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11/09/2023
Peter Antoniou biography and upcoming performances at Milwaukee Improv. From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining…
11/09/2023
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Peter Antoniou biography and upcoming performances at Milwaukee Improv. From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining…
11/11/2022
CONCERT DETAILS Initially dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, the revised title “Eroica” (“Heroic”) suits Beethoven’s grand symphony of tension, energy, and triumph. Currier composed the delicate and mesmerizing Aether expressly for Latvian violinist Baiba Skride, premiered in 2019; “aether...
30/09/2022
28/09/2022
Thinking of Frankie
01/09/2022
Hi Sarah, I'm David Bowen
17/08/2022
HAPPY 64th BIRTHDAY to MADONNA!!
Career years: 1979 - present
Born Madonna Louise Ciccone. American singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", Madonna is noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, and visual presentation. She has pushed the boundaries of artistic expression in mainstream music, while maintaining control over every aspect of her career. Her works, which incorporate social, political, sexual, and religious themes, have generated both controversy and critical acclaim. A prominent cultural figure in the 20th and 21st centuries, Madonna remains one of the most "well-documented figures of the modern age", with a vast amount of scholarly reviews and literature works on her, as well as an academic subdiscipline devoted to her named Madonna studies.
Madonna moved to New York City in 1978 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist in the rock bands Breakfast Club and Emmy, she rose to solo stardom with her debut studio album, Madonna (1983). She followed it with a series of successful albums, including all-time bestsellers Like a Virgin (1984), True Blue (1986) and The Immaculate Collection (1990) as well as Grammy Award winners Ray of Light (1998) and Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). Madonna has amassed many chart-topping singles throughout her career, including "Like a Virgin", "La Isla Bonita", "Like a Prayer", "Vogue", "Take a Bow", "Frozen", "Music", "Hung Up", and "4 Minutes".
Madonna's popularity was enhanced by roles in films such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996). While Evita won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, many of her other films received poor reviews. As a businesswoman, Madonna founded the company Maverick in 1992. It included Maverick Records, one of the most successful artist-run labels in history. Her other ventures include fashion brands, written works, health clubs, and filmmaking. She contributes to various charities, having founded the Ray of Light Foundation in 1998 and Raising Malawi in 2006.
With sales of over 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is the most successful solo artist in the history of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and has achieved the most number-one singles by a woman in Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. With a revenue of over U.S. $1.5 billion from her concert tickets, she remains the highest-grossing female touring artist worldwide. Forbes has named Madonna the annual top-earning female musician a record 11 times across four decades (1980s–2010s). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008, her first year of eligibility. Madonna was ranked as the greatest woman in music by VH1, and as the greatest music video artist ever by MTV and Billboard. Rolling Stone also listed her among its greatest artists and greatest songwriters of all time.
1958–1978: Early life -
Ciccone was born Aug 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, to Catholic parents Madonna Louise (née Fortin) and Silvio Anthony "Tony" Ciccone. Her father's parents were Italian emigrants from Pacentro while her mother was of French-Canadian descent. Tony Ciccone worked as an engineer designer for Chrysler and General Motors. Since Madonna had the same name as her mother, family members called her "Little Nonnie". Her mother died of breast cancer on December 1, 1963. She later adopted Veronica as a confirmation name when getting confirmed in the Catholic Church in 1966. Madonna was raised in the Detroit suburbs of Pontiac and Avon Township (now Rochester Hills), alongside her two older brothers, Anthony and Martin, and three younger siblings, Paula, Christopher, and Melanie. In 1966, Tony married the family's housekeeper Joan Gustafson. They had two children, Jennifer and Mario. Madonna resented her father for getting remarried and began rebelling against him, which strained their relationship for many years afterward.
Madonna attended St. Frederick's and St. Andrew's Catholic Elementary Schools, and West Middle School. She was known for her high grade point average and achieved notoriety for her unconventional behavior. Madonna would perform cartwheels and handstands in the hallways between classes, dangle by her knees from the monkey bars during recess, and pull up her skirt during class—all so that the boys could see her underwear. She later admitted to seeing herself in her youth as a "lonely girl who was searching for something. I wasn't rebellious in a certain way. I cared about being good at something. I didn't shave my underarms and I didn't wear make-up like normal girls do. But I studied and I got good grades... I wanted to be somebody."
