We come together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It's a beautiful time to honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, histories and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the U.S. The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month can be traced back to 1968 when…
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There’s so much to love about Madison in the fall, including watching the city come alive as UW-Madison students return to campus. If your own student has been too busy to follow up on your not-so-subtle “call me” hints and texts, fall also brings a don’t-miss tradition that will help you…
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A city with rich history like Madison is bound to have a few ghost stories, creepy-crawly tales and legends of things that go bump in the night. Reading spooky stories or watching scary movies is fine, but experiencing the scary things to do in Madison is the best way to celebrate the Halloween…
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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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Open-air shopping at deep discounts is the name of the game in downtown Madison each year on the third weekend of July during Maxwell Street Days. The epic sidewalk sale has been a Madison tradition on State Street for more than 45 years and continues to uphold the expectation of being Madison's…
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Picture this. You're walking around the Capitol Square in downtown Madison in sight of the beautiful Wisconsin State Capitol building. The smells of sizzling jerk chicken, freshly-popped popcorn, savory arepas and warm donuts fill the air while the sounds of the band playing at the nearby stage…
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Qu'est-ce que tu vas faire pour célébrer le 14 juillet? Translation: What are you doing to celebrate July 14th? Answer: Going to Madison's biggest summer celebration, La Fête De Marquette. La Fête De Marquette (often referred to locally as just "Fête") is a weekend-long free…
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When it comes to summertime, a Madison Mallards games absolutely fit the … bill. A night at the Duck Pond is whatever you make it: a family weekend excursion, night out with friends or a nine-inning getaway. The Mallards have called Madison home since 2001 and are a part of the collegiate Northwoods…
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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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Bravo's Top Chef Season 21 set in Wisconsin will premiere at 8 p.m. March 20 on Bravo with new host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons. Episodes will air every Wednesday and will be available the next day on Peacock. This season's cheftestants will take their…
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