Calendar 2007Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | DecJanuary, 2007January 6, 7:30 p.m., Premieres and Polkas at the Milwaukee Art Museum, info 414-271-0711. January 14, 7 p.m., Fabulous Folk at The Coffee House, 631 N. 19th St., Milwaukee. Mary Wacker, John King, Rich Morgan. Info 414-875-9876. January 15-16, 6:30 p.m., Oregon Straw Hat Players will hold auditions for the musical "Honk, Jr." in the cafeteria of Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr., Oregon. There are roles for at least 30 performers. As a “junior” performance, all roles are for ages 18 and under. Auditioners please come with a song prepared, no more than 32 measures, with music for the accompanist. Phone 608-825-9126. January 16, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. January 17, 12:15 p.m., Chris Zello, clarinet with Teresa Drews, piano, at Cathedral of Saint John, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee. Free admission for this 30-minute program. Includes Debussy The Girl with the Flaxen Hair, Gershwin Three Preludes, Martinu Sonatina, Cavallini The Carnival of Venice (for E-flat clarinet). January 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. Free. January 19, 8-11 p.m., Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, TWIST 'N' OLIVE, Delafield, no cover, 262-646-5483. January 20, Liberty Bluegrass Band & Pickin' Up Speed at Wild Grove Roastery & Coffeehouse, 524 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. January 20, 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.
January 20, 7:30 p.m., The Canticle Consort presents "Jesuita non cantat - Who knew?" Sublime music of Palestrina, Victoria, Carissim and Charpentier at Gesu Church, Milwaukee. Bob Carroll, 262-303-4041. January 20, 8-1 p.m., Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, BORDERS' BOOKS & MUSIC, Fox Point, no cover, 414-540-1427. January 21, 8-11 p.m., Jack Grassel, Kirk Tatnall and Sam Belton, THE UPTOWNER, Milwaukee, no cover, 414-372-3882. January 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Kettle Moraine Symphony - Spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford? January 27, 7 p.m., Green Tea, Annual Winter Fest, Clark Pl., Stevens Point, 800-660-5020. January 28, 2-5 p.m., Madison Jazz Society presents Chuck Hedges Jazz Connection. Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Av., Madison. January 28, 8-11 p.m., Jack Grassel, Jill Jensen and John Price, THE UPTOWNER, Milwaukee, no cover, 414-372-3882.
February, 2007February 2, 7-10 p.m., Free Hootenanny at the Kady Faulkner Building. Drive into the entrance to Kemper Center at 65th. St. and Third Avenue and park behind the buildings at the north end, right next to the Lake, Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or your singing voice. Marialyce Kornkven. February 2, 7:30 p.m., Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, UW - Washington County, West Bend, Winter Jazz Concert. February 4, Festival City Symphony, C'est Musique - French Romantics. February 6, 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. February 7, 1 p.m., Dukes of Dixieland Band at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr, Brookfield. Info 262-781-9520. February 8, 9, 10, 7:30 p.m., Plymouth Arts Center Theatre present the play The Ghost Elizabeth. Donna Hahn. February 9, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Choral Artists and Milwaukee Vocal Express at the Women’s Club of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Tickets or 262-375-2952. February 9,10,16,17, 7:30 p.m. and February 18, 2 p.m., The Falls Patio Players presents The Unexpected Guest. Tickets 262-255-8372. February 10, 6:30 p.m., Wooden Bridges at The Lapham Peak Candlelight Ski, Hwy. C south of I-94, Delafield. February 10, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. February 14, 7-11 p.m., Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, THE YARDARM, Racine. February 15-18, Milwaukee Ballet - “Premieres of Passionate Dance” at the Marcus Center. A series of 3 ballets by world renowned choreographers. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on tickets. Tyler Skarda, 414-902-2108, Milwaukee. February 16, 8 p.m., Wooden Bridges at The Wells Street Tavern, 505 Wells St., Delafield, 262-646-4070. February 17, 7:30 p.m., Kettle Morain Symphony, Concerto Concert at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford. February 17, Hawthorne Hills Band & Pickin' Up Speed at Wild Grove Roastery & Coffeehouse, 524 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. February 17, Green Tea, Chestnut Center, Marshfield, 715-389-8999. February 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 D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. February 18, 3 p.m., The MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents Romantic Composers at Schroeder Auditorium, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee. Club members Donna Shriner, mezzo-soprano, and Maryann Landa, accompanist, will perform several songs of Elgar, Schubert, and Schumann, and pianist Mary Ellen Verona-Burrescia will play works of Chopin and Liszt. Three Romances of Clara Schumann will be presented by Joanne Haasler, violinist, and Floralba Vivas, pianist. Guest artists Laura-Jean Deming, cellist, and Eun-Joo Kwak, pianist, of the Cardinal Stritch University music faculty, will close the program with Franck’s Sonata in A Major. February 18, 8-11 p.m., Jack Grassel and Jill Jensen, THE UPTOWNER, Milwaukee, no cover, 414-372-3882. February 20, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. February 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. Free. February 24, 7:30 p.m., Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, concerts featuring Concertmaster Steven Bjella in Sentry Theater, Stevens Point. Tickets: UWSP Box Office 1-800-838-3378. February 25, 4 p.m., Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, concerts featuring Concertmaster Steven Bjella, in Sentry Theater, Stevens Point. Tickets: UWSP Box Office 1-800-838-3378. February 25, 3 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - "Carmina and Cloudburst" at Elmbrook Church. Call Dave Bate, 262-821-1229. February 25, 2-5 p.m., Madison Jazz Society presents Paul Erickson's Phat Kats from LaCrosse. Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Av., Madison. February 25, 8-11 p.m., Jack Grassel, Jill Jensen and John Price, THE UPTOWNER, Milwaukee, no cover, 414-372-3882. February 26, 7:30 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos, noted musicologist and author Eva Badura-Skoda will give a lecture on the History of the Pianoforte. Tickets for the lecture are $10 and available at Farley's, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626.
