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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20240429T115356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T124403Z UID:10000365-1761955200-1762127999@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Choral & Orchestral Masterworks DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday November 1\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.)Sunday\, November 2\, 2025 (3–4:30 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the 51 Choirs and Symphony Orchestra for their annual Masterworks Concert. \n\n\n\n51’s Symphony Orchestra is comprised of graduate and undergraduate music majors\, as well as other students. The ensemble presents seven to eight concerts each year and regularly collaborates with 51 Choirs and Opera Theatre. \n\n\n\nThe orchestra has performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall\, the Chicago Symphony Center\, and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. It was selected as one of two orchestras to perform at the College Orchestra Directors Association National Conference in Los Angeles and has appeared at the Wisconsin Music Educators Association State Conference. It also features student soloists selected through the annual 51 Symphony Concerto Competition. \n\n\n\n\nThe choral program at 51 offers five choirs – Concert Chorale (auditioned mixed choir)\, Bella Voce (auditioned soprano-alto choir)\, Kameraden (tenor-bass choir)\, Alta Voce (soprano-alto choir)\, and Kameraden Plus (auditioned tenor-bass choir whose members also sing in Kameraden). In addition to their individual performances which typically feature sacred and secular music from a wide variety of styles and time periods\, the choirs also combine annually to present a major choral/orchestral work with the 51 Symphony Orchestra. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\nGeneral$12Seniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff\, Alumni$10Youth 17 and Under$8*51 Student$8*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)FREE*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/choral-orchestral-masterworks/ 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/637/2023/04/51-Choral-and-orchestral-groups-performing-with-numerous-musicians-directed-by-Zack-Durlam-at-Bader-Hall.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:20251104T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20251031T112611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T112636Z UID:10000886-1762286400-1762291800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Experimental Tuesdays: Ken Jacobs — Looking Forward to a World without Money  DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, November 4\, 2025 (8–9:30 p.m.) \n\n \n\nLocation51 Union Cinema \n\n\n \nKen Jacobs\, one of the true radicals of American cinema and a lion of experimental film\, passed October 5th\, a mere season since his beloved wife and collaborator Flo preceded him. They lived long\, full\, beautiful lives. In addition to his inimitable work in film\, video\, painting\, performance and all range of moving images\, Ken started and was at the center of the film program at SUNY-Binghamton and co-founded The Millennium Film Workshop. \n \nOften dense\, visually-mesmerizing and powerfully constructed\, his works engage deeply with visual processes\, our phenomenological experiences of cinema and our considerable possibilities for perceptual dimension. The two works on celluloid—both from our own Cinema Arts Archive!—we’ll be showing this evening are true masterworks of found/appropriative/collage-brative film: Blond Cobra is made from two abandoned works by his friends\, artists Bob Fleischner and Jack Smith\, combined into a shimmering and lush film with a series of Brechtian disruptions and indeterminacies; Perfect Film is a “record of events literally preserved as found from the curving room floor; carelessly strung on a reel [and] and bought for $5 on Canal Street” depicting\, demonstrating and becoming media in the immediate aftermath of the murder of Malcom X. In addition to these canonical works\, we’ll be featuring digital works from this century\, during which he continued to make mind-eye-boggling and spirited art that feels as fresh\, as daring and as radical as anything he made over seventy years of filmmaking. \n \nNote: these works often stroboscopic and flickering images. \n \n \n\nExperimental Tuesdays is a free public series featuring celebrated work of contemporary and historical artist-made film and video. This weekly series presents films and artists that explore the creative and critical potential of moving images. It also amplifies marginalized voices by hosting artists that represent diverse populations\, such as LGBT\, Native American\, Black and Latinx artists. Hosted by the Department of Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres\, and presented in partnership with 51’s Union Cinema\, this series is a bedrock of the Milwaukee arts landscape. Recent screenings include Silvia das Fadas\, Courtney Stephens\, Simon Liu\, Helena Wittman\, Jessica Bardsley\, Suneil Sanzgiri\, Mary Helena Clark\, Angelo Madsen Minax\, and Rhayne Vermette to name a few. URL:/arts/event/experimental-tuesdays-ken-jacobs-looking-forward-to-a-world-without-money/ LOCATION:51 Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Experimental Tuesdays,Film & Animation,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/10/ken-jacobs-perfect-film.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250428T155003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T120116Z UID:10000718-1762300800-1762732799@uwm.edu SUMMARY:In Darkness\, Audio Flowers Bloom DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday–Saturday\, November 5–8\, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)Sunday\, November 9\, 2025 (2–4 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, Kenilworth Five-0-Eight \n\n\nIn a world silenced by a ban on music\, a group of daring teens risks everything to rediscover it. They meet in secret to learn about all things musical\, defying an oppressive government determined to keep them silent. But their newfound knowledge comes at a price. In Darkness\, Audio Flowers Bloom is a bold\, imaginative new work exploring resistance\, identity and the unshakable human need for expression. Presented as part of the 51 Department of Theatre’s New Dramaworks series\, this thrilling world premiere amplifies voices that refuse to be silenced. \nBy Alvaro Saar RiosDirected by Katie Avila Loughmiller \nThere will be a talkback after the Thursday night performance. \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$13\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$11\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$9\n\n\n*51 Student\n$7\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/in-darkness-audio-flowers-bloom/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, Kenilworth Five-0-Eight\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Performances,Public,Students,Theatre,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/PSOA_Theatre-Performance-In-Darkness-Audio-Flowers-Bloom-2025-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582553;-87.8858417 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East Kenilworth Five-0-Eight 2155 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave.:geo:-87.8858417,43.0582553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250710T143522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T184155Z UID:10000826-1762371000-1762376400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Dan Grzeca DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday\, November 5\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationVirtual \n\n\nDan Grzeca is a Chicago artist\, printmaker\, and illustrator. Since 1992 he has produced thousands of illustrations\, hand silkscreened prints\, and posters for a long list of bands and clients including The Black Keys\, Iron and Wine\, Low\, Orville Peck\, Lollapalooza\, Built to Spill\, Sturgill Simpson\, Ween\, The Decemberists\, and many more.  His studio and shop is called Ground Up Press. \nThroughout the fall and spring semesters\, the Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series welcomes a diverse group of nationally and internationally recognized artists working across traditional\, hybrid and emergent disciplines. Join us to explore and expand boundaries of creative visual practices alongside others with an interest in contemporary visual art. \n \nVisit Dan Grzeca’s website. \n\nWatch Now!\n\n\n \n\nThe Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series is supported in part by the 51 Black & Gold Committee and Differential Tuition funds\, Frederick R. Layton Fund\, the John Colt Memorial Art Fund\, The Queer Curatorial Fund\, Center for 21st Century Studies\, Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists\, Print Club\, Focus\, and OBJECT. URL:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-dan-grzeca/ LOCATION:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-dan-grzeca/ CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Artists Now!,Arts and Culture,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/07/Dan-Grzeca-2.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20251008T170746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T123822Z UID:10000880-1762387200-1763683199@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Worlds Within: Midwestern Microcultures Photography Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeNovember 6–20\, 2025Wednesday–Fridays (2–7 p.m.)