Events

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09-08-2013

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Ironman Wisconsin 2013

September 08, 2013
, Madison, WI
7am - 11:59pm
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Cheer on more than 2,000 athletes as they swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. The competition begins at 7am at the Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center and concludes at Midnight around t... more >

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PINTEREST PARTY: Beginning Embroidery

September 08, 2013
One N. Pinckney, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Develop your own, beautiful style of stitching with the art of embroidery! In this hands-on workshop, you will discover simple techniques for this satisfying craft, including a variety of stitches to create different text... more >

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"Geeks Who Drink" Trivia

Every Sunday until September 29, 2013
107 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Capital Tap Haus
Starting: 8:00 PM
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Join us for trivia night at two exciting State St. bars, complete with prizes and drink specials. Buck & Badger: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30pm; Capital Tap Haus: Sundays 8pm. This night is a lot more entertaining ... 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

September 08, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 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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Guided Garden Strolls

Every Sunday until September 29, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
1:30pm and 3:00pm
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Get an insider's view of Olbrich's outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens. Guided garden strolls will vary somewhat according to the season to re... more >

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Hamlet

September 08, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 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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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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Molly Sweeney

September 08, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 1:00 PM
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Molly is a new bride – happy, content. And blind. But now she has a chance to see. For Molly’s husband, restoring her sight is his latest cheerful obsession. For her surgeon, a shot at redemption. And for Moll... 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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Sightseeing Tours of Madison

Recurring daily until October 01, 2013
1 E. Main, Madison, WI 53703
9:30-11:30 weekdays, 1:30-3:30 weekends
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Take a 30-mile, two-hour tour of beautiful Madison WI in a comfortable minivan. See what makes Madison such a gorgeous place. In addition to driving around the downtown and Capitol Square, you will see Madison's 3 beau... more >

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona

September 08, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 1:00 PM
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Our two gentlemen seek travel, adventure and yes, love, too. But nothing complicates friendship like a little romantic competition, as the boys attempt to thrive as men. Like youth, this play lives in the moment, featurin... 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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09-09-2013

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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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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Sightseeing Tours of Madison

Recurring daily until October 01, 2013
1 E. Main, Madison, WI 53703
9:30-11:30 weekdays, 1:30-3:30 weekends
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Take a 30-mile, two-hour tour of beautiful Madison WI in a comfortable minivan. See what makes Madison such a gorgeous place. In addition to driving around the downtown and Capitol Square, you will see Madison's 3 beau... 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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Yoga in the Gardens

Every Monday, Thursday until September 30, 2013
3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
Mondays 5:30-6:45pm OR Thursdays 7:30-8:45am
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Experience yoga in the most serene and calming natural settings. 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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09-10-2013

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Cambridge Farmers Market

Every Tuesday until September 24, 2013
100 East Main Street, Cambridge, WI 53523
From: 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Cambridge has a vibrant and bustling Farmers Market, which takes place every Tuesday from 2pm to 6:30 pm in Veteran’s Park from May through September. Pick up your fresh produce, aromatic soaps, honey, gorgeous flow... more >

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SMALL BUSINESS: Improv Comedy for Entrepreneurs

September 10, 2013
One N. Pinckney, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, you’ve seen your share of surprises – it’s practically part of the job description! But how you choose to deal with the unexpected curve balls that come... more >

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"Geeks Who Drink" Trivia

Every Tuesday, Thursday until September 26, 2013
115 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Buck & Badger
Starting: 8:30 PM
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Join us for trivia night at two exciting State St. bars, complete with prizes and drink specials. Buck & Badger: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30pm; Capital Tap Haus: Sundays 8pm. This night is a lot more entertaining ... 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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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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Downtown Middleton Farmer's Market

Every Tuesday until October 29, 2013
Terrace Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
From: 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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