March, 2007March 1, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra Jazz Combos present Miles Ahead featuring a re-creation of the 1957 Miles Davis/Gil Evans classic recording. Lawrence trumpet professor John Daniel will appear as guest soloist and perform the Davis solo role on the ten selections from the album. At Helen Bader Hall, UW-M Zelazo Center, 2419 E. Kenwood Av., Milwaukee. Clifford Gribble, 414-267-2952. March 2-4, Stringalong Gathering at Edward's Conference Center, N8901 Army Lake Rd., East Troy. Mary Kruse, Kenosha. March 3, 8 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra presents Pops Gala featuring The American Horn Quartet at Badger HS, 220 E. South St., Lake Geneva. Orchestra info and Tickets 262-248-1198. March 3, 8 to 1 p.m., Jazz Is Back at Aliota's Red Mill, 1005 S. Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove. Joel Freisinger, piano; George Welland, bass; Sharon Schmidt, vocal. Phone 262-641-8120. March 3, 9 p.m., Mud River Lee Bluegrass Ensemble at Linnemanns Riverset Inn for Riverwest Follies. Lee Modder partners with vocalist Barbara Meyer-Spidell, 414-290-0526, Milwaukee. March 4, 1-5 p.m., Jam for S.A.M. at Long Wong's, 5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. Will include Eddie Butts, The Superband, Greg Koch, Peppermink w/Barb Stephan, Midnight Groove w/Rhoda Begos. March 4, 3:30 p.m., Kettle Morain Symphony, Children’s Concert at Kewaskum Elementary School. March 6, 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. March 7, 7 p.m., Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Carlo Aonzo, mandolin and Rene Izquierdo, guitar. Info Linda Binder, 414-573-2180, Milwaukee. March 7, Noon, McKeever Duo, James and Susan McKeever play Mozart and Schubert on the Fortepiano at Communication Arts Bldg., Room D-118, UW-Parkside, Kenosha. Info at Music Department, 262-595-2457. March 8-11, A Tribute to Bix Biderbecke, Racine Marriott. March 10, 7:30 p.m., Lakeshore Symphonic Band Winter Concert celebrating 30th year of music, free at Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Diane Giacobassi, 414-462-8821. March 10,, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra - The Dramatic Arts at St. Matthew's Evangelical Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018. March 10, 8 p.m., Wooden Bridges at The Wells Street Tavern, 505 Wells St., Delafield, 262-646-4070. March 14, 7 p.m., Green Tea, The Brink Lounge, Madison, WI, 608-661-8599. March 15, 6 p.m., Green Tea, Beer & Blarney, Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, WI, 800-369-4911. March 16, Free Lunchtime Concert! MATC student ensembles perform a wide variety of music from jazz to rock, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Main Auditorium, 700 W. State St., Milwaukee. Silk Sylvan, 312-860-8676. March 16, 9 p.m., Green Tea, Ballydoyle, Downers Grove, IL, 630-969-0600. March 17, 7 p.m., Chris Zello, clarinet, and Teresa Drews, pianio. Free program includes: Cahuzac Arlequin, Gershwin Three Preludes, Martinu Sonatina, Debussy The Girl with the Flaxen Hair, Brahms Sonata in f minor, Cavallini The Carnival of Venice (for E-flat clarinet). At Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire Av., Milwaukee. March 17, Green Tea, Cedarburg Cultural Center, WI, 262-375-3676. March 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 D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. March 18, Festival City Symphony, "Drumroll, Please." March 20, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. March 20, 7:30 p.m., UW Badger Band Varsity Show, Fieldhouse, New Berlin West High School, New Berlin. Tickets and info 262-789-6443. March 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. March 21, 7:30 p.m., The Terrace Trio, at Flagg Theatre, Saint John's On The Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Av., Milwaukee, 414-831-6901. March 22-May 27 Fiddler on the Roof at The Fireside, Business Hwy 26 South, Fort Atkinson, phone 1-800-477-9505. March 22-25, Milwaukee Ballet – “2nd Genesis International Choreographic Competition” at the Pabst Theater. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on tickets. Tyler Skarda, 414-902-2108, Milwaukee. March 23 at 8 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos, Alexandre Dossin will perform a salon recital in a salon concert at the Farley’s showroom, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626. March 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 7:30 p.m., Oregon Straw Hat Players presents Honk, Jr., a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" which features a fun, modern musical score that kids everywhere will enjoy. Performances are taking place at Prairie View Elementary School Little Theater, 300 Soden Dr. Oregon, WI. March 24, Front Porch Boys & Smoked Chubs at Wild Grove Roastery & Coffeehouse, 524 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. March 24, Green Tea, Pittsville PAC, Pittsville, 715-884-6954. March 24, 9 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo. March 24 at 8 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos presents jazz pianist