Calendar

American Suzuki Institute - Informal Recital
2025-07-24 16:00 (America/Chicago) | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Informal Advanced Chamber Ensembles and Orchestra Concert
2025-07-24 19:00 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Piano Festival Concert
2025-07-25 11:15 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Harp Festival Concert
2025-07-25 16:15 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

Summer Dance Intensive
2025-07-27 - 2025-08-01 | UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street UWSP COFAC, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
2025 Summer Dance Intensive will feature two age groups in t​wo different weeks. Residential campers will check in on Sunday evening and camp will conclude Friday with an informal performance taking place on Fri​day afternoon. Family and friends are welcome to attend the performance. Campers will spend the majority of their time in the Noel Fine Arts Center under the direction of UW-Stevens Point Dance Faculty. Additional camp information will be sent out two to three weeks prior to the start of camp.​

Campers will participate in a unique dance experience that will test their limits, improve their skills, and show their talent. Classes will be held in the beautiful Noel Fine Arts Center dance studios. Students will explore and hone new techniques and rehearse for a Friday performance.

Registration closes June 1 :Summer Dance Intensive – Continuing Education and Outreach | UWSP

American Suzuki Institute
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-25 | UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street UWSP COFAC, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
The American Suzuki Institute is a family-oriented Suzuki student summer music program held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It also boasts a highly regarded Short-term Teacher Development program with a wide array of courses for a variety of instruments. Founded in 1971, ASI boasts the longest-running history of any summer institute outside of Japan. The Institute is the model of excellence for other institutes around the world. It truly is an “Original.”
ASI offers a nurturing and magical music immersion experience for all participants, complete with the highest quality instruction, fun extra-curricular activities, and a nurturing, welcoming community of friends, mentors, and colleagues guaranteed to leave you inspired and refreshed. In addition to instruction, the ASI faculty shares its expertise through an extensive lecture series, exploring topics of interest to parents and teachers alike. The Institute also offers a robust recital series, including students, faculty, and renowned guest artists.
But ASI has another side as well. The campus is nestled between the shores of the Wisconsin River and the world-class SentryWorld Golf Course. Every member of the family can find something that interests them, from the Green Circle hiking and biking trail to the sculpture park and the Farmers’ Market. For more information on things to do in Stevens Point, go to the Stevens Point Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Information, schedules and registration: American Suzuki Institute – University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

American Suzuki Institute - Guest Artist Recital
2025-07-28 19:00 | Sentry Theater at 1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Guest Artist recital featuring Jane Mitchell, viola and Nancy Boston, piano – Sentry Theater

American Suzuki Institute - Faculty Recital
2025-07-29 19:00 | Sentry Theater at 1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Informal Recitals
2025-07-30 18:15 | UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street UWSP COFAC, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Held in Michelsen Hall and Noel Fine Arts Center room 221

American Suzuki Institute - Student Honors Recital
2025-07-31 16:00 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Chamber Orchestra Concert
2025-07-31 18:30 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Chamber Ensembles Concerts
2025-07-31 19:30 | UWSP Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street UWSP COFAC, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Michelsen Hall and Noel Fine Arts Center room 221

American Suzuki Institute - Viola Festival Concert
2025-08-01 11:15 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Cello Festival Concert
2025-08-01 16:15 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

American Suzuki Institute - Violin Festival Concert
2025-08-01 19:00 | Sentry Theater at 1800, 1800 Northpoint Drive, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States

Art Exhibition: Meet Your Mentors
2025-08-14 12:00 - 18:00 | UWSP | Carlsten Art Gallery, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
Faculty Group Show — UWSP School of Design & Communication (SDC) | This engaging exhibit highlights the diverse talent within SDC and celebrates with our greater Wisconsin community the expertise and passion that UWSP faculty bring to teaching and their art. Students have a unique opportunity to connect with their instructors beyond the classroom. By showcasing personal work, faculty members reveal their artistic processes, inspirations, and professional practices. Collectively, the exhibiting faculty represent all programs within SDC including: Art, Art History, Graphic Design, Interior Architecture, Media Studies, and Professional Communication.

Exhibition: Open Now — September 13, 2025
Note: the gallery will be closed from July 18-25

Artist Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-6pm | Sat 10am-2pm
UWSP.edu/Carlsten
Exhibiting UWSP Faculty:
Julie Marie Ables | Lecturer – Studio Arts
Laura Brennan | Assistant Professor – Photography
Barbara L. Burnette | Associate Lecturer – Interior Architecture
Cortney E. Chaffin | Professor – Art History
N. Seth Charles | Associate Lecturer – Art
Cary Elza | Associate Professor – Media Studies
Andy Gambrell | Assistant Professor – Art
Matthew Groshek | Assistant Professor – Graphic Design
Alex Ingersoll | Associate Professor & Area Coordinator – Media Studies
JinMan Jo | Professor – Art
Aaron Kadoch | Professor – Interior Architecture
Isabel Kelly | Associate Lecturer – Art
Steven Kelly | Assistant Professor – Ceramics
Austen Leigh LaRocca | Assistant Professor – Art History
Katja V. Marquart | Professor – Interior Architecture
Tamara McLean | Assistant Professor – Graphic Design
Stuart Morris | SDC Head/Assistant Dean | Professor – Graphic Design
Heidi Oberstadt | Associate Lecturer – Professional Communication
Kevin Obsatz | Assistant Professor – Media Studies
Justin Playl | Studio and Safety Coordinator
Laura Schade Stroik | Associate Lecturer – Interior Architecture

