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6 events,
Painting: Beneath the Surface
This exhibition is featuring student work alongside professional work. The show is a conversation through painting addressing current issues. Featured artists in the show work in various mediums and styles addressing issues such as nature, the body, identity, and politics. Featuring: JD McGuire, Brandi Matthews, Don Ruedy, Mary Caton-Rosser, Kaitlyn Orr, Leah Orr, Nevaeh Krchnavy, […]
Free
Manitowoc Public Library Winter Reading Program 2026: Warm Up to a Good Book!
The Winter Reading Program is open to All Ages! Read or be read to for a total of 10 hours from Sunday, January 11 through Saturday, February 28. Everyone who finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic prize baskets! Participate by tracking your reading on the Beanstack […]
Participation is Free!
Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink
Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through the presence of commonplace objects used to keep institutional spaces sanitary. In the traditionally orderly gallery space, rests a silver leafed garbage can, cast bronze […]
Free
Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between […]
Free
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection reimagines the Haggerty Museum of Art’s six lower galleries for the spring semester, presenting an entirely new installation of outstanding works from the Museum’s own holdings. The exhibition expands on collection favorites such as Keith Haring and Salvador Dalí paintings with rarely seen works on […]
Free
35th Annual Folk Ball Festival
The 35th Annual Folk Ball Festival will take place January 24-26, 2025 in the UW Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street. Folk Ball is Madison’s largest public participation international dance festival, powered by eight bands . Find up-to-date information, register online, and reserve optional dinner spot at madfolkball.org. You can also email info@madfolkball.org or call (608) 571-4389. […]
Freewill Donation
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Get ready for 2025 with our Vision Board night! Come envision your upcoming year with community and mocktails!
$10 – $15
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Choral Arts Society Announces Auditions for Spring 2025 (Racine, Wisconsin, December 30, 2024) The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) invites adult singers to audition for its Spring 2025 concert by appointment on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue, Racine. If you would like to […]
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One of the great bop pianists of our time! Benny Green was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and has worked with such greats as Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, Etta Jones, Ray Brown and more. Benny has played on Grammy nominated and winning albums for Diana Krall and Betty Carter. He’s a highly acclaimed […]
$35
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7 events,
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One of the great bop pianists of our time! Benny Green was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and has worked with such greats as Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, Etta Jones, Ray Brown and more. Benny has played on Grammy nominated and winning albums for Diana Krall and Betty Carter. He’s a highly acclaimed […]
$35.00
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One of the great bop pianists of our time! Benny Green was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and has worked with such greats as Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, Etta Jones, Ray Brown and more. Benny has played on Grammy nominated and winning albums for Diana Krall and Betty Carter. He’s a highly acclaimed […]
$35
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7 events,
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Help celebrate National Polka Month with the Wisconsin Historical Society! Join six-time polka hall of fame accordion player, Mike Schneider, for an entertaining presentation highlighting Wisconsin’s Official State Dance, tracing the history of polka music from its Eastern European roots to the dance halls and festivals of our state and beyond. As this presentation incorporates […]
$10
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Join interdisciplinary artist Jason S. Yi, co-founder of Plum Blossom Initiative, for a conversation celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bridge Work Professional Development Program, a Midwestern-based arts initiative focused on mentoring emerging artists in developing a responsible studio practice, broadening the scope of their connections and experiences, and navigating the nuances of the contemporary art […]
$27
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6 events,
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“A rollicking blend of bluegrass, folk, and rock-and-roll.” – Folk Alley Them Coulee Boys make their long-overdue Mineral Point Opera House debut on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets range from $20 to $25 (plus taxes and fees) and will increase by $5 on the day of […]
$5 – $25
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8 events,
Begin your Saturday with a calming 60-minute all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan. Doors open at 7 a.m. and class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive early with your yoga mat to settle into the space, and enjoy complimentary tea, water, and coffee before the class […]
$5.00
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Settle into the Walnut Room, located in Wade House’s Visitor Center on Highway 23, and prepare to learn, discuss and engage with captivating stories from celebrated authors and historians alike. From a deep-dive on Indigenous watercraft to a history of Wisconsin’s iconic bar and brewery culture to the stories behind famous – and strange – […]
Free – $8
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With ten albums under his belt, Wisco-Kentuckian acoustic roots rocker Ritt Deitz returns to North Street Cabaret with his son Wilder Deitz. Madison’s Isthmus said Ritt “resembles Tom Waits in his ability to marry sophistication with down-homeness.” Fort Thomas, KY house concert series Parlor and Patio called the father-son duo’s sound “rivers of harmony.” Wilder […]
$15
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8 events,
Painting: Beneath the Surface
Manitowoc Public Library Winter Reading Program 2026: Warm Up to a Good Book!
Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink
Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
Shark Week
Shark Week is an exciting blend of geology and paleontology! Dive into the ancient past and discover the fascinating connection between the cave and the prehistoric oceans
$25.99
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The internationally known Stoughton Norwegian Dancers will present their annual “Norse Afternoon of Fun” performance on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Stoughton High School gymnasium, located at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Stoughton. Doors for this event will open at 12:30 p.m. This annual event is the Norwegian Dancers’ answer to “cabin […]
$5
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A Benefit Concert for International Partners for Education, Inc.
Free
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8 events,
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A gallery talk with Dr. Deanna Arble (Biology) and Lynne Shumow (Haggerty Museum of Art) featuring the exhibition Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art. Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary […]
Free
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Artist Reception: Thursday, Feb 6 | 5:00–8:00pm Exhibition: Jan 23 – Mar 7, 2025 A visually arresting and wonderfully provocative installation. Bronze-leafed wash buckets to porcelain toilet paper rolls to Wisconsin landscape paintings. Michelle’s tableau of custodial implements memorializes janitorial labor. A concept that emerged from her artist-in-residency experience at Kohler Co. Michelle transforms these […] |
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Experience first-hand the splendor of Windhover Hall in its full wedding finery. Envision your dream wedding at the Museum and meet the event staff that will make it a reality. Mingle with some of our preferred vendor partners and experience their artistry firsthand. Explore table settings that preview up-and-coming trends in stationery, florals, furniture, and […]
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Madison Public Theatre invites you to experience Wintertime! This show is the perfect romantic comedy for the Valentine’s season. Jonathan loves Ariel. His mother, Maria, loves Francois. Frank, Maria’s husband and Jonathan’s father, loves Maria and his lover, Edmund. Bertha and Hilda, outspoken lesbian lovers, join the group, along with the composter guy and Dr. […]
$25
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Rad is a classically trained blues and folk performer from Chicago who was born in Croatia. He is a master on the piano and accordion, whose music draws from the blues, jazz, country and soul. He wowed an Our House crowd on his last visit, so don’t miss him this time around.
$20
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Join us in person or online at Tergar Madison for a one-day Insight Meditation retreat with Dr. Cortland Dahl. Insight Meditation offers a profound path to understanding yourself and the world with greater wisdom and clarity. In this daylong retreat, you will explore cutting-edge research and ancient meditative teachings on the cultivation of wisdom, learning […]
$95
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Join Clean Lakes Alliance on Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Frozen Assets, with Hosting Sponsor The Edgewater! The family-friendly festival at The Edgewater helps connect the community with the lake through free winter activities. Festival attendees can see figure skating, dance, and science demonstrations. Festival goers can also enjoy free […]
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Indonesian pianist Janice Carissa returns to dazzle SPS with a program of Rachmaninoff, Tanzil, Scarlatti, Beethoven and Schumann. With “the multicolored highlights of a mature pianist“ (Philadelphia Inquirer), Indonesian pianist JaniceCarissa “conveys a vivid story rather than a mere showpiece” (Chicago Classical Review).
$10 – $45
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6 events,
Painting: Beneath the Surface
Manitowoc Public Library Winter Reading Program 2026: Warm Up to a Good Book!
Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink
Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
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David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the […]
$25
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6 events,
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Resident at Wisconsin Lutheran College, the critically acclaimed Philomusica Quartet will perform string quartets by Bazzini, Beethoven and Ravel!
