An extra thanks to April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each week.

January 19 - January 26

The weather-- Looks like winter is here to stay.  Snow on Sunday, then some sun, then some more snow later in the week.  I am personally hoping for good packing snow for snowman making! 

Children of the Rainforest: Boliviamanta Bolivian Dance
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI (608) 246-4550
Saturday, January 20, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
http://www.olbrich.org
Travel to tropical Bolivia without leaving Wisconsin! The new, Madison-based Boliviamanta Bolivian Dance group comes to Olbrich Botanical Gardens for two high-energy performances on Saturday, January 20 as part of the Children of the Rainforest series. Live drummers and dancers in colorful costumes bring Bolivian dance to life.

Performances are at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets for Children of the Rainforest are $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 3 to 12. Children ages 2 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door before each performance. After the performance, take a stroll through Madison’s own tropics, the Bolz Conservatory.

Trinity Irish Dance Open House
MAC Sports Center, 411 Prairie Heights Drive, Verona
Call Trinity office 877-326-2328
Tuesday, January 23, 5:45-6:45 pm
http://www.trinityirishdancers.com 
Come see what Irish Dance is all about!! Trinity Irish Dance welcomes boys and girls, 4-12 years, to an open house.

Super-Absorbers
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for elementary/middle school students
Saturday, January 20 10:00am - "Super-Absorbers" 
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu 
Experiment with polymers and see how they are used in our everyday lives.

David Landau
The 2nd Annual Kids' Day at the High Noon Saloon - with David Landau
701A E. Washington Ave. , Madison
Saturday, January 20 12:00 noon and 3:00pm/ $3 cover

What in the World is That?
"An Introduction to Musical Instruments Through the Ages," free program with Linda Wendt
Stoughton Library 304 S. 4th St. , Stoughton Call: 873-6281 
Saturday, January 20, 11:00am
http://ww.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org 
As part of their Family Enhancement programming, the Stoughton Public Library will host Linda Wendt on Saturday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Linda will present an introduction to musical instruments throughout the ages. Wearing period costume, she will demonstrate antique instruments, including flutes and recorders; as well as more unique ones like cornettos, bombardes and psalterys. Children of all ages are invited to attend this program to discover the history of many of the musical instruments we have today.

If you need special accommodations to attend this program, please call 608-873-6281 as soon as possible. Visit us online at stoughtonpubliclibrary.org.

Luau Carnival
MadCAP Senior Performance Ensemble fund-raiser (to perform at Disney World)
MadCAP Studios, 100 N. Hamilton
Saturday, January 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Call: 251-1879
with games, arts activities, silent auction, tropical themed refreshments & performances. 
$6 ($20 family). 251-1879
http://www.madcap.org 
MadCAP Senior Performance Ensemble will tour to Walt Disney World to perform in the Galaxy Palace Theatre in the Magic Kingdom.  To help fund this tour and make sure ALL group members have the opportunity to travel with the group, MadCAP Senior Performance Ensemble members have planned and will be hosting a Luau Carnival Saturday, January 20 from 3-6 PM. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are $6/person or $20 for a family. The event will be held at MadCAP's Studios, 100 North Hamilton Street in beautiful downtown Madison.

Students will host carnival-style games, arts activities, and a silent auction. Tropical themed refreshments will be served, and students will perform previews from upcoming performances and a special program of solo and ensemble music from favorite Broadway musicals.

The Madison Creative Arts Program was founded in 1995 to provide opportunities for all young people to work with professional Artist/Educators in creatively challenging programs! that encourage growth and self discovery. MadCAP is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, a national organization whose mission is 'opening doors to excellence in arts education.'

YMCA Events
East YMCA-Cottage Grove Rd. (221-1571), West YMCA-Medical Circle (276-6606) and Sun Prairie YMCA-South St. (837-8221)
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org 
Friday Movie Night January 19 • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. West Location
Bring your sleeping bag, wear your pj’s and snuggle in for a family movie. Fee includes participation in family activities throughout facilities. M FREE • P $15/Family

UW Women's Basketball
Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St. , Madison
$7 adults, and $3 seniors and children, Call: 262-1440
see schedule below
http://www.uwbadgers.com/
A great alternative to the Men's Basketball team.  The UW Women's Basketball events are a bit more kid friendly and easier to find seats.

Music by Claire Norelle
Zuzu Cafe 1336 Drake St.
Friday, January 19 7:00pm Cost: Free Call: 260-9898
Claire Norelle w/ kids set at 7 pm, and another set to follow.

Kids in the Rotunda
Overture Center - 201 State St, Madison WI 53703  608-258-4177
Saturdays at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm 
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM. The popular performing arts series for children and families offers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted. Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the Rotunda Stage.  All 1 PM shows are sign language interpreted.

