UW-Parkside College of Arts and Humanities

02/24/2026

UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble and Community Band present
"Roots of Early American Music"
Thursday, March 12 | 7:00pm | Bedford Concert Hall
In anticipation of the 250th of America, come hear early musical influences that have become part of the fabric of our culture.
Special guests include organ soloist Brian Schoettler in Charles Ives' "Variations on 'America'" - trading variations with the band - and Glenfele (fiddlers Anna Perkins and William Bice, with guest Andy McDonah on guitar) trading Scottish dances with the band in "Four Scottish Dances" by Malcom Arnold.
Also on the program; "Maiden Voyage" by Shirley Mier, "Exhilaration and Cry from 'Southern Harmony'" by Don Grantham, and "Fanfare Esprit" by Carol Brittin Chambers.

Tickets: https://uwparksidetickets.universitytickets.com/.../event

11/20/2025

Join us at The Rita!
This week and weekend, the Rita is full of music and theatre!
Join us for the final Noon Concert of the Fall ‘25 series featuring The Devin Gray Trio, the Parkside Symphony and Community Orchestras, and the opening weekend of the Theatre Arts Department’s production of
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” Come experience powerful music and theatre at Parkside’s Rita!

World renowned jazz artists Devin Gray (piano) and Mark Feldman (violin)
are joined by Parkside’s very own Russ Johnson (trumpet) for a concert of electrifying and dynamic music.

The Parkside Symphony and Community Orchestras present a concert of music from you favorite movies.
Come hear themes and other music from Lord of the rings, Forest Gump and many other familiar films.

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends,
Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with the bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine.

11/17/2025

🎓 Future Leaders in Local Government! 🎓
Students from the UW-Parkside and Carthage College visited City Hall today to learn about how local government operates.
During the visit, students met with Mayor David Bogdala, City Administrator John Morrissey, Ald. Kenny Harper and Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton. They discussed city operations, public safety and opportunities for young people to get involved in their community!

10/21/2025

Join us this week at The Rita
This week you can enjoy an exciting concert from our Parkside Jazz Ensembles and noon concert by our Parkside Choral Ensembles
Come experience the powerful music being made by our talented and inspiring students at UW-Parkside. Parkside’s Rita!

10/08/2025

Join us for a music packed week.
Enjoy music from:
Parkside Wind Ensemble & Community Band | Oct 9 | 7pm
Noon concert, Gohsts in the Gravel | Oct 10 | 12pm
Parkside Symphony & Community Orchestra | Oct 11 | 3pm

All performances will be held in the celebrated Bedford Hall

10/01/2025

Please join us this Friday, Oct 3 at 12pm for this year’s first Noon Concert featuring Matt Mifflin.
Matt Mifflin
Oct 3 | 12PM
Bedford Concert Hall

07/11/2025

TODAY!!! In Bedford Hall!
Soprano Natalie Ford and pianist Maggie Rebers take you on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of American song, with works by Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, and songs made famous by the legendary Judy Garland.
Friday, July 11 @ 6:30PM
UW- Parkside
The Rita | Bedford Hall
Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha, WI 53144
Non-Ticketed Event, Open to the Public
($15 suggested donation) Gregory Berg Pyeatt Kathy Berg Shelly ShiAnn Melendez Andy Wyosnick Derek Machan Heather Keszler Laura Dixon Strickling Ryan White Jackie Labbe Jacob Baker

COLLA VOCE CONCERTS Presents:
"SWING, SING, AND EVERYTHING DE-LOVELY"
A Tribute to Friendship, Film, and the Golden Age of Song

Soprano Natalie Ford and pianist Maggie Rebers invite you on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of American song, featuring beloved works by Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, and songs made famous by the legendary Judy Garland.
From the witty sparkle of “Anything Goes” to the emotional resonance of “Over the Rainbow,” this recital is a celebration of friendship, film, and the music that continues to inspire generations.

Friday, July 11 @ 6:30PM
UW- Parkside
The Rita | Bedford Hall
Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha, WI 53144
Non-Ticketed Event, Open to the Public
($15 suggested donation)