Visual & Performing Arts
Parking
Visual & Performing Arts is growing! A new parking ramp is being built adjacent to the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts. During the construction, we encourage VPA patrons to park in the ramp at 17th & Farwell Streets. Directional signage will be in place to guide patrons to the Lowe Center for the Arts and Morris Hall. See “Accessibility” below for information about patron drop-off zones. Street parking surrounding the Lowe Center for the Arts is free after 6 p.m. Parking in the 17th Street ramp is also free after 7 p.m. and on weekends. If you have questions, please call the School of Visual and Performing Arts at (608) 785-6634, or the University at (608) 785-8000, or scan QR code for a Google Maps link directing you to the parking ramp.
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Starts 5 p.m. Tue, Sept. 3, 2024
Art Faculty Exhibition
Opening Reception: September 5th, 5-6:30 p.m.
5:20 to 6 p.m. Tue, Sept. 3, 2024
Theatre and Dance Major/Minor/All Interested Meeting
6:30 to 10 p.m. Tue, Sept. 3, 2024
Auditions for Fall Theatre Productions
Auditions for Puffs, What the Constitution Means to Me, and The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
5 to 7 p.m. Wed, Sept. 4, 2024
Auditions for Art in Motion: A Concert of Dance
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thu, Sept. 12, 2024
Juli Wood Quartet
7 to 8 p.m. Sat, Sept. 14, 2024
Shoeless Trio presents "Rhythm & Roots"
Annual Music Scholarship Gala
6 to 7 p.m. Wed, Sept. 18, 2024
Impressionist Soirée
An Evening of French Music, Art, and Poetry
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri, Sept. 20, 2024
Estampas Latinas
Hispanic Heritage Month Guest Artist Recital
5:30 to 7 p.m. Sun, Sept. 22, 2024
6th Annual Gameday in the Vineyard
UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band Benefit
Starts 5 p.m. Fri, Sept. 27, 2024
The Experiential and The Artificial
The Art of Codey Gallas and Ryan Send
2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Fri, Oct. 4, 2024
The Banzat Trio
Pan-stylistic, transatlantic improvised music
2 to 3 p.m. Sun, Oct. 13, 2024
UWL Wind Ensemble
Fall Concert
4 to 5 p.m. Sun, Oct. 13, 2024
UWL Symphony Orchestra
Fall Concert
Multiple dates
Puffs
5:20 to 6 p.m. Mon, Oct. 21, 2024
Theatre & Dance Major/Minor/All Interested Meeting
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tue, Oct. 22, 2024
UWL Jazz Concert
Two UWL Big Bands to Perform
5 to 7 p.m. Thu, Oct. 24, 2024
Art Open House
Get your hands dirty while learning more about the UWL Art Department!
12:30 to 3 p.m. Sat, Oct. 26, 2024
12th Annual High School Band Day
(and a football game!)
7:30 to 9 p.m. Sat, Oct. 26, 2024
UWL Concert Choir and Treble Chorus
Luminescence
Starts 5 p.m. Tue, Oct. 29, 2024
Music & ...
The Art of Mary Ellen Childs: Part of the La Crosse New Music Festival
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tue, Oct. 29, 2024
UWL Jazz Combo Concert
Multiple dates
Art in Motion: A Concert of Dance
4 to 5 p.m. Thu, Nov. 7, 2024
Scent & Sound
A Multisensory Artist Workshop
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thu, Nov. 7, 2024
La Crosse New Music Festival
Concert 1: Origin
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri, Nov. 8, 2024
La Crosse New Music Festival
Concert 2: Spectrum
9 to 10 p.m. Fri, Nov. 8, 2024
La Crosse New Music Festival
Concert 3: Time
6 to 7 p.m. Sat, Nov. 9, 2024
La Crosse New Music Festival
Concert 4: Space
1 to 2 p.m. Sun, Nov. 17, 2024
UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Home Field Show Revue
Multiple dates
What the Constitution Means to Me
Starts 4 p.m. Mon, Nov. 18, 2024
Theatre Auditions for Spring 2025 Productions
Starts 5 p.m. Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
Senior Art Major Fall Exhibition
Opening Reception: November 22, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri, Nov. 22, 2024
Four Hands, One Heart
Guest Artists Recital with Dr. Lina Yoo Min Lee & Dr. Kaju Lee
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sat, Nov. 23, 2024
Light Eternal
UWL Choral Union
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tue, Nov. 26, 2024
UWL Jazz Combo Concert
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Mon, Dec. 2, 2024
Artist Talks: Senior Art Major Exhibition
Session 1
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Wed, Dec. 4, 2024
Artist Talks: Senior Art Major Exhibition
Session 2
Multiple dates
Ceramics and Print Sale
Get Ready for the Annual UWL Ceramics Club Student Art Sale!