$25
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6 events,
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Please join us for this engaging 20-minute Lunchtime Talk featuring the work of Ray Johnson. A New York Times art critic once labeled Johnson “New York’s most famous unknown artist.” A contemporary of Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg, Johnson today is internationally recognized for his achievements in both collage and correspondence art. This month’s Art […]
Free
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10 events,
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Bring your BFFs to Hilldale Thursday, February 13 beginning at 5 pm for an evening celebrating friendship at the Pretty in Pink Galentine’s Event! Purchase a passport for $25, with proceeds benefitting Black Girl Magic Educational Services, and shop your way through Hilldale with exclusive deals, discounts, freebies, and experiences at participating restaurants and retailers […]
$25
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Swing your Valentine! Jazz Coterie concert series presents the Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra (WJO). A magical evening of big-band music and dancing not to be missed! TICKETS & INFO at JazzCoterie.com | 7:00pm Concert & Dancing | $17.50 – $55.00 WJO is a 16-piece orchestra that showcases a range of swinging repertoire from Count Basie and […]
$35
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Join your Madison Symphony Orchestra in Waunakee! MSO On the Go brings the musicians of the Madison Symphony to performing arts centers in your community with music the whole family will enjoy! Under the baton of MSO Associate Conductor Kyle Knox at 7:00 p.m. you’ll have the opportunity to experience your Symphony live, on Thursday, […]
$5 – $25
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11 events,
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Celebrate your romance on Valentine’s day with a taste of Italy – great Italian dishes followed by a Menomonee Falls Symphony concert of Italian masterpieces featuring the legendary voices of soprano Kathy Pyeatt and tenor Nathan Wesselowski.
$65
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Swing your Valentine! Jazz Coterie concert series presents the Wisconsin Jazz Orchestra (WJO). A magical evening of big-band music and dancing not to be missed! TICKETS & INFO at JazzCoterie.com | 7:00pm Concert & Dancing | $17.50 – $55.00 WJO is a 16-piece orchestra that showcases a range of swinging repertoire from Count Basie and […]
$35
Thrill to the adventures of the lovesick Jailer’s Daughter, the perils of Isabella, and the amorous Cleopatra before wrapping up with a tale of lost love rediscovered… with pancakes! Madison’s unique Valentine’s Day tradition continues with the seventh installment of A Valentine’s Affair, a celebration of classic love stories from William Shakespeare and peers. An […]
$25
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What better way to experience the natural winter beauty of Wade House than by a cozy sleigh ride with family, friends and loved ones? Glide through fields and forests while snuggled under a warm blanket listening to the jingle of harness bells against a backdrop of the stately Wade House Stagecoach Inn and surrounding grounds. […]
$15
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Join us for a special bilingual story time with Melanie Melville, a bilingual librarian at Bruce Guadalupe Community School. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in Spanish and English, learn new words in both languages, and create a drawing […]
Free – $27
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Two concerts featuring Colin Welford, Kevin Harrison on tuba, soprano Sarah van der Ploeg on the high notes (and low notes) of Valentine’s Day!
Free
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7 events,
Manitowoc Public Library Winter Reading Program 2026: Warm Up to a Good Book!
Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink
Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
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The Madison Flute Club would like to invite you to join us on Sunday Feb. 16th 2025 from 11:00-1:00 pm at Bethany United Methodist Church for a chili luncheon and small group performances. This is a ticketed event as we are raising money to purchase a new contra-alto flute for the club. You will find […]
Free – $25
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The Friends group will be hosting a Winter Walk at Pope Farm Conservancy on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at 1PM. Come join us for a one-hour trek through the conservancy – with or without the snow! We’ll explore the hiking trails and observe the natural beauty of the season. Dress for the weather. Trails are […]
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Two concerts with Colin Welford, Kevin Harrison on tuba, soprano Sarah van der Ploeg on the high notes (and low notes) of Valentine’s Day
Free
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6 events,
This event is designed to connect veterans with career opportunities at WisDOT by showcasing available jobs, state employment benefits, and career development resources as well as other veteran resources. This event is designed to connect veterans with career opportunities at WisDOT by showcasing available jobs, state employment benefits, and career development resources as well as other veteran resources. |
7 events,
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Jesse Roesler is an Emmy and James Beard award-winning filmmaker whose work has moved millions via PBS, The Travel Channel and The New York Times. His debut feature film The Starfish Throwers was named “The Most Heartwarming Film of the Year” by The Huffington Post. Jesse’s most recent film Breaking Trail follows Emily Ford’s historic […]
Free
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Hear from Robert Longo and a panel of art historians for a conversation about history painting moderated by Margaret Andera, senior curator of contemporary art and curator of the exhibition “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.”
Included with Museum admission and free for Members
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Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling. This concert is free and open to the public, donations […]
free, with donations appreciated
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9 events,
St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue (about three blocks south of Good Hope Road) invites you to enjoy their fabulous fish fry in the parish hall. Included in a $17 dinner are fish, coleslaw, fries, rye roll, tartar sauce, lemon wedge, and coffee. Soda, beer, and desserts are available for purchase. A small portion […]
$14 – $44
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Join Wisconsin Public Radio for Music Bingo where you can test your music knowledge while playing bingo for a chance to win WPR swag!
