Key Milwaukee

December 2011

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/48733

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 16 of 63

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings subject to change. For updates and links to Web sites, visit www.KeyMilwaukee.com. M U S I C NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances. TRINITY • THREE IRISH PUBS LIVE MUSIC, 125 E. Juneau Ave. 12/ 2 Dan Harvey, 12/3 Dan Harvey, 12/9 Floog, 12/10 New Dog Trick, 12/16 Steelheads, 12/17 Superfly, 12/23 Zachary Wade, 12/30 Dirty Boogie, 12/31 - Hoi Polloi. On Friday and Saturday nights, ride the trolley between Trinity, The Harp, The Black Rose and RC's. THE MUSIC MAN, through Dec. 18; Cabot Theater, Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre pres- ents one of Broadway's most popular musicals. "Professor" Harold Hill charmingly convinces River City residents that the answer to all their problems is a boys' marching band. Only the town librarian, Marian Paroo, sees Harold for the con man he really is, but that doesn't keep her from falling in love. 291-7800. SONG MAN DANCE MAN, through Jan. 8; Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Well St. Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Jon Peterson created and stars in a tribute to seven extraordinary Hollywood icons: George M. Cohan, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin and Anthony Newley. Presented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater. 224-9490. MUSIC UNDER GLASS, Thursdays through March 2; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Popular bands play from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. with light shows during breaks and after each performance. 257-5611. LISA LAMPANELLI, Dec. 2; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. BECKIE MENZIE AND TOM MICHAEL, HOME FOR THE HOL- IDAYS, Dec. 2; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, inside Mitchell Park. 262-781-9520. HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR, Dec. 2-4; Marcus Center. Presented by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 273-7206. GLORIOUS MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE, Dec. 3 & 4; Cathedral Church of All Saints, 818 E. Juneau Ave. (Dec. 3) and Wauwatosa Woman's Club, 1626 Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, (Dec. 4). The group Ensemble Musical Offering presents works by J.S. Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Dec. 4. JOYEUX NOEL: CHRISTMAS IN PARIS, Dec. 6; Carroll University's Shattuck Auditorium, 218 North East Ave., Waukesha. Annual holiday pops concert by Wisconsin Philharmonic includes choirs from Arrowhead High School and University Lake School. 7:30 p.m. Call 262-547-1858 or visit www.wisconsinphilharmonic.com. LEE GREENWOOD, Dec. 6-7; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater, 1721 W. Canal St. 273-7121. NEXT TO NORMAL, Dec. 6-Jan. 15; Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, Milwaukee Theater Center, 108 E. Well St. This ground- breaking and award-winning musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis. With an electrifying pop-rock score of more than 30 songs, this is an intense and ultimately hopeful musical. 224-9490. WILSON CENTER BIG BAND FEATURING JENNY THIEL, Dec. 7; Sharon Lynn Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 1 p.m. SMOKEY ROBINSON, Dec.8; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. JOHN TESH BIG BAND CHRISTMAS, Dec. 9; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Favorite holiday tunes in the big band style, piano solos, and engaging rapport. 7:30 p.m. Apollo Cafe 1310 E. Brady WILCO, Dec. 9; Riverside Theater. 414-272-2233 Your destination for traditional Greek recipes handed down through generations, where an interior that is a contemporary interpretation of the classical Apollo adds to the European atmosphere. DANU: CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND, Dec. 10; Wilson Center. 3 and 8 p.m. MSO PLAYS THE MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN, Dec. 10; Riverside Theater. STILE ANTICO, Dec. 10; Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St. The award-winning British ensemble offers "Celebrating Renaissance Choral Treasures." Presented by Early Music Now. 7:30 p.m. 225-3113. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 17

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Key Milwaukee - December 2011