BRAVA Magazine

Music is Architecture Thawed: Ben and Leo Sidran
2025-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Form, structure, improvisation and chaos in jazz. Ben and Leo Sidran in concert and conversation. If, as Goethe wrote, architecture can be seen as frozen music, perhaps music can be seen as architecture thawed.
Join father and son Ben and Leo Sidran, at the iconic Hillside Theater at Taliesin, as they discuss what this might mean, and put it into practice on stage.

Monroe Street Festival
2025-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Monroe Street, 1500-3500 Blocks, Madison, 53711, United States
The 47th Monroe Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 to 5:00 in the 1600 – 2600 blocks of Monroe Street. The Monroe Street Festival is a cherished annual tradition celebrating Monroe Street’s many locally owned businesses and our surrounding residential neighborhoods. The day-long event features a range of activities including street sales, food and drink specials, free outdoor performances, kids music and games, a bargain book sale at the Monroe Street Library, and so much more. Activities are held rain or shine, and take place in the businesses, on the street or sidewalks, at Monroe Commons by Trader Joe’s, and in the parking lot of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. For more information, see https://www.monroestreetmadison.com/monroestreetfestival

Rhumba 4 Rainbow Benefit Gala
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Monona Terrace and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025! Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a professional Latin floorshow with world-renowned Salsa dancers; local Dancing with the Stars competition; open Salsa contest with cash prizes; a large silent auction; Extra Mile Awards; live music; fashion contests, and more!

Rhumba 4 Rainbow
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Two celebrations, one event! The Rainbow Project is grateful to be celebrating 45 years of serving the community and 21 years of the Rhumba 4 Rainbow benefit gala in 2025!
Rhumba 4 Rainbow is a family- and community-oriented event that brings joy, hope, and unity to attendees, supporters, donors, and beneficiaries alike. The night features a wide array of unique activities, including a live professional Latin floor show featuring performances by Gio & Gaby Ochoa, Salsabrositas, & Barrio Dance, local celebrity dance challenge, open Salsa dance contest, silent auction, live music by Colon y Mas, fashion contest, and Extra Mile Awards for those who go above and beyond for children & families in our community.
Help children conquer their fears by supporting this year’s event! Everyone can play a crucial role in our mission to help young children and families thrive after traumatic events by attending the event, donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about this unique fundraiser.
Together, we can create a lasting impact in our community. We look forward to celebrating these momentous occasions with the community these year.
Sponsor tables available until Friday, August 22nd and online individual tickets available until Wednesday, September 17th!

Bike the Barns
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lake Farm County Park, 4330 Libby Road , Madison, 53711, United States
Bike the Barns is a fun full-day event combining cycling, local food, and area farms to create an unforgettable full day food & farming adventure! Riders travel a scenic country ride just outside Madison, stopping at local farms to enjoy fresh food, live music, and one-of-a-kind farm experiences.
But Bike the Barns is about more than just the ride – it’s about supporting local farmers and making fresh food accessible to all. Bike the Barns is FairShare’s largest fundraiser, supporting our work and the Partner Shares Program, which helps low-income households enjoy farm-fresh veggies.

Verona Fall Fest
2025-09-26 16:00 - 23:00 UTC | Hometown USA Festival Park, 111 Lincoln St, Verona, WI, 53593, United States
Verona Fall Fest – Presented by Verona Vision Care
Celebrate autumn at Verona’s Fall Fest, recently ranked the #7 Best Fall Festival in the U.S. by USA Today! Enjoy Food Truck Alley, the Fall Marketplace, Kid’s Tent activities, live music from Just Merl and a Girl, a beer tent, bonfires, and two outdoor movies—Ghostbusters at 7 PM and The Lost Boys at 9 PM. Fun for all ages with something for everyone!
📅 Friday, September 26 | 4–11 PM
📍 Hometown USA Festival Park, Verona, WI

Waunakee Artisan Market
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
The Waunakee Artisan Market is celebrating it’s 5th year! WAM is a juried one-day art market held on the historic 40-acre Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee on the first weekend in October. This unique market blends the charm of fall on the farm with over 50 quality art exhibitors, live music, food carts and adult beverages. Entrance fee is $3 for adults.

