Name: The American Ride: Tribute to Toby Keith
Start: 2023-10-11T19:00:00
Location: The Weidner

Toby  Keith

Brown County Sheriff's Association

The Weidner

An immersive concert-lecture led by composer, musicologist, author, and Music Genome Project architect Dr. Nolan Gasser and his virtuoso ensemble, inspired by the acclaimed PBS special. Blending live performance, storytelling, and insights from neuroscience, psychology, and culture, the show explores the hidden forces that shape our musical preferences and why music affects us so deeply.  Audiences are invited to engage throughout the performance via the Why You Like It companion app, guided live from the stage, and at the conclusion of the show receive a personalized playlist generated from their responses—extending the experience beyond the venue and transforming how audiences listen to and connect with music.

WHY YOU LIKE IT: Decoding Musical Taste - Live Experience with Dr. Nolan Gasser

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Weidner Philharmonic.  Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.  Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

Home Alone in Concert

While America’s journey into space began in 1961 and culminated with the Moon landing in 1969, Gustav Holst embarked on his own exploration of the cosmos decades earlier. Beginning in 1914, Holst composed The Planets, a seven-movement orchestral suite featuring Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, with each movement reflecting the planet’s unique astrological character.

America to Space - Civic Symphony of Green Bay

The Pro Arte Quartet is one of the world’s most distinguished string quartets. Founded by conservatory students in Brussels in 1912, it became one of the most celebrated ensembles in Europe in the first half of the 20th century. The world-renowned ensemble of violin, viola, and violoncello has made its home at the University of Wisconsin for more than 75 years. In 2012, Pro Arte became the first and only quartet to reach its centennial anniversary commemorated with a grand multi-year celebration.

Pro Arte Quartet

With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) and guest artists spanning genres and generations, JLCO produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each seson in its home in New York City and around the world, for people of all ages. The JLCO, comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, spends over a third of the year on tour across the world.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Green Bay's ONLY all professional symphony orchestra. Weidner Philharmonic performs under the artistic direction of Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, and conducted by UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander. The world class acoustics of Cofrin Family Hall and atmospheric lighting design will enhance the symphony concert experience. Featuring Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question and other repertoire exploring themes of seeking, with surprising instruments and unexpected perfomers.