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| Title |
WIAA Girls Basketball |
| Location |
Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
Todd Clark 715.344.8580 |
| Web Site |
http://www.wiaawi.org/ |
| Time |
Thursday, March 12, 2009 – Saturday, March 14, 2009 |
| WIAA Girls Basketball |
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| Title |
Bike-O-Rama Sale |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Arena at the Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
Roger Charly (608) 251-8413 |
| Web Site |
http://www.bikeorama.com |
| Time |
Friday, March 13, 2009 – Sunday, March 15, 2009 |
| You can comparison shop, test ride, accessorize, and buy from all 2009 bicycle brands in one place! This is the 15th year the Arena Building comes alive with thousands of new bicycles! |
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| Title |
WCHA Men’s hockey Tournament |
| Location |
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://wcha.cstv.com/ |
| Time |
Friday, March 13, 2009 – Sunday, March 15, 2009 |
| WCHA Men’s hockey Tournament |
|
| Title |
Afro-Cuban All Stars |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Hall – Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Friday, March 13, 2009 8:00 PM |
| Time to get your clave on. Juan De Marcos Gonzalez, a central figure in the Cuban music scene and one of the driving forces behind the legendary Buena Vista Social Club project, has assembled a diverse crew of old masters and hot young Cuban players. The result is a stirring blend of classic Afro-Cuban dance music, jazz and other more modern sounds from the Havana streets. The Afro-Cuban All Stars bring Cuban music into the new millennium with class, extraordinary artistry and an irresistible rhythmic groove. |
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| Title |
COSI FAN TUTTE |
| Location |
Capito Theater
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.238.8085 |
| Email |
info@madisonopera.org |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonopera.org/performances/cosi0809.html |
| Time |
Friday, March 13, 2009 8:00 PM |
Wolfgangs Amadeus Mozart’sCOSI FAN TUTTE
Mozart’s exploration of tangled love, desire and conflict between the sexes takes center stage in this masterful comedy of manners. Featuring an exciting ensemble cast, Madison Opera’s production of Cosi fan Tutte returns the company to the elegant and newly-renovated Capitol Theater—a perfect venue for Mozart’s intimate work. With a virtuosic score and a charming production, Cosi fan Tutte will surely delight audiences. In his Madison Opera debut, Kelly Kuo serves as conductor for this production with staging by Metropolitan Opera director Kristine McIntyre. |
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| Title |
Cirque Éloize Nebbia |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Hall – Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 14, 2009 8:00 PM |
| Based in Montreal, Quebec, and a leader in the contemporary circus movement, Cirque Éloize combines time-honored circus elements with music, dance, theater and performance to create a new brand of artistry that demolishes our old ideas about the meaning of “circus” and replaces them with something truly magical. Will there be clowns and pratfalls? Sure. But there will also be mystery, shadows and a hint of Shakespeare. In Nebbia, Cirque Éloize has created a universe composed of, to borrow a phrase from The Tempest, “such stuff as dreams are made on.” The way you think about circuses will never be the same. |
|
| Title |
The 12th Annual St. Patrick’s Day |
| Location |
Capitol Square
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.stpatsmadison.org/ |
| Time |
Sunday, March 15, 2009 1:30 PM |
| Come flood the streets in shades of green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Join in the fun and watch as Honor Guard, bagpipers, dignitaries, bands, dancers, jugglers, flamethrowers, and family clans parade around the square. |
|
| Title |
Cirque Éloize Nebbia |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Hall – Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:00 PM |
| Based in Montreal, Quebec, and a leader in the contemporary circus movement, Cirque Éloize combines time-honored circus elements with music, dance, theater and performance to create a new brand of artistry that demolishes our old ideas about the meaning of “circus” and replaces them with something truly magical. Will there be clowns and pratfalls? Sure. But there will also be mystery, shadows and a hint of Shakespeare. In Nebbia, Cirque Éloize has created a universe composed of, to borrow a phrase from The Tempest, “such stuff as dreams are made on.” The way you think about circuses will never be the same. |
|
| Title |
COSI FAN TUTTE |
| Location |
Capitol Theater – Overture Center
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.238.8085 |
| Email |
info@madisonopera.org |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonopera.org/performances/cosi0809.html |
| Time |
Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:30 PM |
Wolfgangs Amadeus Mozart’sCOSI FAN TUTTE
Mozart’s exploration of tangled love, desire and conflict between the sexes takes center stage in this masterful comedy of manners. Featuring an exciting ensemble cast, Madison Opera’s production of Cosi fan Tutte returns the company to the elegant and newly-renovated Capitol Theater—a perfect venue for Mozart’s intimate work. With a virtuosic score and a charming production, Cosi fan Tutte will surely delight audiences. In his Madison Opera debut, Kelly Kuo serves as conductor for this production with staging by Metropolitan Opera director Kristine McIntyre. |
|
| Title |
History Sandwiched In: Chasing Ghost Birds |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| Location |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
33 N. Carroll
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-264-6555 |
| Time |
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
| Explore the history of the 75-year effort to rescue North America’s whooping cranes from the brink of extinction. Join author David Sakrison as he traces the history of whooping crane research and conservation, drawing from his book Chasing the Ghost Birds: Saving Swans & Cranes from Extinction. David will emphasize the development of techniques for establishing new wild flocks of whooping cranes. A book signing will follow the program. Suggested program donation of $2.00/person. |
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| Title |
WIAA Boys Basketball |
| Location |
Kohl Center
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
Doug Chickering: (715) 344-8580 |
| Web Site |
http://www.wiaawi.org/ |
| Time |
Thursday, March 19, 2009 – Saturday, March 21, 2009 |
| Cheer on your favorite High School Boy’s Basketball team as they compete for the Championship at the WIAA State Tournament. |
|
| Title |
Music as a Weapon Tour IV |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
Larry Frank (608) 267-3958 |
| Web Site |
http://www.disturbed1.com/ |
| Time |
Friday, March 20, 2009 |
| Disturbed: Music as a Weapon Tour IV |
|
| Title |
The Drowsy Chaperone |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Hall – Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Friday, March 20, 2009 – Sunday, March 22, 2009 |
| Get ready to be transported to a magical, wonderful world! A world where the critics are in awe, the audiences are in heaven and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement. Welcome to The Drowsy Chaperone, the new musical comedy that is swooping into town with tons of laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway!
It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called “The Drowsy Chaperone,” and the show magically bursts to life. We are instantly immersed in the glamorous, hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, complete with thrills and surprises that take both the cast (literally) and the audience (metaphorically) soaring into the rafters. |
|
| Title |
Spirit Horse |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 21, 2009 11:00 AM |
| From our neighbors to the north comes this Native Canadian adaptation of the acclaimed British play Tir na N’og. With the help of their grandfather and their former rodeo champion father, two young First Nations children try to bring a mysterious “spirit horse” into their Calgary apartment. This heartwarming adventure explores the importance of tradition, culture and family. Ontario’s Roseneath Theatre has been producing top-notch children’s programming for more than 20 years. Greg Banks (the original director and author of Tir na N’og) and award–winning Ojibwa playwright Drew Hayden Taylor have created an uplifting tale of hope with universal appeal. |
|
| Title |
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 21, 2009 8:00 PM |
| Magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible; we’ve seen it all before. Magic these days is about spectacle, drama, danger and personality, and the Spencers are masters of the new magic theater. The husband-wife team of Kevin and Cindy Spencer can penetrate walls and levitate with the best of ‘em, but they do it with world-class charisma and style, packing one of the biggest, most state-of-the-art illusion rigs in the business. They’ve been named Performers of the Year by events programmers an amazing six times. Prepare to be mystified and charmed! |
|
| Title |
Hudson Vagabond Puppets – Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Sunday, March 22, 2009 1:00 PM |
| Science takes center stage in this microscopic look at the insect world. Hudson Vagabond Puppets, known for larger-than-life puppetry and masks, examines the life cycle of the monarch butterfly, following the amazing metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar to adult butterfly, culminating in an incredible 1,500-mile round trip journey to Mexico. Each stage of the journey is brought to life by giant puppets, song and dance. You’ll meet a bunch of other creatures along the way, from the lowly earthworm to the majestic dragonfly, and learn about the monarch’s symbiotic relationship with the milkweed plant. Beautiful scrolling scenery helps make this scientific foray enjoyable for kids and adults alike. |
