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    • March 16, 2025
    • Milwaukee
    • 8
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    Sunday, March 16, 2025   2:00 pm Matinee

    Milwaukee Rep - Stackner Cabaret


    World Premiere Event

    Music and great company in an iconic Irish pub

    Step in to one of South Kerry's most welcoming pubs, somewhere along the Dingle peninsula, where stories and songs flow as easy as a whiskey and a pint – with a group of master storyteller-musicians leading the way. From jigs and fairy tales, to drinking songs and war stories, you’ll enjoy good cheer and great company while having some craic along the way. The Irish spirit of love and resilience shines through in classics like “Danny Boy,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Star of the County Down” and “The Irish Rover” that’ll have you raising a glass and shouting sláinte by the end of the show!

    Estimated Running Time: 2 hr 15 minutes with intermission


    Our performance will be in the intimate Stackner Cabaret.  You may want to order a drink or dessert from the menu.  The Stackner Cabaret is located at the top of the gold escalators in the Rotunda on the second floor to the left. It can also be accessed via the elevator.  Information about this unique theater venue. 

    The Stackner Cabaret is handicapped accessible to the main level and chairs. Most of our seating will be on staggered tables and chairs set on platform deck flooring that are an easy, shallow step-down/step-up between levels of tables and chairs. The backs of the chairs provide good step-down/step-up support.

    Tickets:  Our Group will be seated at tables of 4's and 8's scattered throughout the small, 186-seat cabaret.

    Group Lunch  is at The Public Market.  We will save tables on the second-floor.  Each person is responsible for ordering, paying for and carrying their own meal from one of the nine unique eateries in the Public Market to the second floor dining area.  In addition to the nine eateries, there is a bakery, wine shop and bar, coffee shop, etc.  An elevator and stairs access the second floor and restrooms near the seating area.  Again, lunch is not included in your registration.


    Our bus will also drop-off and pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market for lunch alternatives. There are many nearby Third Ward restaurants from which to choose.  Many restaurants have changed over time so please check to see if they will be open and we highly recommend that you make a reservation.

    Historic Third Ward Official Restaurant List - Check to see if they are open.

    Historic Third Ward Official Shopping List - Check to see if they are open.

    Itinerary   

    Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service.  Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus.  When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave.  Don’t be late.  We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.

    Accessibility Policy:  On the Van Galder Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus.  If you need assistance, we require that you bring a friend to give you a hand.

    Leaving Madison

    9:15 AM   Westside: Bus arrives for boarding at Oakwood University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road

    9:30 AM   Westside: Bus departs from Oakwood University Woods

    9:50 AM   Central: Bus departs from Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main St.

    10:20 AM   Eastside: Bus departs from Oakwood Prairie Ridge, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison.  Leave for Milwaukee (sooner if everyone is aboard).

    In Milwaukee

    11:30 AM   Drop off at the Milwaukee Public Market

    1:25 PM   Pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market.

    2:00 PM   The Craic begins

    4:15 PM    The Craic performance ends and bus boarding begins. (There will be adequate time for coat check retrieval and restroom use.)

    4:45 PM   Depart for Madison (sooner if everyone is aboard)

    Arrive Madison (Estimated)

    5:55 PM   Bus returns to Oakwood Prairie Ridge

    6:25 PM  Bus returns to Capitol Lakes

    6:45 PM   Bus returns to Oakwood University Woods

    Non-Member Policy:   Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip.  Members may bring more than one guest near the registration deadline date if seats are available.  Check with trip organizer.  Non-member guests pay an additional $1 registration fee.

    PLATO Membership:  PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on August 1.  

    For further information, contact theater trip organizers:

    Sue Josheff, sooziej@sbcglobal.net  608-770-3828 or 

    Carla Diorio, carlad@tds.net  608-886-4556.

    • March 16, 2025
    • Milwaukee
    • 3
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    Sunday, March 16, 2025   2:00 pm Matinee

    Milwaukee Rep - Stiemke Studio

    A spine-tingling theatrical event

    Direct from London’s West End comes the chilling and electrifying theatrical event that has kept millions of audiences on the edge of their seats for more than 30 years. Director Robin Herford’s production is a gripping study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the specter of a woman in black - engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and hopefully exorcise the fear that grips his soul. As they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves ensnared in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. What happens next is something you must see to believe!

    “One of British theatre's biggest – and scariest – hits.” – The Guardian

    “…A marvelous exercise in spine tingling tension, spun from perfectly paced storytelling and stagecraft.” – The Independent

    Recommended age:  12 and up

    Approximate Running Time: 2 hrs with intermission 


    The Stiemke Studio is located on the ground floor of the Associated Bank River Center Rotunda in the northwest corner near the gold escalators. Typically seating just over 200, patrons may be seated in sections with various configurations including thrust, in the round or traditional banks of raked seating. The Stiemke Studio black box is a blank canvas for designers; everything in this space can be changed to suit the director’s concept for the show and no two shows in this space are alike.

    The outer lobby of the Stiemke Studio, where one first enters, includes a Guest Services Desk where you can check out assistive listening devices, check your coat or pick up a large print program. The lobby includes seating, standing cocktail tables, and bar offering drinks and concessions.

    Tickets:  Our Group will be seated throughout the small theater.  Seats will be assigned based on registration date.

    Group Lunch  is at The Public Market.  We will save tables on the  second-floor.  Each person is responsible for ordering, paying for and carrying their own meal from one of the nine unique eateries in the Public Market to the second floor dining area.  In addition to the nine eateries, there is a bakery, wine shop and bar, coffee shop, etc.  An elevator and stairs access the second floor and restrooms near the seating area.  Again, lunch is not included in your registration.


