Ethnic Events in Wisconsin

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 Voices of Liberation - with Ko-Thi Dance Company

Saturday, March 6, 2010 through Saturday, March 13, 2010. 7:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Brilliant, colorful African dancing and drumming meet the traditional Latin Mass in an unforgettable work from the Congo entitled MISSA LUBA. With stunning choral pieces by Bobby MCFerrin and irresistible, ultra-rhythmic ensemble works for dancers in traditional costume, this world class production has its premiere at the HFAC! You won't want to miss it! Standard - $18 Senior - $15 Student - $10. Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 262-271-1154. E-mail: ed,ruchards@mastersingersofmilwaukee.com Web: www.mastersingersofmilwaukee.org Subjects: Music, Dance, Ethnic [E-71782]

 Green Tea

Friday, February 5, 2010. High-energy Irish dance show. Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 High St, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County. Call 715-726-9000. Subjects: Ethnic, Dance, Theater [E-71781]

 Chinese New Year at the Domes

Saturday, February 6, 2010. 9am to 6pm. A festive day for family and friends. Music and dance, art and crafts, Chinese calligraphy, marketplace, traditional Chinese treats, dragon parade, dumpling making, souvenirs in red envelopes, evening light show. By Milwaukee Chinese Community Center and Milwaukee County Parks. The Domes, 524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-649-9830. Subjects: International, Holidays, Ethnic [E-71675]

 Chinese New Year Lion Dance Show

Saturday, February 13, 2010. 2 - 3 pm. Golden Gate Restaurant will be presenting a FREE "Chinese Lion Dance" show on Saturday February 13th from 2 PM - 3 PM. The show will be performed by professional lion dancer from "Shao Lin Boxing" there will be 5 lions, firecrackers and music. Also speaking before the show will be Waukesha Mayor Larry Nelson, County Executive Daniel Vtakas and a few others. Free. Golden Gate Restaurant, 1427 E Racine Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-547-2171. Subjects: Festivals, Ethnic, Fairs [E-72320]

 Children's Theater: Prairie Bayou Cajun Band

Sunday, February 14, 2010. 1pm. Cajun Mardi Gras Jamboree - experience music from Cajun country Louisiana with a Mardi Gras flair. One show only. $1 children, $2 adults. Waisman Center, 1500 Highland Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-5837. Subjects: Kids, Music, Ethnic [E-72337]

 Lithuanian Independence Day Celebration

Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 6:30pm promptly. CREECA and Madison-Vilnius Sister Cities celebration of Lithuanian independence will feature a lecture by history professor emeritus Alfred E Senn titled "Independent Lithuania." Additionally, Senn will receive a proclamation from the office of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz for his lifetime of service to the city of Madison and the state of Wisconsin. Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-3379. Subjects: Ethnic, Holidays, Schools [E-72346]

 Ton Ko-Thi's FREE Performance at Bayshore Town Center

Saturday, February 20, 2010. 11am & 1pm. Ton Ko-Thi is Ko-Thi's children's performance ensemble. Be inspired as "Little Ko-Thi" takes to the stage for two free performances (11:00 am and 1:00 pm) inside the Rotunda at Bayshore Town Center on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Enjoy this crowd engaging performance that is sure to please! FREE. Bayshore Town Center, on the Square, 5900 N Pt Washington Rd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-963-8780. Subjects: Dance, Ethnic, Families [E-72301]

 Folklore Urbano

Friday, February 26, 2010. 7:30 pm. Folklore Urbano composer and pianist Pablo Mayor leads an 11-piece band (plus 2 dancers) in presenting seductive Colombian rhythms entangled with sophisticated jazz harmonies and form that are at the same time danceable, festive, and intriguing. The New York-based band specializes in creating an "anxious intensity [that] captures both the joy and the tensions of modern Colombian life." Free gallery opening for Andrea Rojas' "Freedom Without Borders" beginning at 5pm in the Latino Arts Gallery. General Admission $25, Seniors (60+) $20, Full-Time Students $15, Dinner and a Show $32. United Community Center / Latino Arts, Inc, 1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-384-3100. Subjects: Music, Jazz, Ethnic [E-72245]

 Ko Thi Dancers and Master Singers of Milwaukee "Voices of Liberation"

Saturday, March 6, 2010. 7:30pm. Brilliant, colorful African dancing and drumming meet the traditional Latin Mass in an unforgettable work from the Congo entitled MISSA LUBA. With stunning choral pieces by Bobby McFerrin and irresistible, ultra-rhythmic ensemble works for dancers in traditional costume, this world-class production has its premiere at the HFAC! You won't want to miss it. For tickets, visit our website. Adults $18. Seniors $15. Students $10. Hamilton Fine Arts Center, W220N6151 Town Line Road, Sussex, Waukesha County. Subjects: Music, Dancing, Ethnic [E-70000]

