Events

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12-08-2013

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Breakfast with Santa

December 08, 2013
802 Water Street, Cambridge, WI 53523
From: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Breakfast With Santa will be served at Cambridge Elementary School from 8 am to 11 am. Bring the kids, but who are we kidding? It's Santa. It's breakfast. It's perfect for the kid in all of us! more >

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Cambridge Country Christmas

Recurring daily until December 08, 2013
, Cambridge, WI 53523
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Experience the original country Christmas in the Victorian village of Cambridge. Fabulous shopping in Victorian storefronts, enjoy free horse-drawn hayrides , visits and photos with Santa, Elf Shelf Kids Activities and Sh... more >

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Christmas in the Grove

Recurring daily until December 08, 2013
, Cottage Grove, WI
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Christmas in the Grove is an annual holiday event that kicks off with a parade, fire truck lights display, and tree lighting ceremony. There is also lots of family fun, including: Pancake Breakfast, Cookies with Santa, an... more >

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Madison Symphony Orchestra--A Madison Symphony Christmas

Recurring daily until December 08, 2013
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (6th), 8:00 p.m. (7th), 2:30 p.m. (8th)
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John DeMain and the Symphony don their Santa hats for the 20th anniversary of this signature Christmas celebration. This concert is filled with traditions, from caroling in the lobby with the Madison Symphony Chorus (be s... more >

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UW Chamber Orchestra

December 08, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
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The 40 member Chamber Orchestra concentrates on the study and performance of orchestral, concerto, opera, and choral/orchestral masterworks of the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Professor James Smith conducts the ... more >

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UW University Bands

December 08, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
2:00 pm
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The University Bands offer the non-music major an opportunity to enjoy creating music with limited performance demands. The enthusiastic members of these bands perform challenging literature while taking a brief break fro... more >

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A Fireside Christmas

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday until December 22, 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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Each year The Fireside’s Christmas show has become, without question, the most popular and sought-after show of the season. It’s always gorgeous; always entertaining; and always filled with inspiration and lov... more >

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An Evening with Poe

Recurring daily until December 08, 2013
821 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706
7:30 pm (2:00 Sunday matinee)
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In this sultry drama, Tennessee Williams explores the passion and pain of southern star-cross’d love. The drama explores the love story of Alma, a prim, idealistic preacher’s daughter, and John, a handsome, wo... more >

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Coat and Blanket Collection Drive

Recurring daily until December 21, 2013
1650 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562
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Drop off new or gently used coats and blankets at participating Greenway Station stores and restaurants. 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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Olbrich's Holiday Express: Flower and Model Train Show

Recurring daily until December 31, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
10am-4pm
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Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains during Olbrich's Holiday Express. You'll see different trains, depending on the day. This year, train... more >

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Prism Concert

December 08, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
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UW "Prism" Concert, featuring five combined choirs: Concert Choir, Chorale, Women's Chorus, Madrigal Singers and University Chorus. UW Choirs are conducted by Beverly Taylor and Bruce Gladstone. more >

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Stoughton Victorian Holiday Weekend

Recurring daily until December 08, 2013
, Stoughton, WI 53589
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Downtown Stoughton takes a step back in time to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way!  A weekend full of family-friendly activities, entertainment and shopping is in store for this annual Victorian Holiday We... 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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12-09-2013

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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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UW Masters Singers

December 09, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
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UW Masters Singers is a mixed voice choir made up of about 30 singers. This graduate student lead choir performs both a cappella and accompanied works from all historical eras. more >

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Coat and Blanket Collection Drive

Recurring daily until December 21, 2013
1650 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562
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Drop off new or gently used coats and blankets at participating Greenway Station stores and restaurants. 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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Olbrich's Holiday Express: Flower and Model Train Show

Recurring daily until December 31, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
10am-4pm
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Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains during Olbrich's Holiday Express. You'll see different trains, depending on the day. This year, train... 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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12-10-2013

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Morning Play Date at DreamBank

December 10, 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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Coat and Blanket Collection Drive

Recurring daily until December 21, 2013
1650 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562
Ongoing Events

Drop off new or gently used coats and blankets at participating Greenway Station stores and restaurants. 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
Ongoing Events

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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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Olbrich's Holiday Express: Flower and Model Train Show

Recurring daily until December 31, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
10am-4pm
Ongoing Events

Visit Website

Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains during Olbrich's Holiday Express. You'll see different trains, depending on the day. This year, train... more >

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