    Our bus will also drop-off and pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market for lunch alternatives. There are many nearby Third Ward restaurants from which to choose.  Many restaurants have changed over time so please check to see if they will be open and we highly recommend that you make a reservation.

    Historic Third Ward Official Restaurant List - Check to see if they are open.

    Historic Third Ward Official Shopping List - Check to see if they are open.

    This theater trip's patrons with share a bus and group lunch with the patrons attending The Craic.

    Itinerary   

    Bear in mind that our boarding bus route is like Madison Metro or any other municipal bus service.  Please arrive early at your boarding stop so you don’t miss the bus.  When everyone is aboard and seated, we leave.  Don’t be late.  We can wait just 5 minutes at any one location.

    Accessibility Policy:  On the Van Galder Bus, you must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus.  If you need assistance, we require that you bring a friend to give you a hand.

    Leaving Madison

    9:15 AM   Westside: Bus arrives for boarding at Oakwood University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road

    9:30 AM   Westside: Bus departs from Oakwood University Woods

    9:50 AM   Central: Bus departs from Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main St.

    10:20 AM   Eastside: Bus departs from Oakwood Prairie Ridge, 5565 Tancho Drive, Madison.  Leave for Milwaukee (sooner if everyone is aboard).

    In Milwaukee

    11:30 AM   Drop off at the Milwaukee Public Market

    1:25 PM   Pick-up at the Milwaukee Public Market.

    2:00 PM   The Woman in Black begins

    4:00 PM    The Woman in Black performance ends and bus boarding begins. (There will be adequate time for coat check retrieval and restroom use.)

    4:45 PM   Depart for Madison (sooner if everyone is aboard)

    Arrive Madison (Estimated)

    5:55 PM   Bus returns to Oakwood Prairie Ridge

    6:25 PM  Bus returns to Capitol Lakes

    6:45 PM   Bus returns to Oakwood University Woods

    Non-Member Policy:   Members must register their guests. Each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per bus trip.  Members may bring more than one guest near the registration deadline date if seats are available.  Check with trip organizer.  Non-member guests pay an additional $1 registration fee.

    PLATO Membership:  PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on August 1.  

    For further information, contact theater trip organizers:

    Sue Josheff, sooziej@sbcglobal.net  608-770-3828 or 

    Carla Diorio, carlad@tds.net  608-886-4556.

    • March 18, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Beloit
    • 10
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    History & Art with a Vintage Flair!

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025

    Registration deadline is Friday, February 21


    Just 55 miles south of Madison, is a gem of a city. Beloit is an active and vibrant community and the scene of our next great adventure! 


    Since its inception, Beloit has seen nearly 180 years of American history unfold. The town played a role as a way station on the Underground Railroad and actively participated during the Industrial Revolution thanks to the ingenuity of its citizens. Fast-forward a century to find Beloit’s workforce helping to meet production demands during WWII. During this time, the invention of Korn Kurls made big waves in the food industry. Innovation is still thriving in Beloit; only now, there’s a little more fun involved. Tech-savvy, forward-thinking businesses are building their enterprises in the little town that could.


    We begin our day’s adventure with visits to two museums on the Beloit College campus. Beloit College was chartered by a group of educated, innovative New Englanders in 1846—two years before the Wisconsin territory became a state. The collections at the Logan Museum of Anthropology are central to the curriculum of Beloit College and serve as a student laboratory and center of experiential learning. 

    The next campus stop is a visit to the  Wright Museum of Art. Established as a teaching museum in 1894 the museum is a space for experiential learning through a critical engagement with art – one that is visual, tactile, and intellectual. Students assist in curating many of the exhibits and engage in background research and help write the wall texts. They also help design the exhibit layout, frame and hang the artwork, and create marketing and educational materials. The Wright Museum holds approximately 6,000 works of art in its permanent collection. Significant collections include American Impressionism, Modernist paintings, a collection of 19th century plaster casts, German Expressionism, and Japanese Modern prints. 


    Following lunch, we are off to discover more of what Beloit offers. We’ll explore other small business boutiques and stores while discovering downtown Beloit including  Vintage Bliss - Found, Rescued, Reloved a leading antique and home decor store featuring the area's most talented vendors of repurposed items, vintage furniture, and more. 

    As always there will be a ‘surprise stop’ along the way!


    Lunch Options: (Indicate your choice when registering)

      • Turkey Dinner
      • Port Dinner
      • Chopped Beef Dinner
      • Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice
      • Sandwich TBD

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        PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center  and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity.  Pick-up locations are different from PLATO's usual trips.  You will be required to fill out the 2025 Verona New Member Form  (no charge) and 2025 Verona trip waiver Form.  You can fill out these forms in advance or on the day of the trip.

        Schedule:  (Return times are approximate)

        8:00 a.m.  Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

        8:30 a.m.   Pick-up (East Madison) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)

        5:00 p.m.   Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride

        5:30 p.m.   Return Verona Senior Center

        Departure Locations:

        Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

        East Side (Dutch Mill Park & Ride (East Lot))

        Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)


        Cost: $75 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, taxes, and gratuities.

        Seating is limited, so register today!  Registrations must be received no later than noon on Friday, February 21, 2025.

        Mail-In Registration Form:   Print, Fill-in and Mail this Form.docx  for those who wish to register off-line and by check.

        Refund Policy:  PLATO refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline.  Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend.  Refunds made by check.

        PLATO Membership:  PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on July 1. 

        For further information, contact PLATO trip coordinator, Bob Shaw,  robert.e.shaw@gmail.com , 608-255-3486.


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