The Madison Catholic Herald -- March 4, 2004 Edition -- Arts

SINSINAWA -- The annual Children's Music Festival will be held here on Saturday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in Queen of the Rosary Chapel.

Unified voices of 100 children from the combined choirs from the tri-states area will be led by nationally known clinician James Machan of Oconomowoc.

Admission is $3 for adults, free for children.

The Feast of Life, a live musical performance of Gospel stories will be presented at Sinsinawa Mound on Sunday, March 14, at 3:30 p.m. in Queen of the Rosary Chapel,

Offered free to the public, this Godspell-like production will feature an ensemble of 44 men, women, and children from 12 local parishes.

For information on both events, contact Sheila Heim at 608-748-4411, or visit the Web site at www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter

Theater Bus

MADISON -- Theater Bus for people over 60 will travel to Racine on Sunday, March 21, for the Racine Theatre Guild production of Move Over Mrs. Markham, a comedy of mistaken identities.

The trip also features a mid-day meal at Lucarelli's Docks Waterfront Restaurant. Transportation is included for $46.

For reservations call 608-257-0003 before March 3 deadline or until full.

Winery open house

PRAIRIE DU SAC -- Wollersheim Winery is hosting its annual open house on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year's theme is a celebration of national awards and recognition the wines have received. Activities both days include pruning demonstrations, cooking with wine demonstrations, and wine tasting presentations.

Guests are also invited to take self-guided tours and explore areas that are not generally open to the public.

Wollersheim Winery open house is free of charge and open to the public. The winery is located about 25 miles northwest of Madison. For more information, go to www.wollersheim.com

TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- Daily Mass. No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Sunday, March 7, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) -- Mass. Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, March 7, 10 a.m., EWTN (cable) -- Lenten Reflections. Repeats 1 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. March 10.

Sunday, March 7, 10:45 a.m., EWTN (cable) -- Rome's Hidden Churches: A Lenten Pilgrimage. The practice of the bishop, his clergy, and people processing to different "stational churches" for Mass during Lent dates from fourth century Jerusalem. Episodes air at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout Lent.

Sunday, March 7, 5:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- The Wisconsin Gardener: "Melting Pot." Host Shelley Ryan visits guests from a variety of cultures who have contributed to gardening. Repeats 7:30 p.m. March 25 and 5:30 p.m. March 28.

Sunday, March 7, 7 p.m., EWTN (cable) -- American Byzantine. A major artistic addition to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is examined in this program. "The Universal Call to Holiness" is a massive 38-ton marble sculpture inspired by the Second Vatican Council's teaching that all of us, no matter who we are or our background, are called to be holy. The beautiful carving, five years in the making, depicts figures from various ethnic backgrounds being drawn to the Holy Spirit. Producer, co-writer, and narrator Martin Doblmeier blends art, history, architecture, and religious sentiment within the documentary. Repeats 12:30 p.m. March 13..

Sunday, March 7, 8:30 p.m., WYOU (cable) -- Christopher Close-Up: "The Journey of an Irish Tenor." Part one of an interview with Ronan Tynan of the Irish Tenors. Ronan discusses the amputation of his legs, his award-winning paralympic career, what led him to pursue a medical degree, and his current fame as a world-renowned singer.

Sunday, March 7, 10:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) -- Tim Janis: Beautiful America. This program celebrates the beauty of America's National Parks.

Monday, March 8, 8 p.m., WKOW (ABC) -- Judas. The public ministry and passion of Jesus are viewed through the perspective of his betrayer in this unconventional Gospel drama. The earnest - but flat - production, directed by Charles Robert Carner, takes a novel approach in its retelling of Scripture by refracting the Light of the World through the dark prism of the turncoat disciple. Yet, despite an introductory disclaimer informing viewers that what follows is an "interpretive dramatization" of the life of Christ, the script's liberal use of poetic license may raise some theological red flags and detract from the show's otherwise reverent tone. With so few religious-themed programs slotted for prime time, it is easy to look past the well-intentioned show's anachronistic-sounding dialogue and overall leaden performances, not to mention a Last Supper Seder that looks like it takes place in a posh sushi bar. Despite some crucifixion violence and scattered crass expressions, the made-for-TV movie's message of forgiveness makes Judas fine, albeit flawed, Lenten viewing for all but the youngest children.

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TV Programs of Note