Name A Seat Campaign Donor Stories: The Commodore
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 Wisconsin Union Theater’s Name A Seat campaign has generated numerous personal stories affiliated with the Union Theater over the years. Many campaign donors, who receive an engraved plaque on a seat, share an intimate connection with the Theater, including Memorial Union Building Association associate trustee Bill Niemeyer. For Bill and his wife Allison, there were many reasons to donate to the Memorial...
Name A Seat Campaign Donor Stories: The Blind Date
By Kayla Schmidt x’15 Wisconsin Union Theater’s Name A Seat campaign has brought forth personal stories that have taken place in the historic Theater and Union throughout the years. Supporters who give to the campaign are able to engrave a plaque on a seat in the newly renovated Union Theater. Some of the dedicators share a personal connection with the space, including Memorial Union Building Association trustee Lucy Lloyd, who...
Engrave your name in Theater history
By Francesca Bonifacio ’13 As part of the ongoing Memorial Union Reinvestment, the Wisconsin Union Theater is undergoing its first comprehensive renovation since it opened in 1939. To celebrate the venue’s reimagining, the Wisconsin Union has launched a campaign designed to raise funds that will support completing the renovations. The “Name A Seat” campaign provides the opportunity for donors dedicate a Theater seat with a...
Chemistry Imagined: When science and art collide
By Shannon Okas ’14 Science and art seem to be topics that most people instinctively categorize as polar opposites: left brain versus right brain, logic versus creativity. This is exactly why Vivian Torrence’s latest artistic endeavor is both bold and intriguing. Her exhibition, Chemistry Imagined: Correlations, sponsored by the Wisconsin Science Festival and displayed in Union South’s Gallery 1308, has accomplished the...
Behind the scenes: A local music festival with the whole world in its hands
by Elysse Lindell The Wisconsin Union Theater has always embraced the excitement of diversity in performance. The upcoming anniversary of the World Music Festival on September 19-21, will mark the tenth year of a tradition that has enriched the Madison community with variety, talent and entertainment. When this musical event was created, it came together in only three months of planning and showcased six outstanding artists with the...
Smartphone snapshots: 5 tips for taking fantastic photos on your phone
by Andrew Heisler Today’s smartphones, regardless of the brand, include top-of-the-line, high-resolution cameras. Some even say that because of the smartphone, digital cameras will become obsolete. Whether you’re a photographic traditionalist or more of the progressive type, smartphones and their cameras are here to stay. With a few tips and some practice, you will be well on your way to taking incredible photos you will treasure...