Waunakee Artisan Market
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Schumacher Farm Park, 5682 Highway 19, Waunakee, WI, 53597, United States
The Waunakee Artisan Market is a juried one-day art event held on the historic 40-acre Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee on the first weekend in October. This unique market blends the charm of fall on the farm with over 60 juried art exhibitors, live music, food carts and adult beverages. Entrance fee is $3 cash for adults. VIP $10 includes preferred parking, and you’ll receive a $5 certificate to use towards any art purchase at the fair that day.

MADISON BACH MUSICIANS: CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
2025-10-04 18:45 - 21:00 UTC | Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 Country Road M, Madison, 53562, United States
SYMPHONIC THRILLS! PASTORAL SETTING! Madison Bach Musicians’ 22nd season opens on October 4 & 5 presenting a program of symphonic masterworks by Joseph Haydn, Luigi Boccherini, and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — “Classical Symphonies” — evoking an emotional range from “Storm & Stress” to “Sunny Lyricism” to “the Daring Turn.” Led by internationally renowned violinist and guest director Marc Destrubé, MBM will field a complete Classical-period chamber orchestra: violins, violas, cellos, and bass (strung with gut and played with period bows), harpsichord continuo, Classical oboes, and natural valveless horns (from the hunt to the concert hall!). Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture. Learn more and purchase in-person and/or on-demand tickets at https://madisonbachmusicians.org/classical-symphonies/

MADISON BACH MUSICIANS - CLASSICAL SYMPHONIES
2025-10-05 14:15 - 16:30 UTC | Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M, MIddleton, WI, 53562, United States

Ocean's Rat Pack at Hillside Theater
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Hillside Theater, 6604 State Highway 23 Trunk, Spring Green, WI, 53588, United States
Ocean’s Rat Pack is the ultimate tribute group devoted to the music of Dean Martin by Tony Ocean, Frank Sinatra by Bill Serritella and Sammy Davis Jr. performed by Elliot Wimbush. Ocean’s Rat Pack brings the audience back in time when Vegas and Hollywood was king. Delight in their authentic performances that bring to life the vibe of the Rat Pack era and proving that these classics will never go out of style, but rather create new fans of the legendary performers of the Rat Pack.
Doors open at 6:00 PM with the concert starting promptly at 6:30 PM.
Add to your concert experience! VIP tickets include a pre-show meet-and-greet wine and cheese reception with the artists in the Taliesin living room from 5:00-6:00pm, as well as reserved priority concert seating at the Hillside Theater. Limited spots available!

Oakwood Chamber Players Fall Concert: Musical Mystique
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Oakwood Prairie Ridge Chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI, 53718, United States
The Oakwood Chamber Players usher in a hint of mystery and macabre with performances at Oakwood Villages Prairie Ridge (5565 Tancho Drive) on Friday, October 24, and University Woods (6205 Mineral Point Road) on Saturday, October 25, both at 7 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. matinee at Arts + Literature Laboratory on Sunday, October 26 (111 South Livingston Street).
The ensemble’s swath of strings, winds, and piano will present an array of impish and dramatic musical delights, linked together by the spirited and mischievous “Polka” by Alfred Schnittke (1934-1998). Piano Quartet in A minor by Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), a profound early work left unfinished, included musical sketches that Schnittke attempted to complete and quoted in his own later work. Fellow Russian Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), one of Schnittke’s primary musical influences, wrote his powerfully moving String Quartet No. 3 amidst the climate of Stalinist cultural oppression.
Two living composers add further dimension to the lineup of 20th century heavy hitters, Korine Fujiwara (“Artfully layered and knitted together…,” The Wall Street Journal) and GRAMMY nominee Miguel del Aguila (“Vivacious rhythmic…inspired musicianship…,” Latino Magazine, Washington DC). Del Aguila’s “Tango Trio” taps into the Argentine-Uruguayan tango and Brazilian samba, while Fujiwara’s “Out of the Depths” draws inspiration from sacred music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Oakwood Chamber Players serve as the professional resident ensemble for the Oakwood Village senior living community. Artistic Directors Valree Casey (oboe/English horn), Amanda Szczys (bassoon), Marie Pauls (viola), Maggie Townsend (cello), and new associate member Stacy Regehr (piano) will be joined by guest violinists Leanne Kelso and Holly Wagner.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors, and $5 for students. Run time, 75 minutes, no intermission. For more information and advance ticket sales, visit oakwoodchamberplayers.com.

