Concert at St. Cecilia

WISCONSIN DELLS -- Sal Solo will be in concert at St. Cecilia Parish on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 3:45 and 6:45 p.m.

Sal Solo is a former British rock star now based in the USA - just recently one of his songs spent four weeks in the UK Top 40 - his past videos have been regularly on MTV and VH1, and he has appeared in 35 countries, achieving number one records, plus gold and silver discs.

Today he makes Christ the star, standing in the darkness so that all the glory of his songs should be directed to God.

FOND DU LAC -- Marian College will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Sabre Show with five performances beginning Feb. 12.

Sabre Show 2005 music covers the spectrum from jazz to Joel, including Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," '60s groups like the Beach Boys, and Billy Joel songs including "Just the Way You Are."

Reservations must be made one week prior to the preferred performance date. For reservations, contact Karla Schrieber at 920-923-7602, or at kschrieber@mariancollege.edu

MADISON -- On Feb. 13, Dane County residents will have a unique way to show support for the community, while at the same time being entertained by three of the best local bluegrass bands.

The Spare Time Bluegrass Band, The Lonesome Rogues, and The Cork n' Bottle String Band will perform a benefit concert for United Way on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave.

All three bands are contributing their time and talent and all proceeds will go to United Way of Dane County. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12 years of age ($20 maximum per family). Advance tickets may be reserved at: www.barrymorelive.com/events.html

The Spare Time Bluegrass Band has been playing locally and throughout the state for over 10 years and has been a featured attraction at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Lonesome Rogues play weekly on Tuesday at Wonders Pub. The Cork n' Bottle String Band plays every Wednesday evening at The Portal Café.

BARABOO -- A "Valentine Benefit Concert of Worship" featuring the Christian contemporary, classic, and original music by local singer/songwriter Terri Hamilton, will be held at Walnut Hill Bible Church, 1900 East St., in Baraboo, on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.

Fellowship and complimentary refreshments will follow. A free-will offering will be taken on behalf of Wisconsin Right to Life, Sauk County Chapter.

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Art Education Association presents a Youth Art Month exhibit celebrating the excellence of young art students in southwestern Wisconsin.

Fifty art teachers from Dane County as well as surrounding counties will display their K-12 students' two-dimensional artwork at the Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison. The work is on display from Monday, Feb. 7, through Sunday, Feb. 13.

The 50 top pieces selected at the regional show will also be displayed at the State Capitol Youth Art Month Exhibit. The statewide art show will take place from March 12 to 25 in the State Capitol Rotunda.

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Historical Museum will present "The Apple Branch Site" on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 12:15 p.m.

Join Kent Dickerson, archaeological field coordinator for the Museum Archaeology Program at the Wisconsin Historical Society, for a look at archaeological investigations at the Terminal Middle Woodland site in Lafayette County.

From 1992 through 2001 the Museum Archaeology Program conducted a series of investigations at a pre-contact Native American site, known as the Apple Branch site (47 Lt-224).

This work was done on behalf of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation prior to improvements along state Hwy. 81. Participants will learn how these investigations determined that the Apple Branch site represents a Millville Phase campsite dating to about AD 500.

Suggested donation is $2. The Wisconsin Historical Museum is located on the Capitol Square in Madison at 30 N. Carroll St. Call 608-264-6555 for more information or visit www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

MADISON -- Sunday Afternoon Live from the Elvehjem welcomes the Pro Arte Quartet, Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:30 p.m. in Brittingham Gallery III at the Elvehjem Museum of Art.

The master quartet will perform the Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Haydn's String Quartet, Op. 76, No. 6, and Berg's String Quartet Op. 3.

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.