Featured 9:00 am - 8:30 pm ON POINT! HONOR CHOIR Featured April 5 @ 9:00 am - 8:30 pm ON POINT! HONOR CHOIR Open to high school singers as recommended by the choral directors. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Teachers are strongly encouraged to submit SATB quartets, SSA trios, but may also recommend individual students (specifying each student’s voice part). SCHEDULE 9 a.m. Arrival 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. First Rehearsal 11:30-1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1 - 3 p.m. Second Rehearsal...
Featured 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cornerstone Press 40th Anniversary Gala Featured April 5 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cornerstone Press 40th Anniversary Gala The UW-Stevens Point Cornerstone Press will celebrate 40 years with an anniversary gala, open to alumni, students and community members. Get your free ticket here. Established in 1984, Cornerstone Press has launched careers for students and impacted dozens of authors in its journey. Please join our authors, original and current press directors, Chancellor Thomas Gibson,... Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm “In Congruity” Exhibit Opening Reception April 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm “In Congruity” Exhibit Opening Reception Join us for an evening of remembering the late Mark Symczak (1954 - 2015) and admiring his creations. "A reflection on the paintings of a New York based artist and where the lines of life and art intersect to create a body of work." Light appetizers and beverages will be provided through-out the night.
Featured 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Collection Crawl Featured April 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Collection Crawl The Olson Museum of Natural History at UW-Stevens Point invites you to explore all 9 teaching and research collections in this year’s Collection Crawl. A day of hands-on learning and inspiration about the natural world for everyone! This year's crawl will feature the Entomology Collection. Visit our natural science collections across three UW-Stevens Point buildings,... Free
Featured 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Laser Show – Legends of the Constellations: Orion Featured April 6 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Laser Show – Legends of the Constellations: Orion Legends of the Constellations: Orion is laser show great for families. Join the 12 pm show inside the Blocher Planetarium. Enjoy this animated re-telling of the classic Greek myth of the famous constellation Orion. The show is presented as part of the Museum of Natural History's Collection Crawl 2024. The UWSP Blocher Planetarium will feature... Free
9:00 am - 10:00 am Habitat Earth April 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Habitat Earth Narrated by Frances McDormand, Habitat Earth plunges below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems. Digs beneath the forest floor to discover how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive. Soars to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. Habitat Earth features...
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Laser Show – Legends of the Constellations: Orion April 7 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Laser Show – Legends of the Constellations: Orion Legends of the Constellations: Orion is laser show great for families. Enjoy this animated re-telling of the classic Greek myth of the famous constellation Orion. Our shows are open to the public in the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building, by the Foucault pendulum, right above the... Free
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Totality April 7 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Totality Totality is a program covering everything you need to know about lunar and solar eclipses. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Our production includes a variety of wonderful styles, from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. A very special part... Free
Featured 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Partial Solar Eclipse Featured April 8 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Partial Solar Eclipse The public is invited to experience the next partial solar eclipse viewing on campus! Join members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy for the viewing through portable telescopes with solar filters, at the UWSP Colman Field, adjacent to Maria Drive. (Limited number of free eclipse sunglasses available.) The duration is roughly two and a... Free
7:30 pm Composers’ Concert April 8 @ 7:30 pm Composers’ Concert Join us for the Composers' Concert Monday, April 8 at 7:30 in Michelsen Hall (Noel Fine Arts Center) where works by: Logan Hinterberg, Reagan Conklin, Chloe Carrillo, Matt Selenske, Austin Vonderloh, Luke Simons, Logan Egle, Ian Peot and Mackenzie Finger will be performed. Free of charge and open to all!
