Events

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10-27-2013

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2013 Reddan Ice Age Classic

Recurring daily until October 27, 2013
6874 Cross Country Rd., Verona, WI 53593
Varies by date.
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Reddan Soccer Park's "coolest" event. 130 teams from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa compete in age groups 11-19. more >

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Halloween at the Zoo

October 27, 2013
702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715
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Dress up as your favorite goblin, ghoul or witch and head to the Zoo for a safe alternative to trick or treating. Halloween at the Zoo is a celebration for the entire community that includes free trick or treating, a Fu... more >

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Haunted Hustle Run

Recurring daily until October 27, 2013
W. Beltline Hwy. 12/14 & Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562
Greenway Station Shopping Center
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Summit Credit Union Haunted Hustle Marathon Ghost Tour is a thrilling marathon, half marathon.10K & 5K experience. The race is held in fabulous Middleton, Wisconsin voted by Money Magazine as best place to live in Ame... more >

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Les Thimmig; Faculty Concert Series

October 27, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 1:00 PM
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Three lecture-performances of the late-period work of American composer Morton Feldman. (See also Feb. 2) Featuring Les Thimmig, flutes; Jennifer Hedstrom, keyboard; and Sean Kleve, percussion. Photo credit Amelia Joh... more >

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Parry Karp, cello; Faculty Concert Series

October 27, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 7:30 PM
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Professor of cello Parry Karp performs works from the piano trio repertoire with guests Thomas Kasdorf, piano and Suzanne Beia, violin. more >

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University Opera, Handel's Ariodante

October 27, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 3:00 PM
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UW's University Opera performs Handel's "Ariodante" directed by William Farlow with Mimmi Fulmer, associate director and James Smith conducting the UW Chamber Orchestra. 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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Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Unitarian Meeting House, A National Historic Landmark

August 11, 2013
900 University Bay Dr., Madison, WI 53705
10:00 and 12:00
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The Unitarian Meeting House was completed in 1951 and was designated by the AIA as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's top 17 buildings in 1961. It had a major and lasting impact on church architecture and was designated as a Nat... 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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10-28-2013

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Meditation at Monona Terrace

Every Monday until December 16, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
From: 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
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The practice of meditation provides a sense of calm and inner peace that benefits both your emotional well-being and overall health. It’s simple, free and doesn’t require any special equipment. more >

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Terrace Talks

October 28, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
7:00pm- 8:30pm
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Monona Terrace introduces an exciting new series of talks designed to enlighten, educate and entertain audiences. Presenters from around the country, as well as from our own backyard, will come to the Terrace to share st... 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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Tour Frank Lloyd Wright's Unitarian Meeting House, A National Historic Landmark

Recurring every week day until October 31, 2013
900 University Bay Dr., Madison, WI 53705
Weekdays 10:30 and 2:30
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The Unitarian Meeting House was completed in 1951 and was designated by the AIA as one of Frank Lloyd Wright's top 17 buildings in 1961. It had a major and lasting impact on church architecture and was designated as a Nat... 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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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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10-29-2013

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Designing Attractive Native Gardens for Home & Business

October 29, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
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In the minds of many city dwellers, the terms "native plants" and "prairie restoration" evoke visions of wide open spaces either blooming gloriously or looking wild and unkempt. Neither has translated ... more >

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Halloween Fun: Make Your Own Ghost Craft Activity

October 29, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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Create your own spooky ghost and encounter colorful, eccentric characters from Wisconsin's past wandering the exhibits. more >

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History Sandwiched In: Old Maps, New Stories

October 29, 2013
30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703
Wisconsin Historical Museum
From: 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
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In a changing world, maps capture a momentary understanding of what places are, were or could be. Join map librarian Susan Krueger for a look into how "outdated" maps still fascinate and inform. She will show va... more >

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Madison Nonprofit Day

October 29, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
From: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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The Madison Nonprofit Day Conference is the best opportunity for your nonprofit to receive restorative and inspired training and networking from some of the areas top nonprofit experts and professionals. We’ve put t... more >

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Madison Nonprofit Day

October 29, 2013
One John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
All Day
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Madison Nonprofit Day is a family-friendly day providing engaging and explorative ways for nonprofits and community to interact. A number of community events and activities, such as photo exhibits, hands on art exploratio... more >

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Morning Play Date at DreamBank

October 29, 2013
1 N. Pinckney St, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Enjoy a morning of meeting new friends and dreaming at DreamBank. While kids enjoy interactive story time and crafts, grown-ups can explore our new exhibits and enjoy a cup of coffee in our inspiring space. Free snacks, f... more >

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University Opera, Handel's Ariodante

October 29, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 7:30 PM
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UW's University Opera performs Handel's "Ariodante" directed by William Farlow with Mimmi Fulmer, associate director and James Smith conducting the UW Chamber Orchestra. more >

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Ongoing Events

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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