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Madison’s Upcoming Events


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For more information on the below events, please visit http://www.visitmadison.com

Selected Events


Title SISTER DRUM- Drum Circle for Women (MONDAYS)
Location East Madison Community Center
8 Straubel Court
Madison, WI
Phone (608) 257-7888
Email drumfem@yahoo.com
Web Site http://www.roomofonesown.com
Time Monday, March 26, 2007 6:00 PM - Monday, December 31, 2007 7:00 PM
A drumming circle for women playing the tarine, Layne Redmond’s tambourine. Learn women’s history through this neolithic drum. No experience necessary, drums provided. FREE.

Title WI Public Radio - Whad’Ya Know? Show
Sponsor Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Location Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center
One John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI
Web Site http://www.notmuch.com
Time Saturday, September 29, 2007 10:00 AM - Saturday, June 21, 2008
Show dates: 9/29; 10/6; 10/13; 11/10; 12/1; 12/8; 12/15; 1/5; 1/26; 2/16; 2/23; 3/1; 3/8; 4/25; 5/3; 5/10; 5/17; 6/14; 6/21;

Title Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Free Community Hymn Sings
Location Overture Hall, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St.
Madison, WI
Web Site http://madisonsymphony.org
Time Saturday, October 20, 2007 11:00 AM - Saturday, April 26, 2008
Bring your pipes” as the Overture Concert Organ and choirs from around the region join forces with you to bring to life uplifting patriotic and sacred hymns. Audience participation is not necessary, but is certainly welcome. All ages welcome, and no advance reservations are necessary. Each performance lasts 45 minutes to one hour.
October 20; November 17; December 22; January 26; February 16; March 29; April 26

Title Northside Sunday Winter Farmers’ Market
Location Northside TownCenter
Corner Northport Drive and Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI
Phone 246-2550
Email jfranck@charter.net
Web Site http://northsidefarmersmarket.org
Time Sunday, November 4, 2007 10:00 AM - Sunday, December 16, 2007 2:00 PM
Madison is getting a brand new indoor winter farmers’ market on its northside. It will feature locally grown produce, sustainably raised meats, honey, baked goods, and crafts and artwork from local artisans. Also offering brunch using locally produced foods. It will run on November 4 & 18, and December 2 & 16 from 10:00am to 2:00.

Title Dane County Farmers’ Market Winter Market
Location Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center
One John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI
Phone (608) 455-1999
Email larryj@dcfm.org
Web Site http://www.madfarmmkt.org/
Time Saturday, November 10, 2007 - Saturday, December 22, 2007
The Dane County Farmers’ Market continues through the cooler temperatures indoors every Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, fruits, and specialty products from approximately 160 vendors. All of the agriculturally-related items are produced in Wisconsin. The DCFM is reported to be the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country!

Title Second Harvest Food Drive
Sponsor Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Location Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center
One John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI
Phone 608.261.4042
Web Site http://www.mononaterrace.com
Time Monday, November 19, 2007 - Monday, December 3, 2007
Monona Terrace is proud to once again be a donation site for “Share Your Holidays to Eliminate Hunger Food Drive,” the largest fund-raising event to eliminate hunger in southern Wisconsin. Collection sites for non-perishable food and cash donations will be located inside Monona Terrace.

Title Madison Gem & Mineral Club Show & Sale
Sponsor Alliant Energy Center
Location Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
Phone 608.267.3976
Web Site http://www.alliantenergycenter.com
Time Friday, November 23, 2007 - Saturday, November 24, 2007
 

Title After- Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness
Location Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
I-94 at Highway 26, Exit 267 between Madison & Milwaukee
Johnson Creek, WI
Phone 920-699-4111
Web Site http://www.premiumoutlets.com
Time Friday, November 23, 2007 - Sunday, November 25, 2007
 

Title Midnight Madness
Location Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
I-94 at Highway 26, Exit 267 between Madison & Milwaukee
Johnson Creek, WI
Phone 920-699-4111
Time Friday, November 23, 2007 - 10:00 PM
 

Title Hmong New Year Celebration
Sponsor Alliant Energy Center
Location Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
Phone 608.267.3976
Web Site http://www.alliantenergycenter.com
Time Friday, November 23, 2007
 

Title Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness Black Friday Event
Location Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness
5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Ste.126
Fitchburg, WI
Phone (608) 255-0070
Email dana@kneadedreliefdayspa.com
Web Site http://www.kneadedreliefdayspa.com
Time Friday, November 23, 2007 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
20% off all Gift Certificates & Retail Products (excluding Bioelements and Young Living) 10% off all Bioelements Products Free Prairie Bean Coffeehouse Coffee and Bakery Goods! Also, a chance to draw for added savings.

