Overture Blog

Overture Center is Madison’s home for the arts. We’ve compiled these stories from our family of artists, program participants, donors, volunteers and community partners to share why they love Overture Center and why it is so important to support the arts.

	Date	Title
	JAN 2021	Yid Vicious keeps the tradition of klezmer music and dance alive
	DEC 2021	Stuart Stotts helps to relaunch family-favorite Kids in the Rotunda series
	DEC 2021	Tom Pease performs with his best friend in a Kids in the Rotunda double-headliner
	NOV 2021	Darin Johnson: Overture provides enriching experiences one doesn’t get on a typical day
	OCT 2021	John and Danielle Crim: two Madison siblings and former Overture’s Rising Stars participants are creating success in their artistic career
	SEP 2021	Caroline Hensley: UW-Madison student appreciates discounted tickets
	SEP 2021	Deb Arnold: Long-time friends look forward to returning to Overture for “Girls’ Night Out”
	AUG 2021	Sue Okas: Passing her love for musical theater down through the generations
	JUL 2021	Abby & Tyler Rubeor: Stars shimmered overhead for Overture’s first wedding of the year
	JUN 2021	David Landau: Kids in the Rotunda performer makes kids laugh, creates family memories
	MAY 2021	Jerry Ensemble seniors announce their university decisions
	MAY 2021	Alex Seager: Water Street Dance Milwaukee prepares for return to Overture
	APR 2021	Consuelo Lopez: Building community partnerships to expand arts access
	MAR 2021	Joe Thompson: Awaiting the comedic return of Duck Soup Cinema
	MAR 2021	Eli Rameker: Empowering youth and overcoming stigma through hip-hop dance
	FEB 2021	Leslie Damaso: Music video portrays her life as a Filipino-American in a small Wisconsin town
	FEB 2021	Meenakshi Ganesan: Kalaanjali dancers will showcase Indian culture at International Festival 2021
	FEB 2021	Anwar Floyd-Pruitt: Using art to bridge generations
	DEC 2020	Sue & Steve Smithson: Volunteers miss creating extraordinary experiences for guests
	DEC 2020	Hannah Sandvold: Overture Galleries provide an outlet for voices to be heard
	DEC 2020	Corey Pompey: UW Band looks forward to its annual performances at Overture
	DEC 2020	Exact Sciences: Exact Sciences provides ongoing support and encouragement
	NOV 2020	Kate Janssen: Jerry Awards program exemplifies Overture’s commitment to the next generation
	NOV 2020	Erin Liljegren: Overture Galleries exhibit inspires local artist to make more art
	NOV 2020	Amber Kind-Keppel: Jerry Awards recognize powerful work of high school theater programs
	OCT 2020	Cesar Maldonado: Mariachi Herencia de Mexico looks forward to returning to Overture stage
	OCT 2020	Chris Westhoff: Performing at Overture is a positive, memorable experience
	OCT 2020	Sarah Karlen: Jerry Awards positively impact students, directors, communities
	SEP 2020	Joe & LuAnn Meyers: Long-time donors explain why it’s critical to support Overture Center
	SEP 2020	Gail Becker: Investing in Overture is nourishing your soul
	SEP 2020	Robert Jaeger: Local artist shares what Overture means to him and the Madison community
	SEP 2020	Dana Perry: National musician grows through participation in Overture programs