Oakwood Chamber Players Fall Concert: Musical Mystique
2025-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Center for Arts & Education at Oakwood Village University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, 53705, United States

SoundWaves: Atomic Scale
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Building – UW, 330 N Orchard St, Madison, 53715, United States
Gaze into the world of the unimaginably small with an evening exploring the atomic scale. What is quantum computing and how does it work? How do atoms in metals organize themselves into hierarchies? As part of Klez Fest Midwest, this special SoundWaves event will feature more live music than ever, with the duo of Krakauer & Tagg, featuring brilliant klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer and pianist Kathleen Tagg, performing and explaining what gives klezmer music its characteristic style and sound (it’s all in the scales!).

Oakwood Chamber Players Fall Concert: Musical Mystique
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S Livingston St, Suite 100, Madison, WI, 53703, United States

Metamorphosis: LunART Choir Inaugural Concert
2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | WYSO Center for Music, 1118 East Washington Avenue, Madison, 53703, United States
LunART is excited to present Metamorphosis: the LunART Choir Inaugural Concert! Taking place at WYSO Center for Music on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2pm. Check out our website at lunartfestival.org for tickets and more details!

Holiday Glow on Monroe
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-06 17:00 UTC
We will celebrate the official launch of the season with Holiday Glow on Monroe starting with First Friday on Monroe Street and continuing all day Saturday. There will be special offers and activities up and down the street Friday evening and on Saturday.
Santa will arrive at Monroe Commons (in the 1800 block by Trader Joe’s) at 4:00 on Friday afternoon. He will then visit with children – and the young at heart – in the 1700-1900 blocks of Monroe Street.
The Madison Savoyards will sing songs of the season from 4:00-6:00, starting at Monroe Commons with Santa.
On Saturday will feature carolers from Capital City Theatre from noon to 2:00 in the 1700-1900 blocks.

Winter Holiday Concert with Oakwood Chamber Players
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oakwood Prairie Ridge Chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI, 53718, United States
Get festive with The Oakwood Chamber Players on Tuesday, December 9, as they crack open their treasure trove of beloved holiday tunes, with performances at 3 p.m at Oakwood Villages Prairie Ridge (5565 Tancho Drive), and 7 p.m. at University Woods (6205 Mineral Point Road).
This season, whether you seek peaceful reflection or nostalgic merriment, Oakwood’s annual mix of pops and sacred world music will leave your spirit feeling brighter and lighter. Accessible for audiences of all ages, the lively ensemble of winds and strings will charm kids from “one to ninety-two” with classics such as Vince Guaraldi’s “Christmastime is Here” from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and Frank Bridge’s “Sir Roger de Coverley” from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Oakwood Chamber Players serve as the professional resident ensemble for the Oakwood Village senior living community. Artistic Directors Valree Casey (oboe/English horn), Nancy Mackenzie (clarinet), Amanda Szczys (bassoon), Marie Pauls (viola), and Maggie Townsend (cello) will be joined by guest violinists Sahada Buckley and Holly Wagner.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors, and $5 for students. Run time, 60 minutes, no intermission. For more information and advance ticket sales, visit oakwoodchamberplayers.com.