Eddie Higgins in a salon concert at the Farley’s showroom, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626. March 24, 25, 30, 31, April 1, 21, 22, Children's Christian Theatre - Musical production of The Slingshot Heard Round The World, the story of David and Goliath. March 24, 31, 3 p.m., Oregon Straw Hat Players presents Honk, Jr., a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling" which features a fun, modern musical score that kids everywhere will enjoy. Performances are taking place at Prairie View Elementary School Little Theater, 300 Soden Dr. Oregon, WI. March 25, 2-5 p.m., Madison Jazz Society presents the Dixie Doodlers from Milwaukee. Coliseum Bar, 232 E. Olin Av., Madison. March 25, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass, presents a concert From Russia With Love, 1812 Overture and The Theme from Dr. Zhivago. At Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8800 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Bring two or more non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force and receive a discounted admission. Tickets, 414-423-9760. March 25, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents free program Music for Organ and More at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Milwaukee. Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. March 25, 3 p.m., Eastwinds, Artist-in-Residency concert with Mike Keegan, horn. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. Steve Wolff, piano, will accompany Mike Keegan, assisted by Sandy Figueira, clarinet, and her mom, Ellen, piano. March 25, 3:30 p.m., Kettle Morain Symphony, Lenten Concert at Our Savior’s Church, West Bend.
April, 2007April 1, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band, free Annual Spring Concert Primarily Folk featuring folk music from around the world at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8800 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Tickets, 414-962-0957. April 1, 21, 22, Children's Christian Theatre - Musical production of The Slingshot Heard Round The World, the story of David and Goliath. April 3, Lakeshore Symphonic Band annual concerto competition. April 3, 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. April 11, 6 p.m., Cancelled because of Snow Storm, The MacGregor/Rubinstein New Orleans Jazz at Bavarian Inn, Main Dining Room, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale. Roy Rubinstein, trombone; Dave MacGregor, clarinet and soprano sax; Andy Anderson, banjo; Dave Bock, tuba. Info 414-964-0300. April 13,14,20,21,27,28, 7:30 p.m., The Falls Patio Players presents The Sound of Music. Tickets 262-255-8372. April 13, 8 p.m., Green Tea, O’Donoghue’s, Elm Grove, 262-641-2730. April 13, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. April 14, 8 p.m., Green Tea, St. Brendan’s, Green Bay, 866-604-7474. April 18, Festival City Symphony, Kids Perform fir Kids. April 17, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. April 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. April 21, MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents its Biennial Scholarship Competition at Schroeder Auditorium, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee. Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. April 21, Pickin' Up Speed and Wooden Bridges are playing at Wild Grove Roastery & Coffeehouse, 524 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. April 21, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Capitol Chordsmen Chorus, Barbershop annual show with Great Northern Union chorus, After Midnight Quartet, and Capitol Chordsmen Chorus. Middleton PAC. Info, 608-223-9939, Madison or Middleton. April 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 D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. April 22,29, 2 p.m., The Falls Patio Players presents The Sound of Music. Tickets 262-255-8372. April 27, 7:30 p.m., Wisconsin Singers and Madhatters at Wisconsin Union Theater, UW Madison. All proceeds to the American Family Children's Hospital. Tickets: 608-262-2201. Robin Whitty-Novotny, 608-263-9499. April 28, 7:30 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Music Mystical and Modern at North Shore Congregational Church, 7330 N. Santa Monica, Fox Point. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229. April 28, 8 p.m., Green Tea, CD Release Party, Clark Pl., Stevens Point, 800-660-5020. April 28, 8 p.m., Adam Neiman will perform a recital at Farley's House of Pianos, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison. Reserve tickets by calling 608-271-2626. April 29, 1 p.m., Spectacle City Spring Festival of Music is FREE and features several musical groups performing at the Arts Center, South Milwaukee HS, 901 15th Av., South Milwaukee. Info Ruth Mildebrandt, 414-762-4316. April 29, 3 p.m., Master Singers of Milwaukee - Music Mystical and Modern at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee. Call, David Bate, 262-821-1229. April 29, 3 p.m., The Lutheran A Cappela Choir Spring Concert, Make a Joyful Noise, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Tickets at door.
