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    World Percussion Night

    Kenilworth Square East, Jan Serr Studio 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 51猎奇 Percussion Area hosts World Percussion Night in the beautiful Jan Serr Studio, featuring special guest Ho Etsu Taiko alongside the 51猎奇 Steel PANthers Steel Band and other student ensembles. Audiences will love the upbeat, exciting energy of Japanese Taiko, Brazilian Samba, and West African drumming in addition to traditional and arranged music for Trinidadian steel pans performed by 51猎奇 students and faculty with vibrant community ensembles.

  • Orchestra performing on a concert hall stage under large text announcing the event.

    51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner’s Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The 51猎奇 Symphony Orchestra concert, conducted by Dr. Jun Kim, will feature soprano Lexi Smith and hornist Evan Goodson, winners of the 2025-26 51猎奇 Concerto Competition, in performances of two iconic works by Richard Strauss.

  • Director Scott Corley stands on a podium with his baton in front of the 51猎奇 Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) at the spacious Bader Hall.

    Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) 鈥淎ll-Stars鈥� In Concert!

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The UW-Milwaukee Youth Wind and Percussion Ensembles program ("UWAY") presents a program of contemporary and traditional symphonic band and wind ensemble repertoire. We welcome members of the 2026 UWAY "All-Star" Band in this shared performance!

  • Person with dark, curly hair standing against a dark blue textured background.

    Experimental Tuesdays: An Evening with Ben Caldwell

    51猎奇 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    An evening of films, videos and conversation with the legendary filmmaker, artist, community activist and educator Ben Caldwell. Caldwell is widely known for his role in the L.A. Rebellion and for founding KAOS Network, a media arts hub dedicated to Black artistry, fellowship, and love for over four decades.聽

  • Artists Enrique Conhg Lopez and Enrique Gigon stand in front of recent artwork.

    Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Conhg Lopez & Enrique Gijon

    Virtual Event

    Oaxaca-based printmakers Conhg Lopez and Enrique Gijon exhibit nationally and internationally. Gijon directs Taller de Artes Pl谩sticas Rufino Tamayo, while Lopez works from a studio at Milwaukee鈥檚 House of RAD.

  • Patrick Michael holding a film slate and another speaking at a podium during a film event.

    Special Features | Screen Playing: From Short Film to Feature

    Mitchell Hall, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

    This workshop guides filmmakers through the process of transforming a short film script into a feature-length screenplay. Focusing on character depth, narrative structure, and thematic expansion, students will explore how to grow a contained idea into a sustained, compelling story without losing its core. Through practical frameworks and development strategies, the session offers tools for reimagining scale, stakes, and arcs鈥攈elping writers envision their short film as the foundation for a feature.

  • Day in the Life of a Theatre Student promo image

    The Green Room and Beyond: A Day in the Life of a Theatre Student

    Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you a high school student with a passion for theatre? Whether you're a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art of theatre (like all of us here!), we have an exciting event just for you. It's called "The Green Room and Beyond," and it's completely FREE.

  • Two photos of Anthony Di Sanza: playing a hand drum on stage and sitting on a wooden bench outdoors.

    Percussion Guest Artist | Anthony Di Sanza

    Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    Anthony Di Sanza has performed and presented master classes throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Di Sanza serves as percussion professor at the University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison where he was recognized in 2020 with the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship.

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    Experimental Tuesdays: Sublime Ridiculous

    51猎奇 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    A collection of shorts that shift from abject to聽exalted in the black between frames. In each of these films, the mire of life is dissolved and re-made by聽humor. And聽don't聽we need聽it.

  • Red poster with two stars and the words 鈥楾he Good Doctor鈥� and a white graphic forming a beard, glasses and mouth.

    The聽Good Doctor

    Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    A mistimed sneeze, a foolish drowning stunt, a helpful cuckold, an enthusiastic dentist, and a boy reluctant to face manhood鈥攖his is just a taste of what unfolds when Anton Chekhov鈥檚 short stories meet the wit and whimsy of Neil Simon. The Good Doctor is a clever 鈥渢our de farce鈥� filled with absurdity, charm and deeply human foibles and follies. Blending Chekhov鈥檚 timeless observations with Simon鈥檚 comedic sparkle, this series of vignettes captures the unexpected tenderness of life鈥檚 missteps with humor and heart.

