson Sosa, guitar and singer. Tunes from Latin American countries. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. Adults $5. Info Fran Henkel, 414-771-7997. September 10, New Berlin Historic Day, 19900 W. National Av., New Berlin. September 11, 7:30 p.m., Fall Concert The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace by Karl Jenkins. Featuring combined Milwaukee Archdiocesan Choir and St. Sebastian Adult Choir. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 831 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee. Info Michael Kamenski, phone 414-453-1928. September 15, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Tlen-Huicani the unique folk harp of Veracruz. This highly respected five-member ensemble performs music from Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and a host of other Latin American countries. September 15, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000. September 15-17 Green Bay Symphony Orchestra - Auditions, resumes due August 28. Information. September 16, 7-10 p.m. September 18 and 25, 7:30 p.m., The Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra, will be holding open rehearsals. All musicians from the greater Milwaukee Metro area are welcome. Auditions will be held after rehearsals. Please be prepared to play a selection of your choice at the audition. The MFSO performs five scheduled concerts per season, both classical and pops. Rehearsals are held at the Menomonee Falls Junior HS, N88 W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls. Further information from Michael Kamenski, Director, 414.453-1928. September 19, 2:30 p.m., Live History of Traditional Classic Jazz at Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-471-8495. September 19, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Hartland. September 19, Tent Event for Cystic Fibrosis, 800 W. Layton Av., Milwaukee. September 20, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. September 20, Festival City Symphony, America - Worth Singing About. September 22, Midwest Vocal Express, Milwaukee Brewers National Anthem, Miller Park, Milwaukee. September 23, Master Singers of Milwaukee - Wine Event "U.K. Favorites" at Zoofari Conference Center. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229. September 23, Paramount Blues Festival, Lime Kiln Park, Grafton. September 24, 7:30 p.m., Eastwinds, Artist-In-Residency concert, Mike Keegan, horn, and Steve Wolff, piano. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. September 25, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club - Lidia Kaminska at the Polish Center of Wisconsin. Sep 29-Oct 7, Oktoberfest-South Grounds, Downtown LaCrosse. September 30, 7 p.m., Midwest Vocal Express, "American Tales with Mark Twain", Ringling Theater, Baraboo.
October, 2006October 1, St. Peters Fall Festival, 3001 Elm St., East Troy.October 1, Oktoberfest in Plymouth - Donna Hahn, 920-892-8409, Plymouth. October 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Denmark Danish Fall Festival, Festival, Music. Headliner Band, “The Big Mouth Band, Featuring the Power Tool Horns,” plays from 1-5pm. Memorial Park, Denmark, WI, 920-863-6400. October 3, 2:30 p.m., Live History of Traditional Classic Jazz at Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-471-8495. October 3, 7-9 p.m., Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Jim Beasley, Hartland. October 6, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840. October 6, 7 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Artists in Concert - Silverbrook School, 120 N. Silverbrook Dr., West Bend. Free, Mark Fechter, 262-338-0205. October 7, 10 a.m., David Drake - Harvest Songs at South Shore Farmers Market, 2136 E. Estes St., Milwaukee. Phone 414-769-1011 or info. October 7, 1 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Milwaukee Public Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3091 or info. October 10, 5:30 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Villard Library, 3310 W. Villard Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3079, info. October 13, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Bobby Sanabria Afro-Latin percussionist combines Puerto Rican rhythms with solid jazz chops. Voted Percussionist of the Year in 2005 by DRUM! magazine, Sanabria deftly switches between timbales, congas, clave, and drumset. His expertise in the field of Latin jazz earned him a featured spot in the Smithsonian's traveling exhibit on the subject. October 13,14,20,21, 7:30 p.m.; October 22, 2 p.m. The Falls Patio Players presents Moon Over Buffalo. Tickets 262-255-8372. October 14, 7:30 p.m., Kettle Moraine Symphony - Season opener, Holy Angels Church, West Bend. October 14-15, Pioneer Farm Days, 327 S. Shepherd Av., Oak Creek. October 15, 3 p.m., Aivars Kalejs from Riga, Latvia, organ concert. At St Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. $5 admission. John Paradowski, Minister of Music, 414-774-0441. October 15, 3:30 p.m., Kettle Moraine Symphony - Season opener, Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford. October 15, 7:30 p.m., Eastwinds Brass Quintet, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. October 17, 2:30 p.m., Live History of