\, Saturdays (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)Reception: Thursday\, November 13 (4–6 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, 3rd Floor Gallery \n\n\nWorlds Within: Midwestern Microcultures is a photography exhibition curated by Peck School of the Arts Advanced Photography Students currently enrolled in ART 452: Contemporary Issues in Photography. \nWe invite photographers to submit work for Worlds Within: Midwestern Microcultures\, an exhibition exploring the rich diversity of communities\, traditions\, and shared identities that shape life in the Midwest.  \nA microculture can be defined as a smaller\, distinct cultural group that exists within a larger community. These groups often form around shared values\, traditions\, movements\, or ways of life. From grassroots organizations and neighborhood gatherings to family traditions and personal rituals\, microcultures reveal the deeper layers of belonging and connection that often go unnoticed.   \nWe encourage you to consider: How do you best represent your microculture? What objects\, symbols\, or moments speak to the heart of your community? This exhibition seeks to highlight the unique and overlapping microcultures that make the Midwest a region of depth\, resilience\, and complexity.  URL:/arts/event/worlds-within-midwestern-microcultures-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, 3rd Floor Gallery\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Arts and Culture,Exhibitions & Showcases,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/10/Screen-Shot-2025-09-26-at-4.45.28-PM.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0584708;-87.8857709 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East 3rd Floor Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave.:geo:-87.8857709,43.0584708 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20230912T162516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T173457Z UID:10000245-1762457400-1762462800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Piano Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeThursday\, November 6\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\nThe 51 Piano Studio will present a program of solo\, vocal and chamber music repertoire. \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/piano-studio-recital/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/09/51-Piano-Studio-2025-IMG_2583.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:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250613T135149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T192145Z UID:10000776-1762504200-1762529400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:African Dance to Ballet: A Day in the Life of a Dance Major DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, November 7\, 2025 (8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) \n\n\nAges14–18 \n\n\nLocationMitchell Hall\, Room 341 \n\n\nContactdance-admission@uwm.edu \n\n\nThe UW-Milwaukee dance department invites high school student dancers to attend A Day in the Life of a Dance Major where attendees will be paired with a first year dance major to shadow a typical day’s activities as a student. Parents/guardians are welcome to join us for the morning welcome and the afternoon tour. \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n8:30-9 a.m.\nCheck in and welcome (parents meet until 9:15 a.m.)\n\n\n9-10:35 a.m.\nAfrican Dance Technique\n\n\n11 a.m.-12:35 p.m.\nBallet Dance Technique\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nLunch (provided)\n\n\n1-2:15 p.m.\nDiscussion with first year students and dance faculty\n\n\n2:15-3:30 p.m.\nParent/student department tour with 51 dance ambassador\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Registration is due by Monday\, November 3. This event is free and open to high school students considering enrolling in a college dance program. \n\nRegister URL:/arts/event/african-dance-to-ballet-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-dance-major/ LOCATION:Mitchell Hall\, Room 341\, 3203 N. Downer Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Dance,Prospective Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/06/A-group-of-dancers-wearing-African-skirts-performing-an-African-dance-with-a-purple-to-red-color-gradient-applied-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20231017T160323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T124252Z UID:10000265-1762520400-1762531200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Lights\, Camera\, Action! A Day in the Life of Film & Animation Majors DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, November 7\, 2025 (1–4 p.m.) \n\n\nAges14–18 \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, Fourth Floor \n\n\nContactfilm-admission@uwm.edu \n\n\nAre you a high school student with a passion for film or animation? Whether you’re already experimenting with movie making and animating or you’re simply a curious film or animation buff\, we’re hosting an exciting event that provides a glimpse inside of our Department of Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres! Join us for a series of hands-on workshops for a taste of what it feels like to get creative at the Peck School of the Arts. \nOur mission is to help you develop a creative voice and the technical expertise to express yourself in cinema and transition into the professional world. Our faculty members are all working filmmakers\, and you’re invited to meet them and engage in creative exercises with them this fall!  \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent\n\n\n\n\n12:45-1:00 p.m.\nCheck-In (Registration Required in Advance)\n\n\n1:00-1:20 p.m.\nWelcome! Film and Animation Degree Overview\n\n\n1:20-2:00 p.m.\n3D Animation Workshop\n\n\n2:00-2:40 p.m.\nCinematography Workshop\n\n\n2:40-3:20 p.m.\nHandmade 16mm Film Workshop\n\n\n3:20-3:55 p.m.\nInterviewing Techniques with doc|51\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nSpace is limited. Registration is required. All registrations must be received by Monday\, November 3. Chaperones are optional. \n\nRegister URL:/arts/event/lights-camera-action-a-day-in-the-life-of-film-animation-majors/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, 4th Floor Gallery\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Film & Animation,Prospective Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/10/PSOA_Film-Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Film-and-Animation-major-CAL.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582383;-87.8857761 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East 4th Floor Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave. Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave.:geo:-87.8857761,43.0582383 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20241217T122157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T174508Z UID:10000605-1762543800-1762549200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Classical Guitar Studio Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, November 7\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall \n\n\nJoin us to celebrate our students’ performances\, featuring a diverse program of solo and chamber music works for the guitar! \n\n \n\nSorry! This event has been canceled. Please contact the Box Office with any questions. \n\n\n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/classical-guitar-studio-concert/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/A-close-up-photo-of-the-neck-of-a-classical-guitar-with-text-next-to-it-promoting-the-51-Classical-Guitar-Concert-Series.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS:canceled 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:20251109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20240926T115147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T195440Z UID:10000581-1762700400-1762705800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Percussion Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSunday\, November 9\, 2025 (3–4:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nThe 51 Percussion Ensemble presents its annual fall concert featuring a wide variety of instruments\, sounds\, and compositions from different periods. The program will include recent works by Alexis Lamb\, Steven Snowden\, Nathan Daughrey\, and Jlin alongside classic works by Mark Ford (“Stubernic”)\, Lou Harrison (“Bomba”)\, and Edgard Varése (“Ionisation”). \nThe 51 Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that focuses on diverse repertoire written in the 20th and 21st centuries for percussion. Emphasizing new compositions alongside historically significant contributions to the chamber repertoire\, the Percussion Ensemble features the study and performance of a variety of instruments\, techniques\, and music styles.   \n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Program (PDF) \nView Livestream URL:/arts/event/uwm-percussion-ensemble/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-Percussion-Logo.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:20251111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250710T170856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T133625Z UID:10000845-1762887600-1762894800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Experimental Tuesdays: Una Sombra Oscilante (An Oscillating Shadow)  DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, November 11\, 2025 (7–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocation51 Union Cinema \n\n\nIn her debut feature\, photographer and filmmaker Celeste Rojas Mugica confronts the political weight of images\, revisiting her father’s photographic archive developed in exile in Latin America following activist involvement during the Pinochet dictatorship. 