Happy New Year + Late Jan. Arts Roundup

Just arrived back in Madison after a hectic Holiday break, including the FANTASTIC Inaugural CMS Summit on Music Entrepreneurship! More on that later....for now, I have a list of a few hot events in and around Madison that I don't want you to miss!!

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Emerson String Quartet
Friday, 1/22 8:00pm
Location: Wisconsin Union Theater

Don't miss one of America's greatest string quartets, back in Madison by popular demand!

Check out: http://uniontheater.wisc.edu/season/emerson2.html

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Wisconsin Story Project Presents: Cancer Stories Fundraiser
Saturday, 1/23 7:30pm
Location: Project Lodge

The Wisconsin Story Project will present it's first theatrical project, entitled Cancer Stories, in May 2010 at Overture Center (http://www.wisconsinstory.org/csp.html). Now they need our support! This promises to be a lot of fun and for a very worthy cause. So please try to be there!

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Screening: "Beautiful Losers"
Thursday, 1/28 7:30pm
Location: Memorial Union Play Circle

Here's the word from Alex Wolf, of the Wisconsin Union Film Committee: "In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, "Beautiful Losers" focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth."

Sounds like fun!

Check out the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyRAHKTy6hI

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Arts Enterprise Presents - Sustainable Creativity Part III: Financial Management for Aspiring Professionals
Monday, 2/01 6:00pm
Location: Room TBA Humanities Bldg (Check TITU)

Could let this one slip through! This interactive workshop will feature UW Credit Union representatives as they help students deal with issues related to planning for life beyond the institution. This FREE event is a CAN'T MISS opportunity for entrepreneurs and soon-to-be self-employed artists to get a head start on setting up a system for sustainable financial success. Topics to be explored include:

•Saving and budgeting plans
•Planning for retirement now
•Understanding your student loan debt
•Using and building credit wisely

Don't miss this exciting, FREE event. We'll provide light refreshments, as well as our trademark door prize raffle. So you have nothing to lose, and hopefully something to gain!

Check out: http://www.artsenterprise.wisc.edu/student.html

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That's it for now! Looking forward to a great 2010, and many more fun events...