May, 2007May 1, 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. May 4, 7-10 p.m., Free Hootenanny at the Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th. St., Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or your singing voice. Marialyce Kornkven. May 5, 9 p.m., Green Tea, Shank Hall, Milwaukee, 414-276-7288. May 6, 3 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra - The Art of Dance at St. Matthew's Evangelical Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018. May 6, MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents “A Little Light Music” at Schroeder Auditorium, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee. Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. May 10-13, Milwaukee Ballet - “Romeo & Juliet” choreographed by Michael Pink at the Marcus Center. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 20% discount on tickets. Tyler Skarda, 414-902-2108, Milwaukee. May 11, 7:30 p.m., Kettle Morain SymphonyPops Concert at Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Hartford. May 11, 18, 25, Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices - Friendly auditions to be held. Trefor Williams or call 414-352-2212. May 12, Eastwinds presents the Eastwinds Brass Quintet. May 12, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. May 11,12, 8 p.m., Milwaukee Choristers All That Hath Life and Breath at Performing Arts Center. Info 414-354-1933. May 15, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. May 16, 6:30 p.m., The Milwaukee Choristers will hold auditions for new members at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church, 1529 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa, where the 70-voice chorus holds its weekly rehearsals. Appointments can be made by calling 414-354-1933. Walk-ins will also be welcome and will be heard when the schedule permits. May 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. May 18-20, Bunny Berigan Jazz Jubilee at Fox Lake. May 19, Cream City and Pickin' Up Speed at Wild Grove Roastery & Coffeehouse, 524 S. 2nd St., Milwaukee. Donation $6, info: 414-961-0660. May 19, 7:30 p.m., Bel Canto Chorus presents Hail Gladdening Light, at St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, phone 414-481-8801. May 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 D. Brown, 262-544-6165, Waukesha. May 19, 8 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra presents American Dreams at Badger HS, 220 E. South St., Lake Geneva. May 20, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Schauer Arts & Activities Center, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester has a unique talent for getting to the heart of a song. 262-670-0560, Hartford. May 20, Festival City Symphony, "Faust and the Heavenly Life." May 20, 7:30 p.m., Woodwind Program by Civic Music Association at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, 1584 N. Prospect Av., Milwaukee. Linda Nielsen-Korducki, flute; Christopher Zello, clarinet; Robe Seftar, bassoon. Info, 414-483-3223. May 20, 1:30 p.m. and May 22 7 p.m. - Fond du Lac Women's Chorus - Choral concert Spring's a-Poppin' will include songs celebrating Spring and pop music from the 50s to 80s. First Presbyterian Church, Fond du Lac, 920-273-7920. May 28, 5 p.m., Metropolitan Milwaukee Community Concert Band presents free Memorial Day Band Concert at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee. May 29,30,31, auditions for Oregon Straw Hat Players performance of Oklahoma at Prairie View Elementary School, 300 Soden Dr., Oregon. By appointment only. May 31-July 29, The Odd Couple at The Fireside, Business Hwy 26 South, Fort Atkinson, phone 1-800-477-9505.
June, 2007June 1, 7-10 p.m., Free Hootenanny at the Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th. St., Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or your singing voice. Marialyce Kornkven.June 2, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass presents Brass Band Concert “Brass Band Potpourri” to include selections from West Side Story by Bernstein, and The Cowboys by Williams at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, Iinfo 414-423-9760. June 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. June 8-10, 6:45 p.m., Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents C'Mon Baby, Light My Fire and Rebel with a Cause. Tickets 608 255-9866. June 10, MacDowell Club of Milwaukee presents winners of the Scholarship Competition at Schroeder Auditorium, Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Rd., Milwaukee. Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. June 13, 10 a.m., Senior Fest 2008 with Mike Schneider music at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. Info 414-647-6041. June 13, 12:30 p.m., Senior Fest 2008 with Mary Davis Trio music at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. Info 414-647-6041. June 13, 2:30 p.m., Senior Fest 2008 with Bob Knuether music at Serb Hall, 5101 W. Oklahoma Av., Milwaukee. Info 414-647-6041. June 15-17, 6:45 p.m., Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents You Give Me Fever and The Heat Is On. Tickets 608 255-9866. June 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Midwest Vocal Express will reprise “The Music Man” selections on their “Really Big MVE Show” at the South Milwaukee PAC. June 16, 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. June 19, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. June 19, 7 p.m., Green Tea, UW-River Falls Summer Concerts, River Falls, 715-425-4911. June 19, 7:30 p.m., Concerts at Konkel Park, Rhythm Kings, free at 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield, near the Gazebo. 414-297-9008. June 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. June 22, 5:30 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, Main Banquet Room First Floor, 5500 1st Av., Kenosha. Patriotic Guitarist Ed Merriman will perform selections from the Civil War. June 22-24, 6:45 p.m., Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society presents Dirty Dancing. The programs include works by Beethoven, Brahms, Copland, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Miguel del Aguila, and Osvaldo Golijov, among others. Tickets 608 255-9866. June 28 - July 8, Milwaukee Summerfest - The world's largest music festival. June 30, 7 p.m., Dixie Doodlers, 7-piece Dixieland Band, Gazebo Free Concert, Village of Greendale. Info 414-423-3080.