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri, Dec. 6, 2024
Jazz Concert
UWL Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra
Noon to 1 p.m. Sat, Dec. 7, 2024
UWL Concert Band
Wanderings
Multiple dates
The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley
2 to 3 p.m. Sun, Dec. 8, 2024
UWL Symphony Orchestra Concert
Reveries
4 to 5 p.m. Sun, Dec. 8, 2024
UWL Wind Ensemble Concert
Above the Fold
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wed, Dec. 11, 2024
UWL Concert Choir & Treble Chorus
Love & Hope Abide
2 to 4 p.m. Mon, Jan. 6
What the Constitution Means to Me
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Encore Performance
Starts 5 p.m. Mon, Jan. 27
Art in Tandem
Opening Reception: January 31, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
5:20 to 6 p.m. Mon, Jan. 27
Theatre & Dance Major/Minor Meeting
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 31
UWL Jazz Faculty Recital
10 to 11 a.m. Fri, Feb. 7
Testing event
This is a test for filter
4 to 5 p.m. Sat, Feb. 8
Katelyn Bouska, Piano
Guest Artists Recital
2 to 3 p.m. Sun, Feb. 16
2025 Music Honors Recital
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tue, March 4
Jazz Combo Concert
Starts 5 p.m. Fri, March 7
65th All-Student Juried Art Exhibition
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri, March 7
Big Band Cabaret & Dance Party
Annual Jazz Scholarship Benefit
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fri, March 7
Broadway's Keith Buterbaugh
ArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist
2 to 3 p.m. Sat, March 8
Dr. Jonathan Borja, Flute
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sat, March 8
UWL Wind Ensemble
España: Vientos de pasión: Wind Band Music of Spain
Multiple dates
Much Ado About Nothing
2 to 3 p.m. Sun, March 9
UWL Symphony Orchestra
Spotlight: UWL Solo Artist Competition Performances
5:20 to 6 p.m. Mon, March 10
Theatre & Dance Major/Minor/All Interested Meeting
7:30 to 9 p.m. Wed, March 12
UWL Concert Choir & Treble Chorus
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thu, March 13
UWL Symphonic Band
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 28
Nikki Lynette: Film Screening & Talkback
ArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist
1 to 3 p.m. Sat, March 29
Student-Directed Ten-Minute Play Auditions
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wed, April 2
Scott Gellatly: Artist Presentation
ArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist
Multiple dates
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
4 to 5 p.m. Sat, April 5
Music Composition Area Recital
4 to 5 p.m. Sat, April 12
Chamber Music Concert
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thu, April 24
ArtsFest Opening Reception
Let them eat cake! (And drink coffee)
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thu, April 24
Treble Chorus
ArtsFest 2025 Signature Event
Starts 5 p.m. Fri, April 25
Senior Art Major Exhibition
ArtsFest 2025 Signature Event
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri, April 25
UWL Choral Union
Spring Concert
2 to 3 p.m. Sat, April 26
UWL Symphony Orchestra Concert
ArtsFest 2025 Signature Event
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sat, April 26
ArtsFest Jazz Concert
ArtsFest 2025 Signature Event
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Mon, April 28
Exit Strategies: Artist Talks
Session 1
6 to 8 p.m. Tue, April 29
CASSH Evening of Excellence
A celebration of the arts, social sciences, and humanities!
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tue, April 29
Jazz Combo Concert
...and Jam Session!
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Wed, April 30
Exit Strategies: Artist Talks
Session 2
Starts 1 p.m. Wed, April 30
Deer Hide Design Demonstration
with Levi & Verna Blackdeer
6 to 10 p.m. Wed, April 30
Auditions for Fall 2025 Theatre Productions
Multiple dates
Ceramics and Print Sale
Get Ready for the Annual UWL Ceramics and Print Student Art Sale!
2 to 3 p.m. Sat, May 3
Symphonic Band Concert
4 to 5 p.m. Sat, May 3
Wind Ensemble Concert
Multiple dates
Cabaret
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Mon, May 5
Exit Strategies: Artist Talks
Session 3
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tue, May 6
Dramatic Delights
Music Scenes from the Stage
Noon to 12:45 p.m. Wed, May 7
Exit Strategies: Artist Talks
Session 4
6:30 to 9 p.m. Fri, May 9
An Evening of Short Plays and Scenes