Title Santa Express
Location Mid-Continent Railway Museum
E8948 Diamond Hill Rd
North Freedom, WI
Phone 800-930-1385
Web Site http://midcontinent.org
Time Saturday, November 24, 2007 - Sunday, November 25, 2007
Celebrate the holiday season in a uniquely festive way aboard the 15th annual Santa Express. All cars are kept comfortably warm, using the 100-year-old tradition of steam heating, just like the North Pole. Trains depart at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm.

Title Kwanzaa Holiday Fair
Location Madison Senior Center
330 W Mifflin Street
Madison, WI
Time Saturday, November 24, 2007 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Local vendors offer ethnic goods, home decor, clothing and fabric, jewelry and art for sell. Fair includes Art Gallery, Warm Spirit Room and a “Author’s Corner”. Entertainment, Kwanzaa Program and Soul Food available.

Title Middleton Holiday Pops Concert
Sponsor Marriott Madison West
Location Marriott Madison West
1313 John Q Hammons Drive
Middleton, WI
Phone (608) 831-6350
Web Site http://www.visitmiddleton.com
Time Saturday, November 24, 2007 8:00 PM - Sunday, November 25, 2007 1:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season with music and merriment as the WCO brings to life favorite holiday songs and stories amidst twinkling lights and snowflakes. The evening will include a special appearance by the Middleton High School Concert Choir and a yet to be announced guest. Enjoy merry tidings with family and friends in this wonderful celebration of the holidays and 11 year tradition. To accommodate demand, WCO has added a Sunday matinee!

Title High Noon Christmas Craftacular
Sponsor High Noon Saloon
Location High Noon Saloon
701A E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone 608-268-1122
Web Site http://www.high-noon.com
Time Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sponsored by The Glitter Workshop, today’s fair showcases a variety of local and regional artists and crafters, offering original clothing, jewelry, housewares, gifts, body care products, and much more. Enjoy a beverage while perusing their wares for a luxurious shopping experience!

Title Buddhist lecture “The Way Things Are”
Sponsor Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Location Monona Terrace Balroom A
Madison, WI
Web Site http://www.diamondway.org/madison/lamaolenov2007/
Time Monday, November 26, 2007 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Lama Ole Nydahl and his wife Hannah met the 16th Karmapa in 1969 during their honeymoon in the Himalayas and became his first western students. After years of studying Buddhist teachings and practicing meditation, the 16th Karmapa gave them the task of making the Diamond Way teachings accessible to the western world. In his name more than 500 Diamond Way centers have been founded in the west since 1972, including 32 in the USA. Lama Ole shows us that spontaneous freshness and resting in the nature of ones own mind belong together. He is the author of several books on Buddhism.

Title Moscow Ballet presents the Great Russian Nutcracker
Sponsor Middleton Tourism Commission
Location Middleton- Cross Plains Performing Arts Center
2100 Bristol St.
Middleton, WI
Web Site http://www.nutcracker.com/
Time Wednesday, November 28, 2007 - Thursday, November 29, 2007
Moscow Ballet will be presenting its Great Russian Nutcracker performance November 28th and 29th at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleton- Cross Plains Performing Arts Center. Visit their Web site for ticket information.

Title Cambridge Country Christmas
Location Various Locations
Cambridge, WI
Phone (608) 423-3780
Email chamber@smallbytes.net
Web Site http://www.cambridgewi.com
Time Friday, November 30, 2007 - Sunday, December 2, 2007
An Annual community wide event held the first Friday, Saturday, Sunday in December. Enjoy three festive days of holiday fun with the Dickens Dinner, tree lighting & Santa in Village Park, Moravian Church Cookie Walk, live nativity scene, strolling carolers and Madrigal Singers, photos and hot chocolate with Santa, and performance by folk group Sticky Fingers.
Visit their Web site for a complete schedule of events.

Title Stoughton Victorian Holiday Celebration
Location Various Locations
Stoughton, WI
Web Site http://www.victorianholidayweekend.com/
Time Friday, November 30, 2007 - Sunday, December 2, 2007
A favorite small town getaway for thousands of Illinois, Wisconsin and other Midwestern travelers, Stoughton’s natural beauty provides the perfect setting for a weekend of antiquing and shopping. The fascinating specialty shops, charming restaurants, gracious historic inns seem to come alive against the backdrop of Stoughton’s Annual Victorian Holiday Weekend festival.
Whether it’s the smell of brewing coffee or roasting chestnuts, the sounds of horses’ hooves clomping on pavement or carolers entertaining passersby, this little town gets all gussied up in its finest holiday regale. The excitement is everywhere and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in Stoughton makes it irresistible at this time of year.
Visit their Web site for a complete schedule of events.

