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Media/Arts Briefs

MADISON -- In the final concert of the season, "Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem" welcomes the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse Brass Trio featuring David Cooper on trumpet, Daren Robbins on horn, and James Wheat on trombone Sunday, May 12, at 12:30 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery III.

Featured will be pieces from contemporary composers such as Eric Ewazen and William Schmidt as well as the 20th century French composer Francis Poulenc, Dutch composer Jan Koetsier, and J.S. Bach.

There will be a reception after the performance; a free docent-led tour of the Elvehjem Museum begins at 2 p.m.

Concert at Monona Terrace

MADISON -- The Madison East High School jazz ensemble will perform a free concert at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on Wednesday, May 15, as part of the "School Showcase" concert series.

The show will start at 6 p.m. with refreshments available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Monona Terrace is located at One John Nolen Dr. Parking is available in the Monona Terrace parking ramp for a nominal fee.

Auditions for upcoming plays

JEFFERSON -- Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 700 W. Milwaukee St. here.

The Actors Group will be presenting the works of American playwrights O'Neill, Williams, Miller, Inge, among others, and original works of Wisconsin playwrights. Auditions will consist of reading from scripts.

For further information contact Brad Radcliffe 414-259-7879 or 920-723-5925 or the Council for the Performing Arts at 920-674-2179.

Theater Bus

MADISON -- Theater Bus for people over 60 will visit the International Crane Foundation, take an Upper Dells Boat trip, and have lunch at Ishnala on Mirror Lake on Tuesday, June 4. The cost is $49 including transportation. Call 608-257-0003 for reservations before Tuesday, May 14, or until full.

The Theater Bus will also travel to Racine to see "The Amorous Ambassador," a rollicking, romantic comedy presented by the Racine Theater Guild on Sunday, June 16. Lunch will be at Lucarelli's Docks Waterfront Restaurant with a view of Lake Michigan. Cost is $44. Call 608-257-0003 for reservations before Thursday, May 16, or until full.

TV Programs of Note

Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m., Inspiration Channel (cable) -- "Catholic Mass."

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Daily Mass." No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Red, White, and Brass." Taped at the Kohl Center in Madison, Band Director Michael Leckrone and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Varsity Band deliver a concert that celebrates American music, featuring everything from Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" to music from Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" and a medley of patriotic songs. Repeats 7 p.m. May 14.

Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Fatima: Altars of the World." This major documentary reveals the factual history and the Message of Fatima, since 1916 until today. Repeats 2 a.m. May 14; 9 p.m. May 15; noon May 16.

Saturday, May 11, 9 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "All Star Bluegrass Celebration."

Saturday, May 11, 10:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Live in Japan."

Sunday, May 12, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) - "Mass." Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Thursday, May 16, 6 p.m., Lifetime (cable) - "Our Heroes, Ourselves." Special looks at the stories of four diverse women who have made a valiant effort to make a real difference in their communities on issues of gangs, foster care, the environment, and the health-care system.

Radio Programs of Note

Monday, May 13-Sunday, May 19, 4 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Bishop William H. Bullock's Weekly Radio Broadcast."

Friday, May 10, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "The World Over: Catholic Investing." With Greg Watkins and Bowie Kuhn. Repeats 9 a.m. May 13.

Wednesday, May 15, 5 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Catholic Answers Live: Israel's Vocation in the Church." With David Moss. Repeats 8 a.m. May 16.