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SUMMARY:LunART Festival 2025: "Her Legacy\, Our Voice"
DESCRIPTION:LunART starts the summer off with a bang as they present their 2025 LunART Festival: “Her Legacy\, Our Voice\,” taking place from Wednesday\, May 28 through Sunday\, June 1. As one of the nation’s few organizations solely dedicated to championing women artists\, LunART is rewriting the narrative through electrifying chamber music\, powerful interdisciplinary programming\, transformative educational opportunities\, and soul-fulfilling\, impactful discussions. \nThis year’s festival features three unmissable gala concerts at the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Center\, headlined by internationally renowned 2025 Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi. From Chen’s most iconic works to groundbreaking new compositions\, the concerts spotlight a thrilling lineup\, including world premieres by the 2025 Call for Scores winners\, and the return of mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala as Susan B. Anthony in a riveting song cycle chronicling the suffragist’s landmark trial.\nAlso taking the stage: the 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will collaborate with Chen in a week of creative exploration\, culminating in a genre-defying showcase that amplifies the bold future of women composers. \nThe festival kicks off with a powerful\, intimate panel featuring Chen\, Adriana Zabala\, and acclaimed portrait artist Desere Mayo—each pushing boundaries and forging space for women’s voices in unique\, compelling ways. Mayo’s breathtaking visual art exhibition\, which explores the intersection of creativity and social change\, will be on display at all festival events. \nWith intimate performances that blend winds\, strings\, voices\, and piano—and a focus on connection\, legacy\, and innovation—the 2025 LunART Festival is more than a concert series. It’s a movement. A gathering. A spotlight on the stories that shape us—and the voices leading us forward. \nDon’t miss your chance to witness the future of the arts\, live and in full force. \nCommissioned Artwork \nIn addition to her participation in the panel discussion and performances\, Desere Mayo has been commissioned by LunART to create a commemorative artwork for the Festival 2025 theme\, “Her Legacy\, Our Voice.” Varieties of her artwork will be available for purchase at all festival events. \nGet Your Tickets Today!\nTickets for the 2025 LunART Festival are now on sale and can be purchased at lunartfestival.org. Don’t wait–tickets purchased ahead of time are $30 instead of $35! Or you can partake in our special Gala Concert Bundle and get $10 off your concert experience. Students can present an ID upon arrival to\nsecure a $15 ticket. \n2025 Festival Schedule: \n“Her Legacy\, Our Voice” Panel Discussion – FREE Admission\nWednesday\, May 28\, 7:30 PM\nThe festival will commence with a powerful panel discussion\, bringing together three distinguished artists– Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi\, vocalist Adriana Zabala\, and portrait artist Desere Mayo – who are actively strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while forging their own unique creative paths. \nGala Chamber Music Concert: HER LEGACY\nFriday\, May 30\, 7:30 PM\nAudiences will experience an electrifying journey featuring the vibrant energy of 2025 Chen Yi’s “Qi\,” followed by the 2025 Call for Scores Winner Lingbo Ma’s “Dance Unleashed\,” a sonata by Eugenie Rocherolle\, and a powerful performance of Steven Mark Kohn’s gripping musical drama\, “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony\,” brought to life by guest mezzo soprano Adriana Zabala. \nGala Chamber Music Concert: OUR VOICE\nSaturday\, May 31\, 7:30 PM\nOUR VOICE promises a whirlwind of bold and breathtaking music by an extraordinary lineup of composers\, including the trailblazing Rebecca Clarke\, the masterful Louise Farrenc\, Composer-in-Residence Chen Yi\, Sato Matsui in a highly anticipated world premiere\, and a spotlight on rising talents – 2025 Call for Scores winners Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby and Jennifer Margaret Barker. \nComposers Hub Spotlight Chamber Music Concert – FREE Admission\nSunday\, June 1\, 2:30 PM\nThe festival will conclude with the Composers Hub Spotlight Concert. This grand finale of unites seven composers from across the globe\, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st-century music. LunART’s 2025 Composers Hub Cohort will join forces with Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi for a week of workshops and collaboration\, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. A reception will follow the concert! \nLunART Festival is supported by the Amphion Foundation\, Arts and Literature Laboratory\, Bolz Center for Arts Administration\, the BRAVA Magazine\, Dane Arts\, Ian’s Pizza\, Madison Arts Commission with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board\, Marriott Daughters Foundation\, Microtone Media\, Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation\, Willy Street Co-op\, WORT\, and WYSO. \nLUNART’S MISSION is to support\, inspire\, promote\, and celebrate ALL women in the arts through public performances\, exhibitions\, workshops\, and interdisciplinary collaboration; thus enriching our community and creating a welcoming space for learning and experimentation.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/lunart-festival-2025-her-legacy-our-voice/