|
| Title |
State Capitol Red Cross Blood Drive |
| Location |
State Capitol/Rotunda
Capitol Square
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
1-800- GIVE LIFE |
| Web Site |
http://www.givebloodgivelife.org |
| Time |
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:30 AM – Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:30 PM |
| The State Capitol is sponsoring a blood drive at the Rotunda with a goal to collect more than 125 units of blood to be given to patients in need. |
|
| Title |
One Night of Queen |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Thursday, March 26, 2009 7:30 PM |
| Performed by Gary Mullen and the Works
One Night of Queen is a stunning recreation and celebration of the music of Queen, complete with over-the-top staging, lighting and effects. Since winning British TV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” talent show for his spot-on portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, Gary Mullen, along with his band The Works, has toured widely with One Night of Queen, selling out theaters and concert halls across Europe and New Zealand. Now he’s coming to Madison. The show will feature all of the Queen anthems that keep you listening to classic rock radio stations, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Show Must Go On” and “Killer Queen.” Let there be no doubt: They will, they will ROCK YOU! |
|
| Title |
Bellydance Superstars |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Union Theater |
| Location |
Wisconsin Union Theater
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-262-2201 |
| Email |
boxoffice@wut.org |
| Web Site |
http://www.uniontheater.wisc.edu |
| Time |
Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| The world’s premier professional bellydance troupe is bringing the ancient art of bellydancing into the mainstream with a show that has been hailed as the next big dance show phenomenon. Featuring some of America’s best-known, most sought-after bellydancers, BDSS has danced with Regis and Kelly, played Lollapalooza and the famed Parisian Folies Bergere, has performed over 500 concerts in 18 countries, and has been seen on more than 60 television shows by over 100 million viewers world-wide…a positive testament to the increasing interest in this colorful and sensual Middle Eastern art form. This band of 13 dancers and a percussionist features numerous genres of Bellydance in luxurious colorful costumes and a full-throttle production. |
|
| Title |
Lake Home & Cabin Show |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com |
| Time |
Friday, March 27, 2009 – Sunday, March 29, 2009 |
| The Lake Home & Cabin Show fills Exhibition Hall on March 27-29 with products, services, activities and events of the lake and cabin lifestyle. This unique show offers something for everyone including those who already own a lake home or cabin, those that have always dreamed of it or those that just want a little northwoods touch in their home’s décor.
Web site: www.lakehomeandcabinshow.com and a href=”http://www.alliantenergycenter.com”>www.alliantenergycenter.com |
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| Title |
Art Glass & Bead Show |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.beadshowmadison.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – Sunday, March 29, 2009 |
| Explore the world of beading at the 2009 Art Glass & Bead show. Featuring nationally known instructors and vendors, this show includes hands-on demonstrations a bead challenge and much, much more! |
|
| Title |
Dega’s Little Dancer |
| Location |
Children’s Theater of Madison
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.255.2080 |
| Web Site |
http://www.ctmtheater.org/tickets/Looking_desc.shtml |
| Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009 – Saturday, April 11, 2009 |
Degas’ Little Dancer
by Wendy Middleton
CTM’s spring production, Degas’ Little Dancer, celebrates the beauty of following your heart’s desire and daring to dream. In this whimsical time-travel fantasy, a contemporary teen becomes the ballerina model for Degas’ most famous sculpture. The production features lots of dancing and a wonderful peek into the famous painter, Edgar Degas’ life and world in 1880 France. This magical play will delight kids who love to dance, adults who love art and parents who want their children’s talents to soar. Can dreams come true? You Better Believe It! |
|
| Title |
Too Marvelous for Words – The Songs of Johnny Mercer |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009 2:00 PM |
| Acclaimed crooner Lee Lessack and actress Linda Purl, a veteran of Broadway and prime time television, bring you an evening of Johnny Mercer, the lyricist behind such standards as “Moon River,” “Autumn Leaves” and “Satin Doll.” Few others match Mercer’s contribution to the American songbook.
