Bluegrass is an American art form that grew out of the traditional music styles of the working class South, and resonated with music lovers across the world. Renowned country music historian, Bill Malone, will discuss the sociological and cultural influences which informed bluegrass’ development for audiences at four Dane County public libraries.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Hephaestus, a brand new musical from Madison native Nathan Fosbinder.
This program will feature scenes and songs from Music Theatre of Madison's production, Hephaestus, interspersed with analysis and background from professors William Aylward or William Brockliss, experts in Greek mythology from UW-Madison's Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Hephaestus, a brand new musical from Madison native Nathan Fosbinder.
This program will feature scenes and songs from Music Theatre of Madison's production, Hephaestus, interspersed with analysis and background from professors William Aylward or William Brockliss, experts in Greek mythology from UW-Madison's Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Hephaestus, a brand new musical from Madison native Nathan Fosbinder.
This program will feature scenes and songs from Music Theatre of Madison's production, Hephaestus, interspersed with analysis and background from professors William Aylward or William Brockliss, experts in Greek mythology from UW-Madison's Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Hephaestus, a brand new musical from Madison native Nathan Fosbinder.
This program will feature scenes and songs from Music Theatre of Madison's production, Hephaestus, interspersed with analysis and background from professors William Aylward or William Brockliss, experts in Greek mythology from UW-Madison's Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies.
The Story Jam II is continuing the success established during Story Jam I.
This event features people of all ages sharing their personal stories with people of all ages.
Guided by emcee Kevin Wilmott II, selected individuals will share their story to an audience, similar to other nationally recognized programs like The Moth.
Last year we had over 70 people attend, and we expect as many people if not more, as well as tears, laughter, and community building much like the previous Story Jam.
Join us as we investigate our corner of space and beyond with MPM On the Move (Milwaukee Public Museum’s outreach program)! Learn how our understanding of the universe has changed through the years. Participants will get a chance to model the movement of celestial bodies and build their own scale model of the solar system.
For astronomy lovers ages 8 through adult!
The Doctor is lost in space and time! Join a group of time-traveling adventurers to help the Doctor make it back to the TARDIS and escape the Time Vortex!
Adults ages 18 and up.
Registration is required, sonic screwdrivers are optional.
Stop by the 2nd Floor Information Desk, email storef [at] stolib.org, or call 873-6281 to register. Registration begins March 20th and space is limited.
Forward Theater Company has been performing monologues in the libraries since 2010 and audiences continue to ask for more! Every other year, Forward puts out a call for original monologues based on a common theme. The best twelve are chosen and performed by professional actors in a weekend of shows at Overture Center. Those same actors (and monologues) will be performing a sampling at your library.
OUT OF THE FIRE: THE BANNED BOOKS MONOLOGUES
SYNOPSES:
In the late nineteenth century, a little girl struggled out of the depths of fear. At age of two, Helen experienced a life-threatening illness. She was plunged into a dark, silent world. Anne Sullivan, a determined young teacher would find the key to unlock Helen’s prison. Through Anne’s diligence and perseverance, Helen would become a world-renowned speaker and advocate for the disabled.