Studio5 Performing Arts Center

06/23/2026

Tonight on Chicago Jazz Live on 90.9FM, WDCB Public Radio , 7pm: Remembering Chet Baker w/ Petra Van Nuis & Dennis Luxion . Recorded on April 24, 2026 . Tune in tonight at 90.9FM on the dial or wdcb.org

06/20/2026

So grateful to Evanston Now for their kind words about our Down Home Weekend ! We had an absolute blast !

Three nights of folk, bluegrass and Cajun beats at Studio5

06/15/2026

We're so grateful to ALL of you who have blessed Studio5 this season! Thank You! We'll see you next season!

06/14/2026

FINAL DAY! It has been an unbelievable Down Home Weekend and we're closing out with an all-day offering of events, workshops, dance and a final concert with Madison's premier Cajun and Zydeko band The Cajun Strangers at 7pm!

Today at 3pm - 5pm: Contra Dancing with Jo Mortland and Old T Blue & the Shipmates:
All are welcome! Get on Up - Contra Dancing with a live band and dances called by Jo Mortland!
Also at 3pm - 5pm in our Old Time Jam Room we have an open Jam - Free and Open to the public!
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Cajun Fiddle Workshop with Brian O'Donnell
5:30-6:30: Cajun Dance Instruction with Louie Stallone
7pm: Final Concert! CAJUN STRANGERS ... and DANCING! cajunstrangers

06/14/2026

FINAL DAY! It has been an unbelievable Down Home Weekend and we're closing out with an all-day offering of events, workshops, dance and a final concert with Madison's premier Cajun and Zydeko band The Cajun Strangers at 7pm!

Today at 3pm - 5pm: Contra Dancing with Jo Mortland and Old T Blue & the Shipmates:
All are welcome! Get on Up - Contra Dancing with a live band and dances called by Jo Mortland! Tix & Info: https://bit.ly/4eJ3uDu

Also at 3pm - 5pm in our Old Time Jam Room we have an open Jam - Free and Open to the public!
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Cajun Fiddle Workshop with Brian O'Donnell
5:30-6:30: Cajun Dance Instruction with Louie Stallone

7pm: Final Concert! CAJUN STRANGERS ... and DANCING! :
TIX & Info: https://bit.ly/3RtZwpn

06/13/2026

What a weekend! We were completely full last night and are now sold out tonight as well! Tickets remain for our big weekend closeout on Sunday… Grab them now! Live stream is available at studio5.dance! cajunstrangers

06/12/2026

Our DOWN HOME WEEKEND kicks off tomorrow, Friday night!
We're completely full Friday but tix remain for Saturday and Sunday! We can't wait to see you - Get on up!

Friday: The Jonas Friddle Trio / Sons of the Never Wrong:
Saturday: The Sullivan Sisters / Don Stiernberg and the Bluegrasstics:
Sunday: Contra Dancing with Jo Mortland and Old T Blue & the Shipmates:
Sunday evening: CAJUN STRANGERS ... and DANCING! :

TIX & info: https://bit.ly/3RtZwpn

06/10/2026

Thank you ! "Studio5’s musical director/owner Steve Rashid loves jazz, and the shows that he produces at his wonderful performance space reflect his passion. This is a man who has big ears, however, and his fondness for Americana music has inspired him to put together a “bonus” weekend now that Studio5’s spring season is complete.
Rashid is calling this new three-day series of shows the Studio5 Down Home Weekend."