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THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE OF THE MADISON TIMES WEEKLY NEWSPAPER |
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Compiled by A. David Dahmer and Uyenthi Tran |
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Escape Madison in search of fantastic holiday fun on Olbrich's Holiday Bus Tour Saturday, Dec. 4. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. For more information, call 246-4716, or e-mail gkittnerluecke@ci.madison.wi.us.
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV) will host its fourth annual Holiday Gala at the Governor's Mansion, 99 Cambridge Road, Monday, Dec. 13, 5-6:30 p.m. Author Judith Strasser will make a brief presentation. For more information, contact Michelle Zallar at WCADV, 255-0539. To obtain an invitation online, go to www.wcadv.org.
Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, 1101 Williamson St., will host the following shows. All shows start at 8 p.m and have a cover charge. All shows are all ages and smoke-free. For more information, call 259-1301 or visit the website www.motherfools.com. • Friday, Nov. 26, Tracy Beck with Eric Sommer • Saturday, Nov. 27, Steve Baker's Inkwell Collective with Amelia Royko
Madison-area Urban Ministry will present its annual Jazz for Justice event at the Inn on the Park, 22 S. Carroll St., Thursday, Dec. 2. Enjoy the music of saxophonist Hanah John Taylor and jazz vocalist Jan Wheaton. Drop in 4-7 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the local match required for this federally funded project.
The Bells of Christmas 2004, featuring the uniquely beautiful music of one of the nation’s first handbell choirs, will take place Saturday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1609 University Ave. and Sunday, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Av. Tickets are available at Borders Book Shops, Orange Tree Imports, and at the door.
Free performances for the whole family at the Overture Center’s Rotunda Stage, 201 State St., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; the 1 p.m. performances will be sign-language interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information, contact Neal Spinler, 258-4177. • Saturday, Nov. 27. Juggler and comedian Truly Remarkable Loon will impress your family with an array of juggling stunts and lots of audience participation. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 4. Enjoy the vibrant, colorful songs and driving African rhythms of Kweku Ananse and the Sweet Vibrations on the Overture Center’s Rotunda Stage, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday season with an eclectic mix of music with artists Will Ackerman, Liz Story, David Cullen, and Samite on Saturday, Nov. 27, 8 p.m. at the Overture Center, 201 State St. Tickets are available at the Overture Center ticket office, by calling 258-4141, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Children under age 6 will not be admitted.
Join the Oakwood Chamber Players for their presentation of “Christmas Lights,” featuring traditional favorites as well as new music for the holiday season. Friday, Nov. 26, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Oakwood Village West Auditorium, 6209 Mineral Point Road, and Sunday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive. For tickets and additional information, call 230-4316.
Beautiful, elegant solos and witty, highly kinetic group pieces with Li Chiao-Ping Dance at the Overture Center’s Wisconsin Studio, 201 State St., Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2 and 3, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $6 for children 12 and under; $12 for students and seniors; $16 general admission. Tickets are available at the Overture Center box office or by calling 258-4141.
The Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts, 306 W. Dayton, will sponsor an open mic event Friday, Nov. 26, 5-7 p.m. where teen poets can speak for themselves. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call the Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts, 251-2787.
London’s inventive Tall Stories Theater Company will bring its newest family production, “The Gruffalo,” to the Overture Center, 201 State St., Sunday, Nov. 28, 3 p.m. This musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is about crafty Mouse, who outwits foxes and snakes with his tall stories about the scary Gruffalo. Recommended for ages 3-7. Tickets are $14, $12, and $10 at the Overture Center ticket office, or by calling 258-4141.
“Positive Music: Musical Responses to HIV/AIDS” will be held Saturday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Society Meeting House, 900 University Drive. This unique event will feature musical responses to HIV/AIDS. Proceeds of the event will go directly to AIDS Network of Madison. For more information, call Mark, 252-6540 ext. 21.
Madison Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and Chorus’ “Christmas Spectacular” concerts, conducted by John DeMain, will be Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall, 201 State St. The minimum age of 6 to attend an MSO concert will be waived for the weekend’s family-themed performances. Tickets are $22-$62 in advance or $24-$68 day-of-concert and are available at the Overture Center Ticket office or by calling 258-4141.
The Madison Hmong New Year will be celebrated Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 and 27 at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Way. The evening will feature live entertainment and nonstop DJ. For more information, call Wa Chue Herr, 251-9570 or Chue T. Thao, 663-8433.
Community Action on Latin America will host its eighth annual Fair Trade Holiday Festival Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Pres House, 731 State Street. Over 25 vendors and community organizations will offer fair trade gifts for the holidays. For more information, contact Carol Bracewell, 286-0865.
More than 90 crafters from the Madison area will sell country crafts, woodcrafts, wreaths, baskets, jewelry, and much more at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1. For more information, contact Brad Weisinger, 245-3690.
Join Madison Gospel Outreach for the Fall Gospel Fest Friday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., at Middleton-Cross Plains Performing Arts, 2100 Bristol St., Middleton. The music featured will include Shekinah Glory Ministry, Tiara Purifoy, Luckett Brothers, Madison Community Gospel Choir, and The Four of Us, with emcee Lucille Badger. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door. For ticket information, call Lucille Badger, 288-0797.
“A Journey of Spirit,” a new documentary by writer/director/producer Ann Coppel, will be shown Monday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. at Hillel, 611 Langdon St. For more information, call 278-1808 or visit the website www.jewishmadison.org.
“Celebrating Our Unity and Our Diversity” will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, 6-10 p.m. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. This community dance will feature two live bands as well as swing dance and Polynesian dance demonstrations and instructions. Folks of all ages and cultures gather monthly to celebrate their diversity and build community through dancing. For more information, contact Sandy River, 241-7635, or www.dancealivemadison.com.
A free social gathering for women exploring their inner goddess, Terra’s Tuesday Tea will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. at the Reformed Congregation of the Goddess MotherHouse, 4322 Buckeye Road. A place for women interested in goddess spirituality. We socialize, meditate, do hopes and wishes, create magic, and sing. A casual, social, and safe atmosphere. New women welcome. For more information, call 226-9998.
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