 Nrityagram Indian Dance Ensemble

Saturday, March 6, 2010. 8 pm. The radiant Nrityagram Dance Ensemble blends the classical dance forms of India with contemporary concepts, transporting viewers to enchanted worlds of magic and spirituality with the sensuous flow of Odissi, the oldest of India 's classical dance forms. Having toured internationally, the ensemble's Sacred Space was awarded the best production of the season by the prestigious Music Academy of Chennai, India. General: $18, $33, $38; UW Student: $10. Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-2201. Subjects: Dance, Music, Ethnic [E-67426]

 Danu

Thursday, March 11, 2010. 7:30 pm. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy perfomances and glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over a decade, Danu's virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, Brown County. Call 920-465-2217. Subjects: Ethnic, Music, Theater [E-68432]

 St. Patrick's Day Parade and Great Green Treasure Hunt

Friday, March 12, 2010. 7 pm. Parade starts at 7:00PM on the corner of Washington and S. 8th St. Ends at Bank First National, N. 8th St. Fireworks to follow, near the Wisconsin Maritime Museum at dusk. Great Green Treasure Hunt...Put the clues together to find the secret hiding place of local radio icon Bob Irish and win CA$H prizes! FREE. Downtown Manitowoc, S. 8th Street, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. Call 920-482-1643. Subjects: Ethnic, Festivals, Parades [E-71165]

 St Patrick / St Urho Celebration

Saturday, March 13, 2010. 4:30 to 6:30 dinner; 7 program. 4:30-6:30 dinner of corned beef, cabbage and all the fixings; 7pm program. St. Urho Day is a Finnish-American holiday on March 16 based on a story that before the ice age Finland was full of vineyards that became infested with grasshoppers (or frogs). St. Urho, using a large pitchfork and casting a magic spell, chased them all away, which is why today there are no grasshoppers in Finland. Sponsored by the Knox Creek Heritage Center. Brantwood Community Center, Brantwood, Price County. Call 715-564-2525 / 2520. Subjects: Ethnic, Food [E-70197]

 Sweet Colleens in Concert

Saturday, March 13, 2010. 7:30 pm. Returning for a rousing St. Paddy's celebration are the Sweet Colleens, accomplished multi-instrumentalists who together fuse their diverse musical backgrounds into a high-energy, infectious, and crowd-pleasing mix of "Celtic folk-rock and alternative country/Americana, with Cajun and Caribbean seasonings." With original songs, warm vocal harmonies, and fiery instrumental arrangements, the Sweet Colleens are winning a loyal local following and fans across the Midwest and beyond. Tickets $21 in advance/ $26 at the door. St Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N Washington St, St Croix Falls, Polk County. Call 888-887-6002. Subjects: Ethnic, Folk, Music [E-71963]

 Brendan

Sunday, March 14, 2010. 1:30pm. Spring Play - Funny, lively & wonderfully touching! Brendan is a story about a young Irish immigrant who arrives in Boston. He misses his family and works hard to adapt and find meaning in his new life. His life is turned upside down when he receives a letter from home and the ghost of his mother starts following him around! $12 Adults; $9 Seniors/Youth. UW- Washington County, 400 University Dr, West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-335-5208. Subjects: Comedy, Theater, Ethnic [E-66903]

 Leahy's Luck

Sunday, March 14, 2010. 2pm. Having performed Irish folk music for more than 12 years at festivals throughout the Midwest, the band features guitars, bass, and distinctive vocals. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N Rural Street, Hartford, Washington County. Call 262-670-0560. Subjects: Ethnic, Folk, Music [E-67491]

 The Elders

Friday, March 19, 2010. 7:30pm. A skillful mix of amped-up roots rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals and top-notch song-writing. The line up consists of a group of wicked-fine Kansas City musicians with a passion for Celtic music and a charismatic Irishman with a love of all things American. This combination makes for cross-pollination that is high octane and progressive, yet rooted in tradition. Their songs are mystical, comical, political and cultural while covering a wide variety of topics. Adult, $30; Senior, $25; Student, $15. South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, 901 15th Avenue South, South Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-766-5049. Subjects: Ethnic, Music, Schools [E-70728]

 Harry Manx - evolution of music

Friday, March 26, 2010. 7:30 pm. Playing the Mohan Veena, a self designed 20 string guitar/sitar, lap steel, harmonica, stomp box, and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed "the Harry Zone" with his warm vocals and beautiful melodies of his original songs. Blending Indian folk melodies with blues, gospel, and compelling grooves, Manx's "mysticssippi" flavor is hard to resist. $25. Stoughton Opera House, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Dane County. Call 608-877-4400. Subjects: Music, Ethnic, Blues [E-67751]

