Waukesha Reads Cabaret and Keynote

Community Event

Welcome to 1909 Spring City! Join us for a musical review that is sure to tickle your fancy. Start with mingling and refreshments in the lobby, and then prepare to be delighted by the Waukesha Reads Cabaret and a performance from members of the Wisconsin Philharmonic. We’re going to paint the town red! Grab your FREE ticket before they’re all gone.

Waukesha is an NEA BIG READ Community! NEA BIG READ is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Order of Evening:

Reception, 5:00-5:45 PM

Civic Theatre Lobby

Enjoy refreshments prior to the show.

Rails, Revenge, and Redemption: A Waukesha Reads Cabaret

6:00 PM

Candace Decker and Phil Smith share stories and songs inspired by the characters, culture, and history of Show Town in The Cold Millions.

Wisconsin Philharmonic

7:00 PM

Revel in music from the early 20th century. Performed by musicians from the Waukesha Philharmonic.

Waukesha Reads provides citizens the opportunity to come together to read, discuss and celebrate a single book and author. Since 2007, the program has been coordinated by the Waukesha Public Library and its many community partners.

October 11, 2022