The Pioneers of Vertical Dance
Dancing on sides of skyscrapers and soaring from mountain tops is all in a day’s work for BANDALOOP. This dance company based out of Oakland, CA specializes in vertical dance: a new thought that takes dancers and puts them in completely extraordinary settings. Founder Amelia Rudolph took the time to chat about their upcoming debut to the Madison community on OPEN Weekend, September 12 and 13. TV: We’re looking forward to...
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...
Get to Know a ‘Paddling’ Professor
There’s plenty of summer left, with tons of events and activities around the Union to take full advantage of before the cool autumn winds set in. Wondering what’s currently on our summer radar? Walk on down to Outdoor UW and take advantage of the weekly Paddle with a Professor events, featuring UW-Madison professors lecturing on the lake, with topics ranging from climate change effects on Lake Mendota to local...
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...
6 Things To Do in MU’s New Space
If you haven’t heard, Memorial Union’s west wing is open for business now that Phase I of the Memorial Union Reinvestment is complete. New spaces mean new experiences, so we’ve put together six of the many activities you can do while exploring the new west wing. Can you check everything off this list? 1. Read a Book in the Sunset Lounge Floor-to-ceiling windows + cozy seating + gorgeous year-round views of...
Jack Klatt on Dancing Babies, Traveling and the Midwest
If you’ve been looking for a night of dancing, upbeat music and good company, look no further than the Jack Klatt Trio at the Terrace July 31. Native of Minnesota’s Mississippi River banks and folk musician, Jack Klatt took time to chat with me about his upcoming show, his music and more. Klatt’s sound is an awesome blend of country, blues and folk–check it out here. TV: You’ve played in Madison a few...