 Baaba Maal

Thursday, April 8, 2010. 8 pm. A Madison favorite, Senegalese singer, guitarist and percussionist Baaba Maal is an international superstar whose releases range from contemporary Afropop to traditional West African music. Says Music Week, "Simultaneously traditional and contemporary, this is a towering work of art." General: $18, $30, $35; UW Student: $10. Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-2201. Subjects: Music, Ethnic [E-67427]

 Sones de Mexico

Tuesday, May 4, 2010. 7:30 pm. The regional flavors of Mexico's music and dance are vividly brought to life by Sones de Mexico. Experience a fandango on stage as these gifted musicians create a seamless connection between traditional song and today's musical influences in an evening of authentic Mexican folk music. Sones de Mexico performers work their way through 25 folk string, percussion, and wind instruments, sing four part vocal arrangements, and perform authentic dance demonstrations. $25, $19, $15. Irvin L Young Auditorium, 930 W Main St, Whitewater, Walworth County. Call 262-472-2222. Subjects: Dance, Ethnic, Music [E-72170]

 Bill Staines

Saturday, May 15, 2010. 7;30 pm. One of the most popular folk singer and songwriters on the folk-music circuit today. $25, $20. Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St, Monroe, Green County. Call 608-325-5700. Subjects: Music, Folk, Ethnic [E-69807]

 German Festival

Saturday, July 10, 2010. noon - 8 pm. Celebrate the county's German heritage with traditional crafts, food and dancing. Admission charged. Pinecrest Historical Village, 924 Pine Crest Lane, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. Call 920-684-4445. Subjects: Historic, Ethnic, Dancing [E-71435]

 Whistlepigs String Band

Saturday, August 7, 2010. 7:30 pm. Five-piece Minnesota Bluegrass band with three and four part harmonies, and featuring 15 year-old Minnesota State Fair Fiddle Champion. $25, $20. Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St, Monroe, Green County. Call 608-325-5700. Subjects: Music, Country, Ethnic [E-69806]

 Ethnic Fest

Saturday, September 18, 2010. 9 am-5 pm. Celebrate more than 60 cultures from around the world with ethnic food booths, music, dance, craft vendors, entertainment, fun for the whole family. Free. Downtown Two Rivers, Washington Street, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County. Call 920-794-1482. Subjects: Ethnic, Dance, Music [E-71461]

 Oktoberfest at Kurtz's

Saturday, September 18, 2010. 11 am-9 pm. Celebrate the local German heritage with live music, food and beverages, in conjunction with Ethnic Fest. FREE. Kurtz's Pub & Deli, 1410 Washington Street, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County. Call 920-793-1222. Subjects: Ethnic, Food, Music [E-71463]

 World Peas- Ethiopia

Friday, January 17, 2020. 2 pm. A cooking class featuring a taste of East African Cuisine Cost is $18 for children of all ages Bean Sprouts, 6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Middleton, Dane County. Call 608-826-6986. Subjects: Ethnic, Health [E-63059]

 Oktoberfest/Manitowalker

Wednesday, October 3, 2029. 7 am-midnight. Join this fun, outdoor, family-friendly 6-mile walk/jog/run event through downtown and along the lakeshore from 8:30-11:30 am. Farmers Market and treasure hunt, used book sale, sidewalk sales, in-store craft projects, Art in the (Washington) Park from 10 am-2 pm, and music by the Ken Krueger Group on the main stage on South 7th between Franklin & Jay Streets, authentic German food and drink, 8:30 am rain or shine, 920-652-0100. FREE. Downtown Manitowoc, 816 South 8th Street, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. Call 920-682-8828. Subjects: Ethnic, Sales, Festivals [E-69292]

 Iola Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 6, 2010 through Sunday, February 7, 2010. A Scandinavian winter festival with an authentic lutefisk dinner and a ski jumping tournament. Downtown, Iola, Waupaca County. Call 715-445-4005. Subjects: Ethnic, Festivals, Winter [E-71743]

 Pearl Bailey -- By Request

Friday, January 8, 2010 through Sunday, February 28, 2010. Story by Roz White, Book by Roz White and Thomas W. Jones II, Directed by Thomas W. Jones II. In this musical tribute, show-stopping performer Roz White channels the irrepressible "Ambassador of Love" Pearl Bailey in a tour de force. Bailey's infectious sultry tones are underscored by her remarkable wit in an evening of memorable swing, jazz and Broadway show tunes. Stackner Cabaret, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-9490. Subjects: Musicals, Theater, Ethnic [E-65868]

