Grammy nominated jazz singer at The Howard tops this week’s can’t-miss events in Oshkosh

OSHKOSH — If you like jazz, you have a chance to check out Wisconsin native Tierney Sutton's show at The Howard Jan. 17.

Other events include a Piano Men show at The Grand, a comedy show and an art workshop.

Here are your can't-miss events happening in the community this week.

1. Wisconsin jazz singer Tierney Sutton to appear at The Howard

Wisconsin native Tierney Sutton will appear Jan. 17 in Oshkosh. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at The Howard, 405 Washington Ave.

Sutton is a nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist who has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for almost every album she has released in the past 20 years. She is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her voice as an instrument.

Sutton grew up in Milwaukee and credits spending the summer after her first year in college singing as a “Heidel Honey” at the Heidel House Resort in Green Lake for her discovery of jazz.

Sutton’s album recordings have addressed themes such as materialism and the pursuit of happiness, as well as paying tribute to the music of Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra and pop icon Sting. Her Joni Mitchell tribute “After Blue” featured another Wisconsin native — Grammy-winning legend Al Jarreau. She has toured throughout the world and headlined at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

An optional pre-show dinner can be purchased separately. Dinner tickets are $35 and concert tickets start at $17.50. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazzcoterie.com.

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2. Recovery missions topic of EAA's next aviation speaker series

Dr. Brett Hoffman will be the next speaker in the Aviation Adventure Speaker Series Jan. 18. Dr. Hoffman will present “Archaeology and MIA Recovery Missions: Innovations and Challenges” at 7 p.m. at the EAA Aviation Museum, 3000 Poberezny Road.

Dr. Hoffman will review the history of the University of Wisconsin MIA Recovery and Identification Project, outline the work accomplished to date, and discuss the innovations and developments of the UW MIA team. He will share his experiences and insights from using skills learned as an archaeologist to the unique and challenging setting of WWII aircraft crash sites.

Admission is $5 for the public and free for EAA members. For more information, visit eaa.org.

3. 'Still Rock 'n Roll to Me' is sequel of Piano Men show

Piano Men II: Still Rock ‘n Roll to Me will be at The Grand Oshkosh Jan. 13. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at 100 High Ave.

Jim Witter and his band will take you on a journey through the 1970s and into the 1980s through the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Take a look back at news headlines, people, fashion, cars, TV, movies and pop culture memorabilia, projected on screen throughout the show.

Tickets start at $30 at thegrandoshkosh.org or 920-424-2350.

4. Fifth Ward hosts monthly comedy showcase series

Fifth Ward Brewing Company will present the Who’s On Fifth Stand-Up Comedy Show Jan. 12. Comedy will be on tap from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at 1009 S. Main St

The evening will include performances by local comedic talent.

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5. Learn dot painting at Bowenstreet Makers Market

The Bowenstreet Makers Market will host its first dot painting workshop Jan. 11 in the Bowenstreet Studio, 2837 Bowen St. The session runs 5 to 8 p.m.

The workshop will be led by There Evolving Artist. Participants can choose from coasters, small dishes, a mug or canvas to decorate with dots.

Seats are $25 per person and can be reserved at bowenstreet.ricoconsign.com.

Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.

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