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10-05-2013

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Chicago

Recurring daily until October 06, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
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There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash now starring John O’Hurley as Billy Flynn! This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two... 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: Fun with KEVA

October 05, 2013
1 N. Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Work up a sweat and PLAY all year with the area’s premiere recreation facility. KEVA takes over DreamBank with activities for the whole family and information about this fall’s youth programs such as My First ... more >

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Hardscaping and Retaining Walls

October 05, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Hardscaping and retaining walls can be a vital element in your backyard paradise. However, all too often these elements are ill-placed or improperly selected for a particular setting or function. Join Tim Garland from Gar... more >

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Junior Girl Scout Workshop: Trees

October 05, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Explore the science of trees and the connection between people and trees by completing the Trees Badge with activities provided by the Wisconsin Historical Museum. The workshop includes exploration of the museum's exhibit... more >

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Live in Concert: Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin

October 05, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 8:00 PM
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Acclaimed songwriters (and longtime friends) Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin share the stage as an intimate duo, performing material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs. Mary Ch... more >

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Madison Civics Club presents Enrique Morones

October 05, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
From: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Keynote speaker: Enrique Morones, human rights activist and founder of Border Angels Title: "Border Angels, Border Realities and Immigration Today." Luncheon meeting open to the public. No need to be a Madis... more >

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Madison Parks Hayrides

October 05, 2013
1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI
From: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Enjoy a crisp fall evening or afternoon with a hayride in Madison Parks. The hay wagon, pulled by a tractor, will take your group on a scenic tour of the park. The special event hayrides do not require a reservation and a... more >

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Pipers in the Prairie & Festive Fire

October 05, 2013
330 Femrite Dr., Monona, WI 53716
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
From: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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Don’t miss the 11th annual Pipers in the Prairie fundraiser at ALNC! This Celtic-themed seasonal celebration will enchant guests of all ages as they enjoy complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, a hear... more >

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Quivey's Grove Beerfest Shuttle

October 05, 2013
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Please Arrive 10 minutes early prior to departure. We will be departing at the stated time. Shuttle #1: 10:20 am Depart from Madison. 5 pm Depart from Brewfest. Shuttle #2: 11:20 am Depart from Madison. 6 pm Depart from... more >

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Telling Stories in Rocks and Beads Craft Activity

October 05, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
11am and 1pm
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Get inspired by the exhibit, Sisters in Spirit: Native American Stories in Rocks and Beads. Participants will view the exhibit with artists Karen Ann Hoffman and Geri Schrab and then create their own beadwork or rock art ... more >

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Antony and Cleopatra

October 05, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 3:00 PM
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Antony and Cleopatra is a love story with the power to shatter nations. But reality has a way of intruding on romance, and love is not the only force at work here. Shaky political alliances, ambition and war threaten the ... more >

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Arboretum Ecological Restoration Work Party: Wingra Oak Savanna

Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday until December 07, 2013
Gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive, Madison, WI 53711
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 gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Str... 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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Dancing at Lughnasa

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 19, 2013
821 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706
7:30 pm (2:00 Sunday matinee)
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University Theatre opens our season with Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa. This Tony- and Olivier-Award-winning memory play chronicles a brief period in the lives of the five Mundy sisters, a close-knit group of wo... more >

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Fall Bulk Leaf Mulch Sale

Every Saturday until October 12, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
9:00AM-1:00PM
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Buy in bulk and save! Shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and protect plants. Applying leaf mulch in the fall helps give your garden a head start in the spring. $40 plus tax per tractor scoop. Covers 350 square ft at 2... more >

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Los Grandes del Arte Moderno Mexicano

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until June 01, 2014
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
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Los Grandes del Arte Moderno Mexicano (Masters of Mexican Modern Art) showcases the artists who, more than any others, defined Mexican Modernism in the 1920s and 1930s: Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Frida Kahlo, Leopoldo Mé... more >

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Once Upon A Mattress

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday until October 27, 2013
1131 Janesville Ave., Ft. Atkinson, WI 53538
Fireside Dinner Theatre
Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees; Thurs, Sat evenings; Sunday midday
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You may think you know this time honored tale of The Princess and the Pea but we’ll tell you the real story in one of Broadway’s happiest shows. Delightful music, period costumes, charming romance and rib-tick... more >

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

October 05, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 8:00 PM
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Take a peek around the corners of Hamlet with bit players Rosencrantz and Guildenstern as they explore the expansive palace of Elsinore and their own odd little friendship. Bard-lovers take note: this is not Hamlet II. Su... more >

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Sisters in Spirit: Native American Stories from Rocks and Beads

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 02, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Explore the messages left by the original artists and storytellers of Wisconsin through masterful watercolors and sparkling glass beadwork. This exhibit showcases Geri Schrab's petroglyph- and pictograph-inspired watercol... more >

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Walking Food Tours Madison Food Explorers

Recurring daily until November 23, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
Most tours start at 12:30pm
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Take a city food tour and experience Madison one tasty bite at a time! Join us on a walking culinary tour of Madison’s savory neighborhoods. Discover hidden Madison restaurants. Taste local, fresh, Madison food and... more >

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World Dairy Expo

Recurring daily until October 05, 2013
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI
0:00 - 0:00
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The international trade show for dairy producers includes 2,500 head of cattle, commercial exhibitors, educational seminars and youth judging contests. Annually Madison's largest convention, the Expo draws almost 67,000 a... more >

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You Are Here: Maps and Meanings

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until November 09, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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We all use maps to find our way. Yet maps can show much more than destinations. They help define who we are and where we belong, and can help us understand our world in new ways. See a variety of striking, intriguing and ... more >

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