Lessack’s smooth baritone and Purl’s sophisticated delivery are the perfect vehicles for these musical gems. Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich calls Lessack “the best male cabaret singer to come along since Michael Feinstein,” and LA Weekly writes, “Purl is a sultry nightclub star [who] combines intimate stories, humor and delicious song styling.” Together, the effect is marvelous indeed. |
|
| Title |
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra – Blue Jeans Family Concert |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009 2:30 PM |
Program Highlights:
Mozart – Papageno’s Song from The Magic Flute
Mozart – ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’, I. Allegro
Mozart – Symphony No. 41 ‘Jupiter,’ IV. Molto allegro
No dress codes! Very casual family-friendly environment. |
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| Title |
Porter – Batiste – Stoltz |
| Sponsor |
Overture Center for the Arts |
| Location |
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.258.4141 |
| Web Site |
http://www.overturecenter.com |
| Time |
Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:00 PM |
| After years of providing some of the best support as top sidemen in the New Orleans music scene, bassist George Porter, Jr., drummer Russell Batiste, Jr., and guitarist Brian Stoltz have stepped to the front of the stage as Porter Batiste Stoltz (PBS), one of the hottest new groups to emerge from the Crescent City in recent years. Essentially an outgrowth of the renowned New Orleans band the Funky Meters, which featured Art Neville of the Neville Brothers, PBS has established their own raw, funky style that captures the best elements of what has come to be recognized as the sound of New Orleans R&B. |
|
| Title |
2009 EWGA Kick-Off Event |
| Location |
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI |
| Time |
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 4:45 PM – 6:30 PM |
| The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) exists to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life.
Our annual kick-off event is the best opportunity of the year to meet our members and find out more about EWGA. This year, we are offering a brief presentation at 4:45 pm for new members to learn about EWGA and all of its wonderful benefits. It includes a question and answer session. We offer a fantastic mix of clinics, leagues and golf outings, as well as great social events, networking functions and a charity tournament. Absolutely all skill levels are welcome!!
The cost is $20 per person, and $10 for each non-member guest who is accompanied by a member. Register on-line!
http://www.ewgamadison.org/pages/whatshappening_156.cfm |
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| Title |
Wisconsin Film Festival |
| Location |
Various Venues
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
877.963.3456 |
| Web Site |
http://www.wifilmfest.org/ |
| Time |
Thursday, April 2, 2009 – Sunday, April 5, 2009 |
| This four-day annual festival takes place each spring in ten downtown Madison theaters, all within walking distance. The Festival presents new American independent and world cinema (narrative, documentary, shorts, experimental), restored classics, and the work of Wisconsin filmmakers. Over 150 films and an attendance getting close to 30,000 make this a lively event that’s become a major part of our state’s cultural calendar. |
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| Title |
Deer & Turkey Expo |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.deerinfo.com/wiindex.asp |
| Time |
Friday, April 3, 2009 – Sunday, April 5, 2009 |
| Many will be in hunting heaven as the Deer & Turkey Expo comes to Exhibition Hall April 3-5. The Expo includes contests, seminars, demonstrations and plenty of exhibitors to cover your every hunting need and desire. Watching live animals and striking in simulated shooting ranges are just some of the activities that visitors can see and do.