51 years later\, this gentle\, complex and visually resourceful account of densely traumatic history conjures an intimate family portrait from the dark room – opening spaces for reflection and resistance. \nCeleste Rojas Mugica • Chile\, Argentina\, France • 2024 • 77 min. • 16mm\, Super 8  \n \n\nExperimental Tuesdays is a free public series featuring celebrated work of contemporary and historical artist-made film and video. This weekly series presents films and artists that explore the creative and critical potential of moving images. It also amplifies marginalized voices by hosting artists that represent diverse populations\, such as LGBT\, Native American\, Black and Latinx artists. Hosted by the Department of Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres\, and presented in partnership with 51’s Union Cinema\, this series is a bedrock of the Milwaukee arts landscape. Recent screenings include Silvia das Fadas\, Courtney Stephens\, Simon Liu\, Helena Wittman\, Jessica Bardsley\, Suneil Sanzgiri\, Mary Helena Clark\, Angelo Madsen Minax\, and Rhayne Vermette to name a few. URL:/arts/event/experimental-tuesdays-tbd/ LOCATION:51 Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Experimental Tuesdays,Film & Animation,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/07/Una-Sombra-Oscilante_Still5-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20230831T131502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142231Z UID:10000236-1762889400-1762894800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Premieres of New Music DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, November 11\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\nThe Composition and Technology program will present a concert of original works by 51 students. The program will include freshly composed pieces for acoustic and electronic mediums. \n\n \n\nSorry! This event has been canceled. Please contact the Box Office with any questions. \n\n\n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/premieres-of-new-music/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/uwmcomptechbanner.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS:canceled 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:20251112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250710T143011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T133214Z UID:10000824-1762975800-1762981200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Michelle Grabner DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday\, November 12\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationVirtual \n\n\nMichelle Grabner is an artist\, writer\, and curator. She is the Crown Family Professor of Art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she has taught since 1996. Her work is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Walker Art Center\, Museum of Contemporary Art\, Chicago\, MUDAM – Musée d’Art Moderne Luxembourg\, and the Milwaukee Art Museum\, among others. Grabner\, along with artist Brad Killam\, runs the artist-run project spaces The Suburban (Milwaukee\, est. 1999)\, and The Poor Farm\, (Little Wolf\, WI\, est. 2008). Grabner is a recipient of the 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists. \nThroughout the fall and spring semesters\, the Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series welcomes a diverse group of nationally and internationally recognized artists working across traditional\, hybrid and emergent disciplines. Join us to explore and expand boundaries of creative visual practices alongside others with an interest in contemporary visual art. \n \nVisit Michelle Grabner’s website. \n\nWatch Now!\n\n\n \n\nThe Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series is supported in part by the 51 Black & Gold Committee and Differential Tuition funds\, Frederick R. Layton Fund\, the John Colt Memorial Art Fund\, The Queer Curatorial Fund\, Center for 21st Century Studies\, Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists\, Print Club\, Focus\, and OBJECT. URL:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-michelle-grabner/ LOCATION:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-michelle-grabner/ CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Artists Now!,Arts and Culture,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/07/Michelle-Grabner-.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20251030T125720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T125753Z UID:10000883-1763058600-1763064000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Special Features: ART & PRODUCTION DESIGN for Short Film Workshop DESCRIPTION:Dates\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 13\, 2025 (6:30–8 p.m.)\nMitchell Hall\, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91\n\n\n\n\nThe heart and soul of many film productions lie within the Art & Production Design departments. From set design\, to costuming to props\, these departments allow for other worlds to be introduced\, sustained and transported in any film. As a key component within the pre-production process it is essential that young filmmakers know how to approach art in their films. Join us at SPECIAL FEATURES to learn more about props & wardrobe budgets\, sourcing & shopping\, and process / mood boards. Local filmmakers and artists\, Kara Mulrooney & Amanda Tollefson\, will lead us in a workshop offering their expertise and backgrounds working on films with high concept art\, commercial products and indie film work. If you interested in art and production design departments\, this Special Features is for you! \nKara Mulrooney is an art-driven filmmaker\, actor\, and educator based in the Midwest. She is currently in post-production on her debut feature film “For the Time Being\,” and recent feature “The Field” (Producer\, Actor) earned international distribution (Gravitas Ventures) including theatrical and VOD\, and a robust festival run. Her previous short “jazzy@32 (a true story)” won the Golden Badger Award at its premiere\, and her short “An Evening at Angelo’s” won the Cream City Cinema Special Jury Prize at its premiere. Mulrooney has screened her work internationally\, including the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner\, and she was commissioned by the John Michael Kohler Arts Center to make two short films (“It’s Gotta Be In Ya\,” “The Saga of the Whittled Hodag.”) \nMulrooney is also a 15+ years freelance video & photo producer with clients include Northwestern Mutual\, American Family Insurance\, Baker Tilly\, GE\, Manpower\, Milwaukee Brewers\, WI Tourism\, WI Department of Transportation\, WI Department of Health Services\, Park Bank\, Landmark Credit Union\, UW-Whitewater\, Exact Sciences & Cologuard\, Vivent Health\, Dignity Health\, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare\, ALS Foundation\, Master Lock\, Snap-on Tools\, Wells Lamont and more. Partners include Ski Team\, Jigsaw Creative\, Collura Creative\, Melbourne Russell III\, Found the Ribbon Films\, and many more. \nAmanda Tollefson is an artist\, props & wardrobe stylist\, and seamstress living in Milwaukee\, WI. Highlights from her 15 years in the film production industry include costume design for the VR short film Ashe ‘68 which premiered at the US Open as well as Sundance\, set & costume design for The Saga of the Whittled Hodag commissioned by the John Michael Kohler Art Center\, making making raccoon & gopher puppets & a suit for a turtle for the Adult Swim show Joe Pera Talks With You\, and dressing Giannis Antetokounmpo for several commercials over the last 5 years. She has frequently collaborated with Kara Mulrooney\, including costume design for 2019 film The Field which Kara starred in\, and set & costume design for Kara’s feature For The Time Being which is currently in post production & was partially inspired by Amanda’s real life stint making mascot costumes. She also makes quilts\, clothing\, & home goods out of thrifted / recycled fabric\, & occasionally shows work in galleries & sells at craft fairs. She is perhaps most well known for patching holes in crew members clothing on set.  \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/special-features-art-production-design-for-short-film-workshop/ LOCATION:Mitchell Hall\, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91\, 3203 N. Downer Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Film & Animation,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/10/Special-Features-2-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20241003T155814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T111054Z UID:10000585-1763062200-1763069400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Violins of Hope: Chamber Music Milwaukee - Music in the Times of War DESCRIPTION:DatesThursday\, November 13\, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\nChamber Music Milwaukee presents a powerful program exploring music created in times of war\, including works connected to the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit. The concert features faculty artists Todd Levy (clarinet)\, Bernard Zinck (violin)\, Elena Abend (piano)\, and Jamie Hofman (violin)\, joined by guest artist Adrien Zitoun (cello) from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. \nThe program includes Hans Gál’s Serenade for Clarinet\, Violin\, and Violoncello\, Ernest Bloch’s Nigun from Baal Shem\, Béla Kovács’s Sholem-alekhem\, rov Feidman!