Winter Holiday Concert with Oakwood Chamber Players
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Oakwood Village University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, United States

Fiestas Decembrinas – December 13, 2025
2025-12-13 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld Street, Madison, 53713, United States
Fiestas Decembrinas is our annual family-friendly celebration of flavor, culture, and community.
This year’s event will take place on:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Catholic Multicultural Center
1862 Beld St., Madison, WI 53713
The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Hying, followed by live entertainment, cultural performances, delicious food, and a lively Christmas Market with local vendors. The event is free and open to the public, and it brings together hundreds of families from across the Madison community. We would love the whole community to be aware of the event.
Thank you for considering this request and for supporting community events that bring people together.

Madison Bach Musicians: 15th Annual Baroque Holiday Concert
2025-12-13 14:15 - 17:00 UTC | First Congregational Church, 1609 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53726, United States
Moving and breathtakingly beautiful! This year, savor “Christmas with the Baroque Masters.” Bella Voce (Evanston’s superb vocal ensemble) will join Madison Bach Musicians’ instrumental ensemble in the glorious holiday ambiance of Madison’s First Congregational Church — celestial voices expertly accompanied by Baroque violins, violas, cello, violone, organ, and recorders. Let your season soar, inspired by the instrumental and choral masterpieces of Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Arcangelo Corelli, George Fideric Handel, Heinrich Schütz, Guillaume Bouzignac, and Isabella Leonarda.
Don’t miss the pre-concert lecture!
Learn more and purchase in-person and/or livestream and on-demand tickets at https://madisonbachmusicians.org/holiday-concert/

Wisconsin Chamber Choir’s Winter Concert “Carols and Lullabies”
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | First Unitarian Society, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join the Wisconsin Chamber Choir for a holiday concert featuring beloved carols from around the world, representing European, Latin American, Native American, and African American traditions. The centerpiece of the program is Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest by American composer Conrad Susa, a cycle of ten carols sung in Spanish and Catalan. Guest musicians on harp, guitar, and marimba join the choir and soloists to evoke “a Southwestern piñata party for the new baby,” in the composer’s description.
Both the Southwestern carols and the remaining works on the program reflect the varied ethnic heritages of Wisconsin residents, past and present. Historical and contemporary composers from England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Mexico, Poland, and the US and Canada represent multiple waves of immigration to Wisconsin.
Some of North America’s original inhabitants speak through a pair of unique works. Xicochi conetzintle is an early 17th-century villancico with lyrics in Nahuatl, the main indigenous language of central Mexico. Wyandot’s Realm is a contemporary reinterpretation of the 17th-century Huron Carol by Indigenous Canadian composer Andrew Balfour, sung in Wendat, Ojibwe, and Latin.
Music from the African diaspora includes a moving rendition of Silent Night by Detroit-based gospel singer/songwriter Thomas Whitfield; a powerful setting of Longfellow’s poem, Christmas Bells, by British composer Roderick Williams; and the joyful concluding “Alleluia” from Ballad of the Brown King by Margaret Bonds with lyrics by Langston Hughes.
Tickets are $25 for adults / $5 students, available in advance from www.wisconsinchamberchoir.org or at the door. Discounted tickets are available for children, students, and patrons experiencing financial hardship.
Founded in 1998, the Wisconsin Chamber Choir has established a reputation for excellence in the performance of oratorios by Bach, Handel, Mozart, and Brahms; a cappella works from various centuries; and world premieres. WCC Artistic Director Robert Gehrenbeck, a Professor of Music at UW-Whitewater, has been hailed by critics for his vibrant and emotionally compelling interpretations of a wide variety of choral music. Under his leadership the WCC has presented major works with orchestra as well as innovative programs of rarely heard music by composers from a wide variety of eras, nationalities, and cultures.

Ravel Noel
2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | Asbury Church, 6101 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, United States
Our traditional Christmas concert, this year entitled Ravel / Noël, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth. In addition to selected choruses from G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah’, we will present a new choral–orchestral piece based on Ravel’s work—the world premiere of a piece by Donald Fraser, commissioned by Festival Choir.

