Arts+Literature Laboratory

Join us for an opening reception for our new exhibitions on Saturday, November 22, 5pm–7pm, featuring work by Chele Ramos, Maria Schirmer, Vesna Jovanovic, and Erika Rosales. Bridge Work artists Ramos and Schirmer will deliver artist talks after 6pm. loom.ly/mlL96kM

Tonight! Mills Folly Microcinema presents Behind Closed Doors: Videos by Hugo Ljungbäck, Wed Nov 19, 7pm. Ljungbäck's videos explore queer history, identity, and sexuality through an autobiographical lens. Note: program contains some explicit material. loom.ly/a26TYcc

Acclaimed saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo return to ALL on Fri Dec 5, 7:30pm. Tickets available now. loom.ly/184GJBU

Trace Johnson celebrates the release of his new album, Works For Cello, with a concert on Sun Nov 16, 7pm, mixing classical, contemporary, and folk virtuosity. Tickets available now. loom.ly/wsbYX0o

Thank you to everyone who made our Bizhiki concert such a wonderful capstone to the Native Art Market weekend! And Madison is fortunate to have another Bizhiki performance next week, Tuesday, November 18, 6pm at Shannon Hall in the UW Memorial Union. loom.ly/OnLMga0

Thank you to everyone who made the Native Art Market such a success last Saturday! It was great to see so much support for local and regional Indigenous artists. Thank you Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore for your leadership. And thanks to all of the artists who participated!

Falconbridge Players return with a staged reading of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm. GBS's first commercial success as a playwright (1897) and the start of his rise to prominence. Free admission, RSVP requested. loom.ly/t15EnHw

Artist Christopher Sweet is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota. His art is influenced by both tribal traditions. Meet Christopher at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Read David Dahmer's Madison365 preview of the Native Art Market. Then join us for the Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am to 6pm at Arts + Literature Laboratory, and support local and regional artists. loom.ly/yPwcJvw

Crystal Lepscier's beadwork and other art capture her connections to woodland tribal communities while interacting with contemporary colors, shapes, and designs. Meet Crystal at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Listen to Mr. G's interview with Dylan "Bizhikiins" Jennings at Green Arrow Radio, then see and hear Bizhiki for free (ticketed event) Sunday, November 9, 7:30pm. loom.ly/HSP3htI

Multidisciplinary artist Hattie Lee Mendoza will join us at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm. “My studio is a flow of mediums and objects constantly conversing with each other, Hattie explains. Be sure to visit ALL on Nov 8! loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Listen to Mr. G's interview with Caroline Davis at the Green Arrow Radio website. Then see and hear Caroline Davis's Portals, part of the Auricle New Music Series, this Wednesday, November 5, 7pm. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets. loom.ly/9skVnHY

Beadwork is Crystal Wabnum's favorite medium. Her craft comes from knowledge that others have developed over centuries and shared through their lineages. See Crystal's beadwork and more at our Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes Ancora String Quartet performing in its 27th season, Sunday, November 2, at 2:00pm. New violinist Sahada Buckley joins Wes Luke and Robin Ryan, and cellist Benjamin Whitcomb. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. loom.ly/fur8z1A

"As I continue to grow, my designs will grow with me," explains ceramic artist MicahMarie McCann. Join us in celebrating Indigenous arts at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm at ALL. loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Next Wednesday! Auricle New Music Series presents Caroline Davis' Portals, an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Don't miss this one Wed Nov 5, 7pm! loom.ly/YPJVOwM

Sunny Webster is another talented artist participating in the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am–6pm. "I love creating garments that are unique and show all the facets of who I am," Sunny says about her work. Join us on Nov 8! loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Metalsmith Mandy Youngthunder will participate in the Native Art Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am–6pm at @artlitlab. "I am inspired by colors found in nature: the changing leaves, rippling waves, sunsets, sunrises, and more," Mandy explains. Join us on Nov 8! loom.ly/4pQpvIc

Don't miss Chris Rottmayer, celebrating his new album Playing Favorites with a live performance Thurs Oct 30, 7pm. Presented by Madison Music Collective. Tickets on sale now! loom.ly/bx3IcJs