Featured 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sustainable and Resilient Communities Leaders Panel Featured April 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sustainable and Resilient Communities Leaders Panel Join the discussion as we gather elected officials to weigh the challenges and opportunities ahead in planning for climate resilience, natural resource management, and energy policy. The Sustainable and Resilient Communities series will culminate with a panel of local mayors and administrators to consider the opportunities and challenges in implementing sustainability and resilience policies locally... Free
7:30 pm Faculty Recital “Mythology in Music” April 9 @ 7:30 pm Faculty Recital “Mythology in Music” Works by Mouquet, Hoover, Neher, Ware and Burton performed by Danielle Breisach, flute and Michael Keller, piano. Free and open to all.
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Case in Point 2024 April 10 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Case in Point 2024 Be there as four teams battle in the inaugural Case in Point Business Solutions Competition! The Sentry School of Business and Economics at UW-Stevens Point has found a client with a pressing business challenge. Four teams and their coaches have met with the client and now, after doing extensive research, will present their solutions for...
2024-04-12 On Point! Honor Band Festival On Point! Honor Band Festival April 12 On Point! Honor Band Festival For Advanced High School Musicians. Masterclasses and coaching with our artist teachers Attend a concert by our top ensembles Learn about University life, study and career options Enjoy several social events with university students and faculty Schedule of events: 8:00 Registration Noel Fine Arts Center lobby 9:00-11:00 Honor Band rehearsal on stage 11:00-12:00 masterclasses rooms...
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
7:00 pm Vocal Jazz Concert featuring M-Pact April 12 @ 7:00 pm Vocal Jazz Concert featuring M-Pact Hailed "one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups in the world" by the San Francisco Chronicle, m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. Emerging from an age of auto-tune and overproduction, this Los Angeles-based ensemble has cultivated a new generation of ears hungry for the fresh, raw... $20
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hub City Symphony and Winds | UWSP at Marshfield April 12 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hub City Symphony and Winds | UWSP at Marshfield MANCINI! Celebrating Henry Mancini’s 100th birthday with a night of music written, performed and influenced by the incomparable composer. With special guests - Hub City Jazz! Tickets: $10 UWSP students free Sponsored by the Laird Endowment Fund for the Arts
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
Featured 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunstruck! April 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunstruck! Heliophysics is the main component of the Sunstruck! planetarium show. It includes information on the sun, parts/layers, space weather and its impact on Earth. With amazing footage from NASA heliophysics missions, the audience should gain an enhanced understanding of the Sun and how it impacts our world. *Recommended for all audiences Admission There is no... Free
2024-04-18 Poem in Your Pocket Day Poem in Your Pocket Day April 18 Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 18th by selecting a poem, carrying it with you, and sharing it with a friend, family member, colleague, or stranger. This year, we're thrilled to announce that we received a WiLS Ideas to Action grant to expand our Poem in Your Pocket Day programming beyond our walls to the Central Wisconsin region. Join...
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series UWSP Opera Workshop | Acis and Galatea Featured April 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series UWSP Opera Workshop | Acis and Galatea by George Frideric Handel Matthew Markham - Director of Opera Matheus Cruz - Artistic Director Tickets $17 tickets.uwsp.edu
Featured 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series UWSP Opera Workshop | Acis and Galatea Featured April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series UWSP Opera Workshop | Acis and Galatea by George Frideric Handel Matthew Markham - Director of Opera Matheus Cruz - Artistic Director Tickets $17 tickets.uwsp.edu
Featured 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star Featured April 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Bright Star tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey...