The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Madison
2025-12-20 16:00 - 23:30 UTC | Red Rock Saloon Madison, 322 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI, 53703
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This Christmas crawl will take you through some of Madison’s top bars, where you’ll meet new people and enjoy a joyful atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. With music, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer, it’s the ultimate way to kick off your Christmas celebrations.
This isn’t your average night out—think festive drinks, decked-out bars, and a jolly crowd that’s ready to party! It’s the perfect way to celebrate, connect with others, and create memories that will keep you smiling all winter long.
Don’t miss out on Madison’s biggest holiday bash! Secure your tickets today and join us for a night filled with holiday spirit, laughter, and unforgettable fun!
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In the Christmas Mood: Madison Brass Band Holiday Concert
2025-12-21 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Monona Grove High School, 4400 Monona Drive, Monona, WI, 53716, United States
Join your Madison Brass Band for our 2025 holiday concert, In the Christmas Mood. Celebrate the holiday season with MBB as we perform a variety of Christmas classics with a British Brass Band flare!
📅: December 21st at 1pm
📍: Monona Grove High School Auditorium, Monona, WI
🎟️: Admission is by donation, $10-$20 suggested. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Program includes:
Christmas is Coming by Paul Lovatt-Cooper
What Child Is This? by Douglas Court (featuring Dave Braun, baritone)
Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano, arr. by Dorothy Gates
My Shepherd by Brenton Broadstock
Gaudete arr. by Geoff Colmer
A Christmas Fantasia by Andrew Wainwright
In the Christmas Mood arr. by Nigel Hall
Pie Jesu by Andrew Lloyd Webber, arr. by Ray Steadman-Allen
Wassail! arr. by David Morgan
The Little Drummer Boy arr. by Philip Sparke
We Wish You A Merry Christmas by arr. by John Golland
City of David by Philip Rayment

NYE Dance Party with Gimme Gimme Disco at Garver Feed Mill
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 UTC | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, 53407, United States
Gimme Gimme Disco makes it’s debut at the Garver Feed Mill for our NYE blowout!
If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA tracks, plus plenty of other disco hits from the 70s & 80’s like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher, & so much more. So Honey Honey, take-a-chance and you’ll be dancing all night long. Grab tickets, put on your best disco attire, bring your friends, and have the best night of your life! THIS PARTY IS ALL AGES SO COME ONE COME ALL! Tickets on sale now!
Doors 9pm
Music 9:30 – 1pm
$30 in advance. $40 Day-of
All ages. Coat check available.

Holiday Open House in Support of Habitat for Humanity with Grace Weber
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Spark Building within DreamBank: 821 E Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703, 821 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Enjoy a festive evening filled with seasonal fun, local treats and a holiday house craft for a cause – plus a special musical performance!
Join us at DreamBank in Madison, WI for this in-person special event and performance!
‘Tis the season to be merry, spread community cheer and make an impact! You and your family are invited to attend a joyous holiday celebration with the American Family Insurance DreamBank in support of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. This open house will bring the community together for a festive evening filled with seasonal fun, delicious local treats and a holiday house craft for a cause. To add to the merriment, we’re thrilled to welcome back Grammy award-winning artist, Grace Weber, for a very special fireside performance from 6-6:30 PM.
​And did you know? Your participation will help provide for families in need by supporting affordable housing. For every holiday house that’s created during the event, American Family will donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, up to $5,000. Everyone deserves to feel protected under a roof of their own. Let’s celebrate the season and make a difference together!

