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30th Annual Oktoberfest
Sep. 12th-Sep. 14th 2013
Kathy Griffin
Sep. 14th 2013
Taste of Fitchburg
Sep. 14th 2013
Thirsty Troll Brew Fest
Sep. 14th 2013
WI Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show
Sep. 12th-Sep. 15th 2013
Cambridge Fall Fest
Sep. 21st 2013
Live in Concert: Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang
Sep. 21st 2013
Madison World Music Festival
Sep. 19th-Sep. 21st 2013
UW Football vs. Purdue
Sep. 21st 2013
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05-01-2014
Special Event
Brian Lynch, trumpet & Guest Artist, with the UW Jazz Orchestra & UW High School Honors Jazz Band
May 01, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
Grammy Award Winner Brian Lynch honed his chops as a member of both Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the Horace Silver Quintet. He has been a valued collaborator with jazz artists such as Benny Golson, Toshiko Akiyoshi, ... more >
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
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-02-2014
Special Event
Madison Symphony Orchestra--The Gershwin Legacy
Recurring daily until May 04, 2014
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
You know nobody does Gershwin like John DeMain! The Gershwin Legacy was passed on to other great American composers like Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Marc Blitzstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
DeMain's 20th anniversary sea... more >
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
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-03-2014
Special Event
Madison Symphony Orchestra--The Gershwin Legacy
Recurring daily until May 04, 2014
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
You know nobody does Gershwin like John DeMain! The Gershwin Legacy was passed on to other great American composers like Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Marc Blitzstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
DeMain's 20th anniversary sea... more >
UW All University String Orchestra
May 03, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
4:00 pm
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
4:00 pm
Special Event
The All-University String Orchestras provide an opportunity for non-music majors to maintain and improve their musical skills and performs a wide range of levels and styles. All-University Strings are conducted by Janet ... more >
UW Women's Chorus and University Chorus
May 03, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
8:00pm
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
8:00pm
Special Event
The UW Women's Chorus and University Chorus are conducted by graduate assistants and perform works from various genres of music. more >
UW World Percussion Ensemble
May 03, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 12:00 PM
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
Starting: 12:00 PM
Special Event
The World Percussion Ensemble is a chamber group dedicated to the performance of significant percussive styles from around the globe. Percussion traditions from various cultures, including Cuba, Brazil, India, West Africa... more >
Ongoing Events
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-04-2014
Special Event
Madison Symphony Orchestra--The Gershwin Legacy
Recurring daily until May 04, 2014
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
7:30 p.m. (2nd), 8:00 p.m. (3rd), 2:30 p.m. (4th)
Special Event
You know nobody does Gershwin like John DeMain! The Gershwin Legacy was passed on to other great American composers like Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Weill, Marc Blitzstein, and Stephen Sondheim.
DeMain's 20th anniversary sea... more >
UW Chamber Orchestra
May 04, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
The UW Chamber Orchestra is under the direction of Prof. James Smith. Works to be performed are "Hommage à Mozart" by Ibert; "Dance Suite after Couperin" by Richard Strauss; and Symphony No. 39... more >
Ongoing Events
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
900 University Bay Dr., Madison, WI 53705
10:00 and 12:00
Ongoing Events
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 >
UW Concert Band
May 04, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
2:00 pm
Ongoing Events
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
2:00 pm
Ongoing Events
The UW Concert Band is conducted by Michael Leckrone and performs works from the traditional and modern wind band repertoire. more >
05-05-2014
Special Event
UW Masters Singers
May 05, 2014
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
7:30 pm
Special Event
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-06-2014
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
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-07-2014
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
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
05-08-2014
Special Event
Spider Saloff's Sondheim and Me
May 08, 2014
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 7:00 PM
Special Event
201 State St., Madison, WI 53703-2214
Overture Center for the Arts
Starting: 7:00 PM
Special Event
The Chicago Tribune calls her “one of the finest jazz singers working in this or any other city.” With seven albums to her name, and collaborations from Les Paul to Michael Feinstein, her repertoire is deep an... more >
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
Ongoing Events
1 East Main St., Madison, WI 53703
9:30 Weekdays, 1:30 weekends, or by app't
Ongoing Events
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 >
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
Ongoing Events
227 State St., Madison, WI 53703
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Ongoing Events
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 >
