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performance to Young Auditorium for a one-of-a-kind concert experience. • Pecatonica String Quartet: Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. – From timeless classical works, to modern jazz, and pop numbers, the expert musicians of the Pecatonica String Quartet pride themselves on delighting chamber audiences with a The University of Wisconsinwide range of style and musical repertoire. Whitewater’s Young Auditorium plans to • Funk Club Wagon: Saturday, March offer a variety of live and virtual events as 6, at 7:30 p.m. – Feeling the need for well as access to free digital concerts during community during the pandemic, a group its spring 2021 season. of talented musicians has been giving Whether you’re looking to be a local residents something to groove to... guest in the live audience, or you prefer performing parade-style funk concerts from virtual entertainment alternatives, Young the back of a trailer, and travelling through Auditorium has several options for Wisconsin neighborhoods. Now, the FUNK performing arts lovers. WAGON is making an official stop at Young The auditorium offers three options: Auditorium with a full concert featuring Hybrid performances featuring in-theater music from classic funk artists such as seating and live streaming for those who James Brown, Dr. John and Prince. prefer to watch from home; Strictly Digital • Derek Byrne and Paddygrass: Friday, performances where audience members March 19, at 7:30 p.m. – Our official donate what they can; and Strictly Digital‘Friends of The Auditorium’ are back as Totally Free performances. Derek Byrne and Paddygrass return with For ticket and registration information for their signature Celtic sounds. Complete with all events visit youngauditorium.com or call Irish dancers, this show is a must see for 262-472-2222. fans of Irish, gospel, and folk music. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming A full list of the Strictly Digital-Pay shows: What You Can and Strictly DigitalTotally Free performances is available at Hybrid Performances youngauditorium.com. • The Magic of Bill Blagg: Sunday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. – One of the nation’s top touring illusionists will leave you spellbound with his one-of-a-kind, interactive magic show. Enjoy theatrical magic at its best in this family friendly show. • B2WINS: Friday, Feb, 12, at 7:30 p.m. – With an electric violin and a small but mighty ukulele, the Brazilian twin brothers of B2WINS bring their highenergy, genre bending
UW-Whitewater’s Young Auditorium offers options for all
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