Traditional Classic Jazz at Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-471-8495. October 17, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Rich Schwartz, 262-719-3549, Hartland. October 18, 12:15 p.m., Eastwinds Brass Quintet, recital, Mike Keegan, horn, with Steve Wolff, piano. Cathedral of St. John Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. As a way to promote new music for horn, Mike will give the Milwaukee premieres of his composition, Suite for Horn and Piano, Introit for Solo Horn by Richard G. Smith, and Appalachian Suite for Horn and Piano. October 18, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. October 20,21,27,28, 7:30 p.m. and October 22,29, 2 p.m., Zion Conservatory of Music presents Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" at Christ Community Church, 2500 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion, Illinois (just across the border). Info, 847-872-4803. October 20, 9 p.m., SwingTime Music hear jazz favorites at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. October 21, 2 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3091 or info. October 21, 7 p.m., David Drake - Blowing In The Wind Concert with Dangerous Folk at Plymouth Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth. Phone 414-893-0079 or info October 21, 7-10 p.m. October 21, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra - The Visual Arts at St. Matthew's Evangelical Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018. October 23, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club - John Simkus & Friends of Jazz. October 23, 6:30 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3091 or info. October 26, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Benefit - Festival for Juvenile Diabetes, Boerner Hall at Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners. Sawdust Symphony, Above the Town, and Liberty Bluegrass. October 26, 6 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3091 or info. October 28, 2 p.m., David Drake - Potluck at Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Milwaukee. Phone 414-286-3091 or info. October 28, Midwest Vocal Express, “land o’lakes district convention”, Rochester, MN. October 29, Festival City Symphony, Musical Treats, No Tricks. October 29, 7 p.m., The new Clavichord Society is meeting at the Gates of Heaven Synagogue, James Madison Park, 302 E. Gorham St., Madison. 8 p.m. clavichord concert featuring Michael Fuerst. October 30, 7:30 p.m., CYO Emerald Knights Honors Band and Jazz Ensemble, at St. Joseph High School, Kenosha. "What Goes ... In The Night" - A Free Halloween concert. Info, 262-656-1610. October 31, 2:30 p.m., Live History of Traditional Classic Jazz at Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-471-8495.
November, 2006November 1, 12 p.m., McKeever Duo, fortepiano Beethoven recital at UW Parkside, Communication Arts Bldg., Room D-118. For more information, contact the Music Department at 262-595-2457.November 2, 6 p.m., Michael Drake at Kahunas, 414-769-2001. November 3, 5-10 p.m., Gallery Night at The Oconomowoc Gallery, 157 E. Wisconsin Av., Oconomowoc. Carroll Brown, otherwise known as a popular Waukesha musician, is featured artist with his KalidoGraf art. He has created over 50 of these images in a wide range of subjects, including flowers, wildlife, machines and protraits. Free admission. November 3, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Los Folkloristas, legendary in the field of traditional music. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, this seven-member group continues to offer a lively and timely look into the many facets of Latin American culture. 100 instruments in their collection, music from over a dozen countries, representing 500 years of history. November 3, 8 p.m., King Comets, Jumpin' Jive First Friday Dance, K C Hall, 1800 S. 92 St., West Allis. November 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Drummerfest 06 at Cascio Interstate Music, 13819 W. National Av., New Berlin. Factory Rep Demos. Phone 262-789-7600. November 4, 2:30 p.m., Eastwinds presents a concert of composer Daniel Baldwin's works performed by the members. It will be the first Milwaukee concert of Baldwin's works. November 4, 7:30 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - "Music Rich and Rare" at North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Milwaukee. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229. November 4, 8 p.m., King Comets at Waverly Beach in Menasha. 920-733-9721. November 4 , 8 p.m., The David Grisman Quintet 3Oth Anniversary Tour Tickets: $35. Alverno College, Pitman Theatre, 3431 S. 39 St., 414-382-6044. November 4, 8 p.m., The David Grisman Quintet 3Oth Anniversary Tour. Tickets: $35. Alverno College, Pitman Theatre, 3431 S. 39 St., 414-382-6044. November 4, 8:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Concourse Hotel in Madison. No cover charge. Info John Lombardo. November 4-12, Christmas Fantasy House 2006 is at 1505 Greenway Terace in Elm Grove will have live music provided by many local musicians. Come see the beautiful home, hear the music and help support the American Cancer Society. More info from Diane Spasoff, 262-786-4988, Elm Grove.
