A wide view of the Madison skyline featuring Monona Terrace and the Capitol building in the background.
Photo by Cassius Callender

Music on the Lakes

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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Madison Night Market is Back

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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Press Play: The Wisconsin Film Festival is Back

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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Plan a Getaway Around The Sylvee

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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How To Do Concerts on the Square Like a Local

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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4 Ways to Experience the Arts at Home

As the weather cools down, and we head indoors without our traditional artistic outings and favorite social activities to look forward to, consider this: Why not bring the arts into your home for a special experience? Take in a performance and a meal — supporting our wonderful Madison area arts and…

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