Free
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One man play featuring Tom Kastle on the life, songs, and time of Joe Hill
Free. Donations accepted
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Explore Downtown Green Bay’s unique flavors at the Café Crawl, a delightful event showcasing local coffees, teas, and tasty treats. Hop aboard a trolley provided by Lamers Bus Lines or use your own transportation to visit participating cafés and small businesses, including the new Kompound Cafe. Each ticket includes a punch card for sampling items […]
$10
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Ready to engage your curiosity? Attend our Folk Arts Festival to enjoy live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages on Saturday, February 22 from 12-5pm at the Chippewa Valley Museum. There’ll be music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase.
$5 – $12
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Book Reading by the Author of new book; Long Way to Find a Home, George Edwin Taylor as a Child
Free
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6 events,
Manitowoc Public Library Winter Reading Program 2026: Warm Up to a Good Book!
Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink
Parallel Play: The Art of Science & the Science of Art
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection
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Knights of Columbus Council 7106 Garbage Omelet Breakfast Holy Assumption Church Hall 5601 Tower Ave. Superior, WI Cost: $12.00 adults, $6.00 children 12 and under Includes beverage, toast and hash browns.
$6 – $12
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The second Madison Symphony Orchestra MSO at the Movies of the season presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert featuring the complete film with composer John Williams’ iconic Oscar®-winning score performed live to the film. Since the release of this first Star Wars movie over 45 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had […]
$20 – $90
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7 events,
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Lyz Jaakola, Nitaa-Nagamokwe (The lady who knows how to sing), will share traditional and modern Ojibwe-Anishinaabe songs and knowledge from her life-long study of Native American music, especially Anishinaabe women’s music. Using an Indigenous Informance style, weaving story, visuals and song she will be joined by her 18 year old son to offer their 21st […]
Free
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Test your knowledge of classical music at WPR Music Bingo!
Free
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Limmie Pulliam awed our Madison audience with his performances in Madison Opera’s Tosca and our own 2023 Madison Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert. He and I will join forces in a program featuring some of the most well-known operatic arias, gospel works arranged for organ and tenor, and solo organ arrangements of opera overtures and instrumentals. […] |
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Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection in depth with Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, during this program that encourages presence and promotes well-being.
Free – $27
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What is it about the millions of acres of forest and lakes between Minnesota and Canada that causes Abbey to geek out about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? Each summer, she paddles, portages, and sleeps in a tent on her trips to the wilderness. In her Thursdays at the U lecture, Abbey will help […]
Free
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Hear from exhibiting artist Michelle Grabner and Haggerty Director John McKinnon as they discuss Grabner’s newest body of work featured in Michelle Grabner: Under the Sink on view from January 17 to May 24, 2025. Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated […]
Free
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7 events,
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An enchanting collaboration with Madison Ballet takes the stage for our third Masterworks concert of the season. As the orchestra brings Davis’s evocative Liberty suite to life, the stage comes […]
$19 – $97
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A Lit Match is a performance piece created by F. E. Wildingway using poetry, sound, movement and atmosphere to invoke alchemical transformation. F. E. Wildingway has performed on both coasts and for 20 years in the driftless region. He is a vocational creative with a large body of work, he resides in Viroqua, WI. The […]
$15
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Madison Choral Project was formed in 2012 by conductor Albert Pinsonneault to explore challenging works for chamber choir and to bring world-class choral music to our home in central Wisconsin. […]
$34
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8 events,
Begin your Saturday with a calming 60-minute all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan. Doors open at 7 a.m. and class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive early with your yoga mat to settle into the space, and enjoy complimentary tea, water, and coffee before the class […]
$5.00
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Snow, sleet, or sunshine, Madison’s Freeze for Food race embodies the community’s commitment to making a difference. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the 44th annual event will bring together hundreds of participants to support refugees and immigrants in the Madison area in an effort to raise money to address food security issues. […]
Free – $35
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Kick off the St. Patrick’s season with Irish Bluegrass quartet, JigJam! JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim receiving a standing ovation from a sold-out crowd on Country Music’s biggest stage. The group was joined on the night by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Steve Earle, Lauren Alaina, […]
$40
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