The Peck School of the Arts Announce Events For December 3-9

Main Attractions Wed-Sun, Dec 8-12 - Mainstage Series: Lovers' Quarrels, Wed-Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2pm, Mainstage Theatre
Molière's second full-length play in verse, "Lovers' Quarrels" is a complex comedy animated by deception and misunderstanding. In a new translation by Richard Wilbur misinformation, mistaken identities, and manipulation abound in 17th Century Parisian society. Don't miss the reconciliation experienced by all at the end of this tour de force. Director: Bill Watson.
$17 general/$12 seniors, faculty, alumni/$10 students

Thurs-Sun, Dec 9-12 - New Dancemakers: In the Flesh, 5, 7 and 9pm on Thurs-Sat; 12, 2 and 4pm on Sun, Mitchell Hall 254
A festival atmosphere surrounds the 26 undergraduate choreographers working on the themes of gender and identity. Choreographers explore these themes through their refined understanding of their bodies and are prepared to wear their emotions sleeveless. The Department of Dance's biggest blowout round of one-hour performances ever, New Dancemakers: In the Flesh points to introspection and invention.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 students
More Events and Performances
Fri, Dec 3 - Resolution 2010: Graphic Design Capstone Show, 6-8pm, Kenilworth, 3rd Floor
A display of works by graduating graphic designers of their capstone projects and portfolios.
Free!

Fri, Dec 3 - Symphony and University Band, 7:30pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
The UWM University Band (conducted by Graduate Conducting Associates Nicholas Castonguay, Michael Neumeyer, Krystal Solum, and Rosemary Walzer) and the UWM Symphony Band (conducted by Scott R. Corley) perform works for symphonic wind band that allude to or were inspired by the Earth's natural forces, including the Wisconsin Premiere of "Tidal Forces" by Michael Markowski.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.

Fri, Dec 3 - New Directions: Love Talker, 7:30pm, Kenilworth Studio 508
Directed by Peck School Theatre students, "The Love Talker" by Deborah Pryor is a tale of witchery in the mountains of Virginia.
$5

Sat, Dec 4-Sun, Dec 5 - New Directions: Hurry Up and Wait, 7:30pm on Sat; 2pm on Sun, Kenilworth Studio 508
Theatre students direct a new script "Hurry Up and Wait" written by Peck School student Scott Heaton.
$5

Sun, Dec 5 - Vocal Jazz Recital: Too Marvelous for Words, 2pm, Recital Hall
Vocal Jazz Recital with Kerry Hart, piano, and UWM jazz combo.
Free!

Sun, Dec 5 - Youth Wind Ensembles, 3pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
Youth Wind Ensembles perform works by Ticheli, Nelson, Mennin, Persichetti and more.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.

Sun, Dec 5 - Music at the Mansion: Featuring flutist Caen Thomason-Redus and guitarist René Izquierdo, 3pm, UWM Hefter Center
An intimate afternoon recital featuring Peck School faculty members Caen Thomason-Redus and René Izquierdo performing chamber music by Nicolò Paganini, Ravi Shankar, Toru Takemitsu and Lowell Liebermann.
$17 general/$12 faculty, seniors and alumni/$10 students

Mon, Dec 6 - Percussion Ensemble, 3:30pm, Helen Bader Concert Hall
Percussion Ensemble concert featuring the following pieces: "Batik" by James B. Campbell; "Double Music" by John Cage and Lou Harrison; "Exploration of Time" by Ekhardt Kopetzki; "Marimba Quartet" by Daniel Levitan; "Past Midnight" by Thomas Gauger; "Prelude and Dance" by Ronald LoPresti.
$12 general/$10 seniors, faculty and alumni/$8 non-UWM students/FREE for UWM students w/ I.D.

Tues, Dec 7 - Land Marked/Marquette & The Indian Boundary Line, 7pm, UWM Union Theatre
Chicago musician and filmmaker Thomas Comerford has been at work on a series of quietly-observed films that contemplate the entwined social, political, and environmental histories of Chicago. Comerford will be presenting two of those works; these well-crafted visual and audio juxtapositions carefully probe the past and the present, conjuring a sincere "document of documents."
Free!

Wed, Dec 8 - Artists Now Lecture - MTAA: a PowerPoint lecture + some other stuff, 7pm, Arts Center Lecture Hall
Since 1996, Michael Sarff and Tim Whidden have partnered as MTAA, incorporating participatory performances, group installations, aesthetic decision by popular vote and creative collaborations into their worked.
Free!

Thurs, Dec 9 - Theatre Games Class Show, 7-9pm, Comedy Sportz
The beginning Theater Games Classes present a ComedySportz-type competitive show, playing the games learned in class as well as games they created themselves.
Free!