Breaking the Mold: Arts in the College Union
“Art is a verb. It’s about the process,” says Wheelhouse Director Jay Ekleberry. “The process and creative endeavor is where you learn, where you interact and where you build social capital.” Jay and the Wheelhouse Studios staff are committed to providing a place to break the normal routine, to connect and to foster creative thinking. Though Wheelhouse Studios just recently opened, it’s already a campus destination for...
Union Must-Sees: October
Summertime fun may be on its last leg but there’s still a lot going on at the Union! We’ve got something for everyone–check out some of the highlights this October you don’t want to miss. Movie Buffs: Click on the links for more info!10/8 @ 7 pm: The Exorcist (1973) 10/9 @ 7 pm: Sorcerer 10/9–10/12 @ 7 pm: Maleficent 10/10*: The Double 10/13–10/14 @ 7:30 pm**: Sudan: The Inside Story with Karin...
Throwback Thursday: Music and Meatballs
Met Opera baritone Leonard Warren concluded the Concert Series season in May 1948. With a spare day between concerts, he made spaghetti and tossed salad in the Green Room kitchenette–the backstage reeked of garlic for a week. –The Wisconsin Union Theater: Fifty Golden Years Mamma Mia! Hungry for spaghetti and sweet sounds? Read Leonard Warren’s recipe below for the perfect pasta-meatball combo, and check out the...
5 Sneak Peeks into ‘Twenty-Three Sisters’
“For women without sisters, the intimate bond between females with a shared childhood is elusive.” Those of you who aren’t able to visit Union South’s Gallery 1308 between now and September 30, we have the pleasure of sharing a few peeks into the “Twenty-Three Sisters” art exhibit. Curated by Katie Garth, the exhibit displays the works of 23 female sisterless artists responding to the absence of...
A Season to Remember
This is a very special year for the Wisconsin Union Theater. With its 75th anniversary and first time in the newly renovated theater spaces, the Union Theater has a lot in store for this upcoming season. Performances featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Don McLean and Judy Collins, BANDALOOP and more, the 2014-’15 season commemorates its many past accomplishments and makes a huge step moving forward. Director of the Wisconsin Union Theater...
Everybody Loves Betty Who
If you haven’t heard her hit songs “Somebody Loves You” and “Heartbreak Dream” yet, it’s time you listen and get to know Betty Who. Born in Australia and current New York resident, the 22-year-old singer songwriter is touring around the U.S. before she tours with pop artist Katy Perry this fall. Catching Madison on one of its more beautiful summer nights, Betty put on an amazing show at the Terrace last...