Wisconsin Union: Terrace Season Returns with Art, Film and Music Programming Traditions, As Well As New Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2022

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

TERRACE SEASON RETURNS WITH ART, FILM AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING TRADITIONS AS WELL AS NEW ACTIVITIES

Free and low-cost entertainment is back at iconic Madison summertime lakeside destination the Memorial Union Terrace, including the decades-long traditions of free concerts, free film showings, outdoor events and recreation equipment rentals, and art events as well as new activities.

For more than 90 years, the Wisconsin Union team has hosted events and activities in this more than 30,000-square foot dining and entertainment destination, home to more than 2,000 chairs with a trademarked sunburst design that have come to be a symbol of summer in Madison. The Terrace sits alongside the building Memorial Union, which offers hundreds of additional seats indoors and multiple dining options.

This year marks the return of a full season of traditional in-person Terrace programming after two summers of limited programming due to COVID-19.

New this year, the Union team will host the Terrace Art Cart, which will offer DIY art kits for purchase, as well as Member Thursdays. During Member Thursdays of Terrace season, Wisconsin Union annual and lifetime members can rent paddling equipment from Outdoor UW at a 10% discount and purchase Terrace Art Cart kits at an extra 10% discount in addition to the usual member 10% discount at the Terrace Art Cart. Wisconsin Union members will also receive email invitations to members-only Taste of the Terrace food and beverage tasting experiences on select dates.

The June and 4th of July weekend music lineup includes the following:

• Wednesdays – Open Mic Nights at 7 p.m.
• June 2 – David Miner at 7 p.m., Knee-High July at 8:30 p.m.
• June 3 – Behind the Beat: Tomato Box at 4 p.m., Johannes Wallmann and Precarious Towers at 7 p.m.
• June 4 – Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets at 7 p.m.
• June 9 – Sparetime Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m., Cork ‘n Bottle String Band at 8 p.m.
• June 10 – Slipjig at 4 p.m., The N’achos at 7 p.m.
• June 11 – Able Baker at 7 p.m., Telethon at 8 p.m.
• June 16 – Northern Comfort Bluegrass at 7 p.m.
• June 17 – Behind the Beat: SPRING at 4 p.m., LGBTQIA+ arts lineup in recognition of Pride Month at 7 p.m.
• June 18 – Madison Jazz Festival: Ticketed headliner Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band at 8 p.m. in Shannon Hall and free jazz performances starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Terrace. Presented in partnership with Arts + Literature Laboratory with sponsorship support from The Capital Times.
• June 19 – Madison Jazz Festival: Ticketed headliner Christian McBride at 8 p.m. in Shannon Hall and free afternoon Terrace programming to be announced. Presented in partnership with Arts + Literature Laboratory with sponsorship support from The Capital Times and Dane Arts.
• June 23 – Seb Szabo at 7 p.m., Motel Breakfast at 8 p.m.
• June 24 – Behind the Beat: Caili O’Doherty at 4 p.m., DJay Mando at 7 p.m.
• June 25 – Old Pup at 7 p.m., Sleepy Gaucho at 8 p.m. 
• June 30 – The Material Boys at 7 p.m.
• July 1 – Silk Stranger at 7 p.m., WURK at 8 p.m.      
• July 2 – Adem Tesfaye at 7 p.m., Don’t Mess With Cupid at 8 p.m.

Additional performances will be announced in the months ahead. The events schedule is subject to change.

Terrace season 2022 includes two free film showings series at the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage at the Terrace: “Monday Lakeside Cinema: Surfing through the Summer” on Mondays at 9 p.m. May 30-Sept. 5 and “Sunday Lakeside Cinema: Hot Girl Summer” on select Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning June 12. The scheduled films include the following:

• May 30 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
• June 6 – “The Goonies”
• June 12 – “Jennifer’s Body”
• June 13 – “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”
• June 20 – “Teen Beach Movie”
• June 26 – “She’s the Man”
• June 27 – “Uncharted”
• July 4 – “Nim’s Island”
• July 10 – “Marie Antoinette”
• July 11 – “Sharknado”
• July 18 – “Point Break”
• July 24 – “Mamma Mia!”
• July 25 – “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”
• Aug. 1 – “Moana”
• Aug. 7 – “A League of Their Own”
• Aug. 8 – “Blue Crush”
• Aug. 15 – “Creature from the Black Lagoon”
• Aug. 22 – “Surf’s Up”
• Aug. 29 – “Ocean’s 11”
• Sept. 5 – “Shark Tale”

Seating during live music and film showings is available on a first come, first served basis. In the case of inclement weather, the Union team will aim to move the performance or film showing into der Rathskeller inside Memorial Union. Summer Terrace programming is presented with support from Dean Health Plan, a member of SSM Health.