July, 2007July 3, 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. July 6, 7 p.m., Free Hootenanny at the Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th. St., Kenosha. Bring an acoustic instrument or your singing voice. Marialyce Kornkven. July 14, 9:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo. July 17, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. July 17, 7:30 p.m., Concerts at Konkel Park, Hat Trick, free at 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield, near the Gazebo. 414-297-9008. July 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. July 20, 21, 22, Badgerland Bluegrass Classic at Jefferson County Fair Grounds. July 21, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. July 21, 7-10 p.m., 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. July 25, 7:30 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe - Kerry Christensen, Master Yodeler. Phenomenal alpine/western yodeler and balladeer. Former Epcot Center entertainer. Free-will, $5 minimum suggested. Info, Monroe, 608-325-3461. July 29, 4 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos, Catherine Kautsky will perform a salon recital in a salon concert at the Farley’s showroom, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626.
August, 2007August 2 to October 14, Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Fireside, Business Hwy 26 South, Fort Atkinson, phone 1-800-477-9505. August 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Dixie Doodlers, Trimborn Farms, 8881 West Grange Avenue, Greendale, phone 414-529-7744. August 4, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Dixie Doodlers, Village Court Courtyard, Grove Restaurant, 890 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove, phone 262-814-1890. August 5, 4 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos, Valentina Lisitsa will perform a salon recital in a salon concert at the Farley’s showroom, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626. August 5, 12 to 4 p.m., Kettle Morain Symphony, Garden Concert V at Lamm Gardens, Jackson. August 7, 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. August 10, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Plymouth Arts Center presents the Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts. Donna Hahn. August 10-11, Waukesha BluesFest at Nagawaukee Park in Delafield. Info 800-366-1961. August 11-18, Oregon Straw Hat Players perform Oklahoma. Phone 608-825-9126. August 14, 7:30 p.m., Milwaukee Summer Philharmonia, free program at Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Av., Cedarburg. Information 262-375-3676. August 14, 7:30 p.m., Concerts at Konkel Park, Eandom Maxx, free at 5151 W. Layton Av., Greenfield, near the Gazebo. 414-297-9008. August 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. August 15, 7:30 p.m., Philharmonia Racine, free concert at UW Parkside, Communications Arts Bldg., Room D-118. August 17, 3-10 p.m. and August 18 10 a.m.-9 p.m., The Voices of Peace presents A Gospel Music Festival at the Hilbert Civic Park on Highway 57/32 in Hilbert. 16 performing groups, play country, bluegrass, and southern gospel music. No admission fees. Tom Balliew at 920-853-3352 or Bud McAtee at 920-756-3830. August 17, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest in Hilbert Civic Park. Free. August 17, 7:30 p.m., Turner Hall of Monroe - Those Darn Accordions, West-coast rock'n'roll accordion band performing quirky originals and classic rock! $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info, Monroe, 608-325-3461. August 20, 6-7 p.m., Dixie Doodlers, Mitchell Park, 19900 River Road, Brookfield, phone 262-796-6675. August 21, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. August 24, 6:30 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass concert at Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. August 25, 7 p.m., Rick Fitzgerald at Dunn Bros Coffee Shop in Oak Creek (just East of 27th & Ryan). Guitar or autoharp. August 29, 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.
