Milwaukee Artists Unite for Japan June 25

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Peck School of the Arts and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music have joined forces to present a benefit concert for the American Red Cross Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Effort entitled Milwaukee Artists Unite for Japan.

Musicians and artists from UWM and other leading Milwaukee arts organizations will come together on Saturday, June 25th at 7:30 p.m. to deliver a spectacular performance, with proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross. Financial gifts to Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami relief efforts will help the Red Cross provide shelter, food counseling and other assistance to those affected by this disaster.

Performers confirmed include:
Frank Almond, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster, presenting a violin solo with Stefanie Jacob, piano
Jillian Bruss, Florentine Opera & Milwaukee Opera Theater, in collaboration with faculty from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Fine Arts Quartet and guest cellist Ronald Thomas, UWM, Peck School of the Arts
Philomusica Quartet
Prometheus Trio
Caen Thomason-Redus, flute and Elena Abend, piano, UWM, Peck School of the Arts
Vocal Tapestry, UWM, Peck School of the Arts
Joseph Azbel and Ian Mueller, UWM Pre-College Program students of Elina Chekan, Associate Lecturer, Classical Guitar, Pre-College and Suzuki Guitar at the UWM Peck School of the Arts, will be providing entertainment in the lobby during intermission.
Where: Helene Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee

When: Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25.00 - adults
$15.00 - students with ID & children under the age of 18

Tickets: Purchase advance tickets through the Peck School box office at 414-229-4308
Or, in-person at the Zelazo Center M-F 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Hundreds of origami cranes will decorate the lobby of Bader Hall, created this spring by Stormonth Elementary School students in Fox Point to raise funds for the American Red Cross Earthquake/Tsunami relief efforts.

Other sponsors/supporters include: Clear Verve Marketing, Wisconsin Public Radio - WHAD, Minuteman Press - Wauwatosa, Einstein Bros Bagels - Shorewood, Shully's Cuisine & Events, and Spectrum Resources.

Complete and current information about the performance can be found at www.mkeartistsforjapan.org.

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