Also returning for the 2022 Terrace season, the team at Wheelhouse Studios, Wisconsin Union’s open arts studio, will host Terrace Art Zone, a series of free art projects June-August on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4–7 p.m. or while supplies last. The Wheelhouse team will also host the free event Paintacular, Madison’s largest group paint event, on Sept. 5. A painting instructor will help guide participants through their painting experience. Terrace Art Zone and Paintacular participation is available on a first come, first served basis. The Wheelhouse team also offers classes all year long for which patrons can register here.

Outdoor UW paddling rentals, another Terrace season tradition, has returned, along with yoga classes on the Terrace and stand-up paddleboard yoga on Lake Mendota; outdoor group experiences by reservation; and family-friendly outdoor recreation events, called Family Night on Lake Mendota. Summer paddling rentals include tandem kayaks, single kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and an eight-person stand-up paddleboard.

Patrons can enjoy multiple on-site dining options at Memorial Union and the Terrace, including a variety of grilled food from the Brat Stand, pub food at der Rathskeller, pizzas and shareables at Lakeview Lounge, desserts at the Daily Scoop, coffee and tea at Peet’s Coffee, and more.

Terrace music programming is created by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee, with the exceptions of the Madison Jazz Festival and events in Shannon Hall. The WUD Film Committee presents the free film showings held at the Terrace during the summer and in the Marquee at Union South each fall and spring. These committees are two of 11 University of Wisconsin–Madison student-run WUD committees and six clubs at the Wisconsin Union. Union committee and club members create more than 1,000 events annually while gaining leadership skills. Some student leaders receive academic stipends, funded by operating revenue and donations, for their work.

The Union’s free and low-cost events as well as student leadership opportunities are made possible through donations to the Wisconsin Union, purchases at the Union’s dining options and online store as well as Wisconsin Union membership purchases. The Union does not receive taxpayer dollars as part of its annual budget.

“With events and activities every week of Terrace season, this summer is the perfect time to visit the Terrace, whether you love the Memorial Union or are visiting for the first time,” said Heidi Lang, Wisconsin Union associate director for social education.

Those ages 16 and older interested in joining the Wisconsin Union team on a seasonal or longer-term basis can visit union.wisc.edu/jobs to learn about the more than 70 types of jobs the Union offers. Wisconsin Union student employees receive an extra $2/hour through Aug. 27.

Patrons can visit TerraceSummer.com for the most up-to-date event calendar listings and for other Terrace season information.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu.  

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/2022-terrace-events.

Friends of MSCR Golf Outing: Enjoy a fun day of golf & support a good cause!

May 23, 2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017, or Mary Roth at mcrowley@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3036

Friends of MSCR Golf Outing
Enjoy a fun day of golf and games while supporting a good cause!

Friends of MSCR is holding the 18^th annual Fore Friends Golf Outing on Tuesday, July 19, at Oaks Golf Course, 4740 Pierceville Rd, Cottage Grove. Sponsors are needed for this valuable event, please go to birdease.com/mscr to get involved.

Enjoy 18 holes in this fun golf event – no need to be a pro. Network with community and business leaders, and experience The Oaks Golf Course! Check in begins at 9:30 am with lunch. A dinner, auction and awards program follow golf at 4:30 pm. Registration includes lunch, greens fees, golf cart, dinner and a golfer gift.

Since 2003, Friends of MSCR has gifted more than $480,000 to MSCR. These funds support new program initiatives, afterschool clubs, new equipment, fee assistance and professional development.

The Friends of Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a non-profit organization that values MSCR as a vital community resource. Since 1926, MSCR has been Madison’s community based public recreation department. Friends of MSCR support public recreation as an approach to enrich the lives of individuals and the community.

Go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3045 for information on golfing or sponsoring the event. Learn more at mscr.org/get-involved/friends-of-mscr/fore-friends-golf-outing

MSCR is Madison’s public recreation department offering a wide range of recreation programs for all ages.

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Vogel Bros. Building Co.: Hickory Hill Academy school year ends with an exciting groundbreaking

MADISON, WIS. – Hickory Hill Academy expands to offer more remarkable learning experiences. A groundbreaking celebration will occur on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 2:30 pm CDT to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new 50,000 square foot (sf) expansion of Hickory Hill Academy at 3276 S High Point Rd, Madison.

Read more here

School of Madison Ballet’s New Leadership Attracts Leading National Artists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2022

School of Madison Ballet’s New Leadership Attracts Leading National Artists
Summer Programs include Free Performance at MYArts and Master Classes

Madison, WI – The School of Madison Ballet (SMB) is poised for a busy summer with nationally-celebrated teachers of classical and contemporary ballet joining the ranks of the school’s existing faculty. Under the leadership of newly appointed Director, Jacob Ashley Brooks EL, SMB has attracted representatives of some of the nation’s leading institutions to share their expertise with local students.

The summer programming begins with New Phases, a show of current SMB students dancing original choreography created by emerging local choreographers at MYArts’ Starlight Theatre. The occasion marks the first public performance of Madison Ballet at the new youth arts center, where it teaches classes regularly. Pairing young dancers with Madison Ballet’s professional company members, the program will feature the new works Dance of Joy by Lily Edgar, L’asisance by Lauren Thompson, and Friends Dance by Sarah Minton.

