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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:Festa Italia 2025
DESCRIPTION:Festa Italia\, presented by the Italian Workmen’s Club of Madison\, WI\, is a celebration of Italian heritage with food\, music and family fun held in McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg on Saturday\, May 31\, and Sunday\, June 1\, 2025. \nSaturday\, May 31 – 11:00am – 10:00pm\nSunday\, June 1 – 10:00am – 6:30pm \nPasta Dinners\, Bocce tournaments\, cooking demos\, soccer skills demo with Forward Madison FC\, Italian Folk Dancers\, kids games\, and a pasta eating contest. \nAdmission is $7 per day (no pets allowed). Children under 12 are FREE! \nParking is FREE with shuttles from several parking areas.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/festa-italia-2025/
LOCATION:McKee Farms Park\, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd\, Fitchburg \, WI\, 53508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Concerts at McKee - Don't Mess With Cupid
DESCRIPTION:Concerts at McKee\, presented by Oak Bank\, is back for 2025! Save the date! Bring the family or coworkers and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park! \nConcerts at McKee is a Party in the Park for everyone! A Youth Band from Madison Music Foundry is at 6:00pm\, and the headliner will take the stage at 7:00pm. \nDon’t Mess With Cupid is a 9 piece soul group based out of Madison. \nFood trucks from local vendors\, beverages and beer are available or pack a picnic and bring family\, friends and co-workers. It is the best way to spend a summer Monday night! Thank you to our generous sponsors: Oak Bank\, Ward-Brodt\, Mosquito Joe of Madison\, The Cesta an Illuminus Community\, Klaas Financial\, Vanden Heuvel & Associates CPAs\, Matt Winzenreid Real Estate Partners\, Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce\, City of Fitchburg\, WI – Government\, and Madison Music Foundry.
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/concerts-at-mckee-dont-mess-with-cupid-2/
LOCATION:McKee Farms Park\, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd\, Fitchburg \, WI\, 53508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau":MAILTO:info@fitchburgchamber.com
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SUMMARY:Strawberry Fest at the Fitchburg Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day all about strawberries at the Fitchburg Farmers Market! Vendors will have fresh strawberries and strawberry-themed goodies of all kinds. The Fitchburg Lions Club will be having a fundraiser with Chocolate Shoppe\, offering delicious strawberry sundaes. While enjoying your ice cream\, relax and listen to some live music by Old Oaks. Come support a great organization and all of our amazing vendors!
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/strawberry-fest-at-the-fitchburg-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Agora Pavilion\, 5511 East Cheryl Parkway\, Fitchburg\, WI\, 53711
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Music and Food Cart Night with David Landau and Ugly Apple!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aldo Leopold Nature Center for an evening of children’s music with David Landau and dinner from Ugly Apple Food Cart! \nSummer nights in Dane County are made for live music. Join us for our first-ever food cart and music night as we welcome David Landau\, the king of kids’ music. David Landau is dedicated to sparking joy\, fostering creativity\, and instilling a love of music in children through his entertaining and educational performances. By combining music\, humor\, and interactive engagement\, he aims to create magical moments that leave a lasting impression on young hearts and minds. \nBring your own picnic dinner or enjoy a meal from the Ugly Apple Food Cart. Ugly Apple sources its produce from local farmers’ overstock and seconds\, minimizing food waste and creating delicious meals. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Food from Ugly Apple will be available for purchase starting at 5:30pm\, and David Landau will begin his performance at 6:00pm. \nNo registration required; walk-ins welcome! \nA photographer may be onsite to document this event. If you would not like your photo taken\, please advise the photographer. Thank you!
URL:https://bravamagazine.com/event/music-and-food-cart-night-with-david-landau-and-ugly-apple/
LOCATION:Aldo Leopold Nature Center\, 330 Femrite Drive\, Monona\, WI\, 53716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Kid-Friendly Event,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aldo Leopold Nature Center":MAILTO:kelley@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
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