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11-05-2013

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History Sandwiched In: Romantic Geography

November 05, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
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Geography is useful and necessary to survival. Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison J.K. Wright and Vilas Professor Emeritus of Geography, Yi-Fu Tuan, as he shares inspirations from his book, 'Romantic Geography: In S... more >

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Masters of the Fiddle featuring Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

November 05, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 7:30 PM
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Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers, Natalie MacMaster and Donnel Leahy also happen to be married. Together, they meld their virtuosities into a whirlwind of fiddle-driven song and dance, taking the best of French... more >

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UW Contemporary Chamber Ensemble

November 05, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 7:30 PM
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CCE continues its mission to present the music of living composers. This year?s featured composers include Kathryn Alexander, Suzanne Sorkin and David Gompper. Professor Laura Schwendinger, artistic director. more >

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Daily 25-mile Sightseeing Tours of Isthmus

Recurring every week day starting August 26, 2013
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
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Daily, Highlights Tours of Madison, 2-Hour, 25 mile drive tours encompassing the whole of the Isthmus. We drive by all 3 lakes, features the Square, the best photo stops, Maple Bluff, Mansion Hill, the University, Frank L... 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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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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Youth Open Play at Keva Sports Center

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday until April 28, 2014
8312 Forsythia St., Middleton, WI 53562
Keva Sports Center
From: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Open activities and inflatable bounce castle for youth.  Parent supervision required.  Fee of $5 for one child, $7 for 2, $9 for 3 or more.  $3 additional charge for bounce castle.   more >

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