September, 2007September 4, 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. September 7, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. September 8, 10-11 a.m., Al's Happy Notes at Mayfair Mall Shopping Center, Center Court, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa. September 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Riverboat Rascals at American Legion Post #449, 3245 N. 124 St., Brookfield. John Keck, 414-258-5625, Milwaukee. September 14, Tune It Up, UW MadHatters, Tangled Up in Blue, and UW Marching Band at Orpehum Theatre. Benefit for prostate cancer research at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Tickets - $10 (students); $20 (adults). Proceeds from the event will benefit prostate cancer research at our center. Ann Johnson, 608-263-1677, Madison. September 14, 3:30-6 p.m., Oktoberfest, Sheboygan Accordion Club, then 6-9 p.m., Copper Box featuring Danny and Michelle Jerabek. Call 920-892-8409 or Performing Arts. September 14, 5 p.m., Latino Arts presents Substituting Emptiness by Rafael Francisco Salas. Free. Info 414-384-3100, Milwaukee. September 15, 11-11:40 a.m., Oktoberfest, Plymouth High School's Junge Kameraden, then Noon-7:30 p.m. Dorf Kapelle/Ernie Broeniman and the Jerry Schneider Orchestra will alternate. Call 920-892-8409 or Performing Arts. September 16, 3-7 p.m., Flip City Live at St. Joseph's Fall Festival East Bristol. Steve, 608-493-2894. September 18, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. September 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. September 21, 7-9:30 p.m., Crossroads Coffeehouse - Acoustic Folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock performers invited for open microphone at 2020 Main St., Cross Plains. No cover charge. Joe Snare, 608-798-2080. September 22, 9:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo. September 23, 1 p.m., Cellos in the Serene Victorian Garden at Historic Forest Home Cemetery. Enter at 26th Street and Forest Home Avenue. Cameras welcome and free. Cellists Melanie Jane and Rebecca Shaw. More info Julie Banach, 414-645- 2632, Milwaukee. September 23, 3 p.m., Eastwinds Brass Quintet horn recital, Mike Keegan and Steve Wolff, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. September 26, 7 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Pajama Jamborees Concert at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St., Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067. September 28, 29, October 5, 8 p.m.; October 6 2 and 8 p.m. Bay Players presents Into the Woods at Whitefish Bay High School, 1200 E. Fairmount Av., Whitefish Bay, phone 414-299-9040. Live 12-piece orchestra music. September 29, 8 p.m., Noche de Gala, Latino Arts Fundraiser includes live music, dance, food and beverage. Info 414-384-3100.
October, 2007October 2, 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. October 6, 5 p.m., Liberty Bluegrass Band presents The James King Band at Wehr Hall, Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee. October 6, 7:30 p.m., Show Biz Music, Falls Patio Players join the Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra at Menomonee Falls North Jr. High School, N88W16750 Garfield Dr., Menomonee Falls. Adult $15, Senior $12, Student $6. Tickets phone 414-529-5402. October 7, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, at Schroeder Auditorium at Cardinal, Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point. Fall Favorites, Donna Shriner, Chair, Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. October 11, 10 to Noon, Rich Regent, clarinet, and Sherry Huiras, accordion, play Waltz, Polka, jazz and popular music. Granville Senior Center, 7717 W. Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, phone 414-353-0731. October 12, 6 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic at Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John, 262-377-6461. October 12, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Bobi Céspedes. Free. Info 414-384-3100, Milwaukee. October 12-13, 7:30 p.m., Black Patent Leather Shoes, Plymouth Arts, tickets $15 general, $12 PAC Members, 920-892-8409, Plymouth. October 14, 2 p.m., Black Patent Leather Shoes, Plymouth Arts, tickets $15 general, $12 PAC Members, 920-892-8409, Plymouth. October 15, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra presents A New Taste at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1615 Wauwatosa Av., Wauwatosa. Info 414-628-6018. October 16, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. October 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. October 18-December 23, A Fireside Christmas at The Fireside, Business Hwy 26 South, Fort Atkinson, phone 1-800-477-9505. October 19-20, 7:30 p.m., Black Patent Leather Shoes, Plymouth Arts, tickets $15 general, $12 PAC Members, 920-892-8409, Plymouth. October 19, 7-9 p.m., Crossroads Coffeehouse - Acoustic Folk, bluegrass, acoustic rock performers invited for open microphone at 2020 Main St., Cross Plains. No cover charge. Joe Snare, 608-798-2080. October 19, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257-6000 or John Lombardo. October 20, 7:30 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra presents Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and music by Bach, Vaughn Williams and Elgar at Badger High School, Lake Geneva. October 20, 12-5 p.m., Fallfest, fre admission at Oakwood Church, 3041 Oakwood Rd., Hartland, phone 262-367-1212. October 20, Master Singers of Milwaukee. Enter the Heroes: A Celebration of Freedom. The U.S. Army Soldiers Chorus, Navy Band Great Lakes and Master Singers join together for a free performance. Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St., Milwaukee. Phone 262-821-1229. October 20, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices presents “From Vienna to Broadway” at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-443 8802. October 21, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices presents “From Vienna to Broadway” at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Schwan Concert Hall, 8815 W. Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee. Phone 414-443 8802. October 21, 3:00 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass presents On Broadway at 1st United Methodist Church of Waukesha, 121 Wisconsin Av., Waukesha. tickets, 262-423-9760. October 31, 7 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Pajama Jamborees Concert at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St., Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.
