The Madison Catholic Herald -- January 8, 2004 Edition -- Arts

MADISON -- Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will begin airing The Wisconsin Gardner weekly, beginning on Sunday, Jan. 11.

At 2 p.m. that Sunday, and each successive one, the garden program will shift from a once-a-month airing to a weekly opportunity to pick up landscaping, pruning, and growing tips.

The weekly run begins on Jan. 11 with "Spring Planing," which offers the essentials of spring preparation, including how to properly prune, start seeds indoors, and lay out a garden.

The following week, Jan. 18, viewers may enjoy "Waiting for the Snow to Melt," which offers tips on forcing bulbs, care for garden tools, apple tree selection, and insect control.

The month ends on Jan. 25 with "Planning Ahead" about dwarf potted plants and seed sprouting indoors.

Sunday Afternoon Live

MADISON -- Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem welcomes the Sotto Voce Quartet, on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 12:30 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery III at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.

Sotto Voce is a low brass ensemble comprised of UW alumni Demondrae Thurman, Michael Forbes, Patrick Schulz, and Nat McIntosh. 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.

Theater Bus plans winter outings

MADISON -- Theater Bus for people over 60 has scheduled the following trips:

• The Odd Couple. The bus will travel to see the Sun Prairie Civic Theater present the favorite Neil Simon comedy, The Odd Couple, on Sunday, Jan. 25. Lunch at Herreman's Restaurant and transportation are also included in the cost of $33. For reservations, call 608-257-0003 before Jan. 12 deadline or until full.

• 84 Charing Cross Road. The Milwaukee Chamber Theater will take patrons on a trip down memory lane with two pen pals, one American, one English, on Thursday, Feb. 12. The performance, transportation, and lunch at Pieces of Eight Restaurant are included for $55. For reservations, call 608-257-0003 before Jan. 15 or until full.

• Kiss Me Kate. Memorial High School students will perform Cole Porter's musical comedy on Thursday evening, Feb. 5. Dessert will be served before the show. Cost, including transportation, is $20. For reservations call 608-257-0003 before Jan. 22 or until full.

Edgewood invites artists to submit work

MADISON -- Edgewood College's DeRicci Gallery invites artists to submit work in any media to be considered for exhibition during the 2004-05 academic year.

Individual artists and groups should send 10-20 slides, curriculum vitae, short artist statement or exhibition proposal, and stamped self-addressed envelope for return of materials to: Gallery Director, DeRicci Gallery, Edgewood College, 1000 Edgewood College Dr., Madison, WI 53711.

Deadline for submission is Jan. 31. Women, people of color, and members of other under-represented populations are encouraged to submit work for consideration. For more information, call 608-663-2230.

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.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) -- Mass. Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 6 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Mysteries of the Rosary: "The Annunciation." This program brings to life an individual part of the rosary. Produced by the Family Theater ministry founded by the late Fr. Patrick Peyton, these productions were filmed in Spain with a cast of thousands. Repeats noon Jan. 13 and 2 a.m. Jan. 16. Episode two, "The Visitation," will air at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13, and 2:30 a.m. Jan. 16.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 8:30 p.m., WYOU (cable) -- Christopher Close-Up: "The Other Side." Singer Billy Ray Cyrus details how a desperate prayer to God at a low point in his life led to his successful music career.

Monday, Jan.12, 7 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Enemy of the State (1998). Glossy political thriller in which a Georgetown lawyer (Will Smith) is being framed for murder by a corrupt government surveillance agent (Jon Voight) unless a mysterious former agent (Gene Hackman) can outsmart the operative at his own game. Tony Scott directs a relentlessly high-tech chase film that by stressing elaborate surveillance gizmos and tracking satellites fails to become emotionally involving. Sporadic violence, sexual references, some profanity, and intermittent rough language. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R - restricted.

Monday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Beatification of Mother Teresa. Hosts Bob and Penny Lord travel to Rome for Mother Teresa's beatification on Oct. 19, 2003. Repeats 4 p.m. Jan. 16.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 10 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality. The following program discusses the church's teaching on human sexuality.~ Because of the nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised. This four-part series addresses the 1995 document of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Truth and meaning of Human Sexuality: Guidelines for Education Within the Family. Repeats 4 a.m. Jan. 14; Episode two: 10 p.m. Jan. 14 and 4 a.m. Jan. 15; Episode three: 10 p.m. Jan. 15 and 4 a.m. Jan. 16; Episode four: 10 p.m. Jan. 16 and 4 a.m. Jan. 17.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 8:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- American Masters: "Balanchine." This program celebrates the choreographer's career of creating more than 450 works which earned him the title, "father of the American ballet."

Friday, Jan. 16, 3:30 a.m., EWTN (cable) -- Making Abortion Rare: "Understanding the Keys to Ending Abortion." Built on an understanding of the ways in which abortion hurts women physically, psychologically, and spiritually, Making Abortion Rare offers a three pronged strategy for ending abortion through a program of pastoral, political, and educational reform. This approach will create a healing environment for those who have been emotionally wounded by abortion, will draw Americans together through their common concern for women, and will enforce proper civil liability for abortion related injuries which will literally shut down the abortion industry. Drs. Reardon and Burke provide readers with a practical strategy for making abortion not simply illegal, but unthinkable. Repeats 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Liar Liar (1997). Unremarkable comedy in which a divorced dad (Jim Carrey) who is a habitual liar, especially defending clients in court, is thrown for a loss when his little boy's birthday wish that Dad stop lying comes true. Directed by Tom Shadyac. Carrey's eccentric brand of physical humor is the only reason to see this sappy but occasionally risque tale of a father learning about honesty and caring from his child. Brief comic violence, some sexual references, and an instance of profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-III - adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., WMTV (NBC) -- As Good as It Gets (1997). Acerbic comedy in which a misanthropic author (Jack Nicholson) tries to rejoin the human race after falling in love with a tolerant waitress (Helen Hunt) and befriending a broke, homosexual artist (Greg Kinnear). Directed by James L. Brooks, the thin plot begins with the mean-spirited humor of Nicholson's nasty, self-centered sociopath, then turns mushy as he attempts to reform, but the proceedings are overlong and only sporadically amusing. Stylized violence, sexual situations, recurring rough language, and occasional profanity. The USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting classification of the theatrical version was A-IV - adults, with reservations. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 - parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Radio Programs of Note

Monday-Friday throughout January, 7 a.m., WHFA (1240 AM) -- Morning Air^TM: "Renew Your Faith Outlook." With Jeff Cavins, author, educator, and Scripture scholar. Repeats 6 p.m.

Monday-Friday afternoons on the hour beginning Jan. 12, WHFA (1240 AM) -- National news updates from a Catholic perspective.

Throughout January, WHFA (1240 AM) -- Back to the Basics: Symbols and Teachings of Our Catholic Faith. Continuously running features interspersed with regular programming will explain the meaning behind the symbols and basic teachings of the Catholic faith.

USCCB Movie Reviews

Edgewood College Arts Schedule

January, 2004

Media/Arts Briefs

The Wisconsin Gardner to air weekly

Sunday Afternoon Live

Theater Bus plans winter outings

Edgewood invites artists to submit work

TV Programs of Note

Radio Programs of Note