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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Madison is well-known for its outstanding music festivals, including one festival that culture-seekers and locals look forward to all year—La Fête de Marquette. It’s one of Madison’s largest outdoor music festivals that celebrates dozens of cultures through music, food, local art and…
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If you’re an art aficionado, your idea of heaven might be perusing booths upon booths of beautiful artwork, just waiting to be purchased and displayed in your home. Well, you’re in luck, because this vision becomes a reality every year at Madison’s Art Fair on the Square. This Madison art festival…
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Your guide to summer in Madison is here. Nothing beats moving from lake to biergarten to museum to nightlife in just one day. And you can fit even more than that in one weekend. Our vibe is loved by the outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers alike. We're a Midwest summer vacation destination that…
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Music festival season is about so much more than great tunes. It's about community. The outfits, the food, the atmosphere and the people come together to create a vibe that feels open and freeing. Madison's live music festivals create safe spaces for people of all musical interests to embrace their…
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Let's be real. When you're ready for a break from the city, you want a trip that gets you to a state of relaxation in a state that makes it E-A-S-Y. Road trips are totally trending right now, and planning yours from Chicago to Madison is about as easy as it gets: Two hours. Windows down. Music up…
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You've seen it while scrolling your Instagram feed, spent several Mondays hearing about your co-workers' spontaneous getaways, and have even seen it cross your daily morning news watch: road trips are so back. That romantic feeling of being on the road—windows down, music up—just hours away from…
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I'll admit I'm a little biased. I've spent years working at Taliesin—Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in southwestern Wisconsin—and my love for this place runs deep. It's the kind of deep that's hard to explain until you've stood on that hillside above the Wisconsin…
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Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most famous architects who ever lived, called Madison home. His legacy can be seen far and wide on our skyline and throughout the region. Wright was born in nearby Richland Center and moved to Madison in his middle and high school years. He went on to take engineering…
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For almost 10 years, the Madison Night Market has been a warm weather staple in our city and it has only grown larger overtime. With more than 100 local art, shopping and food vendors, as well as live music, the market offers an unforgettable experience that highlights the city's creative spirit…
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