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09-15-2013

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Les Thimmig; Faculty Concert Series

September 15, 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 Oct 27 & Feb. 2) Featuring Les Thimmig, flutes; Jennifer Hedstrom, keyboard; and Sean Kleve, percussion. more >

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Madison Soup

September 15, 2013
One N. Pinckney, Madison, WI 53703
DreamBank
From: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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Looking to get connected in your community? DreamBank is honored to host this month’s Madison Soup gathering, a lively micro-granting event inspired by the The Sunday Soup Network. Madison Soup offers a way for loca... more >

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Native by Design: Gardening for a Sustainable Future

September 15, 2013
1207 Seminole Hwy., Madison, WI 53711
UW-Madison Arboretum Visitor Center
From: 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM
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Meet the Experts, Get Your Questions Answered, Network with Fellow Gardeners. Don't miss this day-long conference for beginners and experienced gardeners featuring workshops, a garden tour, and a keynote talk by Rich Hend... more >

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Olbrich Garden Book Club

September 15, 2013
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
From: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
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Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as we discuss fiction and non-fiction books about plants, gardens, nature, and the environment. The Olbrich Gardens Book Club is a book discussion group hosted by Olbrich's S... more >

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School of Music Annual Alumni Recital

September 15, 2013
Mosse Humanities Bldg., Madison, WI 53706
UW-Madison School of Music
3:30 pm
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Presenting UW-Madison School of Music alumni Alex Weaver, horn; Michael Mixtacki, percussion; Kristine Rominski, flute; and others. more >

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WI Saddlebred Futurity Horse Show

Recurring daily until September 15, 2013
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
Alliant Energy Center of Dane County
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The American Saddlebred Futurity of Wisconsin is one of the largest Saddlebred Futurities in the country! Since 1987, Wisconsin Limited Breeder's Stake classes have paid out over $1,500,000 in pr... 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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Antony and Cleopatra

September 15, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 1:00 PM
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Antony and Cleopatra is a love story with the power to shatter nations. But reality has a way of intruding on romance, and love is not the only force at work here. Shaky political alliances, ambition and war threaten the ... 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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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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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 15, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 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 15, 2013
5950 Golf Course Rd., Spring Green, WI 53588
American Players Theatre
Starting: 6:00 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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