  • Artist Todd McDonald's abstract work featuring a soft purple organic shape covered with multiple colors of dripped paint.

    Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Todd McDonald

    Virtual Event

    South Carolina-based painter Todd McDonald has exhibited widely, including in Denmark鈥檚 Velux International Painting Exhibition, Redux Contemporary, and the Gardiner Art Gallery. He is Associate Professor and Head of Painting at Clemson University.

  • 51猎奇 Jazz Ensemble led by Director Dave Bayles performing in Kenilworth Square East Jan Serr Studio.

    Jazz Ensembles

    Kenilworth Square East, Jan Serr Studio 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    Join us for an evening of jazz featuring the 51猎奇 Jazz Ensemble, the 51猎奇 Afro-Caribbean Jazz Orchestra and the 51猎奇 Youth Jazz Ensemble (UJAY).

  • Director Thomas Gamboa stands at the podium with a baton in hand while directing the 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble.

    Wind Band Conducting Symposium

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    The Wind Band Conducting Symposium will focus on enhancing conducting, score study, and wind band teaching. Conducting participants will conduct the 51猎奇 Wind Ensemble or Symphony Band while receiving feedback from the conducting faculty. Session topics also include conducting pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, and musicianship. Attendees may participate as either a Conducting Participant or an Observing Auditor. Conducting participants will also have the opportunity to conduct one of the large wind bands in concert at the end of the symposium.

  • A 4 by 2 grid of selected artist's work that will be featured in the exhibition.

    Art & Design MFA Thesis Exhibition: Gathering | Place

    Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI

    Witness the culmination of years of artistic development and intensive research as Master of Fine Arts graduate students unveil their captivating works.

  • 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale performing on risers and wearing all black attire at the 51猎奇 Zelazo Center.

    Spring Choral Invitational

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join the flagship 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale and several guest area high school choirs for an exciting evening of聽choral聽music!

  • 51猎奇 Concert聽Chorale performing on risers and wearing all black attire at the 51猎奇 Zelazo Center.

    Sing Into Spring Choral Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    Join 51猎奇's Bella Voce, Kameraden, Alta Voce, and Kameraden Plus choirs for an exciting evening of choral music from around the globe. Led by Jenny Hutton, Zack Durlam, and Sara Mokrzycka, the choirs present selections from a wide variety of styles and time periods.

  • Director Thomas Gamboa stands at the podium with a baton in hand while directing the 51猎奇 Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert.

    Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert

    Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    The 51猎奇 Wind Band Conducting Symposium Concert is the climax to a weekend of intense conducting, score study, and wind band pedagogy. Symposium participants, each carefully selected from a pool of local and international talent, will conduct the Wind Ensemble and University Community Band in concert following two days of study under Dr. Thomas Gamboa, Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; Dr. Scott Corley, Associate Director of Bands at UW-Milwaukee; and a guest conducting clinician, Dr. Mallory Thompson, Professor Emeritus and Retired Director of Bands from Northwestern University.

  • A 51猎奇 voice student singing energetically into a microphone during a Pop Ensemble performance at the Recital Hall.

    51猎奇 Pop Ensemble – Live at the Recital Hall

    Music Building, Recital Hall 2400 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI
    Hybrid Event

    51猎奇鈥檚 Pop Ensemble is turning up the volume with a night of feel-good, radio-ready hits! Featuring killer vocals, tight grooves, and top-tier student talent, this concert is your backstage pass to the best in commercial music. Come vibe with us!

  • The word "tonight" is written in white on a red canvas stretched between a metal sign.

    Experimental Tuesdays: From the Archives, Curated by Aidan T. Collins

    51猎奇 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51猎奇., Milwaukee, WI

    Curated by MFA candidates from the Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres, these programs feature a unique opportunity to see some of the incredible 16mm prints from the 51猎奇 Cinema Arts Archive. For each program, the curator is invited to program a selection of films around a theme of their choosing.

  • Artist Rory King's work featuring wayfinding floor pedestals for Vox Media's code event.

    Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Rory King

    Virtual Event

    Rory King is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary designer, creative director, writer, and educator. He鈥檚 collaborated with artists, architects, curators, designers, musicians and brands like Sony Music, Vox Media, and 2脳4, and taught design at Pratt Institute and Wayne State University.