As we enter the fall, there are many promising things to look forward to at UW-Whitewater. From entertaining performances to picturesque exhibitions, the options are endless.
Music
Fill up your calendar as we enter a thrilling and busy semester with the Department of Music, as there will be performances occurring nearly every week.
Keep your eye out for upcoming recitals, concerts, and performances. To cap off the season, the department will hold its annual Music Department Holiday Gala Concert.
“From jazz to classical to contemporary to experimental, our Fall 2025 concert calendar features something for everyone,” said Christian Ellenwood, UW-W chair of music. “Come, connect, experience, FEEL—and leave inspired.”
Theatre
“We’re excited to offer a range of fun and thoughtful entertainment, with productions that explore memory and loss, belonging and redemption, as well as some just plain silliness,” said Eric Appleton, UW-W chair of theatre/dance.
To start the season, “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Robyn Accetta, is the reimagining of the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Skipping ahead a bit to “Scrooge’s Christmas: A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Ken Jones and directed by Bruce Cohen, focuses on Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of transformation after being confronted by the ghosts of his past, present, and future.
The Young
Turning the attention to the Center of the Arts’ neighbor, The Young. The Young includes numerous entertaining performances this academic season. Breathtaking repertoires, interactive fantasy adventures, and so much more will be brought to the stage.
“We’re thrilled to bring such a dynamic mix of performances to The Young Performing Arts Center this season,” said Michael Dugan, dean of the UW-Whitewater College of Arts and Communication and interim executive director of The Young.
The Young starts off strong with “Beowulf,” a fierce one-person retelling of the Old English epic, and “Gilgamesh,” an epic solo adaptation of the ancient Sumerian.
Afterwards follows an interactive fantasy quest called “Dungeons & Dragons: Twenty-Sided Tavern,” “Ballet Hispánico,” “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change,’” and the Wisconsin storyteller John McGivern.
Crossman Gallery
The first exhibition this fall, in the Crossman Gallery is, “Bodies: Humans in Art” the third annual “WOTA Collects Art” competition.
“With the support of Dean Dugan and in collaboration with Prof. Deborah Wilk, we have been working with WOTA faculty and students to purchase a new artwork for the university art collection each year,” Crossman Gallery Director Ashley Dimmig said.
The second exhibition that will occur is the Juried Student Art Exhibition, which allows students to submit their works with a potential chance to win one of the various awards. “The reception/awards ceremony is our biggest event of the fall semester,” Dimmig said.
Afterwards includes the regular milestone exhibitions, showcasing the BFA, BA, and BSE students’ works.
Roberta’s Gallery
Meanwhile, the Roberta’s Gallery also encompasses several exciting exhibitions this fall.
“We have some exciting new artists coming to campus this coming semester,” said Caitlyn Dickman, public relations intern at Roberta’s Art Gallery.
One of the many artists to be introduced is Woody Oslen in the “Expressing Imagination In The Abstract” exhibition, featuring his expressive and dynamic watercolor paintings. Beforehand, the gallery will be hosting a watercolor workshop in partnership with UC Live.
Following Woody Oslen is “Ofrenda de Día de Muertos” by UW-Whitewater Spanish Club, “First-Gen College CELEBRATION” by UWW First-Generation Team, and the “Fur, Feathers and Fidelity: Military Mascots” exhibition by UWW Veterans Services.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an eventful fall for the arts, full of unique and entertaining activities.