\, John Williams’s Victor’s Tale\, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2. \nAs part of this event\, Jamie Hofman\, Director of the 51 String Academy\, will perform on one of the historic violins from Violins of Hope\, instruments restored from the Holocaust era and imbued with stories of survival. The concert will be preceded by a talk by Jewish educator Jody Hirsh\, who will provide historical context about the violin being featured in the concert. \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 \nPhoto courtesy of Violins of Hope \n \n\n51 Peck School of the Arts is a proud partner of Violins of Hope – Wisconsin\, presented by Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n\nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/chamber-music-milwaukee-2/ 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/637/2024/10/Violins-of-Hope-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:20251114T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20230710T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T133340Z UID:10000131-1763078400-1765497599@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Crossing Over DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeNovember 14–December 11\, 2025Gallery Hours: Mon\, Tue\, Wed\, Fri: (12–5 p.m.)\, Thur (12–7 p.m.)Opening Reception: Friday\, November 14 (5–7 p.m.) \n\n\nLocation51 Union Art Gallery \n\n\nPlease join us for the Crossing Over exhibition showcasing work created by undergraduate Sophomore through Senior students of 51 Peck School of the Arts\, Department of Art & Design who have received a departmental scholarship award in 2025. \nThis exciting annual exhibition highlights the exceptional artwork produced by these promising emerging artist in a wide range of media and themes. URL:/arts/event/crossing-over/ LOCATION:51 Union Art Gallery\, 2200 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Arts and Culture,Exhibitions & Showcases,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/PSOA-CAL-Placeholder-ART.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0748251;-87.8819049 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Union Art Gallery 2200 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51.:geo:-87.8819049,43.0748251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250630T184207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185440Z UID:10000798-1763148600-1763154000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Symphony Band Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, November 14\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nJoin the 51 Symphony Band for their spectacular concert full of repertoire by living composers\, band standards\, and featuring the various musical talents of 51 students! \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-band-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/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:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20241029T141132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T123303Z UID:10000595-1763200800-1763206200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 String Academy Fall Concert DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, November 15\, 2025 (10–11:30 a.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\nJoin us for a concert featuring the young violinists and violists of the 51 String Academy. From our newest beginners to our most advanced students\, performers range in age from 4 to 18 and come from neighborhoods across greater Milwaukee. Their energy\, focus\, and creativity remind us how deeply children can inspire. Whether you’re a friend\, family member\, or first-time guest\, all are welcome. \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/string-academy-concert/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/10/string-academy-2025-fall.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:20251118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250710T170153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T122413Z UID:10000844-1763492400-1763499600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Experimental Tuesdays: From the Archives DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, November 18\, 2025 (7–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocation51 Union Cinema \n\n\nCurated 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 Cinema Arts Archive. For each program\, the curator is invited to program a selection of films around a theme of their choosing. \nThe Cinema Arts Archive now contains over 400 essential works on 16mm film\, and a handful on 35mm\, from a range of historic and contemporary cinema. This unique and expansive archive continues to preserve\, grow\, and reflect the ever-evolving landscape of avant-garde film—representing a commitment to the past\, present\, and future of the medium. Alongside giants like Hollis Frampton\, Bruce Baillie\, Deborah Stratman\, and Jennifer Reeves lie many lesser-known gems ready to ignite curiosity and expand minds. While the collection aims to capture an array of crucial cinematic history\, modes\, and movements\, the majority of work is artist-made\, short form\, and experimental in nature. \n \n\nExperimental Tuesdays is a free public series featuring celebrated work of contemporary and historical artist-made film and video. This weekly series presents films and artists that explore the creative and critical potential of moving images. It also amplifies marginalized voices by hosting artists that represent diverse populations\, such as LGBT\, Native American\, Black and Latinx artists. Hosted by the Department of Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres\, and presented in partnership with 51’s Union Cinema\, this series is a bedrock of the Milwaukee arts landscape. Recent screenings include Silvia das Fadas\, Courtney Stephens\, Simon Liu\, Helena Wittman\, Jessica Bardsley\, Suneil Sanzgiri\, Mary Helena Clark\, Angelo Madsen Minax\, and Rhayne Vermette to name a few. URL:/arts/event/experimental-tuesdays-from-the-archives-4/ LOCATION:51 Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Experimental Tuesdays,Film & Animation,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/01/fta1.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Union Cinema 2200 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20230710T050000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T193209Z UID:10000179-1763510400-1763855999@uwm.edu SUMMARY:New Dancemakers DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday–Saturday\, November 19–22\, 2025 (6 p.m. & 8 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMitchell Hall\, Studio 254 and Virtual \n\n\nUW-Milwaukee’s Department of Dance presents an evening of deeply engaging dances that will challenge\, surprise\, and inspire. Choreographed by eleven of the department’s graduating seniors\, these dances explore the current state of our world\, connecting across communities\, absurdism\, and our tendencies to overthink everything. Come support these emerging dance artists as they bring all the skills and knowledge they acquired as part of 51 Dance\, for a remarkable evening of dance! \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTime (Group A)\nTime (Group B)\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 19\n6:00 p.m.\n8:00 p.m.\n\n\nThursday\, November 20 (with Livestream)\n8:00 p.m.\n6:00 p.m.\n\n\nFriday\, November 21 (with Livestream)\n6:00 p.m.\n8:00 p.m.\n\n\nSaturday\, November 22\n8:00 p.m.\n6:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup A\n\nJaniya “Jay” Carter\nSabrina Lina Conchi\nKasey Eckhardt\nBeck Kimbro\nMcKenna Kubly\nBrooke Allison “BA” Parkinson\n\n\n\nGroup B\n\nCalla Beverly\nMaia Rose Correia-Fill\nAngelina Garcia\nAbigail Knueppel\nElise Leonard\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$17\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$14\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$12\n\n\n*51 Student\n$9\n\n\n*PSOA Student (events ONLY in your department)\n$6\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\nLivestream Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLivestream\n$27\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\nLivestream URLs are sent from psoatix@uwm.edu to the purchasing e-mail two hours prior to event start time.\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase In-Person Tickets \nPurchase Livestream Tickets \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/new-dancemakers/ LOCATION:Mitchell Hall\, Studio 254\, 3203 N. Downer Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Dance,Feature,Performances,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/PSOA_Dance-New-Dancemakers-2025-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250428T153823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T012723Z UID:10000717-1763510400-1763942399@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Scapino! DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday–Saturday\, November 19–22\, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)Sunday\, November 23\, 2025 (2–4 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationTheatre Building\, Mainstage Theatre \n\n\nSet in 1980s Naples\, Scapino! is a zany reimagined farce inspired by Molière’s 1671 comedy Les Fourberies de Scapin. This madcap romp bursts with slapstick and fast-paced humor\, including tall tales\, bad impersonations\, ridiculous chase scenes\, disgruntled waiters\, lovable panhandlers\, melodic macaroni\, and misbehaving sausages. Overflowing with physical comedy and rapid-fire humor\, it’s a theatrical free-for-all that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. You’ve been warned: your belly might just ache from laughing so hard! \nA play by Jim Dale and Frank DunlopDirected by Ralph Janes \nIn-person Tickets\n\n\n\n\nGeneral\n$22\n\n\nSeniors 65+\, *51 Faculty\, Staff & Alumni\n$17\n\n\nYouth 17 and Under\n$12\n\n\n*51 Student\n$12\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/scapino/ LOCATION:Theatre Building\, Mainstage Theatre\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Feature,Performances,Public,Students,Theatre,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/PSOA_Theatre-Performance-Scapino-2025-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0756178;-87.8799207 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Theatre Building Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. 51. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2400 E. 51.:geo:-87.8799207,43.0756178 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250710T144121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T120234Z UID:10000828-1763580600-1763586000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series: Xuan Ye DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 (7:30–9 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationVirtual \n\n\nXuan Ye works across art\, music\, and technology. Often through improvisation\, computation\, and fiction\, Xuan composes software\, images\, installations\, performances\, editions\, and pedagogical experiments. Xuan makes noise as a generative space to evoke the dissonant\, untranslatable\, and illegible pulses and pauses that make meaning stutter\, systems tremble. Their work has appeared at the MOCA Toronto\, UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (Shanghai)\, UQAM (Montreal)\, Venice Architecture Biennale (2021)\, Peer to Space (Berlin)\,  MUTEK (Montreal)\,  Vivid Projects (Birmingham)\, and Goethe-Institut (Beijing)\, among others. \nThroughout the fall and spring semesters\, the Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series welcomes a diverse group of nationally and internationally recognized artists working across traditional\, hybrid and emergent disciplines. Join us to explore and expand boundaries of creative visual practices alongside others with an interest in contemporary visual art. \n \nVisit Xuan Ye’s website. \n\nWatch Now!\n\n\n \n\nThe Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series is supported in part by the 51 Black & Gold Committee and Differential Tuition funds\, Frederick R. Layton Fund\, the John Colt Memorial Art Fund\, The Queer Curatorial Fund\, Center for 21st Century Studies\, Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists\, Print Club\, Focus\, and OBJECT. URL:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-xuan-ye/ LOCATION:/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-xuan-ye/ CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Artists Now!,Arts and Culture,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/07/Xuan-Ye-1.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20240903T162155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T173717Z UID:10000561-1763596800-1763942399@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Art & Technology Night DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeNovember 20–23\, 2025Thursday–Friday (2–7 p.m.)\, Saturday–Sunday (11–3 p.m.)Opening Reception: Friday (5–7 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East Gallery \n\n\nThis year’s Art and Technology Night looks ahead\, gathering artists whose speculative works offer visions of the future shaped by emerging technologies and the enduring spirit of Milwaukee’s community culture. The exhibition explores how digital tools in the hands of artists can become forming\, mediating\, and disrupting to our perceptions\, redefining or views on intimacy\, autonomy\, and collective agency. Through immersive multimedia installations and experimental technology art\, artists articulate futures that challenge the dominance of algorithmic systems\, proposing new modes of connection\, resistance\, and creation in a world increasingly entangled with machines. URL:/arts/event/art-and-technology-night/ LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East Gallery\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202 CATEGORIES:Art & Design,Arts and Culture,Exhibitions & Showcases,Public,Students,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/oksana-banner-ed-CAL.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0582491;-87.885992 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave Milwaukee WI 53202;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2155 N. Prospect Ave:geo:-87.885992,43.0582491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20240725T173436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T193912Z UID:10000543-1763683200-1763855999@uwm.edu SUMMARY:High School Honors Band & String Orchestra DESCRIPTION:DatesFriday–Saturday\, November 21–22\, 2025 \n\n\nAges14–18 \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts \n\n\nContacths-honors-ensembles@uwm.edu \n\n\nThe High School Honors Band & String Orchestra provides the region’s most motivated and accomplished high school instrumentalists an opportunity to work with each other and with regionally and nationally recognized conductors. In addition\, students interact with 51 performance staff and experience performances by 51 ensembles. \nDirector Nominations\nOnly students who are nominated by their band director are eligible to attend. Nominations are open to all band directors. If you or your organization plan to pay for some or all student fees\, please contact us during the director nomination period. \nStudents will be notified via email of their acceptance to the festival\, or their wait-list designation\, after being processed by 51 Bands staff. \n\nPlease download the nomination form and use any spreadsheet software to edit. Be sure to fill in your director information in the header portion.\nReview nomination data formatting as organized by column headers and the first-row sample. Afterwards\, please delete the sample row.\nEnter student data for each nomination. Remember to assign a rank that represents their overall ranking among ALL of your nominees\, regardless of instrument or grade level. NOTE: Each rank number should only appear once.\n\nWe will use this data to form three equal and randomly assigned festival bands and create chair rankings within each band. Please consider the data you provide on each student carefully. \n\n\nOnce all nominations have been entered\, save the file with this filename format: “DirLastName_SchoolName.” Email the file to ms-honors-band@uwm.edu prior to the October 15 nomination deadline. \nIf you need to revise nominations after you have submitted them\, please notify Dr. Corley directly at scorley@uwm.edu. \nDirectors will be notified of their nominees’ festival status (accepted or wait-listed) around October 23. The accepted students’ pre-registration period is October 25-November 8. Separate information regarding this process will be sent directly to those families/homes.  \n\nOnly students who are nominated by their school director before Monday\, October 20 are eligible to attend the festival. \n \n\n Please download and complete the nomination spreadsheet and email it to hs-honors-ensembles@uwm.edu. If you or your organization plan to pay for some or all student registration fees\, please let us know during this nomination period.\n\n\n\nDownload Nomination Spreadsheet\n\nStudent Registration\nStudents are notified via email of their acceptance determination\, and if accepted\, their individual honor band and orchestra assignment. Students notified as alternates are added to a wait list and will be notified if an opening occurs. \nAccepted students will be emailed by Friday\, October 24 and should complete registration by Friday\, October 31 using the link found in their acceptance email. If assistance is needed\, please contact the Box Office. \nRegistration is $95 per student\, which includes all instruction\, rehearsal spaces\, music\, and administrative fees. A $40 discount is available for students who are also enrolled in UWAY or the 51 String Academy by emailing their respective 51 instructors to receive a discount code. It also includes admission to the final concert for the students’ family and other supporters (no physical tickets necessary). All registration payments are non-refundable. \n\nMedical Authorization Form (PDF)\n\nConductors\nScott CorleyTeaching Professor\, Instrumental Music Education & ConductingDirector\, Symphony Band\, Panther Pep BandMusic Director/Conductor\, Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY)scorley@uwm.edu414-229-5641Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 342Jun KimAssociate Professor\, Instrumental ConductingDirector\, Orchestral Activities\, Symphony Orchestra\, University Community Orchestrakimjy@uwm.edu414-229-6063Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts 354 \nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday\nSaturday\n\n\n\n\nNo dinner break – be sure to eat a snack before arrival\n9–10:30 a.m. – Rehearsal\n\n\n4–5 p.m. – Registration\n10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – Sectionals with faculty or teaching assistants\n\n\n5–8 p.m. – Rehearsals\n12–1:15 p.m. – Lunch (Students on their own)\n\n\n\n1:15–1:45 p.m. – 51 Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) Performance for Honor All Band Participants\n\n\n\n1:15–5:30 p.m. – Rehearsal for Honor String Orchestra\n\n\n\n2–5:30 p.m. – Rehearsal for Honors Band\n\n\n\n5:30–7 p.m. – Dinner (Provided for High School Honor Band and String Orchestra)\n\n\n\n7 p.m. – Call time\n\n\n\n7:30–9:30 p.m. – 51 Wind Ensemble\, Honors High School String Orchestra\, and Honors High School Band Concert\n\n\nSchedule subject to change. Participating students must commit to the full duration of all activities. A more detailed schedule will be available to students prior to the event.51 staff releases custodial care to parents/guardians during all meal breaks.