The Madison Catholic Herald -- Arts

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Historical Museum, 30 N. Carroll St. on the Capitol Square, presents a series of films in conjunction with the traveling exhibit "Unpacking on the Prairie: Jewish Women in the Upper Midwest."

Stacy Schiff of Jewish Social Services and teacher of the Jewish Image in Film, Literature, and Culture at Midrasha, Madison's Hebrew High School, will introduce each film and lead a discussion afterward. There will also be time to view the exhibit.

The films include "The Jazz Singer," 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8; "Gentlemen's Agreement," 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15; "Crossing Delancy," 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12; "The Chosen," 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19; and "They Came for Good," 1 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Admission is free. There is a suggested donation of $4 for adults, $3 for children, and $10 for families. For more information, call 608-264-6555.

Epiphany concert at Sinsinawa

SINSINAWA -- Feeling those post-holiday blues? Rejuvenate your spirit and start the new year off on a positive note by attending the annual Epiphany Concert and Evening Prayer at Sinsinawa Mound.

The free performance by the Civic Chorus will be held Sunday, Jan. 5, at 4 p.m. in the Queen of the Rosary Chapel. The event celebrates the conclusion of the Christmas season.

For information on Sinsinawa Mound and its programs, call 608-748-4411 or visit the Web site www.sinsinawa.org. Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on Cty. Rd. Z, off Hwy. 11.

Quartet to present free concert

MADISON -- Giving - "that's what the holidays are all about," says director Jim Latimer, founder of the Madison Marimba Quartet.

The quartet will play the "Our Gift to You" free concert on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at the UW-Madison School of Music in Mills Hall located at the corner of Park St. and University Ave.

The free concert is open to the community. Other quartet members Tim Gruber, Tom Shaver, and Matt Peters say they never tire of giving their gift of music at this time of year and consider it healing and peace-filled.

For more information about the concert, go to www.madison.com/communities/marimba or call 608-835-9861.

TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

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, Dec. 28, 12 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Holy Land Revealed." This program uses footage of the modern-day Holy Land to follow the footsteps of Jesus and relive his life.

Sundays, Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) - "Mass." Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "New Year's Eve All-Gershwin Concert." The New York Philharmonic celebrates with the composer's most famous music, including selections from "Porgy and Bess."

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Richard Rodgers Gala." Broadway legends perform songs by composer Richard Rodgers, in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1:30 a.m., EWTN (cable) - "You are a Masterpiece." Depicting all the stages of growth, including the birthing process and beyond, this special displays life as a continuous whole, invalidating any reason to disregard or devalue a human life due to any apparent weakness or vulnerability. Repeats 3 a.m. and 10 p.m. Jan. 17; 4 a.m. Jan. 25.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m., EWTN (cable) - "Solemn Mass of Mary, Mother of God from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C." Repeats 11 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 2, 1:30 a.m., EWTN (cable) - "Christi's Choice." As the result of an abortion, Christi Stile ended up in a persistent vegetative state for life. Presented as an emotional interview with her mother, Kay tries to explain what happened and how her family tries to cope with it. Repeats 3:30 a.m. Jan. 19; 4:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 24.

Thursday, Jan. 2, 8 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Much Ado About Something." Whether the Bard was the true author of all the literary classics attributed to him is the subject of this "Frontline" program.

Sunday, Jan. 5, 12:30 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "A Musical Offering from the Vatican: A Papal Concert." From the Pope Paul VI Hall in the Vatican comes this concert in honor of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, featuring a select program of classics by Brahms, Penderecki, and Dvorak.

Sunday, Jan. 5, 6 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Franciscan University Presents: Life-Giving Marriages." Catholic author and speaker Kimberly Hahn discusses the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae - the impact it had on her marriage and how couples can open up to God's design for their marriage and families.

Radio Programs of Note

Monday, Dec. 30-Sunday, Jan. 5, 4 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Bishop William H. Bullock's Weekly Radio Broadcast.

Monday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Catholic Answers Live: Who Wants to be an Apologist?" With guest James Akin. Repeats 8 a.m. Dec. 31.

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Mother Angelica Live Classics: Mark 6:30 - The First Miracle of the Loaves."

Thursday, Jan. 2, 7 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Life on the Rock: Vocations to the Priesthood; New Year's Resolutions for 2003." With Fr. Wade Menezes and Fr. Shannon Collins. Repeats 1 p.m. Jan. 5.

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