Madonna's father put her in classical piano lessons, but she later convinced him to allow her to take ballet lessons. Christopher Flynn, her ballet teacher, persuaded her to pursue a career in dance. Madonna later attended Rochester Adams High School and became a straight-A student as well as a member of its cheerleading squad. After graduating, she received a dance scholarship to the University of Michigan and studied over the summer at the American Dance Festival in Durham, North Carolina.
In 1978, Madonna dropped out of college and relocated to New York City. She said of her move to New York, "It was the first time I'd ever taken a plane, the first time I'd ever gotten a taxi cab. I came here with $35 in my pocket. It was the bravest thing I'd ever done." Madonna soon found an apartment in the Alphabet City neighborhood of the East Village and had little money while working at Dunkin' Donuts and with modern dance troupes, taking classes at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and eventually performing with Pearl Lang Dance Theater. She also studied dance under the tutelage of Martha Graham, the noted American dancer and choreographer. Madonna started to work as a backup dancer for other established artists. One night, while returning from a rehearsal, a pair of men held her at knifepoint and forced her to perform fe****io. She later found the incident to be "a taste of my weakness, it showed me that I still could not save myself in spite of all the strong-girl show. I could never forget it."
Marriages:
Sean Penn (m. 1985; div. 1989)
Guy Ritchie (m. 2000; div. 2008)
Partner(s):
Carlos Leon (1995–1997)
Children: 6
14/08/2022
What?? There are still tickets available?? Yes. Come experience the largest murder mystery dinner show in the United States, now playing live in Milwaukee, WI! Everyone is a SUSPECT and the crime could be happening right at YOUR table! No cheesy costumes, no hokey song and dance. Based on actual cold cases. Tickets are available now, so get them before it's too late! We are DYING to meet you!
https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/milwaukee/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/
07/08/2022
Our second show for 2023 is sure to have everyone laughing! Max and John have been feuding most of their lives. Now there’s a beautiful new neighbor to fight over, too. Based on the popular film, this musical stage version of GRUMPY OLD MEN captures these lovable crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone. Don’t miss this one, running April 13 – May 28. Season ticket sales start August 16 at 800-477-9505.
14/06/2022
Come see Saloon in a whole new light! :)
Our summertime Friday night Stand-Up Comedy series is every Friday at 8pm. Only $15 in advance OR at the door! These comedians are seasoned professionals from all over the country! 2 comedians each week, geared toward adult humor but not raunchy.
Come out for our famous Fish Fry, and stay around for the show! Just be over 21 please. Tickets will be required for the show of course. But, NO DRINK MINIMUM!
Tell your friends! After all... who couldn't use a good laugh right about now!?!
21/10/2021
Pink Martini promises to transport us all to another time (and country) with their mix of international tunes.
They'll be at the Pabst Theater on October 21st!
Get your tickets here» http://bit.ly/MARTINI21
21/09/2021
10/06/2021
The Pink Panther comedy night at The Astor on The Lake begins Sunday July 18th at 7:30pm
Calling all comedians to private message David Bowen if you want to perform.
19/05/2021
Welcome all the new followers.
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26/03/2020
Two more days until Gabriel's solo streaming set - who's ready?!?!
20/03/2020
For Gabriel Sanchez, the music doesn’t stop. After his show this coming weekend at Potowatomi Bingo and Casino was canceled, he now plans to perform on another platform.
13/03/2020
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10/03/2020
10/03/2020
ON SALE NOW: Judas Priest: 50 Heavy Metal Years MKE
With special guest Sabaton
Tuesday, September 29 at the Miller High Life Theatre
https://bit.ly/32u3ErL
08/03/2020
Milwaukee! Sarah Brightman is coming to The Riverside Theater Oct 14. This is only 1 of 2 shows in the entire Midwest. See the icon and legend that put the Phantom of the Opera on the map. She is the world's biggest selling Soprano with a 3 octave vocal range. This is a show you don't want to miss.
Get tickets here http://bit.ly/SarahBrightmanWTMJ4
04/03/2020
Chappelle will be performing March 10 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and March 11 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. as well.
04/03/2020
Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What...
03/03/2020
GENESIS are reuniting for a UK tour — 13 years after they last performed live. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford, all 69, will announce their comeback on the Radio 2 breakfast show on We…
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