\nSpecial Instrumental Needs\n\nFlute Students: Should bring a piccolo if you have access to one and want to be considered for piccolo parts. Piccolo assignments will be made under the leadership of the guest conductor/clinician.\nBrass Students: Trumpet and trombone students should bring straight mutes. Other mutes may be requested during the weekend.\nPercussion Students: Please bring the following four items. If borrowing instruments from school consult your band director first.\n\nA pair of general-purpose snare sticks\nKeyboard mallets\nTimpani mallets\nEither a triangle with beater or a tambourine\n\n\n\nAttire\nCasual school clothing is appropriate for festival rehearsals and other activities. For the concert\, please wear what you would wear for your own school band concerts. Other suggestions are: \n\n\nOption 1\n\nTop: White button-down\, long-sleeved dress shirt (a tie is optional).\nBottom: Black dress or dark chino-style pants and belt\, dark (black) socks\, black dress shoes (no sneakers or athletic shoes).\n\n\n\nOption 2\n\nTop: White long-sleeved top/blouse with a close neckline.\nBottom: Black skirt/dress with a hemline at the calf or to the floor and black socks/hosiery. Black dress pants are also acceptable. Black dress shoes (no sneakers or athletic shoes).\n\n\n\nMeals\nLimited 51 Union dining facilities will be open during the festival to attendees and to the public. Other restaurants near campus are also available within a four-block walk. Students and parents are free to make meal arrangements that fit their needs understanding lunch will be provided on Saturday. 51 staff releases custodial care to parents/guardians during all festival meal breaks and participants will not be accompanied during this time. \nEmergencies\nOffice staff is available at (414) 229-5641 during the festival schedule in case of emergencies. 51 Police Non-Emergency line is (414) 229-4627. \nParking\n51 has many parking options\, including metered street parking\, university parking structures and lots. Participants and patrons are responsible for following posted parking regulations. Students are responsible for arranging prompt pick-up and drop-off plans. For campus details please see the campus map. \nParent/Guardian Information\n\nThe 51 High School Honors Band and Orchestra releases participants to the custodial care of their parent/guardian during non-instructional times (see schedule above).\nParents are not required to stay with students during Festival activities. When students are released from 51’s custodial care (during any non-instructional time)\, parents may wish to designate another adult for their supervision or make arrangements with a “carpool” group to help facilitate mealtime plans and/or commuting to/from campus. \nMeal and lodging plans (if necessary) are the responsibility of each participant’s family. Food and lodging are not provided by the Festival. \nAll 51 Honors Band Festival rehearsals are open\, public events. All interested parents and teachers are welcomed to observe. URL:/arts/event/music-high-school-honors-band-string-orchestra/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Prospective Students,Public,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/51-High-School-Honors-Band-Orchestra-Image-4-CAL.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:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T235959 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20230509T133758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T181718Z UID:10000008-1763683200-1763942399@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Middle School Honors Band Festival DESCRIPTION:DatesFriday–Sunday\, November 21–23\, 2025 \n\n\nAges11–13 \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts \n\n\nContactms-honors-band@uwm.edu \n\n\nThe 51 Middle School Honors Band Festival is one of the longest standing events of its kind. Our festival provides the region’s most motivated and accomplished middle school instrumentalists an opportunity to work with each other and with regionally and nationally recognized wind band conductors. In addition\, students interact with 51 performance staff and experience performances by 51 ensembles. \nDirector Nominations\nOnly students who are nominated by their band director are eligible to attend. Nominations are open to all band directors. If you or your organization plan to pay for some or all student fees\, please contact us during the director nomination period. \nStudents will be notified via email of their acceptance to the festival\, or their wait-list designation\, after being processed by 51 Bands staff. \n\nPlease download the nomination form and use any spreadsheet software to edit. Be sure to fill in your director information in the header portion.\nReview nomination data formatting as organized by column headers and the first-row sample. Afterwards\, please delete the sample row.\nEnter student data for each nomination. Remember to assign a rank that represents their overall ranking among ALL of your nominees\, regardless of instrument or grade level. NOTE: Each rank number should only appear once.\n\nWe will use this data to form three equal and randomly assigned festival bands and create chair rankings within each band. Please consider the data you provide on each student carefully. \n\n\nOnce all nominations have been entered\, save the file with this filename format: “DirLastName_SchoolName.” Email the file to ms-honors-band@uwm.edu prior to the October 15 nomination deadline. \nIf you need to revise nominations after you have submitted them\, please notify Dr. Corley directly at scorley@uwm.edu. \nDirectors will be notified of their nominees’ festival status (accepted or wait-listed) around October 23. The accepted students’ pre-registration period is October 25-November 8. Separate information regarding this process will be sent directly to those families/homes.  \n\nOnly students who are nominated by their school band director before Monday\, October 21 are eligible to attend the festival. \n \n\n Please download and complete the nomination spreadsheet and email it to ms-honors-band@uwm.edu. If you or your organization plan to pay for some or all student registration fees\, please let us know during this nomination period.\n\n\n\nNomination Spreadsheet (Excel) \nNomination Spreadsheet (Google)\n\nStudent Registration\nStudents are notified via email of their acceptance determination\, and if accepted\, their individual honor band assignment. Students notified as alternates are added to a wait list and will be notified if an opening occurs. \nAccepted students will be emailed by Friday\, October 24 and should complete registration between October 24–November 7 using the link found in their acceptance email. If assistance is needed\, please contact the Box Office. \nRegistration is $95 per student\, which includes all instruction\, rehearsal spaces\, music\, and administrative fees. A $40 discount is available for students who are also enrolled in UWAY or the 51 String Academy by emailing their respective 51 instructors to receive a discount code. It also includes admission to the final concert for the students’ family and other supporters (no physical tickets necessary). All Festival registration payments are non-refundable. \n\nMedical Authorization Form (PDF)\n\nConductors\nExpand All \nMs. Erin Holmes (1 p.m. concert)\n\n\n\nErin Holmes launched her career at the beginning of the millennium by attaining a teaching position in Farmington Area Public Schools\, District 192. As the Director of Bands at Farmington High School\, Ms. Holmes conducts the Varsity Band\, Wind Ensemble\, Jazz I\, and is the head director of the award winning Farmington Tiger Marching Band. Her ensembles have made appearances on the Dave Ryan in the Morning show on KDWB\, and as KSTP’s featured High School Band on Sports Wrap. She has a host of responsibilities at Farmington High School that include serving as  the FHS Music Department Chair\, developing curriculum\, planning tours\, hosting and attending band festivals\, as well as being a devoted staff and team member of several building leadership positions such as a mentor for new teachers\, and proudly serving on the Equity Leadership Team. Ms. Holmes’s jazz ensembles have participated in many prestigious festivals and honor bands and were recently invited to perform with Eric Marienthal and recognized as the evening honor band at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Festival. The FHS Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform with the University of Minnesota University Band under the direction of Betsy McCann as well as the University of Northern Iowa Invitational Wind Band Festival. Most recently\, they have been honored with an invitation to perform at the MMEA Midwinter Clinic in 2020. \nIn 2017\, School Band and Orchestra Magazine named Holmes one of the nation’s “50 Directors Who Make a Difference.” When asked what is her proudest moment as an educator was? “My proudest moment as an educator has yet to come. Each day brings a new experience that challenges my mindset\, intellect\, and emotions on such a wide-ranging scale. Each year has also brought my own expertise to new levels. To try and define my