November 5, 3:00 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - "Music Rich and Rare" at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229.
November 7, 7-9 p.m., Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Jim Beasley, Hartland.
November 9 & 10, 7 p.m.; November 18, 2 & 7 p.m., The Music Man performed at Greenfield High School, 60th and Layton Av., Greenfield, 414-281-620, ext. 8524.
November 10, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840.
November 10, 7 p.m., Jon Hendricks, vocalist and NEA Jazz Master opens Jazz Series. Lawrence University Jazz Singers. Series subscriptions (all four concerts) $70 to $62. Lawrence University Memorial Chapel, 115 S. Drew St., Appleton, 920-832-6749.
November 10, 8 p.m., Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin Tickets: $5. Carroll College Shattuck Music Center, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha, 262-524-7633.
November 11, 7:30 p.m., Jazz Weekend Continues, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon will perform with the Lawrence Jazz Ensemble, the Faculty Jazz Trio, the Trombone Choir and Marty Erickson. Series subscriptions (all four concerts) $70 to $62. Lawrence University Memorial Chapel, 115 S. Drew St., Appleton, 920-832-6749.
November 11, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Folk Singing Hootenanny - Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 12012 W. North Av., Wauwatosa. Featuring the music of Woody Guthrie and other Folk Artists. Performed by Frank Simpson and Friends. Suggested Donation $10 or $5 when you bring an Hors d'oeuvre. Amy Roth, 414-423-9185.
November 11, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Milwaukee Public Market, live music at the in the Palm Garden, 400 N. Water St., Milwaukee. Features Rich Regent, clarinet, and Sherry Huiras, accordion, performing musical styles from Polkas to jazz. Free.
November 11, 7 p.m., Annual Jazz for Justice, Faith Lutheran Church, Cedarburg. Info 414-536-0585.
November 14, 2:30 p.m., Live History of Traditional Classic Jazz at Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Info 414-471-8495.
November 15, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free.
November 17, 6 p.m., David Drake - The Illustrated Song at Carthage College Library, 2001 Alford Park Dr., Kenosha. Phone 262-551-5900 or info.
November 17, 7:30 p.m., Carroll College Jazz Ensemble $5 adults, $3 students/seniors. Carroll College Shattuck Music Center, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha, 262-524-7633.
November 17, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Series, Karrin Allyson. $17 and $31 to $35. Group rates. Wilson Center, Kuttemperoor Auditorium, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, 262-781-9520 for tickets.
November 17, 8 p.m., Michael Drake at Nice Ash Cigar Bar, 327 W. Main St., Waukesha, 262-547-9009
November 18, 11 a.m., David Drake - Wiscon-sing at Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Phone 262-249-5299 or info.
November 18, 7:30 p.m., Jim Scott in Concert, Unitarian Church North, 13800 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon. $10 per person, tickets at the door.
November 18, 7-10 p.m. November 18, Midwest Vocal Express, "Real Men Sing Youth Day", UWM Zalazo Center, Milwaukee.
November 19, 3 p.m., Paul Silbergleit/Mark O'Connor Jazz Quartet $15/$12 Seniors and Students. Faculty jazz guitarist Paul Silbergleit and special guest Chicago tenor saxphonist Mark O'Connor, Doug Ebert and David Bayles. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Av., Milwaukee, 414-276-5760.
