The Wisconsin Public Service Community Connections Series provides opportunities for local talent to receive exposure throughout Northeast Wisconsin, perform at the world-class Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, and allow the public an afforable opportunity to enjoy entertainment at the venue.
I'm A Boomer, Baby! Starring Dan Riley Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall
Fr, Nov 21, 2008 • 7:30pm • $20 • SOLD OUT
Sa, Nov 22, 2008 • 2pm • $20 •
Sa, Nov 22, 2008 • 7:30pm • $20 • SOLD OUT
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In a career spanning more than 30 years, Dan Riley has appeared at venues throughout North America and internationally. He has toured with the absolute top stars in show business—Jay Leno, Billy Crystal, Kenny Rogers, Bill Cosby, and Dolly Parton to name a few. Now this energetic and talented entertainer takes center stage with this fast-paced, family-friendly look back at the music of his generation. I’m a Boomer, Baby! is a one-man fun-filled tribute performance celebrating the songs and times of those babies born between 1946 and 1964. Don't miss this chance to relive it all!
Let Me Be Frank Productions Presents The Elvis "Lost" Show Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall
Fr, Jan 23, 2009 • 7:30pm • $20 • SOLD OUT
Sa, Jan 24, 2009 • 2pm • $20 • SOLD OUT Sa, Jan 24, 2009 • 7:30pm • $20 • SOLD OUT
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The Elvis "Lost" Show is an inventive program from the imagination of Frank Hermans. If Elvis where alive today and still in his early 1970's look, what would a concert of his be like? Well Frank thinks Elvis would be very funny and would want other guest artists to sit in with him. Enjoy the talents of Frank, Heath Hermans and Amy Riemer-Kruk in this one-of-a-kind show filled with songs, fun and laughs as only Let Me Be Frank Productions can deliver.
A Very Special Family Concert with Randy Peterson Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall
Sa, Feb 21, 2009 • 11am • $8 • SOLD OUT
Sa, Feb 21, 2009 • 2pm • $8 • SOLD OUT Sa, Feb 21, 2009 • 6:30pm • $8 • SOLD OUT
Back by popular demand! Whether you are already a fan of Randy Peterson or if you are new to his exciting world of children's music, you won't want to miss this very special concert. Randy's music has been on the must-play list of children throughout Wisconsin for the past twenty years. He will perform his greatest hits with lots of surprises in this bigger, more spectacular version of his show. The concert will feature new sounds and songs along with the sing-alongs, clap-alongs and laugh-alongs you have come to expect at a Randy Peterson show. Don't wait—last season's performances sold out quickly!
Dancing in the Fire:
The Monarch, The Missionary and The Métis Starring Marc Kotz Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall
Sa, Apr 25, 2009 • 7:30pm • $20 • BUY SUBSCRIBE to the 08/09 Performing Arts Series
Dancing in the Fire: The Monarch, the Missionary and the Métis is a multi-media, original dance, music & prose-based theatre production tracing connection between three personages, exploring the spiritual and political aspects of the journey from France to the heart of the North American continent in the 17th and 18th Centuries. A king (Louis XIV), a Missionary (Pere Jacques Marquette) and a Métis (Charles De Langlade) each tell and dance their stories of survival and success in the New World, focusing on the marriage of French and Native American cultures which yielded a unique lifestyle.
The creation of "Dancing in The Fire was made possible by support from the Bradshaw Knight Foundation of Madison, WI
John Kelley & Fusion Express is a highly energetic ensemble that utilizes the stunning effects of an electric violin in the company of guitar, percussion, keyboards, upright bass, and vocals. From the sweet simplicity of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to the powerful force of what’s described as "Classical With an Attitude", musical styles including Classical, Jazz, Rock and Musical Theatre are intertwined to deliver a spectacular performance. Audiences love the dynamics of this extremely entertaining group and enjoy the surprise of the musically unexpected. This is one performance you do not want to miss!
