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The Wisconsin Union Theater takes its 2012-13 Season on the road as it gears up for historic renovations. More information about the renovation project is available here.

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Friday, Jun 21, 5:00 PM
Memorial Union - Terrace

Free

Isthmus Jazz FestivalClick on the Jazz Fest website for complete schedule. Now in its 25th year, the Isthmus Jazz Festival is a two-day celebration of America's homegrown art form. The free festival kicks off the summer season in one of Madison's most beautiful outdoor settings, the Memorial Union Terrace, with Lake Mendota as a glittering backdrop. A diverse crowd of students, jazz aficionados and casual fans fill the tables to hear a lineup that reflects a century's worth of jazz styles. Dixieland, big-band swing, bebop, Latin jazz and free jazz are all part of the mix, along with contemporary derivations like funk and hip-hop. The festival is committed to honoring jazz's glorious tradition while keeping one eye fixed on the future.


Saturday, Jun 22, 5:00 PM
Memorial Union - Terrace

Free

Isthmus Jazz FestivalClick on the Jazz Fest website for complete schedule. Now in its 25th year, the Isthmus Jazz Festival is a two-day celebration of America's homegrown art form. The free festival kicks off the summer season in one of Madison's most beautiful outdoor settings, the Memorial Union Terrace, with Lake Mendota as a glittering backdrop. A diverse crowd of students, jazz aficionados and casual fans fill the tables to hear a lineup that reflects a century's worth of jazz styles. Dixieland, big-band swing, bebop, Latin jazz and free jazz are all part of the mix, along with contemporary derivations like funk and hip-hop. The festival is committed to honoring jazz's glorious tradition while keeping one eye fixed on the future.


Tuesday, Sep 24, 7:30 PM
Humanities Building - Mills Hall

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: The Glory of BeehovenFor the 26th consecutive season, Jeffrey Siegel presents his entertaining and informative concerts with commentary. He speaks to the audience briefly and in non-technical language before performing each composition in its entirety. The program will conclude with a Q and A. Among the immortal works on this program will be the "Teresa Sonata" (who was she and why did Beethoven compose this for her?) and the final Piano Sonata, Opus 111, written after deafness enjulfed the composer.


Monday, Sep 30, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Eastern Canada - The Maritimes and Newfoundland, with John HolodJohn Holod talks about and shows his "Eastern Canada" Travel Adventure Film. The Canadian Maritimes are a region of Eastern Canada consisting of three provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our video includes the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland/ Labrador for a spectacular adventure that should be on every travelers "to do" list! The video includes: Tadoussac - whale watching - St. Lawrence River - lighthouse history - Forillon National Park - Bonaventure Island and Perc? Rock.


Tuesday, Oct 01, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Eastern Canada - The Maritimes and Newfoundland, with John HolodJohn Holod talks about and shows his "Eastern Canada" Travel Adventure Film. The Canadian Maritimes are a region of Eastern Canada consisting of three provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our video includes the Gaspe Peninsula and Newfoundland/ Labrador for a spectacular adventure that should be on every travelers "to do" list! The video includes: Tadoussac - whale watching - St. Lawrence River - lighthouse history - Forillon National Park - Bonaventure Island and Perc? Rock.


Saturday, Nov 02, 8:00 PM
Humanities Building - Mills Hall

Tickets start at $22. Single tickets on sale starting July 1, 2013.

Rachel Barton Pine with UW Symphony OrchestraAppearing with the UW Symphony Orchestra, Rachel Barton Pine, a former child prodigy who made her solo debut at the age of seven, is a violin virtuoso who has appeared as soloist with many of the world's most prestigious orchestras. The program will include the Brahms Violin Concerto.


Monday, Nov 18, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Cuba - The Inside Story, with Karin MullerThe multi-talented Karin Muller spent three months in Cuba filming personal stories from taxi drivers, Santeria priestesses, fisherman, farmers and even the police, who tried to arrest her. View her captivating film that takes you into a country and heart of its people.


Tuesday, Nov 19, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Cuba - The Inside Story, with Karin MullerThe multi-talented Karin Muller spent three months in Cuba filming personal stories from taxi drivers, Santeria priestesses, fisherman, farmers and even the police, who tried to arrest her. View her captivating film that takes you into a country and heart of its people.


Monday, Feb 17, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Majestic Montana with Steve GonserPresented live by award-winning film producer, Steve Gonser, Majestic Montana explores the state?s 147,000 square miles. Fewer than one million people live in Montana; cattle outnumber people three to one. Within its boundaries are two national parks, ten national forests, seven Native American reservations, 40 state parks, nearly a dozen wilderness areas, more than fifteen national wildlife refuges, dozens of state-owned wildlife management areas, national monuments and historic sites.


Tuesday, Feb 18, 7:30 PM
Union South - The Marquee

Travel Adventure Series: Majestic Montana with Steve GonserPresented live by award-winning film producer, Steve Gonser, Majestic Montana explores the state?s 147,000 square miles. Fewer than one million people live in Montana; cattle outnumber people three to one. Within its boundaries are two national parks, ten national forests, seven Native American reservations, 40 state parks, nearly a dozen wilderness areas, more than fifteen national wildlife refuges, dozens of state-owned wildlife management areas, national monuments and historic sites.



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