Upcoming Events and Specials

With the new semester comes exciting new opportunities for teachers and students to connect the arts to academics. Check out some of the upcoming events, some of which are just in time for Black History Month!
Freedom Riders Documentary and Discussion
Tuesday, February 15th, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Social injustice can be challenged by anyone and that's just what the Freedom Riders did! Come be a part of the preview of  "Freedom Riders", Feb 15th, hosted by Milwaukee Public Television at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Library. 

 

This documentary commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Freedom rides of the 1960s and the screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local civil rights activist and author Margaret Rozga, an opportunity to view the accompanying exhibit and a talk-back with the film's executive producer Mark Samels. 

 

Your school can use its Arts @ Large funds for this presentation and busing; $5 per student. Available for the first 4 schools who register; a group of 30 students or 1 classroom per school. Geared towards 6th-12th grade students.

 

Each school that registers will get a set of 30  American Biographies: Martin Luther King Jr. Audio Book cds, in addition to a set of 24 "Voices for Freedom" books, including the biographies of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, John Brown and more! (Books and cds will be delivered to your school prior to the presentation so that you can encourage your students to read, listen and prepare.)   

 

Space is limited so CLICK HERE to register your school! A@L will be billed directly for admission fees and busing for this event and the cost will be deducted from your A@L budget.

    

 

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents:
Seven Years at the Mayfair Mall
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater wants to give your school community the chance to experience live theater right in your own school! Experience the engaging and student-friendly production of Seven Years at the Mayfair Mall, which tells the story of two students who meet at a bus stop every year.

 

The play deals with issues that students face on a daily basis like cultural awareness and tolerance. In addition, the performance will be followed by a ten minute talk-back session, giving the students the opportunity to speak to actors about the play and the process of putting together a show.

 

Your school can use its Arts @ Large funds for this presentation. $200 per school and up to 350 students can participate. Geared towards 6th-12th grade students.

The number of schools that can participate is limited and it is only available until February 18th (with a possible extension to Feb. 25th), so act quickly!  

 

To register, contact Rebecca Witt (Educator Coordinator for Milwaukee Repertory Theater) at 414-290-5393 or by e-mail at rwitt@milwaukeerep.com. Make sure to identify yourself as an Arts @ Large school and they will invoice A@L directly for the event. The cost will be deducted from your A@L budget.