Chamber concerts

MADISON -- The Oakwood Chamber Players will present their first concert, "Measure for Measure," on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Oakwood Village Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 6, at First Unitarian Society at 3 p.m.

The remaining concerts include: "Christmas Lights" - Nov. 29 and Dec. 1; "Fantasies and Diversions" - Jan. 25 and 26; "Steppin' Out-The Spring Soiree"- April 4 and 5; and "Amusing the Muse" - May 21 and June 1.

Individual tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. For tickets or additional information, call 608-230-4316.

MADISON -- "Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem" welcomes Parry Karp, cello, and Howard Karp, piano, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 12:30 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery III.

This father-son duo has been a favorite in Madison for years. Last season they performed Bach transcriptions for cello and piano.

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

"Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem" is a free weekly chamber music series presented by the Elvehjem Museum of Art and Wisconsin Public Radio, with the cooperation of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music. The series, hosted by music commentator Lori Skelton, is broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Radio stations, including WERN, 88.7 Madison.

MADISON -- Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will air "And Thou Shalt Honor" at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, a documentary that focuses on caregiving - those who provide it for their loved ones and those who need it.

During the broadcast, a crew of studio-based volunteers from the Wisconsin Caregiver Coalition will be available for phone calls at 1-800-348-9529.

On Thursday, Oct. 10, portalwisconsin.org will host a live Web chat about long-term care. The chat will run from 7 to 8 p.m.

People who can't be a part of the chat during its scheduled time may submit questions or comments ahead of time and then check back for a response. A transcript of the chat will be archived on portalwisconsin.org.

MADISON -- The Edgewood College Music Department announces the first in a series of Concerts on Campus for this semester.

The Edgewood Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Blake Walter, will be performing with pianist, Trevor Stephenson, on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel, located on the Edgewood College campus.

Tickets may be purchased at the door. $4 for general admission or free with an Edgewood ID.

For information on this and any other events in the concert series, call the Edgewood College Music Department at 608-663-2845.

MADISON -- The Edgewood College Music Department announces the student recital of Melanie Birkeland, pianist.

She will perform Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel, located on the Edgewood College campus. There is no admission charge.

For information on this and any other events in the concert series, call the Edgewood College Music Department at 608-663-2845.