October 21, 3 p.m., Bay Concert Series Performance at United Methodist Church, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay. Mike Keegan, Horn, Steve Wolff, Piano and Organ, and Sandra Figueira, Clarinet with Ellen Swan Dixon, Piano. Pieces: Sonata in F Major for Horn and Piano, Op.17 - Beethoven, Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Solo Organ - J.S. Bach, Two Pieces for Horn and Clarinet - Mike Keegan, Fantasiestucke for Clarinet and Piano, Op.73 - Schumann, and Appalachian Suite for Horn and Piano - Daniel Baldwin. Free admission. October 21, 4 p.m., Ensemble Eclectica at Joyce Parker Productions, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee. Stas Venglevski, Bayan accordion; Judith Ormond, flute; Margaret Butler, oboe; Johnny Padilla, saxophone. Info 414-744-8866. November, 2007November 2, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Grupo Mono Blanco. Info 414-384-3100, Milwaukee. November 2, 8 p.m., Alverno College Presents Spanish Harlem Orchestra, at Pitman Theater, Milwaukee November 3, 3 p.m., Joyce Parker Productions presents free program of dance music with accordionist Sherry Huiras at JPP, 2685 S. Kinnickinnic Av., Milwaukee. November 3, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Live Old Time Music and Chili Feast at Muellner Building, Hart Park, 7600 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa. Rich Regent, clarinet; Bob Krick, accordion; Tom Becker, guitar; Richard Beitz, drums. Grandmothers Beyond Borders fundraiser. Tickets Marilyn, 262-244-0846. November 4, 2:30-5 p.m., MYSO Playathon Jazz Bands at Bayshore Town Center, 5900 Port Washington Rd, Glendale. Bayshore Town Center in the Great Hall (near the Food Court). November 4, 3 p.m., MacDowell Club of Milwaukee, at Schroeder Auditorium at Cardinal, Stritch University, 6901 N. Yates Rd., Fox Point. Opera Plus, Sally Schwarz, Chair, Thallis Hoyt Drake, 414-264-8796. November 4, 7:30 p.m., Music Ministry Concert, free at Gesu Church, West Wisconsin Avenue at 12th Street, Milwaukee. Mary Levar, flute and John Weissrock, organ. November 5, 7:30 p.m., Farley’s House of Pianos, Ukranian pianist Valentina Lisitsa will perform a solo concert. Tickets available at Farley's, 6522 Seybold Rd., Madison, 608-271-2626. November 6, 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. November 7, 12:15 p.m., Prata Duo, Mike Keegan, Horn, and Steve Wolff, Piano and Organ. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St. Downtown Milwaukee. Pieces: Morceau de Concert, Op.94, Mvt.I - Saint-Saens, French Organ Work(s), Intermezzo, Op.35, No.11 - Gliere and Canon a l'Octave - Francaix, In the Forest, Op.130 - Emile Pessard, and En Irlande - Eugene Bozza. Free admission. November 9, 6 p.m., Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville,John, 262-377-6461. November 10, 3 p.m., Concert with Sandra Figueira, clarinet, and Cathy Nolan, soprano, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Av., Milwaukee. November 10, 5 p.m., Metropolitan Milwaukee Community Concert Band presents free Annual Veteran's Day Concert: "This is America" at War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee. Dave Meyer, 414-962-0957. November 13, 6 p.m., Dave MacGregor music at Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, 414 964 0300. November 13 , 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents TRIBUTES at Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll College, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha. With compositions ranging from Eric Whitacre to Richard Wagner, the band will present a stirring concert filled with liveliness and contemplation, triumph and tragedy, sostenuto and moto perpetuo. Featured on this concert will be the moving Homage to a Friend composed by Rick Kirby. November 15, 7:30 p.m., Mike Keegan and Sandra Figueira, St. John's on the Lake, 1840 N. Prospect Av. Pieces will include my Dialogue for Horn and Clarinet, Duo, Op.5 for Clarinet and Horn - Georg Fuchs, Larghetto for Solo Clarinet, Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano - Finzi, selected Beethoven Bagatelles for Piano, and three works for horn and piano by Schumann, Gliere, and Saint-Saens. November 17, 7:30 p.m. - Milwauiee Mandolin Orchestra Fall Concert with Mike Marshall at Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton, 608-877-4400. November 18, 1:30 p.m., Loose Change and Friends string band performs a free admission unique multimedia program at Southwest Library, 7979 38th Av., Kenosha. November 18, 11 am to 2 p.m., Trad-Jazz Rousers Dixieland Band, then 2 to 6 p.m. Bill Sargent's Big Band. Tickets Tickets November 18, 4 p.m., Present Music Thanksgiving concert at St. John's Cathedral, 812 N. Jackson St. Phone 414-271-0711. November 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. November 20, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland. November 28, 7 p.m., Festival City Symphony presents Pajama Jamborees Concert at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 123 E. State St., Milwaukee. Info 414-963-9067.