“New Phases will demonstrate our students’ countless hours of hard work. Audiences will get a small glimpse of these young artists’ dedication as they work to get to the professional level.”, said Jacob Ashley Brooks EL.

As local faculty prepares the premiere of their students’ new works, SMB is working to welcome choreographers and teachers who are leaders in their field. Visiting teachers include Eddy Bray, Jennifer Goodman, Shannon Quirk, Kim Sagami, Sarah Wolf, and Teanna Zarro. From former professional dancers with the Joffrey Ballet to Alvin Ailey School-trained instructors, Directors of Chicago institutions to beloved Madison Ballet company members, this impressive list of guest faculty bring experience, artistry and connections to SMB’s summer intensives. These programs will run from July 18 to August 19, 2022 and are open to students ages 12 and older.

“By bringing these brilliant artists to our community, the School of Madison Ballet is elevating the caliber of training offered to our students and expanding their world of opportunities,” said Jonathan Solari, CEO of Madison Ballet. “This is just the beginning of a new approach to our training that will continue to raise Madison Ballet’s profile both regionally & nationally.”

Enrollment is still open for summer intensives and classes for all ages at Madison Ballet (6734 Odana Road). New Phases will be performed at MYArts (1055 E Mifflin St.) on Sunday, June 5^th at 2pm. Complimentary tickets may be reserved at www.madisonballet.org/new-phases

For 40 years, Madison Ballet has been an integral part of the vibrant Dane County arts community. Full-scale productions of inspiring traditional ballets, innovative contemporary performances, and the timeless holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” reach more than 13,000 people each year. The School of Madison Ballet empowers students of all ages and skill levels with the poise, confidence, discipline, and fundamental life skills intrinsic to the study of dance. Outreach programming, presented in partnership with dozens of local school and community groups, enriches thousands of young people’s lives by introducing them to the joy of dance.

Contact: Jonathan Solari, CEO
Phone: 608-278-7990
Email: jonathan@madisonballet.org

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Wisconsin Union Theater: Concert Series Brings Cutting-Edge, Contemporary and Traditional Classical Music to Madison Stages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2022

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

CONCERT SERIES BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE, CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC TO MADISON STAGES

MADISON – The Wisconsin Union Theater’s 2022-23 classical music series, called the Concert Series, will bring both world-renowned artists and fresh faces in classical music to Madison, Wis., stages.

The Concert Series runs from Sept. 24, 2022, to April 18, 2023, and includes seven in-person events, all of which will have a livestream ticket purchase option. The Theater team and student leaders in the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee created a season that includes contemporary, cutting-edge classical music as well as traditional chamber music.

The 2022-23 Concert Series will include:

• Emerson String Quartet, Sept. 24
• Manhattan Chamber Players, Sept. 29
• Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw, Nov. 5
• Geneva Lewis with Evren Ozel, Jan. 27, 2023
• Imani Winds, Feb. 5, 2023
• Anthony McGill with the UW–Madison Symphony Orchestra, April 4, 2023
• Danish String Quartet, April 18, 2023

Patrons can purchase a subscription to attend six events with the option to add-on the Anthony McGill performance at a discounted rate here. Single tickets for the McGill concert and for the other Concert Series events will become available for sale in August here.

Wisconsin Union members and University of Wisconsin–Madison students are eligible for discounted tickets.

“With the blending of traditional and contemporary classical music, the 2022-23 Concert Series is the perfect opportunity for everyone, from classical aficionados and those who have never experienced classical music, to experience this truly beautiful genre,” Wisconsin Union Theater Director Elizabeth Snodgrass said.

The Wisconsin Union Theater team will announce its jazz series in June during the Madison Jazz Festival event at the Memorial Union between June 18-19 and anticipates making information about additional 2022-23 Theater season performances available here in August.

The 103-year-running Concert Series season brings classical music artists from around the world to Madison. Each year consistently upholds the highest artistic quality.

By attending Wisconsin Union Theater performances, patrons not only support the arts but also support hands-on student leadership opportunities available through the WUD Performing Arts Committee.

The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a nonprofit organization that provides spaces at Memorial Union and Union South as well as year-round activities and more than 2,000 events each year.

The Emerson String Quartet’s, the Manhattan Chamber Players’, and the Danish String Quartet’s performances are part of the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music series supported by the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music Fund.

For more information about the Concert Series, visit union.wisc.edu/concert-series.

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

For more than 75 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Theater hosts performances in multiple locations, including Memorial Union, and has an expansive history of remarkable performances. The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater’s programming, events, and activities. The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater.

About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee is part of the Wisconsin Union’s leadership development program for UW–Madison students and supports the Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission of serving students through the performing arts. By helping to program the Theater’s annual season of performing arts presentations, the students learn about program curation, relationship-building, marketing, communications, budgeting, and production. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/performing-arts.

[Click here to download photos of the Concert Series artists.]

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/concertseries2022.