 This Little Light of Mine by Adrienne Danrich

Monday, February 1, 2010 through Sunday, February 28, 2010. The Stories of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price was written under a commission from the Cincinnati Opera. Ms Danrich has created an inventive one-woman musical tribute honoring the ground breaking careers of these two opera legends. The concept, according to Ms Danrich, is a 'live documentary'. Ms Danrich provides the 'live' aspect of the show by narrating the story as well as singing various songs and arias that bring to life the music that they sang throughout their careers. Ticket price depends upon the day. Next Act Theatre, 342 N. Water St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-278-0765, tickets available for purchase by phone Aug 1. Subjects: Music, Historic, Ethnic [E-64278]

 Passed But Still Present: Icons of Black History

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 through Thursday, March 11, 2010. This exhibit features drawings by Stanley Sallay, a 26-year-old Madisonian who earned his HSED and several college credits while on probation. He says: "My exhibit features icons in black history that have passed away but, in my opinion, will always be looked back on hundreds of years from now." In 2006, Sallay started the UW-Madison Odyssey Project, a free humanities course for adults facing economic barriers to higher education. UW Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-3733. Subjects: Art, Ethnic, Schools [E-72264]

 Brendan

Thursday, March 11, 2010 through Saturday, March 13, 2010. 7:30pm. Spring Play - Funny, lively & wonderfully touching! Brendan is a story about a young Irish immigrant who arrives in Boston. He misses his family and works hard to adapt and find meaning in his new life. His life is turned upside down when he receives a letter from home and the ghost of his mother starts following him around! $12 Adults; $9 Seniors/Youth for Friday & Saturday; $6 Adults; $4.50 Seniors/Youth for Thursday. UW- Washington County, 400 University Dr, West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-335-5208. Subjects: Comedy, Theater, Ethnic [E-66902]

 Las Artes de Mexico

Saturday, January 30, 2010 through Sunday, April 11, 2010. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5. Mexican culture remains a mosaic of traditions founded deep in antiquity that later merged with Spanish customs. Las Artes de Mexico examines over three millennia of these traditions and changes through more than 100 examples of pottery, painting, folk art, and prints that reflect themes of ceremony and celebration, veneration of the dead, feast days and religion, and social commentary related to the development of the modern Mexican state. Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau, Marathon County. Call 715-845-7010. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Ethnic [E-71567]

 Syttende Mai Folk Festival

Friday, May 14, 2010 through Sunday, May 16, 2010. All Day. Be Norwegian for the weekend. Help celebrate Stoughton's Norwegian heritage and honoring Norway's independance. The weekend features many activities from parades, to arts and crafts to a 19 mile run and 17 mile walk to a canoe race. All family fun events. $5 button fee to enter Arts and Crafts fair and rosemaling exhibits. Throughout Town, 532 E Main St, Stoughton, Dane County. Call 608-873-7912. Subjects: Festivals, Folk, Ethnic [E-68970]

 Wisconsin Highland Games

Friday, September 3, 2010 through Sunday, September 5, 2010. The Highland Dancing competitions and the Champion Supreme Piping and Drumming competitions run Saturday only, while the Heavy Athletics run both days. Others include: piping & drumming, dancing, and heavy athletics, a full-fledged rugby tournament, longbow tournaments both days, a baking competition, single stick fencing, and more. Waukesha County Expo, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-896-8490. Subjects: Ethnic, Food, Music [E-71222]

 Weekly Friday night Folk Dancing

Friday, January 9, 2009 through Saturday, December 31, 2011. 7:30 pm. Folk Dancing for all ages. Families welcomed and desired. Anyone interested in dances from around the world will enjoy this casual group. The Racine International Folk Dancers started over 35 years ago. Our oldest dancer is 86, youngest at moment is 4 years of age. First time free; we pass the hat to pay for rent and new music. Good exercise and fun. We are located just off Taylor Ave, north of Hwy 11 about 6 blocks. Pass the hat donation. Church of the Redeemer; enter from parking lot, 2417 Drexel Avenue, Racine, Racine County. Call (262) 637-5246. Subjects: Dancing, Families, Ethnic [E-63111]

 We Are The Drum

Saturday, February 22, 2020 through Sunday, February 23, 2020. 7:30 pm. “We Are The Drum: A Celebration of Black History,” is a musical production which tells the story of the African drum and its travels to America. Seniors & Students (with id) $7 advance or $10 at door $10 advance $13 at the door - call for discounts!. North Multiplex Theater, 1011 West Center Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-397-8661. Subjects: Theater, Musicals, Ethnic [E-53229]