Events

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Paper Airplane Night

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Huff Family Innovation Center

Arts & Entertainment | Students | UW-Platteville | Social | Huff Family Innovation Center

It's that time of year again! Come down to Maker Club for the annual Paper Airplane competition! We will provide printer paper but feel free to bring your own materials. Spend the event designing, decorating, and naming your plane before we see which plane goes the farthest to win this year's golden sheep!

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The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Together Voice and Process Artist Reception

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Nohr Gallery

Join us as we welcome artist and UW-Platteville alumna Donna Van Bogaert to Nohr Gallery for our first artist reception of the 2026-2027 academic year in "The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Together Voice and Process." This exhibit includes a collection of handwoven rugs created through a unique weaving process inspired by knotting, knitting, and basket weaving techniques....

The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Together Voice and Process Artist Reception

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Piano Festival

Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

The UW-Platteville Piano Festival is a biennial two-day celebration of piano performance and learning, offering a unique opportunity for young pianists, UW-Platteville piano students, local teachers, and community members to come together through music. Held in our beautiful Brodbeck Concert Hall, featuring a Steinway Concert D, the festival provides participants with a 45-minute individual lesson, the chance to perform in...

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Piano Festival

Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

The UW-Platteville Piano Festival is a biennial two-day celebration of piano performance and learning, offering a unique opportunity for young pianists, UW-Platteville piano students, local teachers, and community members to come together through music. Held in our beautiful Brodbeck Concert Hall, featuring a Steinway Concert D, the festival provides participants with a 45-minute individual lesson, the chance to perform in...

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Student Honors Recital

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

The Fall 2026 Student Honors Recital will feature outstanding student musicians who distinguished themselves in their jury performance examinations in the spring semester. This event is free.

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Call for Entries: The UW-Platteville Alumni Art Exhibition 2026

Sun, Sep 20, 2026 | 11:00 pm - 11:59 pm | Nohr Gallery Via Email

The Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is excited to announce its call for entries for the UW-Platteville Alumni Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be on display at the Nohr Gallery from October 26-December 11, 2026, and will be juried by the faculty and staff of the UW-Platteville art program and the staff of the Nohr...

Call for Entries: The UW-Platteville Alumni Art Exhibition 2026

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Gallery Talk with Artist Donna Van Bogaert

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Nohr Gallery Ullsvik Hall

Join artist and UW-Platteville alumna Donna Van Bogaert for a gallery talk at Nohr Gallery while her exhibit "The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Artist's Voice and Process" is on display. Van Bogaert's interactive gallery talk explores the weight of our cognitive disposition, education, heritage, life experiences, and intuition on the design of a creative life, development of...

Gallery Talk with Artist Donna Van Bogaert

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Oct

01

Xiaoyu Iris Liu - Bass Trombone Guest Recital

Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Enjoy an evening of vibrant music on the bass trombone with Xiaoyu Iris Liu! Iris Xiaoyu Liu is a bass trombonist from China, currently finishing her DMA degree at the University of Iowa, where she also served as a teaching assistant in the trombone area. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing, and a...

Xiaoyu Iris Liu - Bass Trombone Guest Recital

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Homecoming: Banner Ceremony

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee

Each year residence halls, student organizations and fraternities and sororities design and create banners that display their Pioneer spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme. These banners are displayed in the Pioneer Crossing, The Markee throughout the Homecoming week.

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High School Choral Festival

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Each October, University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosts the High School Choral Festival. Hundreds of high school choristers from the Tri-State area convene for a day of rehearsal and performance with each of UW-Platteville's single-gender choirs, Coro D'Angeli, and Singing Pioneers. Emphasis is placed on fostering camaraderie as well as a lifelong love of the choral arts. Concurrent with rehearsals and break-out...

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Homecoming: Poster Making Station

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee

Stop by and create a poster to cheer on the Women's Volleyball team at Yell Night! All supplies provided and free! Supplies will move to the lobby outside of Bo Ryan Court at 6 p.m.

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The Laramie Project

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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The Laramie Project

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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The Laramie Project

Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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The Laramie Project

Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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The Laramie Project

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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The Laramie Project

Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...

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Band Extravaganza

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Come enjoy a night of wonderful music with our Pioneer bands! $10 for adults, $5 UWP students, free for youth under 18

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Midwest Choral Artists Concert

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Midwest Choral Artists, based in Madison, WI, is a hand selected ensemble comprised of music educators, professional musicians, and skilled amateurs. Its members travel from all around central Wisconsin to rehearse, some as far as Platteville and Fond du Lac. Midwest Choral Artists was formed around the love of two things: choral music and the bond that is created through...

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Orchestra Concert

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Come enjoy a mix of new and classical music performed by the orchestra! $10 for adults, $5 UWP students, free for youth under 18

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UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Performance

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Williams Fieldhouse

Join us for an impressive display of music with UW-Platteville's own Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Concert! The concert showcases musical highlights from the fall season's shows.

UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Performance

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Tubaween

Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

The UW-Platteville Low Brass Studio presents: Tubaween! This family-friendly event features spook-tacular music and another chance to wear your favorite costume.This event is free.

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Jazz I and Pioneer Jazz Orchestra Concert

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Jazz I is the flagship ensemble for the UW-Platteville jazz department. The group has been in existence since 1965. The Pioneer Jazz Orchestra presents its studies in jazz improvisation and styles. $10 for adults, $5 UWP students, free for youth under 18

Jazz I and Pioneer Jazz Orchestra Concert

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Clarinet Studio Recital

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Join us for an unforgettable Clarinet Studio Recital! Enjoy an evening of elegant and exciting performances by our Pioneer Clarinet Studio students. Don't miss out on this celebration of music and skill!This event is free.

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Treble/Bass Choirs Concert

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Coro D'Angeli is an advanced treble choir conducted by Dr. Bob Demaree and Stephanie Klockow. The ensemble tours regularly and performs demanding repertoire showcasing a panoply of historical genres and styles. Singing Pioneers is an advanced bass choir conducted by Dr. Bob Demaree. The ensemble tours regularly and performs demanding repertoire showcasing a panoply of historical genres and styles. $10...

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The Thanksgiving Play

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

High school drama teacher Logan is desperate to save her career. Always ready to rock the boat, she is now facing a petition that calls for her termination. So she pursued several grants ranging from education to cultural awareness to bring together three actors that will devise a play about the first Thanksgiving. Or Native American Heritage Month. Or just...

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The Thanksgiving Play

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

High school drama teacher Logan is desperate to save her career. Always ready to rock the boat, she is now facing a petition that calls for her termination. So she pursued several grants ranging from education to cultural awareness to bring together three actors that will devise a play about the first Thanksgiving. Or Native American Heritage Month. Or just...

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Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts

Come enjoy the delightful mix of traditional and contemporary music provided by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble.The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the premier wind group of the UW-Platteville music program and consists of the finest wind and percussion players at the university. $10 for adults, $5 UWP students, free for youth under 18

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The Thanksgiving Play

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

High school drama teacher Logan is desperate to save her career. Always ready to rock the boat, she is now facing a petition that calls for her termination. So she pursued several grants ranging from education to cultural awareness to bring together three actors that will devise a play about the first Thanksgiving. Or Native American Heritage Month. Or just...

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The Thanksgiving Play

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts

High school drama teacher Logan is desperate to save her career. Always ready to rock the boat, she is now facing a petition that calls for her termination. So she pursued several grants ranging from education to cultural awareness to bring together three actors that will devise a play about the first Thanksgiving. Or Native American Heritage Month. Or just...

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