To receive our OAC Brochure in the spring or our monthly newsletter, Spotlight On The Arts, with upcoming events and/or any changes happening at the OAC, please send your contact information, including address, email and phone number by email to Info@TheOAC.net, call 262.560.3172 or stop by, 641 E Forest St, Oconomowoc, WI.  

5:30 p.m. Thursday,  April 24, 2025

The Commodore
A Bartolotta Restaurant
1807 Nagawicka Rd, Hartland, WI 53029

Save The Date! 
The Oconomowoc Arts Center is celebrating our 17th anniversary season by hosting our annual gala on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at The Commodore. This season’s gala theme is Sail Away. Our Honorary Hosts are John & Heidi Hallett. 
 

Since 2008 the OAC has been the place to go in Lake Country and features a wide variety of performances for all ages, offering music and dance concerts, theatrical performances, comedy, special events, visual arts, community forums, and more. 
 

OAC’s annual gala is not only a great opportunity to support the arts but it is also a super fine and excessively fun night! Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Building Preservation Fund to help maintain and upgrade the arts center. Your support allows us to continue providing the most exciting and entertaining opportunities possible while maintaining our beautiful facility for years to come. 

TICKETS
$115     Early Bird special through March 28
$125     Regular Tickets after March 28
$840     Table of 8* (CATAMARAN SPONSOR)

 *Tickets must be purchased at the same time for tables of 8 or more ($105 per ticket)

Menu
Hor d'oeuvres 
Miniature Maryland Crab Cakes; jumbo lump crab meat, mustard mayonnaise, chives
Rumaki (gluten free); bacon-wrapped water chestnuts, Wisconsin maple syrup glaze
Arancini (vegetarian); arborio rice fritter, stuffed with fresh buffalo mozzarella and smoked paprika aioli
 

Dinner
Caesar Salad with Bartolotta’s Romano dressing and garlic croutons; Bread & Butter service
Strausberg Chicken (gluten free); roasted semi-boneless chicken infused with tarragon, potato purée, French beans and mushroom velouté
OR
Slow-Poached Sea Bass (gluten free); garlic-roasted broccolini, caramelized fingerlings and  olive tapenade

Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Caesar Salad with Bartolotta’s Romano dressing and garlic croutons (may be modified upon request)
House Made Fettuccine (can be made gluten free or vegan upon request); seasonal vegetables, basil pesto and aged parmesan.

I am unable to attend, but would like to make a Tax  Deductible Donation.

Contact the OAC for more information, 262-560-3172 | info@TheOAC.net

11 AM & 4 PM Saturday,  May 3, 2025

TTP Academy dances through wonderful memories of amazing family road trips, as our 2025 Dance Recital moves through winding roads to some of our favorite places around the USA.
Ticket prices and on sale date will be announced in early 2025.

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$18 (Everyone must have a ticket, including infants & children)

6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025

Filmed over 35 years, "The Life You’re Given” is an unguarded look at an unexpected life. This unusually intimate, honest documentary shares the struggles and triumphs of raising a daughter with a rare and complex genetic disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).

Sponsored by SOFA

BUY TICKETS HERE 
$8 Regular

1:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025

Studio One Dance Company presents their annual showcase and recital for students to share all they have learned over the year. Join us for a jam packed show of fabulous dancing featuring music from some of our favorite movies, musicals, and tv shows. The perfect event for all ages! 

On sale 9 a.m. Monday, April 14

BUY TICKETS
$22 (children 3 &  under are free - must call the Box Office in order to reserve.)

7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 

Seamlessly merging hits from The Beatles and the Beach Boys to Bach and Beethoven, TAKE3 lives at the intersection where pop, rock, and classical fusion collide. Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans  Siberian Orchestra experience, the group is known to bring their unmistakable style and infectious joy in music-making to the OAC’s Main Stage. TAKE3 was created by violinist/vocalist Lindsay Deutsch, Yanni's featured violin soloist, with whom she has toured throughout the world. Joining her on stage are Georgia Bourderionnet on cello and Alexa Constantine on piano, offering a memorable evening filled with alluring intermixing of classical and modern music.
 

