2008 Woodie Awards
Milwaukee arts fall preview
By Kevin Mueller
The end of summer festivals and multimillion-dollar blockbusters along with the start of school can deflate any student's morale. Luckily, Milwaukee offers plenty of opportunities to reduce any unwanted stress this fall. An abundance of films, concerts, art exhibits, plays and more will make their way to the Brew City.
Here's a preview of what's happening in Milwaukee this fall.
Sept. 4
Nas, who's been an influential and aspiring rapper since his 1994 Illmatic release, headlines at The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., with opener Talib Kweli. Nas is touring off his new record, which garnered heat from an aggressive title and eventually was branded as Untitled.
Sept. 12
"Burn After Reading," a black comedy written and directed by Joel and Ethan Cohen ("No Country for Old Men," "The Big Lebowski"), is a story of a laid-off CIA agent who writes a memoir on his computer containing sensitive material. His soon to be ex-wife copies all the computer files onto a disk, which lands on the desk of an owner of a gym. The star laden cast includes Cohen regulars George Clooney ("Intolerable Cruelty," "O Brother Where Art Thou?") and Frances McDormand ("Fargo," "Miller's Crossing," "Raising Arizona") and some famous newcomers Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton and John Malkovich.
Sept. 16
"State of the Union" comes to the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 108 E. Wells St., just in time for election season. This Pulitzer Prize winning play set in 1946 showcases Grant Matthews, a stark new Republican politician running for president, who wants to break the mold of elected official by telling the truth. The play will run until Oct. 12.
Sept. 20
Jigglesfest should be the biggest beach party festival this fall. On hiatus since 1992, Jigglesfest features past and present Milwaukee bands including Freezone, Groovy Sparrow, The Nodes, Planet Dasterdly and more. The party begins at 11 a.m. on the shores of Bradford Beach and will rock until 9 p.m.
Sept. 25
"Moon Over Buffalo," Marquette University Department of Performing Arts' first play this semester, is a situational comedy set in the 1950s. It features two traveling actors George and Charlotte Hay. Charlotte dreams of being in film while George thinks cinema is appalling compared to live performance. The play runs through Oct. 5 at the Helfaer Theatre.
Oct. 3
My Morning Jacket delivers their reverb-packed epic rock 'n' roll to the Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. The band recently released Evil Urges to mixed reviews after its previous Z won universal praise.
Oct. 4
"Act/React: Interactive Installation Art," an exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, will showcase how technology has changed how art can be enjoyed. Attendees can digitally create brush strokes on existing paintings, altering them to what they desire. The exhibit claims to be the first ever digital interactive art exhibit of its kind and will be open through Jan. 11.
Oct. 7
Skeletal Lamping, Of Montreal's latest release, is one of the most anticipated indie pop records this fall. The band hailing from Athens, Ga. will make a stop at the ,
href="http://www.pabsttheater.org/">Pabst Theater 144 E. Wells St., Oct. 26 to showcase its psychedelic pop and rambunctious live show.
Oct. 13
We are Beautiful, You are Doomed is Los Campesinos follow up album to Hold On Now, Youngster, which was released in February. The Wales-born band fuses two fast singing, high pitched vocalists who race through songs so quick you can't help but dance.
Oct. 15
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads front man, brings his new wave pop to the
href="http://www.pabsttheater.org/">Pabst Theater. He's touring off his recently-released collaboration with musician/producer Brian Eno called Everything That Happens Will Happen Today.
Oct. 23
"Stop. Look. Listen. An Exhibition of Video Works" highlights the video synchronization of 14 artists from around the world at Haggerty Museum of Art.
Oct. 24
"Synecdoche, New York" marks Charlie Kaufman's first stint calling 'action' from the director's chair. Kaufman, a phenomenal screenwriter, wrote "Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind," "Adaptation" and "Being John Malkovich." His latest film, which he also wrote, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a theater director whose nervous system starts failing while he watches his play.
Oct. 31
"Zach and Miri Make a Porno," has the sex appeal of a name like Barenaked Ladies. The name alone might attract some people, but unlike the Ontario quintet, "Zach and Miri" teams up Seth Rogen, with former "40 Year Old Virgin" co-star Elizabeth Banks. The movie follows the two platonic friends as they attempt to make an amateur adult film, all the while learning their true feelings for each other.
Nov. 4
Girl Talk is a man, a computer, a chair and a cardboard table. Don't be fooled, the electronic pop live show atTurner Hall, 1032 N. 4th St., is supposed to be cataclysmic. The DJ, Greg Gillis, invites audience members on stage to help him dance to his music. His computer is loaded with samples he transforms into his own melodies. His samples span genres and generations while creating interconnected and original songs.
Nov. 13
"The Cherry Orchard" is the Department of Performing Arts' last performance of the semester and will be staged at the Helfaer Theatre.. The play, written by Anton Chekhov, centers around a wealthy family forced to sell their estate due to mounting debt. The play will run through Nov. 23.