November 30, 8:30 p.m., SwingTime Music, no cover, The Bar at the Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison, phone 608-257 6000 or John Lombardo. December, 2007December 1, 8 p.m., Alverno Presents at Pitman Theater, THE Kenny Barron Trio. December 1, 8:30 p.m., concert with Kenny Barron Trio. Pitman Theatre, Alverno, Milwaukee.
December 1, 9:30 p.m., Swing Time Music at Restaurant Magnus, 120 E. Wilson St., Madison, phone 608-258-8787. Info John Lombardo.
December 4, 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 4, 8:30 p.m., UW Composition Area Recital at Morphy Hall, Humanities Bldg., UW-Madison. Featuring newly composed music by Hui, Irwin, Knapp, Lang and Lin. From chamber to theater! Jerry Hui, 608-263-9485, Madison.
December 7, 7 p.m., Latino Arts presents Alfonso Moreno Accompanied by the Latino Arts String Orchestra and Mariachi Juvenil. Info 414-384-3100, Milwaukee.
December 8, 3:00 and 7:30 p.m., Schauer Arts & Activities Center - The Bellamy Brothers perform 'A Tropical Christmas' at the Schauer Center. Robyn, 262-670-0560, Hartford.
December 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Christmas with the Midwest Vocal Express will fill your heart with the warmth of traditional favorites, beautiful new arrangements, and a wide variety of holiday music offerings. Greendale HS, Greendale.
December 8, 8 p.m., Alverno Presents at Pitman Theater, THE KLEZMATICS, Second Annual Woody Guthrie Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour.
December 8, The “Midwest Vocal Express releases a special holiday CD “Christmas with the Midwest Vocal Express” includes “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Deck the Halls,” and “Away in a Manger.” Plus there’s an incredible Jim Clancy arrangement of “The Secret of Christmas,” written to bring the meaning of Christmas throughout all the year. Phone 888-240-4426.
December 8-9, Master Singers of Milwaukee. THE SEVEN JOYS OF CHRISTMAS. A vibrant celebration of the season, with carols from many cultures, from the Old World and New. St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, 1101 N. Genesee St., Delefield (12/8). St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 5400 W. Washington Blvd., Milwaukee (12/9). Call: 262-821-1229.
December 9, 1-2 p.m., Metropolitan Milwaukee Community Concert Band free Annual Holiday Concert at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. Admission to the domes is required.
December 9, 2:30 p.m., The Community Chorus Christmas Concert at Emanuel United Church of Christ, 1627 W. Forest Home Av., Hales Corners.
December 9, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Festival Brass presents A Brass Family Christmas at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, N35 W23360 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee. Tickets 414-423-9760.
December 9, 3 p.m., Lake Geneva Community Orchestra, guest Conductor Sascha Mandl presents "Symphonic Colors," featuring music by Mozart, Wagner, Respighi, and Ravel. Elkhorn Area High School, LAke Geneva. Info, 262-248-1198.
December 14, 6 p.m., Living Hope Lutheran Church, 851 W. Dekora St., Saukville, John, 262-377-6461.
December 14, 7:30 p.m., Waukesha Area Symphonic Band presents HOLIDAY CONCERT at Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll College, 100 N. East Av., Waukesha. Join the band for this annual concert of holiday favorites with a twist. From jazz to like instrument choirs, you will enjoy familiar tunes and new settings. We’ll help you get in the holiday spirit! Admission will be waved to those carrying in 5 non-perishable food items. These items will be donated to the Waukesha Food Pantry.
December 15, 7:30 p.m., The Community Chorus Christmas Concert at Emanuel United Church of Christ, 1627 W. Forest Home Av., Hales Corners.
December 15, 5 p.m., Early Music Now presents Music with a History Lesson at St. Joseph Center Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, 414-225-3113 .
December 15, 8 p.m., Concord Chamber Orchestra presents A New Sound at The Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee. Info 414-628-6018.
December 18, 7-9 p.m., The Bluegrass Jam - Bluegrass enthusiasts meet at Hartland Music showroom, Rich Schwartz, 262-367-5333, Hartland.
December 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.
December 22, 7 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices present Christmas Concert at Schwan Concert Hall of the Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, 414-443-8802.
December 23, 3 p.m., Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices present Christmas Concert at Schwan Concert Hall of the Wisconsin Lutheran College, 8815 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, 414-443-8802.
December 29, 1 p.m., Madison Marimba Quartet free concert at Mills Concert Hall, UW-Madison, 455 N. Park St.. For info phone 608-835-9861.
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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, 414-297-9855, 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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