Arts & Rec Archives - Royal Purple

South Korean valentine event brings magic to Whitewater

Hannah Michalowski, Journalist

February 17, 2020

A South Korean family production, the Family Valentine Event Yao Yao, came to Young Auditorium on Feb. 13 with exciting learning visuals for children. Families filed in Thursday night for a creating screen art show by Brush Theatre. T...

Brass quintet stimulates senses

Jessica Smith, Journalist

February 17, 2020

Axiom Brass performed at the Young Auditorium Feb. 11. The group is sponsored by a non-profit organization, Fractured Atlas. The founding member was Dorival Puccini Jr., and then more musicians joined until it became the bras...

ThreadBenders showcases fiber art

Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor

February 10, 2020

The ThreadBenders came to the Whitewater Arts Alliance on Jan. 30 to display their unique artistic expression. In 2016, ThreadBenders came together to form a group of women who specialize in fiber art. The exhibit features 14 pa...

Entertainer captivates with mind reading

Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor

February 10, 2020

The Mentalist, Sean Bott, came to the University Center’s Down Under on Thursday, Feb. 6 to express his unique form of comedy in the form of “mentalism”. While the practice of mentalism is thousands of years old, some pe...

Stolen Sisters draws attention in Crossman Gallery

Hannah Michalowski, Journalist

February 10, 2020

The “Stolen Sisters” art exhibit debuted in the Crossman Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Thursday, Jan. 30 and featured performances from Red Birds Drum, jingle dancer Sophia Ford, and two UW-Whitewater...

Roberta’s Art Gallery crafts provide warmth

February 3, 2020

Russian Ballet comes to Young Auditorium

Olivia Enriquez, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor

February 3, 2020

The Russian National Ballet took to the Young Auditorium stage at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to show off their talent by showcasing the story of both Romeo and Juliet and Carmen on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The performance was ...

Billiards club has first tournament of 2020

February 3, 2020

Photo exhibit showcases unique perspective

January 27, 2020

UW-Whitewater Professor Showcases Talent with friend from MSO

Olivia Enriquez, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor

January 27, 2020

On Jan. 23, 2020, Benjamin Whitcomb, a professor of Cello and Music Theory at UW-Whitewater, performed alongside his long-time friend Peter J. Thomas of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at a showcase of talent for friends, coll...

Spring intramural sports sign up begins

January 27, 2020

Local ski resort creates family friendly fun

January 20, 2020