November 19, 3 p.m., Knightwind Ensemble in Schwan Concert Hall, Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. "About Love" includes music by composer Johan de Meij, Casanova, for solo cello and wind band, with guest artist, Ravenna Helson.
November 21, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Rich Schwartz, 262-719-3549, Hartland.
November 24, 6:30 p.m., Michael Drake at Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, 414-769-2001.
November 24, Rock legends Wishbone Ash at the House Of Rock, Eau Claire. William James - Glass Onyon, 882-288-33558.
November 27, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Accordion Club - Stas Venglevski & Friends.
November 29, Festival City Symphony, Holiday Pajama Jamboree.
November 29, 12 p.m., Mid-Day Jazz Free and open to public. Cardinal Stritch University Student Union, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee, 414-410-4349.
November 30, 12:15 p.m., UWM Jazz Ensembles, UW Milwaukee, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., 414-229-5070.
November 30, 7:30 p.m., We Six "All Our Own" Annual Concert Bar service. Valet Parking. $20/$18 Seniors and Students Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 1584 N. Prospect Av., 414-276-5760.
December, 2006December 1, 7 p.m., December 2 at 3 and 7 p.m., December 3 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Falls Patio Players presents The Best Christmas Pagent Ever. Tickets 262-255-8372.December 1, 7 p.m., Kenosha Hootenanny at Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th St., Kenosha. Info Marialyce Kornkven, 262-654-6840. December 2, 10 a.m., David Drake - Let There Be Light at Tamarack Community School, 1150 E. Brady St., Milwaukee. Phone 414-899-3999 or info. December 3, 2 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Handel's Messiah Sing-Along at Irish Cultural & Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229. December 3, 3:30 p.m., Kettle Morain Symphony, Christmas Concert “A Heavenly Host of Holiday Favorites” at Holy Angels Church, West Bend. December 5, 6 p.m., Friends of the Domes Holiday Dinnmer Party with Nick Contorno Quintet at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Reserve seats only, $30. December 5, 7-9 p.m., Lake Country Acoustic Guitar Society - Old-time roots, folk, standards, country, blues, Celtic and more at Hartland Music showroom, Jim Beasley, Hartland. December 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m., David Drake - Sing A Song Of Christmas at Cedar Creek Settlement, 3412 W. Club View Ct., Mequon. Phone 262-242-3597 or info. December 8, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Hernán Gamboa believed to be the preeminent master of his country's signature instrument, the cuatro, resembling a small guitar. December 8, 7 p.m., A Victorian Chirstmas ... Before a Carol at Brookfield Assembly of God, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Free, 262-783-2900. December 8-9, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers presents “The Mystery, The Marvel, The Magic of Christmas” at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 800 Glenview Av. (84th St.), Wauwatosa. Single tickets are $18 adult, $12 senior and $6 student. A reduced-price season ticket package is available. Tickets may be purchased from chorus members or by calling 414-354-1933 and at the door. December 9, 2 p.m., A Victorian Chirstmas ... Before a Carol at Brookfield Assembly of God, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Free, 262-783-2900. December 9, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Midwest Vocal Express, Christmas Traditions, Greendale High School, Greendale. December 10, 2 p.m., UW Milwaukee Community Orchestra concert at Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee. Music includes: The stepples of Central Asia by Borodin, Merry wives of Windsor by Nicolai, The Jupiter Symphony First movement by Mozart, Beethoven 5th Symphony Finale Movement, Porgy and Bess by Gershwin, Radetsky March by Strauss and a suite by Warlock. December 9, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass and Hertiage Chorale perform at Queen of Apostles Church, Pewaukee. Info Darell Stachelski, 414-423-9760. December 9, 8 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra, Winter Dreams at Elkhorn HS, 482 E. Geneva St., Elkhorn. Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 "Winter Dreams", Sleigh Rides (Mozart), Skater's Waltz (Waldteufel) and other Music for the Holiday Season. December 10, Milwaukee Accordion Club Christmas Party at Meyer's Family Restaurant, 4260 S. 76th St., Milwaukee. Live music from 3-5 p.m. with Rich Regent, clarinet, and Joe Bastian, accordion. After the meal, dance music from 6:30-9 p.m. with the combo of Rich Regent and Vern and the Originals. Vern was awarded the World Concertina Congress Hall of Fame in 2005. Sherry Huiras, phone 414-546-3370. December 10, 6 p.m., A Victorian Chirstmas ... Before a Carol at Brookfield Assembly of God, 3285 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield. Free, 262-783-2900. December 12, 7:30 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Christmas Concert at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, 101 Genesee, Delafield. December 13, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Call 414-354-1933 for appointment. Walk-ins will also be welcome and will be heard when the schedule permits. A potential member must be a high school graduate or at least 18 years old. James Kinchen. Director, welcomes all voices, but expresses special interest in having baritones and basses attend the auditions. December 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Jazz to Polkas, free-live music with Rich Regent, clarinet, and Sherry Huiras, accordion, improvise on fantastic tunes at the new Original Coffee, 14960 W. Greenfield Av., Brookfield. Phone 262-641-7450 for directions. December 15-29, Milwaukee Ballet - Don't miss Michael Pink's "The Nutcracker" at the Marcus Center. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on tickets. Tyler Skarda, 414-902-2108, Milwaukee. December 16, 1 p.m., Cream City performs at Trinity Christian Methodist Church, 3820 N. Teutonia Av., Milwaukee, Mary Stetson, 414-442-3722. December 16, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Showcase Chorus presents Christmas at Rockefeller Center at Kostka Theater, Mount Mary College, Milwaukee. Barbara Winkler, 414-461-2406. December 16, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra - A Literary Chirstmas at The Bascillica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee. Info 414-628-6018. December 16, 8 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Christmas Concert at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Miulwaukee. December 17, 3 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Christmas Concert at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. December 19, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, 262-367-5333, Hartland. December 20, 7-10 p.m., Music and Dancing at Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th St., Milwaukee. Popular to Polkas. Jerry Glysz or Ed Cygan, accordion; DeWayne Doberstein, concertina; Jim Pilot, mandolin; John Kreiter, percussion; Rich Regent, clarinet. Free. December 24, 2 p.m., David Drake - Let There Be Light! at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Phone 414-649-8126 or info. December 26, 6:30 p.m., Traditional Bluegrass Instruments Jam at 5 Star Coffee, 7358 W. Rawson, Franklin. Phone 414-529-1500. December 30, 8:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo.
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February 15, 8 p.m., 
Two violins, cello, flute, clarinet and piano; present an hour of special music for Frank Zeidler, former Mayor of Milwaukee, who will be honored for service and dedication with the Wittenberg Award. At Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. Mr. Zeidler selected Al's Happy Notes for the music since he had heard them play music at several church services he attended.
Farley’s House of Pianos presents pianist Alexandre Dossin in concert performing paraphrases of Verdi operas written by Franz Liszt. 
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Festivals, 2006
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July 14-17, Jefferson Street Cathedral Square, four stages of nonstop music and entertainment host an abundance of well known groups with performances guaranteed to please the whole family, Milwaukee, 414-271-7400.
One of downtown Milwaukee’s most popular after-work activities featuring exciting local & national jazz performers every Thursday evening, June 2-September 15. Admission is free! Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee, 414-271-1416.
June, staged areas throughout the festival grounds feature over 40 bands, Milwaukee.
July, Wisconsin's outdoor rock concert. 800-326-FEST, Cadott.
June-July, World's largest music festival, Milwaukee, 414-273-FEST.
June-September, Wednesday nights, Pere Marquette Park, Kilbourn and Old World 3rd St., Milwaukee, 414-276-6696.
August, the premier fun family event of the summer featuring something for everyone! Days filled with agriculture, food, shopping, national headlining entertainment, 28 free stages of local and national entertainment, and much more! West Allis, 414-266-7000.
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