Web site: www.deerinfo.com/wiindex.asp |
|
| Title |
3rd Annual Wisconsin Gourd Festival |
| Sponsor |
Olbrich Botanical Gardens |
| Location |
Olbrich Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.wisconsingourdsociety.org/festival |
| Time |
Saturday, April 4, 2009 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| The 3rd Annual Gourds Gone Wild! Wisconsin Gourd Festival is a dynamic event which shares an education of the humble gourd as well as an awareness of gourds as an art medium, as musical instruments, from cultural and horticultural perspectives and more. Vendors, artists, instructors and growers from around the United States will participate and attend. Classes and demonstrations, gourd-related products, supplies and tools, gourd art of all kinds, seeds and growing advice and literature will be available to the public. There will also be a gourd art competition, silent auction, raffle, a Make and Take Project, music by Moldy Jam, and a Kid’s Korner. Admission to the Wisconsin Gourd Festival and parking is free. |
|
| Title |
Playtimes of the Past: Bascom Hill Pink Flamingos |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| Location |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
33 N. Carroll
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-264-6555 |
| Time |
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 10:00 AM – Friday, April 10, 2009 3:00 PM |
| Whether traveling through or staying in town for Spring Break, drop in and make a pair of Bascom Hill Pink Flamingo sun glasses to remember your visit to the Museum. This drop-in activity is nicely paired with a visit to the Odd Wisconsin exhibit, where an original Bascom Hill Flamingo is on display! Suggested program donation of $2.00/person. |
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| Title |
History Sandwiched In: ECOpreneuring: How an Ecological Approach to Business is Wisconsin’s Most Valuable Natural Resource |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| Location |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
33 N. Carroll
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-264-6555 |
| Time |
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
| From green B&Bs to innovative non-profits to rural artists, Wisconsin leads the nation in the growing movement of “ecopreneurs” seeking to use their business and livelihood as a means to steward our state’s landscape and natural environment. As leaders in the Green Business movement and co-author of the new release, ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet Before Profits, Lisa Kivirist will share her perspective on this blooming movement and why it is so well-rooted in Wisconsin, including inspiring examples of Wisconsin businesses dedicated to changing our environment for the better. A book signing will follow the program. Suggested program donation of $2.00/person. |
|
| Title |
UW Spring Band Concert |
| Location |
Kohl Center
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-263-1896 |
| Web Site |
http://www.badgerband.com |
| Time |
Thursday, April 16, 2009 – Saturday, April 18, 2009 |
| All shows start at 7:30 and ticket prices are $20. (You can get $15 tickets for Thursday night if you bring a group of 10 or more.
What Mike Leckrone, his production staff and the Badger Band accomplish each April is extraordinary. No other college band puts on such a professional production for one night, much less three, the way the Wisconsin Band family does. How is this possible? Well, there is much dedication on the part of Mike and his staff, many of whom have been with him for 20-plus years. Then, there is the Band which embraces each performance as they know how special they are. But, the main reason these performances work is because of the support we have received from you, the Badger Band fan. Without you attending for many, many years we would not be able to present such extravagant performances. The Wisconsin Band thanks you for all of your support throughout the years. |
|
| Title |
University of Wisconsin Engineering Expo |
| Location |
UW-Madison College of Engineering
1415 Engineering Driver
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
(608) 262-3472 |
| Time |
Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| UW engineering students and UW faculty exhibit recent research and projects, and design interactive exhibits for students of all ages. Learn about exciting research and projects being conducted at Wisconsin. Enjoy hands-on competitions, games, and demonstrations by students and faculty. |
|
| Title |
University of Wisconsin Engineering Expo |
| Location |
UW-Madison College of Engineering
1415 Engineering Driver
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
(608) 262-3472 |
| Time |
Thursday, April 16, 2009 9:00 AM – Saturday, April 18, 2009 4:00 PM |
| UW engineering students and UW faculty exhibit recent research and projects, and design interactive exhibits for students of all ages. Learn about exciting research and projects being conducted at Wisconsin. Enjoy hands-on competitions, games, and demonstrations by students and faculty. |
