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16 • Milwaukee Post • June 28, 2013 South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center releases 2013-14 schedule Synopsis: Baby Wants Candy is an improvised musical comedy that has played before sold-out crowds internationally Audiences choose a title of a musical . that's never been performed before and then it becomes the title for that show's musical that Baby Wants Candy performers create on the spot. Post Staff SOUTH MILWAUKEE – The South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center has unveiled its schedule for the 2013-14 season, its ninth. "This year's Performing Arts Series represents the top tier of artists within their respective genres, and we are thrilled to present them to all," SMPAC Director Chad Piechocki said. "Our goal is to present programming that connects with our current patrons and stretches their imaginations, while also reaching out to new audiences." Single-show tickets for the new season go on sale at 10 a.m. July 8 at the SMPAC box office, 901 15th Ave., by phone at 414766-5049 or online at www.southmilwaukeepac.org. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the summer. The lineup is as follows: American Contemporary Music Ensemble When: 7:30 p.m. March 13, 2014 Synopsis: The piano quintet presents a moving homage to the late, largely unsung Polish composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg in "Songs Still Sung." The program will include Weinberg's Piano Quintet Op. 18, plus Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67 and selections from Henryk Górecki's String Quartet No. 3. Carlota Santana and Flamenco Vivo "Frankenstein" When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Synopsis: The opening show of the Performing Arts Series features three performers who are charged with a task of making a monster. Bound in elaborate Edwardian costumes, the trio embarks on a journey to construct Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory while they struggle and battle through acrobatic feats. Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana When: 2 p.m. Nov. 17 Synopsis: Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana will perform "Fiesta Flamenca," a second performance designed for families and dance lovers of all ages. Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 Synopsis: Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana played two sold-out shows during the 2011-12 season, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a performance of "Soul of Flamenco." It will feature an allstar cast of Spanish dancers and musicians in newly created pieces. Calmus' "Christmas A Capella" When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Synopsis: Calmus is the winner of the 2009 Concert Artists Guild International Competition and a world-renowned a cappella quintet. The German group's Christmas show will feature a blend of ancient and contemporary pieces, including a selection of works from J.S. Bach MPS reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district," MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton said. "This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district." MPS said it has seen the percentage of its students going on to college within 18 months of graduation grow by 8 percent over the last five years, and its graduation rate grow by 14 percent since 2000. physical education and librarian positions in MPS schools, the district reported June 11. Art is expected to see the biggest boost for the start of the 2013-14 school year with 25 full-time teaching positions, the district said. Most K-5 and K-8 schools across the district will see funding for art, music and physical education teachers double. According to the district, parents ranked more art, music and physical education as top priorities in the district budget survey for two consecutive years. Approved MPS budget to bring more positions More MPS schools honored for reinforcing positive behavior MILWAUKEE – The 2013-14 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved recently is expected to create 45 additional art, music, MILWAUKEE – More MPS schools are being honored for successfully reinforcing positive behavior to improve school climate BRIEFS MPS class of 2013 earns $17.7M in scholarships MILWAUKEE – Students who graduated from Milwaukee Public Schools this month earned more than $17.7 million in scholarships, the district announced June 14. The district anticipates the total of $17,791,814 as of May 31 to grow, and already tops the 2012 class. "This incredible total – $17.7 million – is Jason Moran and familiar holiday carols. Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II program When: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2014 Synopsis: The dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet's second company are back for a third straight season. The show will feature a world premiere with music by Cole Porter, choreographed by former Milwaukee Ballet Company member Petr Zahradnícek and played live by Daniel Boudewyns, senior accompanist for the ballet. Baby Wants Candy When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 I'm Not A Pilot and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra When: 7:30 p.m. April 25, 2014 Synopsis: The event collaboraes one of Milwaukee's favorite bands with a full orchestra playing along side them. I'm Not A Pilot features band member Peter Thomas, who is also a cellist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. The concert will feature international composer and orchestral arranger Jim Gray, who will create orchestral charts for the MYSO students. Jason Moran When: 7:30 p.m. April 26, 2014 Synopsis: A jazz innovator, Moran's "Fats Waller Dance Party" is a contemporary celebration of the legendary entertainer. Commissioned by the Harlem Stage in New York, the dance party offers a lively reimagining of legendary Fats Waller's signature sound. and reduce classroom disruption. Seventyeight schools were named Schools of Distinction or Schools or Merit by the Wisconsin Positive Behaviorial Interventions and Supports Network, up from 50 in the 2012-13 school year. The 78 schools represent about one-third of the 233 winners statewide. "It is always exciting to see the hard work of school and district personnel recognized by the Wisconsin PBIS network. It is truly a team effort," said John Hill, MPS Student Services Coordinator-Program Specialist. Schools of Merit are honored for implementing training staff, teaching students about the program and regularly meeting to examine data and evaluate the program's successes, an MPS news release said. Schools of Distinction are recognized for implementing PBIS for two or more years and actively engaging parents in the program.

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