Art Exhibition: Meet Your Mentors Artist Reception
2025-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | UWSP | Carlsten Art Gallery, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

Planets of the Solar System (LIVE)
2025-09-14 15:30 | UWSP | Science Building, 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
We will visit the Sun and the eight planets of the Solar System. Program is a live, guided exploration of the Sun and the eight planets of the Solar System. We will describe these amazing worlds and reveal some of their exceptional characteristics all the while exploring the vast scale of the solar system.
Our itinerary will allow us to see our close celestial neighbors in great detail. Explore the Sun, the planets, some interesting moons, and a couple of dwarf planets of the Solar system, led by associate professor Sebastian Zamfir, director of the Blocher Planetarium and Pejsa Observatory. This Junior Scientist show begins at 3:00 p.m. with a book reading in SCI A201. The feature in the Planetarium begins at 3:30 p.m. – recommended age 4+
https://www.uwsp.edu/event/planets-of-the-solar-system-live-3/
Admission
There is no charge for our public programs, although donations of $1-$2 per attendee will be greatly appreciated to allow us to continue these public programs for our community.
Parking
Parking is free on campus for our guests only on Saturdays and Sundays. From Monday-Friday, the UWSP parking lots are enforced 2 am – 7 pm. Please visit this website for more details about parking options, rules, and regulations.

GET INVOLVED!
The Blocher Planetarium is a treasure of the Stevens Point community, offering shows to students young and old alike. This space has inspired countless students to go onto careers in astronomy and sparked the imagination of young children on field trips as they ask questions about the universe and their place in it. Help “Rebuild the Wonder” and join this effort to keep future generations gazing up at the stars. Learn More!

Michael Mayo Improvisation Masterclass
2025-09-17 14:00 | UWSP | NFAC 340, 1800 Portage Street UWSP COFAC, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
2pm: Q&A
3pm: Solo Singing Masterclass
340 Noel Fine Arts Center
FREE! All are welcome to join us!

United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Midwest Winds Artist Hour & Performance
2025-09-17 16:00 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
4pm: Performance
5pm: Masterclass
Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center
FREE! All are welcome to attend!

Aber Suzuki Center Student Recital
2025-09-20 14:00 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States

Trifles and Shall We Join the Ladies? Staged Reading Double Feature
2025-09-21 14:00 | UWSP | NFAC 221, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
Whodunnit and Why? Two short murder mystery classics.
Noel Fine Arts Center Room 221
Thursday, September 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, September 19 – 7:30p.m.
Saturday, September 20 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 – 2:00 p.m.
Shall We Join the Ladies? By JM Barrie Directed by Jim O’Connell
For the guests at the country estate, the past week has been delightful. Tomorrow morning, they will bid their host adieu. But at the farewell dinner, they learn why they were invited and that one of them harbors a gruesome secret. Hang on for the confrontation scene – with a twist!
Trifles By Susan Glaspell
Directed by Laurie Schmeling
“It was such a – funny way to kill a man.” Minnie Foster Wright sits in jail, accused of murdering her husband. Officers and neighbors search the old farmhouse for evidence pointing to a motive. Will they know it when they see it? An American classic by pioneer feminist author and playwright, Susan Glaspell.
Tickets: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Ticketing – Ticket Office Home

Interior Architecture and the Art of Accreditation
2025-10-01 12:00 - 18:00 | UWSP | Carlsten Art Gallery, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
A fascinating exhibition showcasing the evolution of student skills following the UW-Stevens Point IA curriculum for the prestigious Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The Interior Architecture BFA Program at UWSP prepares students for success in Interior Design. With CIDA accreditation, the program provides a direct licensure pathway and a forward-thinking education that blends academic excellence with real-world relevance, empowering future leaders in today’s evolving design industry.
Open Now – October 24, 2025
Reception: Thursday, October 23 | 5:30–7:30pm
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-6pm | Sat 10am-2pm
UWSP.edu/Carlsten

"Out of the Blue" Wind Symphony and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
2025-10-02 19:30 | UWSP | Michelsen Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point, 54481, United States
The UWSP Bands and conductor John Lynch present the first UWSP large ensemble concert of the season on October 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall. This concert of passionate and uplifting music will feature composers both old and new and diverse cultural perspectives including works by Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinsky, Jennifer Higdon, and Dennis Llinas.
Tickets: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Ticketing – Ticket Office Home

Europe to the Stars
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | UWSP | Science Building, 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481, United States
Europe to the Stars takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people.
Discover the European Southern Observatory in a story of cosmic curiosity, courage and perseverance; a story of observing a Universe of deep mysteries and hidden secrets; and a story of designing, building and operating the most powerful ground-based telescopes on the planet.
The movie focuses on the essential aspects of an astronomical observatory, while offering a broader view of how astronomy is done. From site-testing to locate the best places in the world for observing the sky, to how telescopes are built and what mysteries of the Universe astronomers are revealing.
Admission
There is no charge for our public programs, although donations of $1-$2 per attendee will be greatly appreciated to allow us to continue these public programs for our community.
Parking
Parking is free on campus for our guests only on Saturdays and Sundays. From Monday-Friday, the UWSP parking lots are enforced 2 am – 7 pm. Please visit this website for more details about parking options, rules, and regulations.

GET INVOLVED!
The Blocher Planetarium is a treasure of the Stevens Point community, offering shows to students young and old alike. This space has inspired countless students to go onto careers in astronomy and sparked the imagination of young children on field trips as they ask questions about the universe and their place in it. Help “Rebuild the Wonder” and join this effort to keep future generations gazing up at the stars. Learn More!