Winter Warm-Up Open House in Support of Habitat for Humanity
2026-01-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DreamBank, One North Pinckney, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Enjoy a festive evening filled with seasonal fun, local treats and a holiday house craft for a cause – plus a special musical performance!
Join us at DreamBank in Madison, WI for this in-person special event!
Start the new year with warmth, connection and meaningful impact! You and your family are invited to a cozy Winter Warm-Up celebration with the American Family Insurance DreamBank, supporting Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. Join us for an open house that brings our community together for a lively evening filled with seasonal fun, delicious treats and refreshments from local favorites, plus a winter-inspired DIY house craft for a cause.
And did you know? Your participation will help provide for families in need of a place to live and affordable housing. For every house craft that’s created during the event, American Family Insurance will donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County – with a donation goal of $5,000. Everyone deserves to feel protected under a roof of their own. Let’s embrace the winter season and make a difference together!
At American Family Insurance, life’s better when you’re under our roof because when you feel totally supported and protected, any dream is possible. That’s why we created DreamBank, an inspirational community destination and virtual experience that provides events, signature experiences and resources to help people pursue, achieve and protect their dreams.

Oakwood Chamber Players: Global Chamber Music
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Oakwood Prairie Ridge Chapel, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI, 53718, United States
Start your new year off on a high note with Oakwood, as they kick off 2026 with a refreshing, globally-inspired music series! Family-friendly performances will take place at Oakwood Villages Prairie Ridge (5565 Tancho Drive) on Friday, January 16, and University Woods (6205 Mineral Point Road) on Saturday, January 17, both at 7 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. matinee at Arts + Literature Laboratory on Sunday, January 18 (111 South Livingston Street).
Experience a multicultural palette of music with touchpoints in each hemisphere. Latin GRAMMY winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank (b. 1972) transforms the classical string quartet into an indigenous ensemble, imitating Peruvian percussion and panpipes in “Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout.” Hear our solo wind instruments soar over a lush bed of strings with Alexander Glazunov’s (1865-1936) “Rêverie Orientale for Clarinet Quintet,” a work blending the Russian Romanticism with Eastern harmonies, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ (1872-1958) “Six Studies in English Folk Song.” “Scène Champêtre” by Gabriel Allier (1863-1924) sweeps us into the French countryside, showcasing a charming trio of winds.
Oakwood Chamber Players serve as the professional resident ensemble for the Oakwood Village senior living community. Artistic Directors Valree Casey (oboe/English horn), Nancy Mackenzie (clarinet), Amanda Szczys (bassoon), Marie Pauls (viola), and Maggie Townsend (cello) will be joined by guest violinists Isabella Lippi and Peter Miliczky.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors, and $5 for students. Run time, 75 minutes, no intermission. For more information and advance ticket sales, visit oakwoodchamberplayers.com.

Oakwood Chamber Players: Global Chamber Music
2026-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Center for Arts & Education at Oakwood Village University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, 53705, United States
Start your new year off on a high note with Oakwood Chamber Players, as they kick off 2026 with a refreshing, globally-inspired music series! Family-friendly performances will take place at Oakwood Villages Prairie Ridge (5565 Tancho Drive) on Friday, January 16, and University Woods (6205 Mineral Point Road) on Saturday, January 17, both at 7 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. matinee at Arts + Literature Laboratory on Sunday, January 18 (111 South Livingston Street).
Experience a multicultural palette of music with touchpoints in each hemisphere. Latin GRAMMY winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank (b. 1972) transforms the classical string quartet into an indigenous ensemble, imitating Peruvian percussion and panpipes in “Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout.” Hear our solo wind instruments soar over a lush bed of strings with Alexander Glazunov’s (1865-1936) “Rêverie Orientale for Clarinet Quintet,” a work blending the Russian Romanticism with Eastern harmonies, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ (1872-1958) “Six Studies in English Folk Song.” “Scène Champêtre” by Gabriel Allier (1863-1924) sweeps us into the French countryside, showcasing a charming trio of winds.
Oakwood Chamber Players serve as the professional resident ensemble for the Oakwood Village senior living community. Artistic Directors Valree Casey (oboe/English horn), Nancy Mackenzie (clarinet), Amanda Szczys (bassoon), Marie Pauls (viola), and Maggie Townsend (cello) will be joined by guest violinists Isabella Lippi and Peter Miliczky.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 seniors, and $5 for students. Run time, 75 minutes, no intermission. For more information and advance ticket sales, visit oakwoodchamberplayers.com
