Murals aren’t new to Madison—the original one in the oculus of the Capitol rotunda dates back to the early 20 th century—but lately, local artists have put Madison on the map with a growing number of street art spots. From typographic panoramics with bold messages that are both beautiful and…
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Madison has earned its reputation as a place where you can find live music every night of the week, and jazz is just as prominent a player today as it was when aficionados flocked to the Wisconsin Union Theater to see Ella Fitzgerald. Our scene is inspired by a long list of influential clubs and…
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Since 1958, Madison has celebrated its vibrant arts scene with a massive Downtown extravaganza. A kaleidoscope of paintings, jewelry, stained glass, sculptures, and more dots the streets surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol building while shoppers discover new treasures to display in their homes…
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Madison’s rich music scene adds two extra-special venues during the summer: Lakes Mendota and Monona. Each offers amazing views while highlighting a diverse and eclectic lineup that’s sure to get your toes tapping. All you have to do is pick your lake! Lake Mendota Memorial Union Terrace One of…
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Back, back, back again! The first Madison Night Market of 2023 is Thursday, May 11, along State Street – the vibrant, quirky hub of downtown Madison. The night market serves up all the big energy of the farmers’ market but in a more chill, maker-and-craft-centric way. Great ready for eclectic…
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For 25 years, The Wisconsin Film Festival has entertained, educated and enriched hundreds of film newcomers and experts alike, motivated by the belief "that cinema is an essential art form." The Wisconsin Film Festival returns to Madison, running April 13 – 20 with a slate of films that are sure to…
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Shows at The Sylvee are something special. The expansive open space means it’s hard to have a bad view, no matter where you stand, and the sound carries well throughout the whole venue. Cool back-of-house bars both upstairs and downstairs and balcony seating at the top mean there’s something for…
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Madison, Wisconsin. The capitol. A haven for cyclists with paths connecting urban and rural together in perfect harmony. The infamous college town on the isthmus between two freshwater lakes where we met seven years ago welcomes all and definitively means all. We recently spent a weekend exploring…
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How can a 4.5-acre venue hide in plain sight? That’s all part of the magic of Madison’s Breese Stevens Field. Tucked away in Madison’s up-and-coming Capitol East neighborhood, Breese Stevens, or simply “Breese” (pronounced breeze) as the locals affectionately call it, is a historic venue…
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For six glorious evenings every summer, Madison locals slow down to sip, savor, and soak up some of the most beautiful live orchestral music you’ve ever heard. This is the magic known as Concerts on the Square, put on by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and going strong since 1983. If you could…
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