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Suzuki Recitals April 21 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Suzuki Recitals 12:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm One Sky Project April 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm One Sky Project The concept for each film was conceived by the One Sky Project partnership to showcase the ways different cultures see and interpret humanity’s shared sky. The One Sky Project collaborative was convened in the summer of 2019 and involved astronomers, planetarium professionals, educators, and cultural experts from Canada, China, India, Japan, and the United States.... Free
7:30 pm Wind Symphony TALL TALES April 25 @ 7:30 pm Wind Symphony TALL TALES Join the UWSP Bands for their final exciting, uplifting concerts of the year under the leadership of John Lynch, Director of Bands! The Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 on Thursday, April 25th and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 featuring oboe soloist Stacey Berk, both in Michelsen Hall. The Wind... $17
7:30 pm UWSP Symphony Orchestra “Rising Stars” April 26 @ 7:30 pm UWSP Symphony Orchestra “Rising Stars” Featuring winners of the Alice Peet Faust Concerto Competition: Matthew Selenske and Megan Griffith conducted by Dr. Andy Moran. Repertoire includes works by Karel Butz, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Gaetano Donizetti and Edward Gregson. tickets.uwsp.edu $17
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fragile Planet – Celebrating Earth Day/Week April 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fragile Planet – Celebrating Earth Day/Week Fragile Planet gives audiences an astronaut’s view of Earth, highlighting Earths unique regions. The journey then continues to the Moon, Mars, and beyond the Milky Way to search for habitats that might host extraterrestrial life. The show’s theme — that Earth is the only known haven for life, and thus is important to protect —... Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Earth, Moon & Sun April 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Earth, Moon & Sun This planetarium show explores the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. Coyote has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how Earth, Moon and Sun work together as... Free
7:30 pm UWSP Jazz Band “Birds of Paradise” April 30 @ 7:30 pm UWSP Jazz Band “Birds of Paradise” Directed by Myles Boothroyd Works by: Toshiko Akiyoshi Carla Bley Patty Darling Maria Schneider $17 general admission; Students free w/UWSP ID tickets.uwsp.edu Image: Boston Public Library $17
7:30 pm Symphonic Wind Ensemble NEAR AND FAR May 1 @ 7:30 pm Symphonic Wind Ensemble NEAR AND FAR Join the UWSP Bands for their final exciting, uplifting concerts of the year under the leadership of John Lynch, Director of Bands! The Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 on Thursday, April 25th and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 featuring oboe soloist Stacey Berk, both in Michelsen Hall. The Wind... $17
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Running for Life May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Running for Life Celebrating the history of the Boston Marathon and running culture in Central Wisconsin Three local leaders in the running community will share their personal stories during "Running for Life: Celebrating the history of the Boston Marathon and running community in Central Wisconsin" on Thursday, May 2. Hear from Tom Wetter, Donn Behnke and Nathan Brown...
Featured 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm 25th Anniversary Undergraduate Research Symposium Featured May 3 @ 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm 25th Anniversary Undergraduate Research Symposium The College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Research Symposium is a highlight of our year when we get to shine the light on the inspirational, creative accomplishments of our student scholars at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The day of student presentation features projects in the humanities, natural sciences, math, computing, and the social and...
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 May 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 An exciting evening of new works created by UWSP faculty Michael Estanich, Jeannie Hill, and Sarah Olson. Featuring additional work by a special guest artist. tickets.uwsp.edu
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 May 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 An exciting evening of new works created by UWSP faculty Michael Estanich, Jeannie Hill, and Sarah Olson. Featuring additional work by a special guest artist. tickets.uwsp.edu
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 An exciting evening of new works created by UWSP faculty Michael Estanich, Jeannie Hill, and Sarah Olson. Featuring additional work by a special guest artist. tickets.uwsp.edu
Featured 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Magic Globe Featured May 5 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Magic Globe Using motion capture to bring characters to life, this beautifully produced fulldome feature film has a child-centered story that will enchant family audiences. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change... Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 May 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Danstage 2024 An exciting evening of new works created by UWSP faculty Michael Estanich, Jeannie Hill, and Sarah Olson. Featuring additional work by a special guest artist. tickets.uwsp.edu
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mars Quest May 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mars Quest A chronicle of our centuries-long cultural, scientific fascination with the red planet. Set in a "three-act" form, Patrick Stewart weaves a dramatic narrative. In "Homage," we trace the earliest observations of Mars. “Mars In Focus” details the Mars of our time — as seen in the night sky, through binoculars and telescopes, and from our... Free
Featured Featured April 6 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Laser Show – Legends of the Constellations: Orion Free
Featured Featured April 9 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sustainable and Resilient Communities Leaders Panel Free