Nov. 14
"Quantum of Solace" is the second installment of the Daniel Craig Bond series. Based off Ian Fleming's short story, the movie picks up only a few hours after the previous, "Casino Royale," left off. According to BBC news, producer Michael Wilson said the movie will have "twice as much action" as its predecessor.
Nov. 26
"The Road" follows a father and son as they travel through a post-apocalyptic world weighed down by ash. Based on the novel Oprah chose for her TV book club, it's been adapted for the big screen and stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Charlize Theron.
Here's a preview of what's happening in Milwaukee this fall.
Sept. 4
Nas, who's been an influential and aspiring rapper since his 1994 Illmatic release, headlines at The Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., with opener Talib Kweli. Nas is touring off his new record, which garnered heat from an aggressive title and eventually was branded as Untitled.
Sept. 12
"Burn After Reading," a black comedy written and directed by Joel and Ethan Cohen ("No Country for Old Men," "The Big Lebowski"), is a story of a laid-off CIA agent who writes a memoir on his computer containing sensitive material. His soon to be ex-wife copies all the computer files onto a disk, which lands on the desk of an owner of a gym. The star laden cast includes Cohen regulars George Clooney ("Intolerable Cruelty," "O Brother Where Art Thou?") and Frances McDormand ("Fargo," "Miller's Crossing," "Raising Arizona") and some famous newcomers Brad Pitt, Tilda Swinton and John Malkovich.
Sept. 16
"State of the Union" comes to the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 108 E. Wells St., just in time for election season. This Pulitzer Prize winning play set in 1946 showcases Grant Matthews, a stark new Republican politician running for president, who wants to break the mold of elected official by telling the truth. The play will run until Oct. 12.
Sept. 20
Jigglesfest should be the biggest beach party festival this fall. On hiatus since 1992, Jigglesfest features past and present Milwaukee bands including Freezone, Groovy Sparrow, The Nodes, Planet Dasterdly and more. The party begins at 11 a.m. on the shores of Bradford Beach and will rock until 9 p.m.
Sept. 25
"Moon Over Buffalo," Marquette University Department of Performing Arts' first play this semester, is a situational comedy set in the 1950s. It features two traveling actors George and Charlotte Hay. Charlotte dreams of being in film while George thinks cinema is appalling compared to live performance. The play runs through Oct. 5 at the Helfaer Theatre.
Oct. 3
My Morning Jacket delivers their reverb-packed epic rock 'n' roll to the Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. The band recently released Evil Urges to mixed reviews after its previous Z won universal praise.
Oct. 4
"Act/React: Interactive Installation Art," an exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, will showcase how technology has changed how art can be enjoyed. Attendees can digitally create brush strokes on existing paintings, altering them to what they desire. The exhibit claims to be the first ever digital interactive art exhibit of its kind and will be open through Jan. 11.
Oct. 7
Skeletal Lamping, Of Montreal's latest release, is one of the most anticipated indie pop records this fall. The band hailing from Athens, Ga. will make a stop at the ,
Oct. 13
We are Beautiful, You are Doomed is Los Campesinos follow up album to Hold On Now, Youngster, which was released in February. The Wales-born band fuses two fast singing, high pitched vocalists who race through songs so quick you can't help but dance.
Oct. 15
David Byrne, the former Talking Heads front man, brings his new wave pop to the
Oct. 23
"Stop. Look. Listen. An Exhibition of Video Works" highlights the video synchronization of 14 artists from around the world at Haggerty Museum of Art.
Oct. 24
"Synecdoche, New York" marks Charlie Kaufman's first stint calling 'action' from the director's chair. Kaufman, a phenomenal screenwriter, wrote "Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind," "Adaptation" and "Being John Malkovich." His latest film, which he also wrote, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as a theater director whose nervous system starts failing while he watches his play.
Oct. 31
"Zach and Miri Make a Porno," has the sex appeal of a name like Barenaked Ladies. The name alone might attract some people, but unlike the Ontario quintet, "Zach and Miri" teams up Seth Rogen, with former "40 Year Old Virgin" co-star Elizabeth Banks. The movie follows the two platonic friends as they attempt to make an amateur adult film, all the while learning their true feelings for each other.
Nov. 4
Girl Talk is a man, a computer, a chair and a cardboard table. Don't be fooled, the electronic pop live show at
Nov. 13
"The Cherry Orchard" is the Department of Performing Arts' last performance of the semester and will be staged at the Helfaer Theatre.. The play, written by Anton Chekhov, centers around a wealthy family forced to sell their estate due to mounting debt. The play will run through Nov. 23.
Nov. 14
"Quantum of Solace" is the second installment of the Daniel Craig Bond series. Based off Ian Fleming's short story, the movie picks up only a few hours after the previous, "Casino Royale," left off. According to BBC news, producer Michael Wilson said the movie will have "twice as much action" as its predecessor.
Nov. 26
"The Road" follows a father and son as they travel through a post-apocalyptic world weighed down by ash. Based on the novel Oprah chose for her TV book club, it's been adapted for the big screen and stars Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Charlize Theron.
Published: 8/28/08 Section: Marquee
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