|
| Title |
Hair Affair: The Art of Hair |
| Sponsor |
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art |
| Location |
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-257-0158 |
| Email |
info@mmoca.org |
| Web Site |
http://www.mmoca.org/events/HairAffair.php |
| Time |
Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Join the Art League of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for a stylish and fantastical celebration of hair. “Hair Affair: The Art of Hair” will showcase extraordinary hair creations by premier salons and stylists from the Madison area. The evening will feature a fashion show of hair designs, silent auction of salon and spa-inspired packages, hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktail, cash bar, and a few surprises. The event is a fundraiser for the free-admission exhibition and education programs of MMoCA. |
|
| Title |
Midwest Horse Fair |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.midwesthorsefair.com |
| Time |
Friday, April 17, 2009 – Sunday, April 19, 2009 |
| Midwest Horse Fair places the spotlight on the true event stars of the fair. This year’s event on April 17-19 will be a great display of the strength, elegance and natural abilities that inhabit equines throughout the horse industry. It’s a three-day showcase featuring the true stars of Midwest Horse Fair as the “mane” event and this year’s show is as exceptional as ever! Website: www.alliantenergycenter.com and www.midwesthorsefair.com |
|
| Title |
Pure Ballet! – Cancelled |
| Location |
Promenade Hall
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.278.7990 |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonballet.org/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=863239.866698.866698.1758125.cat |
| Time |
Friday, April 17, 2009 2:00 PM – Saturday, April 18, 2009 |
| **This Event Has Been Canelled** Pure Ballet! explores the essence of ballet to give audiences of all levels of appreciation an in-depth look at the astounding athleticism and grace that combine to create the revered art form.
There will be 3 performances:
Fri, Apr 17 – 7:30 pm
Sat, Apr 18 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm |
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| Title |
History Sandwiched In: Aldo Leopold, a Sand County Almanac and Climate Change |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| Location |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
33 N. Carroll
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-264-6555 |
| Time |
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
| Throughout his remarkable life, Aldo Leopold kept a daily journal in which he recorded his observations of the natural world. The journals documenting his observations at the “shack” provided the theme of Leopold’s classic book, A Sand County Almanac, and they give us a detailed picture of the schedule of seasonal events, such as when various flowers bloomed and birds migrated, in the 1930s and 1940s. Today, many of the seasonal events Leopold observed are now occurring much earlier in the year, reflecting the warming of our climate. Join Dr. Stan Temple in questioning what will be the consequences for wildlife in Wisconsin. Suggested program donation of $2.00/person. |
|
| Title |
Village Wide Garage Sale |
| Location |
Mount Horeb
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-437-5914 |
| Web Site |
http://www.trollway.com/productlist.asp?cat=80 |
| Time |
Friday, April 24, 2009 – Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
| Don’t miss the first bargains of the season along our famous Trollway! Get out to Mount Horeb early as hundreds of Mount Horeb area residents open up their homes and businesses for fantastic sales in and around our Village. Pick up an Official Program/Map at local gas stations, convenience and grocery stores, banks, Chamber of Commerce, and other area businesses. |
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| Title |
Capital City Jazz Fest |
| Location |
Madison Quality Inn & Suites
2969 Cahill Main
Madison/Fitchburg, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonjazz.com/jazzfest/ |
| Time |
Friday, April 24, 2009 – Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
| The 21st annual Capital City Jazz Fest will be held April 24-26, 2009, at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, in Madison/Fitchburg. Room rates are less than $110 per night and include free hot breakfasts and drink coupons for the wonderful Tuscany restaurant. The performers will be: Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band, the Bob Schulz/Bob Hirsch All Stars, Sammo Miltich & the Clearwater Hot Club and the Chuck Hedges Milwaukee Connection. Details will be announced in October, at which time a ticket order form will also be available. |
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| Title |
Crazylegs Classic 2009 |
| Location |
Capitol Square, Madison
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
(608) 261-LEGS |
| Email |
crazylegs@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Web Site |
http://www.crazylegsclassic.com/ |
| Time |
Saturday, April 25, 2009 |
| Be a part of history and join us at the 2009 Crazylegs Classic 8K run and 2M walk. |
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| Title |
History Sandwiched In: Brothers in Blood: The True Story of Ed and Alonzo Maxwell |
| Sponsor |
Wisconsin Historical Museum |
| Location |
Wisconsin Historical Museum
33 N. Carroll
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608-264-6555 |
| Time |
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
| The year is 1881. The Maxwell brothers are the objects of the Midwest’s largest manhunt ever for the killing of two lawmen, the Coleman brothers, on the streets of Durand, WI. Resisting arrest in Illinois, they killed a sheriff & wounded two deputies. Captured in a gunfight in Nebraska, Ed Maxwell is returned to Durand for trial, but is lynched before the event. It is hard to believe that this newly-researched piece of Wisconsin history is a love story! Join Les Kruger, author of Brothers in Blood, for this slide lecture. A book signing will follow the program. Suggested program donation of $2.00/person. |
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| Title |
Oregon Microbrew Fest |
| Location |
Oregon Center Drive
Oregon, WI |
| Phone |
608-835-3697 |
| Web Site |
http://www.oregonwi.com/sysfiles/site_uploads/econdev/econ_222.htm |
| Time |
Saturday, May 9, 2009 |
Featuring:
Over 100 beers
Favorite Beer Award
Live Muisic!
Who could ask for anything more! |
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| Title |
UW Spring Commencement |
| Location |
Kohl Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.secfac.wisc.edu/commence/ |
| Time |
Friday, May 15, 2009 – Sunday, May 17, 2009 |
| UW Spring Commencement |
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| Title |
Faust |
| Location |
Overture Hall
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.238.8085 |
| Email |
info@madisonopera.org |
| Web Site |
http://madisonopera.org/performances/faust0809.html |
| Time |
Friday, May 15, 2009 8:00 PM |
Charles Gounod’s FAUST
While Madison Opera has already been called “The hottest ticket in town,” the temperature is sure to get even warmer when Faust ignites the Overture Hall stage in May. In the most popular setting of Goethe’s dramatic deal with the devil, this monumental tale is nowhere better served than by Gounod’s soaring melodies and luscious orchestration in this true “grand” opera. French conductor, Laurent Campellone (The Pearl Fishers ’07) returns to Madison Opera to lead an international cast featuring tenor David Lomeli as Faust, soprano Jill Gardner as Marguerite and David Pittsinger as Mephistopheles, in a production by acclaimed director Bernard Uzan. |
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| Title |
Automotion 2009 |
| Location |
Noah’s Ark Waterpark
1410 Wisconsin Dells Parkway
Wisconsin Dells, WI |
| Phone |
(800) 223-3557 |
| Email |
info@wisdells.com |
| Web Site |
http://wisdells.com/automotion |
| Time |
Saturday, May 16, 2009 – Sunday, May 17, 2009 |
| With over 1,000 hot cars, it’s a good thing you’ll be surrounded by so many waterparks. Automotion 2009 classic car show features a swap meet, car corral and evening car cruise. Spectator admission is free! So cruise into “The Waterpark Capital of the World!®” and check out ALL the rides! |
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| Title |
Faust |
| Location |
Overture Hall
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.238.8085 |
| Email |
info@madisonopera.org |
| Web Site |
http://madisonopera.org/performances/faust0809.html |
| Time |
Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:30 PM |
Charles Gounod’s FAUST
While Madison Opera has already been called “The hottest ticket in town,” the temperature is sure to get even warmer when Faust ignites the Overture Hall stage in May. In the most popular setting of Goethe’s dramatic deal with the devil, this monumental tale is nowhere better served than by Gounod’s soaring melodies and luscious orchestration in this true “grand” opera. French conductor, Laurent Campellone (The Pearl Fishers ’07) returns to Madison Opera to lead an international cast featuring tenor David Lomeli as Faust, soprano Jill Gardner as Marguerite and David Pittsinger as Mephistopheles, in a production by acclaimed director Bernard Uzan. |
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| Title |
Madison Classic Horse Show |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonclassichorseshow.com |
| Time |
Thursday, May 21, 2009 – Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| The Madison Classic Horse Show returns to the Coliseum on May 21-24 to feature the Saddlebred breed. Equines, including American Saddlebreds and Hackney Ponies, from across the Midwest will travel to this show to take part in high-stakes competition.