BUY TICKETS HERE
$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel | $33 Groups (10 or  more) | $18 Youth (19 & Younger)  

2 p.m. Sunday,  June 1, 2025

Join Us for a Spectacular Afternoon of Dance!
 

MainStage Academy of Dance proudly presents our 21st Annual Studio Spring Showcase!

Experience an inspiring performance featuring students from our Recreational, Academy and, 
Pre-Professional Programs as they bring classical and contemporary solos, ensemble pieces, and an enchanting excerpt from the beloved ballet Paquita to the stage. The showcase highlights the exquisite choreography of MainStage Artistic Director Eddy Bray and celebrates the dedication and artistry of our talented dancers.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the next generation of performers in an afternoon filled with beauty, passion, and grace!

Reserve your seats today and be part of this unforgettable celebration of dance! 

BUY TICKETS HERE
Regular $24 | Groups of 10 or more $21

7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025

The Star Spangled Banner
Bob Lowden: Armed Forces Salute
Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings
Aaron Copland: Symphony No.3 (1946), "Fanfare for the Common Man"

Wisconsin Philharmonic - It's a little-known fact that the original three branches of our nation's Armed Forces -- the United States Army, the Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps -- were all founded in 1775, a year before the signing of our Declaration of Independence! Come join the expert musicians of the Wisconsin Philharmonic and its devoted, longtime Maestro, for a thrilling and profound program that celebrates this once-in-a-lifetime milestone with some of America's greatest classical music for the occasion.

Bob Lowden's Armed Forces Salute is a boisterous medley of all the nation's service hymns, where we get to salute those members of our audience who are veterans or are currently serving our nation. Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings, used immortally in the 1986 movie Platoon, has become our nation's universal hymn to mourn those who have died for our country; and Aaron Copland's wartime masterpiece, his Symphony No.3, will stun you and bring you to your feet, with its magnificent finale based entirely on his FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN -- for one hear it here, in the symphonic grandeur that the composer intended!

All taking place on the night before the anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, this promises to be a compact but overwhelming American music experience with the Wisconsin Philharmonic, as we honor the valiant soldiers and sailors our American past, present and future! An event not to be missed in Waukesha County!!

BUY TICKETS HERE
$39 Regular | $34 Senior (60 & Older) | $34 Military Personnel (with ID) | $33 Group (10 or More) | $18 Youth (6 to 19)

6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, June 12-14, and 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025

Movies, Broadway, Concerts!  All of our Recital songs are from blockbuster Movies, Broadway shows, & award-winning Singers! The recital is more than performing on the stage.  Each Dancer learns ways to express themselves, confidence, teamwork, and they get a feeling of accomplishment. We are very appreciative to showcase all that our 5678 dancers have been working on this year!  Join us for an outstanding performance!
 

TICKETS on sale 9 a.m. Monday, May 5
$17 (Everyone must have a ticket, including infants and children)

1 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22 and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025

Prepare to be intrigued and inspired as our dancers bring music to life with an air of magic and mystery. From ballet and jazz to tap, contemporary, and hip hop—this captivating performance has something for the whole family to enjoy.

Tickets On Sale 9 a.m. Monday, May 12
 

BUY TICKETS
$20 (children 3 &  under are free - must call the Box Office in order to reserve)

7 PM Saturday, Aug 16, 2025

Summer has a way of sweeping us into a world of endless possibilities—where the sun feels just a little warmer, the days stretch a little longer, and every moment is an invitation to have fun. From the hum of cicadas in the background to the laughter of friends by the pool, the soundtrack of summer often feels like an essential part of the season's magic.
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The Kids From Wisconsin have curated a Summer playlist to accompany the season, bringing together the most iconic and sun-drenched medleys that transport you to lazy beach days, family road trips, backyard barbecues, and late-night sing-a-long bonfires. Join us for throwbacks of Woodstock,  celebrating our Nation's Birthday, 4th of July, those iconic summer movie blockbuster musical scores, warm sand beach tunes and so much more- enjoyed for all ages. 
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So, roll the windows down, turn up the volume and join us at this summer celebration with the 57th Kids From Wisconsin troupe at over 30 venues throughout the summer and every day at the Wisconsin State Fair. 

Tickets on Sale 9 AM Monday, April 28

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$20 Regular | $15 Senior (60 & Older)  $10 OASD Staff & Students