pride of what we have created here in Farmington to one moment just isn’t possible.” Erin’s favorite phrase to live by and which she attempts to instill in her students is “every day is a good day to get better.”Most notably\, in 2018\, she was appointed Jazz Chair for the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA)\, she is the first woman in the organization’s history to be chosen for this position. She is the 2022 recipient of the Schmitt Music Educator of the Year award. \nErin is also active as a director for honor bands\, a clinician for numerous band and jazz festivals\, an adjudicator for large group contest\, solo & ensemble contest\, and teaches master classes for saxophones for jazz and classical saxophone in the Twin Cities metro and surrounding areas. Ms. Holmes loves to teach private lessons\, has performed personally in several jazz ensembles such as Southern Minnesota’s REAL Big Band\, Swing Sisterhood Big Band\, and the Caprice Saxophone Quartet. She is a member of Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA)\, Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA)\, and Women Band Directors International (WBDI). \nMs. Holmes is originally from Faribault\, MN. She attended high school at Bethlehem Academy and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Minnesota State University\, Mankato with a degree in Music Education and an emphasis on saxophone. Her higher education was highlighted by unforgettable experiences including touring with concert bands as well as a trip to perform in Europe with the MSUM Saxophone Quartet. Ms. Holmes also attended Saint Mary’s University achieving her Master of Arts in Education with the honors of Summa Cum Laude. Erin and her husband\, Jon reside in Farmington\, Minnesota with their three sons\, William\, Henry\, and Duke. \n\n\nMr. Adam Bever (2 p.m. concert)\n\n\n\nAdam Bever is a Rice Lake Middle School Band instructor and was recently given the 2024 Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association and the Wisconsin School Music Association . \nHis motivation for teaching \nWhen asked how he understands his role as an educator and\, specifically\, a music educator\, Adam replied\, “I love helping the students create. The role I play so often is to synthesize the elements they learn in the classroom. They get to explore a side of their brains they don’t get to work with otherwise. They get a connection to a team. A connection to other students. Even beyond school\, I love exposing students to music and helping them express themselves.” \nMusic is for ALL students \nLike most music educators\, many of his students use the discipline they learn in music to excel in other areas of their lives. But Adam also has a heart for the students who struggle in life and in school.  \nHe remembers a student who had terrible anger issues. The boy struggled to control himself in the classroom and had special needs. He decided to join the band. Adam thought\, “Well\, he’s going to have to figure this out.”  \nMusic was this student’s passion. The boy could articulate\, “This is something I need! This is where I belong.” In the band room\, he was a different kid. He was one of the first ones at the concerts\, helping out. It even helped him learn to manage his anger in the other classrooms.  \nAdam wonders if the student would even have finished school if it weren’t for his connection to music.  \nHow his relationship with the Arts Center impacts his students.  \nAdam has a long history with the Arts Center. For those of you who go back a few years\, he played with Bill Bitner\, who taught music in Siren for many years. Adam has done the Big Band concerts\, taught as a trombone assistant with Dave Pavolka\, and studied with Dominic Spera at UW-Eau Claire. \nNow he sends students to Jazz Camp\, Jazz Combos\, Concert Band\, Trombone\, and Sax camps. They also attend the Middle School Honors Event on a school day in November. \nAdam commented\, “Not only do they come back better musicians\, they bring other students with them the next year. They form their own sectionals. It improves our program immediately.”  \n\n\nDr. Steven Riley (3 p.m. concert)\n\n\n\nDr. Steven Riley is Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Northern Michigan University where he leads the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band\, the NMU Wildcat Marching Band\, the NMU Pep Band and teaches courses in ensemble pedagogy.  \nDr. Riley earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master’s and doctoral degree from The University of Iowa. Before his appointment at NMU\, Dr. Riley served on the faculty at Arkansas State University for six years as Director of Athletic Bands and most recently as Interim Director of Bands. Previously\, he served as Director of Bands at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester\, Massachusetts as well as a high school band director in Illinois. \nAs an active guest conductor\, drill designer\, performance clinician\, and adjudicator\, ensembles led by Dr. Riley have been recognized for their performances at numerous nationally televised bowl games\, NCAA basketball tournaments\, and concert halls across the country. Over the last six years\, Dr. Riley has helped commission numerous works as part of consortiums and was invited to lead the world premiere of a piece with the Arkansas State Wind Ensemble at the 2020 Southwestern CBDNA Conference. Dr. Riley has enjoyed numerous performance collaborations with several composers including Aaron Perrine\, Derek Jenkins\, Katahj Copley\, Thomas Bough\, and Randall Standridge. \nHe is also an active researcher with projects on composer collaborations\, incorporating technology into band pedagogy and administration\, drill writing\, and wind band repertoire. Dr. Riley has been invited to present at numerous professional venues including the CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium and state music education association conferences in Massachusetts and Arkansas. In 2019\, he had the privilege to serve as a band director for the 24th World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia where he led an ensemble comprised of musicians from over 25 countries. Publications featuring his work include the NBA Journal and The Instrumentalist. \nDr. Riley believes strongly in servant leadership. In addition to regular university service and collaboration with music educators\, he was a state chair for the National Band Association and served as Vice President of the Arkansas College Band Directors Association. He also was the faculty advisor for both the Tau Beta Sigma and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia chapters at Arkansas State University.  Dr. Riley is very proud of the relationships and communities he has helped build with band students across his career having been recognized in 2016 and 2022 with teaching awards from College of the Holy Cross and Arkansas State University respectively. \nDr. Riley loves spending time with his wife Rose and their two cats\, Hope and Hermione. He enjoys cooking\, is an avid Lego fan\, loves going to the Iowa State Fair and visiting his family on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. He is excited and honored to be a part of the wonderful community of the NMU Music Department. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday\nSaturday\nSunday\n\n\n\n\nNo dinner break – be sure to eat a snack before arrival\n9 a.m.–12 p.m. – Rehearsals\nMorning – Final dress rehearsals\n\n\n4–5 p.m. – Registration\n12:30–1:15 p.m. – Lunch *Students are responsible for their own meals.\nLunch – *Students are responsible for their own meals.\n\n\n\n1:15–1:45 p.m. – 51 Youth Wind Ensemble (UWAY) Performance \n\n\n\n5–8 p.m. – Seating for ensembles and first rehearsals\n1:45–6 p.m. – Rehearsals\, sectionals\, performances\n1–4 p.m. – Festival Finale Concerts (see below)\n\n\n\n7:30 p.m. – Optional ticketed event: 51 Wind Ensemble performance. \n\n\n\nParticipating students must commit to the full duration of all activities. A more detailed schedule will be available to students prior to the festival.*51 staff releases custodial care to parents/guardians during all meal breaks.\nFestival Finale Concerts\nConcerts take place on Sunday and are free and open to participating students\, their families\, and band directors – no tickets necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\nHonors Band – Holmes\nSunday\, November 23 at 1 p.m. \n\nProgram (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonors Band – Bever\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 p.m. \n\nProgram (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonors Band – Riley\nSunday\, November 23 at 3 p.m. \n\nProgram (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Instrumental Needs\n\nFlute Students: Should bring a piccolo if you have access to one and want to be considered for piccolo parts. Piccolo assignments will be made under the leadership of the guest conductor/clinician.\nBrass Students: Trumpet and trombone students should bring straight mutes. Other mutes may be requested during the weekend.\nPercussion Students: Please bring the following four items. If borrowing instruments from school consult your band director first.\n\nA pair of general-purpose snare sticks\nKeyboard mallets\nTimpani mallets\nEither a triangle with beater or a tambourine\n\n\n\nAttire\nCasual school clothing is appropriate for festival rehearsals and other activities. For the concert\, please wear what you would wear for your own school band concerts. Other suggestions are: \n\n\nOption 1\n\nTop: White button-down\, long-sleeved dress shirt (a tie is optional).