Enjoying the summer heat
As I write this on the morning of July 1st, all of us at the Memorial Union are bracing for the afternoon heat – expected to exceed 100 degrees with the heat index. It certainly brings new meaning to our annual “Hot Summer Nights” promotion for what’s happening on the Memorial Union Terrace, which is now in full swing. I hope you’ve already had the chance to attend some of our events and are making plans to attend a few more before...
Ghost towns mini course
Ranging from the classical to the experimental to the political, the Wisconsin Union Theater 2011-2012 line-up truly reflects its history. In the final season before the theater goes dark for two years of renovations, an award-winning, international group of performers promises to fill one of the theater’s most important goals: to bring cultural enrichment to the students and faculty of UW Madison. This year’s Concert Series showcases...
An artistic tour of Union South
Union South is truly a special place. Along with the innovative design of the building itself, a myriad of local artistry, generous donations, and student dedication helped bring artistic touches to every corner of the building. The Union’s many works of art and the stories behind them could fill a book, but below we highlight just a few of the most prominent installations and the people that made them happen. A recurring naturalistic...
Recap of Union South opening weekend
Grand opening video filmed and edited by Capture House Video. The huge orange ribbon waited patiently until just noon on April 15. In a rush, it was cut multiple times and more than 2,000 students, faculty, staff, and Union members hurried in to discover the wonder that is the new Union South. Without exception, jaws dropped as guests moved quickly throughout the building, exploring every nook and cranny they could reach. Exclamations...
Isthmus Jazz Fest has many new offerings
This year’s Isthmus Jazz Festival, June 3-4 at the Memorial Union Terrace, will feature many artists never before seen on the Isthmus Jazz Festival stage. New to the festival this year is Grupo Candela, a twelve member Latin group featuring utterly danceable rhythms. In addition to Salsa music, the band also plays Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. The group recently performed for the grand opening of Union South, in conjunction with...
Jeremy Denk brings wit and humor to the piano
If a hum drum normal article on pianist Jeremy Denk was needed, it might read something like this: “Jeremy Denk has recently become one of the most acclaimed American pianists of our day. He has won numerous awards- -the Juilliard Piano Debut Award and the Avery Fisher Career Grant to name a few. He has appeared as a soloist with Philadelphia Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the...