Title Community Open House
Sponsor Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Location Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center
One John Nolen Dr.
Madison, WI
Phone 608.261.4042
Web Site http://www.mononaterrace.com
Time Saturday, December 1, 2007
Enjoy a free-guided tour of the building at Noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

Title Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Location MATC Downtown Education Center
211 N. Carroll Street
Madison, WI
Phone 608.251.3241
Web Site http://www.calamadison.org
Time Saturday, December 1, 2007 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fair Trade means the artisan or producer makes a living wage and has a hopeful future. At the Fair Trade Festival you are only 1 step removed from the artist and you know they are receiving most of the purchase price. Give a gift that brings joy to the receiver and the producer. Sponsored by Community Action on Latin America and MATC Global Horizons program.

Title Olbrich’s Holiday Express – Flower and Model Train Show
Sponsor Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Location Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone (608) 246-4550
Web Site http://www.olbrich.org
Time Saturday, December 1, 2007 10:00 AM - Monday, December 31, 2007 4:00 PM
Twinkling lights, festive poinsettias, tiny landscapes, and large-scale model trains: all aboard for Olbrich’s Holiday Express! Using large-scale model trains, Olbrich’s horticulture staff will showcase miniature landscapes among 800 colorful poinsettias. During Olbrich’s Holiday Express, members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains. Relax with friends and family and enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies available for purchase in the lobby. Olbrich’s photo depot also provides the perfect background for a holiday photo! Admission for Olbrich Botanical Society members is free. Admission to Olbrich’s Holiday Express for the general public is $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and under are free. Admission to the tropical Bolz Conservatory is included.

Title Olbrich Holiday Concert (SUNDAYS)
Sponsor Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Location Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone 608-246-4550
Web Site http://www.olbrich.org
Time Sunday, December 2, 2007 2:00 PM - Sunday, December 30, 2007
Enjoy festive holiday music with a concert in Olbrich’s Evjue Commons. Holiday concerts are at 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Concerts are sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. A donation of $1 is appreciated. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550.

Title Mad City Men’s Expo
Sponsor Alliant Energy Center
Location Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
Phone 608.267.3976
Web Site http://www.madcitymanshow.com
Time Friday, December 7, 2007 - Saturday, December 8, 2007
The Mad City Man Show offers men a chance to do “guy stuff” and see exhibits showcasing cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, tools, health, fitness, music, home theatre and finance, just to name a few. Shopping malls and grocery stores will be out of sight and out of mind, replaced by activities that real men enjoy.
Men can sample local micro brews at the Brew Haus, rock the night away with the popular local band Road Trip, or enjoy a full lineup on the main stage, which features national and local appearances, comedians, magicians, hypnotists, and much more. All attendees will have a chance to win an “Ultimate Men’s Day Package”, which includes a limo for the day, massage/spa experience, lunch, gambling money, dinner, Dells entertainment package and an overnight hotel stay! From a Klements Tailgate Area and a 1000-man Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney to a Mad City Man Show Olympics and Capital City Harley Davidson Style Show, this expo has everything real men love and then some.

Title Very Merry Holiday Fair
Location Baraboo Arts Building
323 Water St
Baraboo, WI
Phone (608) 356-9048 Char terBeest Kudla
Web Site http://www.downtownbaraboo.com
Time Friday, December 7, 2007 5:00 PM - Saturday, December 8, 2007 9:00 PM
“Artisans, Authors and Purveyors of good things to eat.” A fresh idea for holiday shopping. 20-25 area artisans in one location. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sauk County Art Association. Gala Champagne Opening on Fri, 5-9pm. Sat hours 9am-4pm. $2 donation requested if attending Fri evening.

Title Caroling at the Cave
Location Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark
2975 Cave of the Mounds Road
Blue Mounds, WI
Phone 608-437-3038
Email groups@caveofthemounds.com
Web Site http://www.caveofthemounds.com
Time Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Sunday, December 9, 2007
Experience the beauty, wonder, and warmth of the enchanting underground world! Local groups perform traditional holiday songs in this pristine acoustical environment. Visit with Santa, make a holiday craft, enjoy seasonal refreshments, or shop for that special someone in our amazing rock & fossil shop! This is a charity fundraiser with all suggested donations going directly to performing groups.

