Events

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2013 Wisconsin Senior Olympics: Pickleball

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
3170 Demming Way, Middleton, WI 53562
9am-5pm
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Over 200 particpants from all over the state competing at Wisconsin's largest state of the art indoor sports facility, supporting and advancing the game of Pickleball. more >

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Arboretum Night Walk: Insect Serenade

August 24, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
8-9:30 pm
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Free naturalist-led night hike. The fields echo with the sounds of insects, including the snowy tree cricket. Dress for the weather and the possibility of mosquitoes. more >

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CORPFest

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
68 County Highway B, Cambridge, WI 53523
Saturday 12pm-midnight; Sunday 8am-12pm
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A family friendly mountain bike festival in Cambridge, Wisconsin hosted by the Capital Off-Road Pathfinders (CORP), a chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association. Held in CamRock Park Area I will be group rid... more >

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Dane County Farmers' Market

Every Saturday until November 09, 2013
Capitol Square, Madison, WI
From: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Photo credit: John Maniaci. The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, and specialty products ... more >

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Family Saturdays: The Magic of Dreams

August 24, 2013
One N. Pinckney, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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You won’t believe your eyes as Magician Matthew Teague delights DreamBank with an astonishing magic performance! Featuring dazzling feats of sleight of hand, illusion, psychology, suggestion, and the hidden science ... more >

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Geek.Kon

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
1313 John Q. Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562
Madison Marriott West
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Geek.Kon is Madison Wisconsin's very own anime convention, sci-fi convention, and gaming convention all rolled into one! As the name implies, Geek.Kon is a place to celebrate all that is geeky from strong foundations in a... more >

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Hy-Vee IronKids Triathlon

August 24, 2013
600 Bruce St., Verona, WI 53593
First Race at 8am
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With over 50 events held on a global basis held each year, the mission of IronKids is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. The 2013 UnitedHealthcare IronKid... more >

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Madison Ruby Conference

Recurring daily until August 24, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
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Madison Ruby Conference is a more than one track conference committed to bringing together two great communities. The conference will showcase to locals the assets of the Ruby community and allow visitors to Madison a cha... more >

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Middleton Good Neighbor Festival

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
7400 Lee St, Middleton, WI 53562
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Delicious foods, a midway with rides and games, parade, live entertainment and more! Check goodneighborfestival.com for more details! more >

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Pitch Black Single Track

Recurring daily until August 25, 2013
2334 Highland Road, Cambridge, WI 53523
From: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM
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The Capital Off-Road Pathfinders and The Viking Biking Club are proud to present the Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series – The Twelve Hours of Pitch Black Singletrack. Mass start for all classes. So, grab your... more >

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Shuttle for Potosi Brewfest

August 24, 2013
706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53713
Sheraton Madison Hotel
From: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Potosi Brewfest Shuttle Bus Saturday, August 24th. 10:00 pm - 7:00 pm. (Brewfest is from 1-5 pm with VIP entrance at 12 pm.) Departing the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53713 (FREE Parking) Transporta... more >

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WI Art Pottery Show & Sale

August 24, 2013
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
9am-4pm
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This event brings more than 50 dealers bringing their vintage and contemporary pottery items to sell. There will also be furniture and other decorative art items at this event. Wisconsin Pottery Association members will... more >

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Wisconsin Youth in Publishing

August 24, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Share in the unique experiences of several Wisconsin young people as they describe their work in publishing. These young authors and illustrators will give insight into their efforts, discussing the highs and lows of crea... more >

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Wonder Ball

August 24, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
From: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
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Celebrate the end of summer during Madison's most whimsical fundraiser - Wonder Ball! MCM's black-tie gala event includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a formal dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and dan... more >

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Wonder Prom

August 24, 2013
100 N. Hamilton St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Children's Museum
From: 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM
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Crash the Wonder Ball gala for a night of music from Madison super group V05 and dancing to DJ Matt Album on our rooftop dance floor with skyline views of downtown Madison. Less formal and more funky, it's a prom for ... more >

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Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: Core Area and Curtis Prairie

Recurring monthly on the 4th Saturday until December 28, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about our native ecosystems. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the front steps of the Visitor Center; event will be cancel... more >

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Boat Rental on Lake Mendota

Recurring daily until October 15, 2013
5381 Westport Rd., Madison, WI 53708
SkipperBud's
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Rent a Pontoon, Sport Boat or Kayak on beautiful Lake Mendota. Skipper Buds of Madison offers half and full day rentals 7 days a week out of our harbor. Call, email or simply stop in to reserve your rental today! more >

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Dickens in America

August 24, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 3:00 PM
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This is Mr. Dickens’ farewell to America, and, failing health be damned, tonight he is a marvel of witty, thrilling colloquy. He slips seamlessly into characters of his own creation, amplifying classics the likes of... more >

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Dueling Pianos

Every Friday, Saturday until September 28, 2013
116 W. Mifflin St. or 111 State Street, Madison, WI 53703
Starting: 8:00 PM
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Dueling Pianos non-stop entertainment! Join us nightly request songs and sing along! Perfect for your special occasion or for just a night you won't forget! Dueling Pianos Thurs-Sat nights, solo all requests shows Tues &a... more >

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Focal Points: American Photography Since 1950

Recurring daily until September 01, 2013
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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Focal Points: American Photography Since 1950 looks at ways in which fine art photography has examined American identity. This major exhibition presents over 100 works and will be on view in the museum’s main galler... more >

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Free Tours at the Overture Center

Every Saturday until August 31, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 1:00 PM
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Experience Overture’s stunning performance spaces and learn behind-the-scenes details of how they work. Examine the intricate architectural details and explore the rich, nearly century-long history of one of Madison... more >

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Gifts of the Ebb Tide: The Sea in Japanese Prints

Recurring daily until September 01, 2013
750 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706
Chazen Museum of Art
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The sea is pervasive in the imagery of Japan—after all, it is an island nation. Kitagawa Utamaro’s Gifts of the Ebb Tide, also called The Shell Book, is famous among Japanese paeans to the sea and its bounty. ... more >

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Hamlet

August 24, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 3:00 PM
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Hamlet is a young man trying to navigate toward adulthood. A pensive, witty, unstable young man who recently lost his father, and happens to be in the mood for a little avenging. This play revels in contradictions and def... more >

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I Dream Too Much: Paintings by Leslie Smith III

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until September 01, 2013
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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Featuring a focused selection of the artist’s work from recent years, alongside his newest canvases, I Dream Too Much will be Leslie Smith’s first solo museum exhibition. Leslie Smith employs abstraction to ... more >

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Live Oom-pah Music at Essen Haus

Every Friday, Saturday until September 28, 2013
514 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
Essen Haus German Restaurant
From: 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM
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Dance the night away to live bands performing party favorites such as the hokey pokey, the chicken dance, and spirited German drinking songs at the Essen Haus! more >

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