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Grammy winner collaborating with UW Wind Ensemble for free concert

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 8:32pm
Grammy winner collaborating with UW Wind Ensemble for free concert

The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music will welcome a three-time Grammy award-winning composer on Nov. 30, when the university premieres two of the artist's new pieces.

The UW Wind Ensemble will perform two of Michael Daugherty’s new works: “Bells for Stowkowski” and “Motown Metal.”

The free performance begins at 8 p.m. in Mills Hall at 455 N. Park St. A pre-concert discussion with Daughterty begins at 7:15 p.m.

Daugherty is collaborating with the university in a special program that brings in accomplished contemporary composers to work directly with the musicians of the UW Wind Ensemble and student composers.

The Sun Prairie High School Wind Ensemble will join the UW group for the evening with a performance conducted by Steve Sveum.

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Majestic grooves out, Barrymore gets 'Bob's Burgers' cast comedy

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012, 3:31pm

GROOVE TO ELECTRONICA ON ALL HALLOW’S EVE

The Majestic Theater will host two electronica musical groups for an all-ages “Halloween Rager” show on Wednesday.

Coconspirator will perform house, dub-step, bass and electro tunes while BoomBox will offer an electronic blend of rock and blues.

Doors will open at 8 p.m. and the show will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $18.

Visit www.majesticmadison.com for information on tickets or call 608-255-0901.

The Majestic is located at 115 King St.

ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW: COMEDIANS READ ‘BOB’S BURGERS’ LIVE

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Musicians get critiqued by industry executives

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 10th, 8:54 pm
Musicians get critiqued by industry executives

 

Local musicians can have their music critiqued, published and placed Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Globe University, Broadjam and the Madison Area Music Association will host The Pitch Sessions at Regent Street Retreat, located at 1206 Regent St.

Top music industry executives will be at the event including Roy Elkins, founder and CEO of Broadjam, Inc.; Randy Hawke, radio program director of WJJO; Billy Geoghegan, consultant and manager of Brown Paper Tickets; and Sandman, of Sandman Productions.

Globe University Music Business Program chair Jim Brandmeier will moderate the event.

Musicians hoping to have their music critiqued must sign in and submit their CD at the door between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., said a press release.

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University Book Store welcomes author Kevin Maurer

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 3rd, 8:31 pm

 

The University Book Store will host a book signing Thursday.

Author Kevin Maurer will be at 711 State Street from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to sign his book, Gentlemen Bastards: On the Ground in Afghanistan with America's Elite Special Forces.

Maurer's book examines the Green Berets, their roots and how their role has changed with the War in Iraq.

For more information about the book, visit the Amazon site here.

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Majestic Theatre celebrates its fifth anniversary this fall

Submitted by Kyle Geissler, Managing Editor, Channel3000.com
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012, 3:31pm
Majestic Theatre celebrates its fifth anniversary this fall

 

Mandy Moore at the Majestic? Yes, that happened. It was actually the first show to grace theMajestic Theatre when buddies Matt Gerding and Scott Leslie opened the venue five years ago. That was before they learned a few things about the Madison music scene.

“It’s much sharper than people give it credit for,” Gerding says. “Nobody here is going to be impressed because somebody is on a magazine cover. No offense to Mandy Moore.”

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Two plays performed for charity

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Sunday, September 23rd, 1:17 pm

 

The Madison Theatre Guild will present a special benefit performance of Two Plays for a Tuesday on Sept. 25.

The plays will be performed at the Bartell Theater located at 113 E. Mifflin St. at 7:30 p.m.

Local Madison actors Sarah Whelan and Tom Haig will perform "One Good Moment," a short play about aging, said a press release.  The play is directed by Betty Diamond.

Jack Guzman will perform a reading of his play about homelessness entitled "Waiting for the 28."

Admission to Two Plays for a Tuesday is free, but a donation of $20 is suggested.  Proceeds will be split between the Bartell Theater and RSVP of Dane County's Veterans Helping Veterans Program.

For more information contact Nick Schweitzer at 608-692-8002.

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Doo-wop hits bring the '50s and '60s to Monona Terrace

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Tuesday, September 18th, 8:48 pm

 

The 1950s and 1960s are returning Wednesday at the Monona Terrace rooftop.

The Doo-Wop Daddies will kick off Tunes at Monona Terrace Sept. 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public.  Food and beverage will be available for purchase at 5 p.m.

The Milwaukee quintet performs harmonic vocals of classic doo-wop hits with some of the 21st century blended in, said a press release.

Parking is available for $5 in the Monona Terrace parking ramp at 1 John Nolen Dr.

For more information about the Doo-Wop Daddies, visit their website here.  For more information about Monona Terrace events, visit their website at http://communityevents.mononaterrace.com.

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