Organ concert

MADISON -- Dr. Craig Cramer, professor of organ at the University of Notre Dame, will be the featured performer in an organ concert presented as part of an on-going series of parish centennial events on Friday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Church, 1204 St. James Ct..

Cramer holds degrees from Westminster Choir College and the Eastman School of Music, where he earned the Doctor of Music Arts degree in organ performance. He has been named winner of several competitions.

One of the most active organ recitalists today, Cramer has performed extensively in the United States as well as other countries. He has appeared as a soloist with the Toledo Symphony, the South Bend Chamber Orchestra, the South Bend Symphony, the Notre Dame Chamber Orchestra, and the Eastman Philharmonia.

The St. James organ was originally built in England in 1863 by the Manchester firm of Wadsworth Bros. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1893 by the same company.

The organ was relocated through the Organ Clearing House, Harrisville, N.H., and completely rebuilt and enlarged before being installed in St. James by J.C. Taylor of Appleton in 1987. It was featured in a recital for the 1990 Organ Historical Society Convention.

For more information on tickets for the concert, call 608-255-1656.

MADISON -- Beginning on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, the BBC World News program will move from 11 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every weekday on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT).

This earlier time will make the half-hour international news program more accessible to viewers as well as logically leading into the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, which airs at 6 p.m. weekdays and offers mainly national news.

Garry Denny, WPT's associate director of programming, said, "This is a beneficial change for viewers, especially since international and domestic issues are particularly important in an election year and critical to making an informed voting decision. The time change will give even more viewers access to this important news source."

MADISON -- Theater Bus for people over 60 will travel to Milwaukee to see The Crucible, Arthur Miller's story of the Salem witch trials presented by the Milwaukee Rep on Wednesday, Oct. 6.

Luncheon will be served at the Pieces of Eight Restaurant overlooking the Milwaukee Harbor. Cost is $56. Call 608-257-0003 for reservations before the Sept. 14 deadline or until full.