Tag: Ed Weidner
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Names around Green Bay show rich history and influences
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Hardly any name in the Green Bay area doesn’t come with a story or some mark of the area’s long history of immigration, football, or business. Take the area directly surrounding Lambeau Field, named after Packers founder Earl “Curly” Lambeau. Running along the stadium’s north is Lombardi Avenue, named after former Packers coach Vince Lombardi. There’s the mark of…
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Prescription(s) for An Ailing American Healthcare System | Ashok Rai, M.D. | TEDxUWGreenBay
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Prescription(s) for An Ailing American Healthcare System | Ashok Rai, M.D. | TEDxUWGreenBay Isn’t it time we had a real discussion about reforming the American health care system? The health of America? No, not a political debate, real ideas about radical change. Dr. Ashok Rai is the president and chief executive officer of Prevea Health…
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Green Bay Press Gazette’s Glimpse of the Past: Weidner Center of Performing Arts
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The Green Bay Press-Gazette released an article that looked into past events in various years throughout April 12-18. “A Glimpse of the Past” April 17, 1987 included the Weidner Center, which was generating support for a performing arts center on the UW-Green Bay campus. Donations to build the Weidner Center included more than $4 million…
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Weidner Center invites patrons to a preshow Royal Tea Party
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Patrons attending the Weidner Center’s Saturday, March 31 2 p.m. matinee of Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” are invited to attend a preshow Royal Tea Party at 12:30 p.m. at the Weidner Center. The one-of-a-kind event will include crown decorating, princess etiquette lessons from special guests and catered pastries from Cheesecake Heaven, lemonade, tea…
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What’s Your Weidner Moment?
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Press-Gazette entertainment writer Kendra Meinert asks what your Weidner moment was… “Was it when the chandelier came crashing down in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’? Or when Julie Andrews talked about making ‘The Sound of Music’? How about when Jimmy Fallon made you laugh? Or when Bryan Adams played ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ acoustic?” The…
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Looking back: Founding Chancellor thanks those who helped make the Weidner Center the envy of the Midwest
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The Edward W. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors in 1993 and marked the beginning of a new era of arts and entertainment for the state of Wisconsin. Dr. David Cofrin offered the seed gift to begin planning the state of the Weidner on two conditions: the Center must be located on…
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Community enjoys free US Army Band performance at Weidner Center
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The Jazz Ambassadors — the official touring big band of the United States Army played to a full Fort Howard Hall at the Weidner Center last week. Taking time to meet part of the ensemble before the performance was Chancellor Gary L. Miller and Georgia Miller. The 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great…
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Every Friday is Phoenix Friday
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Stock up on Phoenix apparel this Phoenix Friday (11/03) with a $10-and-under t-shirt table deal at The Phoenix Bookstore — just in time to cheer on the Green Bay volleyball team as it hosts IUPUI (Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis) Friday night at 6 p.m. Attend the free performance of the Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band…
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Reminder: U.S. Army Band Jazz Ambassadors performance Nov. 4
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The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors will be performing for free at the Weidner Center on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors — America’s Big Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home…
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Free performance — U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, Nov. 4
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The United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors will be performing at the Weidner Center on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. This is a free event with general admission seating. All patrons must have a printed ticket to enter. The online form to request free tickets (limit 6 per order) can be found at…