Chippewa Valley Times

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is hosting a series of arts and humanities events this spring, offering diverse cultural experiences to the public. These events include exhibitions, theater performances, concerts, film screenings, literary readings, and civic discussions.

The Furlong Gallery will feature "Bill Wikrent: Capturing the Moment" in the North Gallery and works by artist Matt Talbot in the South Gallery through March 1. The Wikrent exhibit highlights his contributions to UW-Stout's visual history. A reception for this exhibition will take place on February 20. Talbot's work includes projects for Marvel Studios and other prominent clients. An artist talk with Talbot is scheduled for February 25.

Other exhibitions include "Patient No More," a traveling exhibit focusing on disability rights history, available from February 2 to March 30 at the Library Art Lab. Associate Professor Daniel Atyim will present his sabbatical work starting March 10 at Furlong Gallery.

The university theater department will perform "Alice by Heart" from April 4-12 at Harvey Hall Theatre under Director Audric Buhr. This musical explores themes of imagination during World War II.

Concerts are also part of the lineup. Stout Choirs will perform on April 26 under Director Jerry Hui, while the Symphonic Band directed by Erika Svanoe will play on April 27. The Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra, led by James Anderson, has a concert planned for May 3.

Film enthusiasts can attend screenings of "February" and "The League" on February 4 with director Q&A sessions following each screening. Literary events include virtual talks with authors Andrew Krivak and Peter Geye.

UW-Stout’s Center for Applied Ethics will host discussions featuring national and international speakers throughout March and April covering topics like ecology, assisted dying, abortion ethics, and language diversity in multicultural contexts.

Philosophers’ Cafés provide informal discussion opportunities led by faculty from UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire on various contemporary issues at Brewery Nonic in Menomonie.