Title Holiday Entertainment/Santa Visits
Location Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
I-94 at Highway 26, Exit 267 between Madison & Milwaukee
Johnson Creek, WI
Phone 920-699-4111
Web Site http://www.premiumoutlets.com
Time Saturday, December 8, 2007 - Sunday, December 9, 2007
 

Title Jingle Bell Run
Location Vilas Park
702 S. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone 1-800-242-9945
Email info.wi@arthritis.org
Web Site http://www.arthritis.org
Time Saturday, December 8, 2007
Get in the spirit this holiday season! Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers in over 90 U.S. cities who put a little jingle in their step every November and December to support and celebrate the work of the Arthritis Foundation. Team up with friends or family members and run, walk or volunteer at the event. Visit the Web site for more information.

Title Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness 10th Annual Open House
Location Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness
5500 E. Cheryl Pkwy, Ste. 126
Fitchburg, WI
Phone (608) 255-0070
Email dana@kneadedreliefdayspa.com
Web Site http://www.kneadedreliefdayspa.com
Time Saturday, December 8, 2007 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
*Complimentary Services including: Chair Massage, Skin Consultations & Hand Polish Demos. *Spa tours and hourly staff presentations *Don’t miss the hourly door prizes and grand prize giveaway! Specials include: 10% off all Gift Certificates purchased 10% off all product purchases 10% off a future appointment booked at the Open House (limit one per person)

Title Fitchburg Children’s Holiday Party
Sponsor Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce
Location Fitchburg Community Center
E. Lacy Rd.
Madison, WI
Phone (608) 270-4285
Web Site http://www.fitchburgchamber.com/events.php
Time Sunday, December 9, 2007 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Visit with Santa, face painting, carriage rides and s’mores making at this fun and festive event! Call 270-4285 for more details.

Title Art Exhibit – Olbrich on my Mind: Ten Years in the Gardens
Sponsor Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Location Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone 608-246-4550
Web Site http://www.olbrich.org
Time Sunday, December 9, 2007 2:00 PM - Sunday, March 2, 2008
Local photographer Joe De Maio captures the beauty of Olbrich and the natural world through unique photographs including panoramas, fashion photography in the Gardens, and gorgeous flower photography. Free. Gallery Sundays are made possible by a gift from William Wartmann. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550.

Title CTM Madison Family Theatre Company’s A Christmas Carol
Sponsor Overture Center for the Arts
Location Capitol Theater, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St.
Madison, WI
Phone 608-258-4141
Web Site http://www.madisonfamilytheatre.org
Time Friday, December 14, 2007 - Sunday, December 23, 2007
Make plans to see A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, classically told. Performances will be in the beautiful Capitol Theater of the Overture Center, December 14-23.

Title Holiday Entertainment/Santa Visit
Location Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
I-94 at Highway 26, Exit 267 between Madison & Milwaukee
Johnson Creek, WI
Phone 920-699-4111
Web Site http://premiumoutlets.com
Time Saturday, December 15, 2007 - Sunday, December 16, 2007
 

Title UW—Madison Winter Commencement
Sponsor UW-Madison
Location Kohl Center
601 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI
Web Site http://www.wisc.edu
Time Sunday, December 16, 2007
 

Title Community Kwanzaa Celebration
Sponsor Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Location Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI
Phone 608-246-4550
Web Site http://www.olbrich.org
Time Saturday, December 29, 2007 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Olbrich hosts Madison’s annual community Kwanzaa celebration. The non-religious family event is 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on December 29. Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of the African American spirit and culture. Dancing, drumming, and singing will highlight the program at Olbrich. Admission is free, but limited seating is on a first come, first serve basis. For more information call 608-249-7155.

Title Harlem Globetrotters
Sponsor Alliant Energy Center
Location Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI
Phone 608.267.3976
Web Site http://www.alliantenergycenter.com
Time Sunday, December 30, 2007
 

Title U.S. Bank Eve
Location Various Locations
Madison, WI
Time Monday, December 31, 2007 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
U.S. Bank Eve is Madison’s time-honored community celebration. This family-oriented New Year’s Eve celebration has activities and entertainment for everyone. Ring in the New Year with your family and friends December 31, 2007.
U.S. Bank Eve tickets go on sale December 1, 2007 and can be purchased in advance from any U.S. Bank Madison Location. Tickets are good at all U.S. Bank Eve Madison locations (US Bank Plaza, Wisconsin Historical Museum, Olbrich Gardens, Monona Terrace, Henry Vilas Zoo, UW Space Place and Madison Children’s Museum). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise in site listings. Admission to any location is on a space-available basis.

Copyright © 2007 Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau


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