BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Peck School of the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Peck School of the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:/arts X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Peck School of the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20240227T154247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T120301Z UID:10000320-1776384000-1776556799@uwm.edu SUMMARY:MKE Percussion Festival DESCRIPTION:DatesFriday\, April 17\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.)Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nAgesAll Ages \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts \n\n\n\n\n\nContactpercussion@uwm.edu \n\n\n\n\n\nThe MKE Percussion Festival brings together percussionists of all ages for a weekend of educational and performance opportunities. Attendees will be able to learn from guest artists about a variety of topics\, instruments\, techniques\, and musical styles related to percussion in addition to listening to\, and participating in\, performances and workshops. All events are designed to be accessible and inclusive to empower and inspire all participants on their percussive journey. \n\n\n\nSchedule & Guest Artists\n\n\n\nAll events are free to participate in. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026EventGuest Artist(s)11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.K-12 Solo & Ensemble Festival (register below)Alex Wier1–1:50 p.m.Orchestral PercussionChris Riggs2–2:50 p.m.Drum SetDave Schoepke3–3:50 p.m.Puerto Rican BombaJulio Pabon\n\n\n\nPublic Performance\n\n\n\nJoin us for a public performance as part of the festival activities. For the MKE Mass Steel Band\, if you are a pan player who owns your own instrument and would like to participate\, please contact percussion@uwm.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 17\, 7:30 pm \nMKE Mass Steel Band \nSteel pan ensembles and individual performers from around Wisconsin and Illinois will come together to form the 2026 MKE Mass Steel Band\, hosted by the 51 Steel PANthers Steel Band. Involving over seventy performers\, the event will fill the stage with steel pans and feature a lively combination of traditional music and pop transcriptions. This year’s guest artist is Victor Provost. \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 Solo & Ensemble Registration\n\n\n\nTo participate in the solo and ensemble performance opportunity individuals and ensembles must register by Monday\, April 13 to receive a time slot. \n\n\n\nRegistration is currently closed. Please email percussion@uwm.edu to inquire about any openings or possibility of late registration. \n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nExpand All\nShould I bring my sticks and mallets? How about ear plugs?\nYes! We encourage you to bring some sticks and mallets as there may be opportunities to play throughout the day. It also never hurts to have hearing protection handy just in case it is needed to maintain a healthy environment. \n\n\n\n\nCan I register if I don’t live in Wisconsin?\nAbsolutely – the MKE Percussion Festival is open to everyone! \n\n\n\n\nCan I participate if I can only be there for part of the time?\nYes\, you can attend as much of the MKE Percussion Festival as you like. \n\n\n\n\nDoes it cost anything?\nNo! the MKE Percussion Festival is completely free to attend. URL:/arts/event/mke-percussion-festival/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Prospective Students,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/02/MKE-percussion-Festival-dark-artwork.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20240605T191343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T222638Z UID:10000389-1776384000-1776556799@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Spring Opera: Later the Same Evening DESCRIPTION:DatesFriday–Saturday\, April 17–18\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens when ordinary lives quietly intersect over the course of a single evening? Drawn from the evocative paintings of Edward Hopper\, Later the Same Evening transforms still images into intimate\, overlapping human stories set in mid-century New York. Composed by John Musto with a libretto by Mark Campbell\, this American chamber opera has earned national and international recognition for its cinematic structure\, lyrical score\, and deeply human storytelling. \n\n\n\nSince its premiere at the University of Maryland’s Opera Studio\, Later the Same Evening has been produced by leading institutions including Wolf Trap Opera\, Glimmerglass Opera\, Pittsburgh Opera\, Curtis Institute of Music\, Manhattan School of Music\, and Juilliard School\, among others. Its continued presence on major stages speaks to its unique ability to bridge visual art\, music\, and drama in a way that feels both timeless and immediate. \n\n\n\nWe are especially proud to welcome director Doug Clemons\, a dynamic force in the Milwaukee arts scene. Known for his work as both a director and actor across companies such as Florentine Opera\, Skylight Music Theatre and Milwaukee Opera Theatre\, Doug brings a wealth of experience\, nuance\, and theatrical insight to this production. His ability to draw out layered\, truthful performances makes him an ideal collaborator for a work built on subtle connections and emotional depth. \n\n\n\nLater the Same Evening invites audiences into a world where stories unfold side by side\, revealing how even the smallest moments can resonate far beyond a single night. \n\n\n\nMusic by John MustoLibretto by Mark CampbellUsed by arrangement with Songs of Peer\, Ltd. \n\n\n\nDirector: Doug ClemonsMusic Director: Joe Hauer Producer: Aaron Agulay \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\nGeneral$17Seniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni$14Youth 17 and Under$12*51 Student$9*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)$6*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLivestream Tickets\n\n\n\nLivestream$12––––––––Livestream URLs are sent from psoatix@uwm.edu to the purchasing e-mail two hours prior to event start time.