Web site: www.madisonclassichorseshow.com and www.alliantenergycenter.com |
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| Title |
World’s Largest BratFest |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Willow Island, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
Tim Metcalfe (608) 238-7612 |
| Web Site |
http://www.bratfest.com |
| Time |
Friday, May 22, 2009 – Monday, May 25, 2009 |
 It’s one of the best portrayals of Wisconsin living to date, it’s the World’s Largest Brat Fest on Willow Island taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, rain or shine. Like always this festival includes more than just brats! Visitors will find celebrity cashiers, the Magical Midway, kayaking for the kids, live entertainment, The World’s Largest Touring Grill, the famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile and much more. Enjoy a brat and beer to kick off summer and help break the record for the most brats consumed!
Websites: www.bratfest.com and www.alliantenergycenter.com |
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| Title |
Madison Marathon |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Main Street
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
(608) 276-9797 |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonfestivals.com/marathon/index.html |
| Time |
Sunday, May 24, 2009 |
| The Madison Marathon is being held on May 24, 2009. In conjunction with the races, a Health & Fitness Expo is planned for Saturday, May 23th, at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. All runners must pick up their registration packets on Saturday, May 23 at the Madison Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. More than 5,000 health conscious people are expected to attend this event, ready to buy! The Madison Marathon Health & Fitness Expo’s goal is to offer runners and attendees the latest in athletic apparel, health and fitness tips, and other sports related vendors. |
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| Title |
Jeff Dunham Comedy Show |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way
Madison, WI |
| Phone |
608.267.3976 |
| Web Site |
http://www.alliantenergycenter.com |
| Time |
Friday, May 29, 2009 |
| Comedian Jeff Dunham will perform live at the Coliseum on May 29. Dunham is best known for his Comedy Central specials which include his hilarious characters Peanut, Walter, Jose Jalapeno on a Stick, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J. Melvin and Sweet Daddy D. The show at the Coliseum begins at 8pm.
Website: www.alliantenergycenter.com |
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| Title |
Festa Italia |
| Location |
McKee Park
Fitchburg, WI |
| Phone |
608-258-1880 |
| Email |
http://www.iwcmadison.com/ |
| Time |
Friday, May 29, 2009 – Sunday, May 31, 2009 |
| Hosted by the Italian Workmen’s Club, this annual event features Italian food, Italian culture, live entertainment, a bocce tournament, a spaghetti-eating contest, and a carnival. |
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| Title |
Komen Race for the Cure |
| Sponsor |
Alliant Energy Center |
| Location |
Willow Island at Alliant Energy Center
Madison, WI |
| Web Site |
http://www.madisonraceforthecure.com |
| Time |
Saturday, May 30, 2009 |
| Run for a good cause in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! 75% of the net proceeds from the Komen Madison Race for the Cure® will remain in the Dane County area to fund vital breast cancer screening, education and awareness initiatives. The remaining 25% helps to fund the Komen Foundation’s National Grant Program. |
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