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P E R F O R M A N C E S
DISCOVERY
WORLD
MUSEUM
Wilson Center for the Arts
u Feb. 22, 7:30 Ladysmith Black Mambazo
With a mission to bring peace and harmony to the world,
the all-male choral group, which the late President Nelson
Mandela referred to as "South Africa's Cultural Ambassa-
dors to the World," gained international recognition after
performing on Paul Simon's 1986 album "Graceland" and
has won five Grammy awards. wilson-center.com
u Feb. 8, 10am-3pm
Black Innovators in Science
Learn about the contributions
Black innovators, including
Hazel M. Johnson, Dr. Gladys
West, John Henry Thompson,
and Rodney Slater have made to
STEM fields. Support local Black
artists and artisans by shopping
at the Milwaukee Makers
Market in the Discovery World
promenade.
of the Watsons, a family that
played a key role in establishing
Milwaukee's Black middle class
in the mid-nineteenth century,
in the museum's Streets of Old
Milwaukee exhibit. mpm.edu
MARCUS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
u Feb. 1, 7:30 Inspire by Debrasha Greye
A night of contemporary dance
fusion features choreography
by Alex Kinard, Britni Fletcher,
Debrasha Greye, Esrom Williams, Jr.,
and Mady Wilson.
u Feb. 5, 7:30 Complexions
Contemporary Ballet
Pairing modern ballet with talented dancers
and an intensely passionate style, Complexions draws
influences from artists and composers from Johann
Bach to David Bowie.
PABST THEATER
u Feb. 23 Sound of Gospel
This anthology depicting the rich history of gospel mu-
sic is presented by 2nd Chance Outreach. The show,
which includes work and freedom songs, ring shouts,
Negro spirituals, and contemporary and urban gospel,
is produced by William Pierce of Second Chance
Outreach and directed by Academy Award-winning
vocalist, actor and playwright Jevetta Steele.