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase In-Person Tickets\n\n\n\nPurchase Livestream Tickets\n\n\n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/spring-opera/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Feature,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/06/Later-the-Same-Evening_CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0762821;-87.8798006 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Music Building Recital Hall 2400 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798006,43.0762821 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20240604T154356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T131136Z UID:10000494-1776972600-1776979800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Chamber Music Milwaukee - 51 Master Alumni Perform Masterworks DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeThursday\, April 23\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n \n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\n \nChamber Music Milwaukee presents a program featuring 51 alumni Elena Abend\, piano\, John Schultz and Pamela Simmons\, violins\, and Olga Tuzhilkov\, viola as they join Stefan Kartman\, cello in performances of dearly beloved masterpieces of the chamber music literature including Dvorak’s epic Eb major Piano Quartet Op. 87 and Mozart’s introspective “Dissonance” String Quartet in C major K. 465. Please join us for an evening of chamber music and support our alumni in this musical adventure. \n \nFounded in 2001 and based at 51\, Chamber Music Milwaukee has collaborated with many of today’s most exciting and important performers and composers. The series presents thematic programming that introduces innovative concert formats while exploring a broad diversity of repertoire. Featuring 51 music faculty and guest artists\, the season typically presents five unique concerts. Join us as we engage with artists in imaginative and interactive experiences through ensemble performances and education. \n\n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n\n \n \n\nView Livestream\n \n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/chamber-music-milwaukee-4/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/06/A-geometric-painting-in-the-style-Pablo-Picaso-with-reds-blues-and-blacks-depicting-a-string-instrument.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0762821;-87.8798006 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Music Building Recital Hall 2400 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798006,43.0762821 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20250630T183213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T190245Z UID:10000797-1777059000-1777064400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Wind Ensemble Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, April 24\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nJoin us for our final performance of the academic year! \nThe 51 Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band in the Peck School of the Arts and has been recognized nationally and internationally through numerous invitations to perform at major music conferences. Emphasizing the single performer concept\, the Wind Ensemble uses only players needed for a given piece\, thus providing the greatest exposure for the exceptional musician.  \n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uwm-wind-ensemble-4/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Middle-School-Honors-Band-CAL-021120_MD_IMC-97.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20230710T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165845Z UID:10000170-1777231800-1777239000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:University Community Orchestra Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSunday\, April 26\, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nPlease join us for the 51 University Community Orchestra’s annual spring concert. Program details TBA. \nThe University Community Orchestra is a full symphonic ensemble that welcomes players of all standard orchestral instruments—including strings\, woodwinds\, brass\, and percussion. Open to 51 students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members ages 15 and up\, the ensemble offers a supportive environment for intermediate-level musicians to rehearse and perform together. Programs feature accessible and enjoyable repertoire\, including classical masterworks\, light classics\, and pops selections. \n \n\nUCO thanks The Sommersberger Group/Baird Private Wealth Management for their donation.\n\n\n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/university-community-orchestra-spring-concert/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Full-orchestra-University-Community-Orchestra-UCO-Placeholder.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20240430T145924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T142109Z UID:10000482-1777318200-1777323600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:University Community Band Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & Time Monday\, April 27\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nJoin the University Community Band for their final concert of the academic year! \nUniversity Community Band is open to 51 students and community members of all skill levels. Performances take place each semester and the repertoire include both standard and contemporary band literature.  \n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/university-community-band-concert2/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/University-Community-Band-CAL-1.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743156;-87.8798855 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Bader Hall 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8798855,43.0743156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T105540 CREATED:20250610T165452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T142151Z UID:10000773-1777577400-1777582800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Steel PANthers Steel Band & Community World Music Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeThursday\, April 30\, 2026 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250 \n\n\nThis exciting night of music will feature music from Guatemala and Trinidad and Tobago performed by 51 students and Milwaukee community members. The 51 Steel PANthers Steel Band and the Community World Music Ensemble will join forces on a program highlighting traditional and arranged music played on Guatemalan marimba doble and Trinidadian steel pans. \nThe Community World Music Ensemble is open to all community members (ages 12 and older) and 51 students with an interest in learning the musical techniques and performance styles of folk and popular genres from different corners of the globe. Regular offerings include Trinidadian steel pan (Steel PANthers) and Guatemalan marimba (Marimba Pantera)\, with other offerings available on a rotating basis depending on instructor availability. \n \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$10\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$8\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$5\n\n\n*51 Student\nFREE\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\nFREE\n\n\n*If you have a 51 email account\, please log in when visiting the Box Office page in order to display all 51 affiliated ticket pricing.\n \n\n\nPurchase Tickets \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uwm-steel-panthers-steel-band-university-community-world-music-ensemble-2/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/A-diverse-group-of-percussionists-energetically-playing-steel-pans-in-the-expansive-yet-intimate-51-Jan-Serr-Studio.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0743092;-87.8799385, X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts Room 250 2419 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2419 E. 51.:geo:-87.8799385,,43.0743092 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR