Weekly Art & Cultural Events Events - May 11, 2009 - May 17, 2009

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From the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events


  • Arts Alive! presents: The Original Highwaymen
    May 12, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: UW-Parkside Communication Arts Theatre, 900 Wood Rd.
    Phone: (262) 595-2345 or (262) 595-2277
    Website: www.uwp.edu
    Email: dwight.vaught@uwp.edu
    Description: What started out as a Saturday night party band turned into a folk ensemble that has endured for nearly fifty years. With hits like Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Cotton Fields, and The Gypsy Rover, the Original Highwaymen are icons of American folk music. Relive the 1960’s to experience music as powerful now as it was then. $17.
  • Lincoln Chamber Singers Premieres Concert
    May 12, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Carthage College A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Dr.
    Phone: (262) 551-5363
    Website: www.carthage.edu/dept/music/calendar/
    Description: Free.
  • Spring Band Concert
    May 13, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 - 26th Ave.
    Phone: (262) 942-2200
    Website: www.kusd.edu
    Description: A Tremper Music Department concert.
  • String Ensemble Concert
    May 13, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Carthage College H.F. Johnson Recital Hall, 2001 Alford Park Dr.
    Phone: (262) 551-5363
    Website: www.carthage.edu/dept/music/calendar/
    Description: Free.
  • Civil War Museum Book Signing and Discussion: The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln
    May 14, 2009
    Time(s): 7 p.m.
    Location: Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave.
    Phone: (262) 653-4141
    Website: www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
    Description: Author Larry Tagg will discuss his book, “The Unpopular Mr. Lincoln,” the first study of its kind to concentrate on what Lincoln’s contemporaries thought of him during his lifetime.
  • Carthage College: Soaring (Dance Concert)
    May 15, 2009 through May 16, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Carthage College Wartburg Auditorium (located at the north end of campus drive in the David Straz building), 2001 Alford Park Dr.
    Phone: (262) 551-6661
    Website: www.carthage.edu
    Email: theatretickets@carthage.edu
    Description: The Theatre Department produces the second annual dance concert featuring choreography by Carthage dance faculty Annie Hackett and Katie Sopoci. $12 adults / $8 students & seniors.
  • Lakeside Players Presents: “The Attempted Murder of Peggy Sweetwater” by John Rustan and Frank Semarano
    May 15, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 - 56th St.
    Phone: (262) 657-PLAY
    Website: www.rhodeopera.org
    Description: In a 1930’s South America banana plantation three bumbling upper class gentlemen attempt to solve a gaggle of attempted murders all the while dealing with illegitimate triplets, poisoned crumpets, unregistered Liberian freighters, ancient Siamese bone china, and a record banana harvest. A double barreled blast of pure nonsensical comedy ala Monty Python style. $12 adults / $10 seniors & students.
    Additional Dates: 05/01, 05/02, 05/03, 05/08, 05/09, 05/10, 05/15, 05/16
  • Historic Kenosha Movies at Reuther
    May 16, 2009
    Time(s): 7 p.m.
    Location: Reuther High School Auditorium, 58th St. & Sheridan Rd.
    Phone: (708) 246-1435
    Website: kenoshastreetcarsociety.org
    Description: Presented by Lou Rugani. Join the Kenosha Streetcar Society for an evening of vintage films of Kenosha. Bring your friends and family for a rare glimpse into Kenosha’s past. Donations will be accepted. “Kenosha On The Go”, an Arcadia Publishing publication will be for sale for $19.99. Author John F. Doyle will be available to sign books.
  • Wind Orchestra
    May 16, 2009
    Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
    Location: Carthage College A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Dr.
    Phone: (262) 551-5363
    Website: www.carthage.edu/dept/music/calendar/
    Description: Free.
  • Civil War Museum Civil War Saturday program: Grant and Lee – Who Are They?
    May 16, 2009
    Time(s): 2 to 4 p.m.
    Location: Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave.
    Phone: (262) 653-4141
    Website: www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
    Description: The program will explore what the two generals were like as children and the choices they made. Children can color pictures of the generals. This free family program is sponsored by Friends of the Museums.
  • Kenosha Public Museum presentation: The Oneota of Lake Koshkonong: New Excavations and New Explanations
    May 16, 2009
    Time(s): 2 p.m.
    Location: Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
    Phone: (262) 653-4140
    Website: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
    Description: Dr. Robert Jeske, a professor at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, will talk about the university’s exploration of Lake Koshkonong’s Crescent Bay Hunt Club Site during a free public program. The site provides important data about the people living in southern Wisconsin during the 13th and 14th centuries. Dr. Jeske is director of the Archaeological Research Laboratory in the university’s Department of Anthropology.
  • Anderson Arts Center: Racine Art Guild Juried Exhibition
    May 17, 2009 through Jul 19, 2009
    Time(s): Tues.-Sun. 1 to 4 p.m.
    Location: Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th St.
    Phone: (262) 653-0481
    Website: www.andersonartscenter.com
    Email: Carolina@andersonartscenter.com
    Description: Show includes Racine Art Guild, ceramics by Bill Anderson, 2008 Winter Juried Solo Show Winners: Kathy Brand, Tom Clark, James Mishler, Joyce Ottum and John F. Walte. Also featuring student art from Bristol Elementary School and “Celebrating Summer” by Area Artists Group. Admission is free (donations welcomed).
  • Honors Recital
    May 17, 2009
    Time(s): 1:30 p.m.
    Location: Carthage College A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Dr.
    Phone: (262) 551-5363
    Website: www.carthage.edu/dept/music/calendar/
    Description: Free.
  • Anderson Arts Center Opening Reception
    May 17, 2009
    Time(s): 1:30 to 4 p.m.
    Location: Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th St.
    Phone: (262) 653-0481
    Website: www.andersonartscenter.com
    Description: Admission is free. Many of the artists whose work is on display will be in attendance. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available. The show, through July 19th, includes the Racine Art Guild, ceramics by Bill Anderson, 2008 Winter Juried Solo Show Winners: Kathy Brand, Tom Clark, James Mishler, Joyce Ottum and John F. Walte. Also featuring student art from Bristol Elementary School and “Celebrating Summer” by Area Artists Group.
  • Civil War Museum presentation: U.S. Grant & the Power of Time
    May 17, 2009
    Time(s): 1 p.m.
    Location: Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave.
    Phone: (262) 653-4141
    Website: www.thecivilwarmuseum.org
    Description: Former United Sates Military Academy History Professor Daniel Nettesheim will examine the value of time from several perspectives as they relate to Grant’s generalship throughout the war. Limited seating is available. Free tickets will be available on the day of the presentation.
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