Events

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10-12-2013

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African Violet Show & Sale

Recurring daily until October 13, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Saturday 12-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm
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The Wisconsin Council of African Violet Clubs invites you to our 50th annual show and sale. Come and see hundreds of beautiful African violets and related plants on exhibit and for sale. Designs using African violets will... 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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Midtown Men

October 12, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
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Jersey Boys rocked Overture Hall for three sold-out weeks last year, and we’re not ready to let that feeling go! These four gents shared the stage for over a thousand performances in the original Broadway production... more >

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Oktoberfest Brewery Bus Tour

October 12, 2013
, Madison, WI 53704
From: 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
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Transportation: 56 passenger motorcoach w/ restroom. Craft beer consumption is allowed on this bus. Tour includes: Port Huron Brewing, Wisconsin Dells: Tour, pint of beer or a sample flight. Central Waters Brewing, Amh... more >

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UW Football vs. Northwestern (Homecoming)

October 12, 2013
1440 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711
Starting: 2:30 PM
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UW Football vs. Northwestern. Come cheer for the Badgers! more >

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UW Homecoming Weekend

Recurring daily until October 13, 2013
, Madison, WI
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SAVE THE DATE! Reconnect with all things UW during Homecoming Weekend, October 11-13, 2013. From football and friends to favorite campus places, remember your Badger glory days and be a part of a tradition 102 years in ... more >

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Wisconsin Brass Quintet

October 12, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
8:00 pm
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Presenting the music of Peaslee, Sampson, Schiedt and others. John Aley and Jessica Jensen, trumpet; Daniel Grabois, horn; Mark Hetzler, trombone; and John Stevens, tuba. more >

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Antony and Cleopatra

October 12, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 8:00 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: Core Area and Curtis Prairie

Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday until December 14, 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. Dress for outdoor... 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

October 12, 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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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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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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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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