\nBottom: Black dress or dark chino-style pants and belt\, dark (black) socks\, black dress shoes (no sneakers or athletic shoes).\n\n\n\nOption 2\n\nTop: White long-sleeved top/blouse with a close neckline.\nBottom: Black skirt/dress with a hemline at the calf or to the floor and black socks/hosiery. Black dress pants are also acceptable. Black dress shoes (no sneakers or athletic shoes).\n\n\n\nMeals\nLimited 51 Union dining facilities will be open during the festival to attendees and to the public. Other restaurants near campus are also available within a four-block walk. Students and parents are free to make meal arrangements that fit their needs. 51 Bands staff releases custodial care to parents/guardians during all festival meal breaks and participants will not be accompanied during this time.   \nEmergencies\nOffice staff is available at (414) 229-5641 during the festival schedule in case of emergencies. 51 Police Non-Emergency line is (414) 229-4627. \nParking\n51 has many parking options\, including metered street parking\, university parking structures and lots. Participants and patrons are responsible for following posted parking regulations. Students are responsible for arranging prompt pick-up and drop-off plans. For campus details please see the campus map. \nParent/Guardian Information\n\nThe 51 Honors Band Festival releases participants to the custodial care of their parent/guardian during non-instructional times (see schedule above).\nParents are not required to stay with students during Festival activities. When students are released from 51’s custodial care (during any non-instructional time)\, parents may wish to designate another adult for their supervision or make arrangements with a “carpool” group to help facilitate mealtime plans and/or commuting to/from campus. \nMeal and lodging plans (if necessary) are the responsibility of each participant’s family. Food and lodging are not provided by the Festival. \nAll 51 Honors Band Festival rehearsals are open\, public events. All interested parents and teachers are welcomed to observe. URL:/arts/event/music-middle-school-honors-band-festival/ LOCATION:Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall\, 2419 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Prospective Students,Public,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:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T213000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20240429T151638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145553Z UID:10000410-1763839800-1763847000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:51 Wind Ensemble Concert Featuring High School Honors Band & String Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeSaturday\, November 22\, 2025 (7:30–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Bader Hall and Virtual \n\n\nThe 51 Wind Ensemble will share a concert with 51’s High School Honors Band & String Orchestra Festival ensembles. Each festival participant along with one guest will receive free admission to the performance. \nStudents in the annual 51 High School Honors Band & String Orchestra Festival are first nominated by their school music teachers and then selected by university faculty to participate in the weekend event. This evening evening concert is a culmination of a weekend of rehearsals\, lessons and experiences meant to show festival students what it’s like to be a musician at UW-Milwaukee. \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 \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\nLivestream Tickets\n\n\n\n\nLivestream\n$12\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\n–\n–\n\n\nLivestream URLs are sent from psoatix@uwm.edu to the purchasing e-mail two hours prior to event start time.\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase In-person Tickets \nPurchase Livestream Tickets \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/uwm-wind-ensemble-2/ 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/PSOA_Music-Honors-Band-Fall-2025-CAL.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:20251124T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20251119T171912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T172111Z UID:10000896-1764003600-1764009000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Jean Carlo Ureña Gonzalez - Percussion Guest Artist DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeMonday\, November 24\, 2025 (5–9:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts\, Room 250 \n\n\nJean Carlo is a versatile performer\, composer and educator that connects western and nonwestern tradition into concert settings. He has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Santo Domingo\, Jackson Symphony\, Toledo Symphony and Adrian Symphony. He has performed on multiple occasions in New Music Detroit’s\, Strange Beautiful Music (SBM) annual concert series. He is the founder and co-director of the first Dominican percussion ensemble that combines western and Caribbean musical traditions\, ATEZA’O. Ureña González\, joins the faculty of the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music as a Assistant Professor of Percussion in the Fall of 2023. \nJean Carlo Ureña González\, a native of the Dominican Republic\, began his musical studies at the Elila Mena Music School\, with piano. While studying western techniques there\, he simultaneously learned Latin percussion techniques from the hand of his father and his oldest brother at home. Jean Carlo joined the Music Academy of the Congregation Mita Inc.\, where he was introduced to western percussion instruments. He furthered his studies at the National Conservatory of Music in D.R. where he studied classical percussion with Remy Taveras\, Luis Martines el Sevif\, Josue Santana and Dominican Folkloric Music with Edis Sánchez “El Gurú.” \nWhile attending his undergraduate program at The Hartt School\, Jean Carlo was awarded the Paranov Concerto Competition of 2015\, where he performed the Emmanuel Sejourne’s Marimba Concerto with the Hartt School Orchestra. Additionally\, In 2017 he was the recipient of the Alexander Lepak Percussive Award given to the outstanding\, collaborative and percussion community involving percussionists. Jean Carlo was the first Dominican to perform a concerto with marimba with the National Symphony Orchestra of Dominican Republic\, when he performed Ney Rosauro’s Marimba Concerto No.1\, conducted by Christopher Zimmerman. Dominican Republic’s newspaper HOY\, described Jean Carlo as someone that “shows mastery of technique\, remarkable virtuosity potential and manifests musicality… his presentation was truly professional.” \nJean Carlo has shared stage with renowned musicians such as Stefan Bauer\, Shane Shannahan\, Alison Balsom\, Paquito D’Rivera and Gustavo Dudamel. He can be heard on the GRAMMY nominated album Sila: The Breath of the World\, in collaboration with John Luther Adams\, The Crossing\, JACK Quartet and the University of Michigan. \nUreña González holds a Bachelor of Music from the Hartt School of Music\, a Master of Music Performance\, Master of Chamber Music Performance\, and a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from The University of Michigan\, making him the first person from the Dominican Republic to obtain a DMA in percussion performance. During his DMA program\, Jean Carlo worked on a first-of-its-kind commission project developing works for solos for percussion by Dominican composers. His teachers include Ben Toth\, Douglas Perkins\, Ian Antonio\, Joseph Gramley\, Jonathan Ovalle\, Thomas Sherwood\, Jeremy Epp\, Shane Shannahan\, Ted Piltzecker\, Cary Kocher\, Rogerio Boccato\, Joe Galeota and John Amira. \nThis event is sponsored by the Percussion@51 student organization. \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/jean-carlo-urena-gonzalez-percussion-guest-artist/ 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/637/2025/11/Jean-Carlo-Urena-Gonzalez-Percussion-Guest-Artist-CAL.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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T011909 CREATED:20250605T175335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T144008Z UID:10000768-1764012600-1764016200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:First Year Musical Theatre Showcase DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeMonday\, November 24\, 2025 (7:30–8:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMusic Building\, Recital Hall and Virtual \n\n\nCome meet the future of the stage! 51’s first-year Musical Theatre students are stepping into the spotlight with a fast-paced\, fun-filled showcase of songs\, scenes\, and surprises. It’s a fresh\, fearless\, and seriously entertaining night of performance you won’t want to miss! \n \n\nThis event has been postponed\, and new dates and ticket options (if applicable) will be updated soon. If this is a ticketed event\, patrons who have already purchased tickets will be refunded\, and will be notified when new dates are available. Contact the Box Office for assistance.\n\n\n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. \n\n\n \n\nView Livestream \nView Program (PDF) URL:/arts/event/first-year-musical-theatre-showcase/ LOCATION:Music Building\, Recital Hall\, 2400 E. 51.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music,Performances,Performances,Public,Students,Theatre,51 Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Three-First-Year-Musical-Theatre-students-perform-on-stage-at-the-51-Recital-Hall.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS:postponed 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 END:VCALENDAR