LOCATION:WYSO Center for Music\, 1118 East Washington Avenue\, Madison\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Gather & Grow: Madison Women's Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us every last Friday of the month for connection\, community & meaningful conversation—just for women who work with heart. \nYou give so much to your work\, your clients\, and your community. This space is for you. \nGather & Grow is a monthly gathering of women who are building\, creating\, healing\, and leading with purpose. Whether you run a business\, hold space for others\, or are navigating what’s next—you’ll find like-minded connection\, inspiration\, and support here. \nEach meetup includes a lightly guided theme or prompt to spark real conversation\, followed by time to simply be with one another—sharing stories\, resources\, and encouragement over coffee. \n🗓️ When: Friday\, May 30thth 9:00-10:15am\n📍 Where: Ether Wellness – 25 N Pinckney St.\, Ste 310\, Madison\n☕ Free to attend\, RSVP encouraged | Coffee provided | All who identify as women are welcome\n–> https://EtherWellnessMadison.buzops.com/GatherGrow/105663 \n📖BONUS CO-WORKING TIME: Did you meet someone you want to connect deeper with? Maybe you have some work to get done? Or maybe you just would like to take a moment to step away from work\, grab a good book or journal\, and just relax? \n✨Enjoy the studio (for FREE) for whatever your mind\, body\, and soul needs until 12pm!
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/gather-grow-madison-womens-network/
LOCATION:Ether Wellness\, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Embracing the Cycles: A Workshop on Navigating Menstruation for Teens & Their Moms
DESCRIPTION:In this unique side-by-side format workshop\, moms and their teen daughters will meet as separate groups to discuss the various phases of the cycle and how to handle the unique challenges that are presented as teens and as moms\, respectively. Teens and moms will have the space to share freely and openly\, without having to censor themselves for each other. \n❤️Workshop Description: Daughters’ Session\nIn this empowering workshop designed for girls ages 12–16\, Kari will explore how the menstrual cycle works — and how to honor the natural rhythms of your body with confidence and care. \nTogether\, we’ll cover: \n🌹Understanding the phases of the menstrual cycle\n🌹How movement\, nutrition\, stress\, sleep\, and self-care impact your hormones\n🌹Practical ways to ease PMS symptoms and support hormonal balance naturally\n🌹How to track your cycle and start building body awareness (including natural fertility awareness)\n🌹Tips for communicating openly with parents\, guardians\, and trusted adults about your needs\n🌹Open space for any questions\, advice\, or real conversations you want to have\nThis session is all about helping you feel more connected to your body\, supported in your journey\, and empowered to make choices that feel right for you — now and into the future. \n❤️Workshop Description: Mom’s Session\nAs the girls meet with Kari\, Moms will be led into a different space with Tatiana – for grownups only!\nTopics covered will be: \n🌹The different phases of the cycle and how to recognize and honor them – both in yourself and in your daughter\n🌹How to best support her during the different phases\n🌹How to talk to your kids about hard things\n🌹A talking circle about where you are at in parenting a teen girl. What are your biggest challenges? How can we support one another in overcoming them? \nExpect laughter\, tears and a stronger sense of how to be the best mom possible for your young one. We will end with a group bonding exercise designed to help you and your daughter feel closer. Who knows – you might even come away from it with her feeling like she can trust you more as a solid resource when things get tough. \n🗓️Friday\, May 30th 7-8:30pm\n📍Ether Wellness (25 N Pinckney St Ste 310 Madison\, WI) – Downtown Madison\n🎟️Register as a pair ($85/pair): https://EtherWellnessMadison.buzops.com/EmbracingtheCycles/108695\n✨EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register before May 20th and get $15 off (Use promo code: CYCLE15)✨ \nContact Kari Mysker with questions\ninfo@etherwellnessmadison.com
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/embracing-the-cycles-a-workshop-on-navigating-menstruation-for-teens-their-moms/
LOCATION:Ether Wellness\, 25 N Pinckney St. Ste 310\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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