January 2007
20	Art Shegonee	Native American dance & storytelling
27	Tim Glander	Magician & balloon sculptor
February
3	Mark Hayward	Juggler, yo-yoer and Cool Guy
10	Harmonious Wail	Gypsy swing music
17	Stuart Stotts	Folksinger & storyteller
24	Tangled Up in Blue	A capella singers
March
3	Magic Morgan and Liliana	Magicians
10	Sparky and Rhonda Rucker	Musicians & storytellers
17	Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
24	Children's Arts Festival - International Youth Dance Showcase
31	Atwood Players	The Fisherman and His Wife
April
7	Tom Pease	Folksinger & storyteller
14	Braier's Magic	Magician
21	Hua Mu Lan	Chinese dance troupe
28	KG and the Ranger	Country-western entertainment
May
5	The Handphibians	Brazilian rhythms & songs

Monster Nationals - Monster Truck Rally
Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way , Madison 255-4646
January 26-27 at 8:00pm and January 28 at 1:00pm plus "Party in the Pits," 4:30-6:30 pm Saturday. 
$20/$12 adv., $20/$14 d.o.s. 255-4646
http://www.ticketmaster.com 
Hang onto your seats as the Monster Truck and Thrill Show roars back to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on January 26–28. This year’s bigger and badder lineup of Raminator, Little Ms. Dangerous, Ramunition, Tail Gator, War Wagon and Bad Habit will electrify audiences of all ages. Stunts and extreme performances by The Big Air FMX Insanity Team, "American Thunder" Jet Powered Jeep, and Cra-Z-Boy will have hearts racing. Shows are at 8 pm Friday and Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. www.monsternationals.com.

Hey - Don't forget to bring hearing protection for the kids!  This is loud!!  Very LOUD!!!  And if you find diesel fumes hard to stomach, you may want to think twice.  Last year they had a "monster truck" outfitted with a whole bunch of seats so the kids could take slow rides around the colesseum.  It was really neat.  

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street 
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com

Here's the schedule of events at the Children's Museum this week.  

Barnes & Noble Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/events.d

Jan 20, 2007 10:30 AM		Super Saturday Imagination Storytime Performed by the Five Amazing Tacos!		Storytime		Children's		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall
Jan 22, 2007 10:30 AM		Amy's Story Corner		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall
Jan 23, 2007 10:30 AM		Various Themes		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road
Jan 23, 2007 10:30 AM		Super Sarah Storytime		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall
Jan 23, 2007 07:00 PM		Writing Workshop		Writing Group				Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road

Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week.

Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
Bucks Reading Challenge! January 2 to February 23: Youth in grades 3 to 10 are invited to pick up a scorecard, track their reading, and earn a voucher for a free ticket to attend a Bucks Basketball game. Also, randomly selected readers will be part of the on-court introduction of the Bucks starting lineup and be formally recognized at half-time! Monona Library, 1000 Nichols Road. 222-6127.

Out of Town...

Wisconsin Dells Flake Out Festival
Wisconsin Dells, 800-223-3557
Friday, January 19 - Sunday, January 21
http://www.wisdells.com/events/flakeout.cfm 
Free annual winter celebration, with snow-sculpting on 1/19 and other activites 8 am-9 pm on 1/20 and 8 am-3 pm, 1/21, La Crosse Street, downtown Wisconsin Dells, including ice-carving demonstrations, horse-drawn wagon & pony rides, music. Saturday: Fireworks 8 pm. Info: www.wisdells.com or 800-223-3557

"Robinhood" Missoula Children's Theatre
Thrasher Opera House 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI 54941  920-294-4279
Saturday January 20, 2007 3:00 pm and 7:00pm  $12, $8 children
http://www.thrasheroperahouse.com 

Register Now for...

RSVP for Botanical Valentines
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI (608) 246-4550
Saturday, February 10, 10–11:30 am
http://www.olbrich.org 
Ages 5+, set for 10-11:30 am, 2/10, . $9. RSVP by 2/1: 246-4550
Decorate a valentine for someone special using dried plants and flowers. Visit the Conservatory and learn the history of Valentine’s Day. For ages 5 and up.

RSVP for The Land Down Under
Madison Metropolitan School District School Vacation Day Program
at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center 300 Femrite Dr., Monona
Vacation day program for Madison Metropolitan School District students ages 5+, set for 1-4 pm, 1/26, Aldo Leopold Nature Center. $9 (Lunch Bunch noon-1 pm, $5). RSVP by 1/24: 221-4038 
Wednesday, January 26, 2007, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc 
Where do all the animals go in the winter? Some migrate, some hibernate and some go straight to the land down under! The snow provides a perfect insulated home for many of our Wisconsin winter wildlife. A hike, puppet show and craft will demonstrate how different animals survive the long cold season. We’ll introduce you to these wonderfully clever critters and then treat you to some hot cocoa!  Lunch Bunch option is available from 12 – 1 pm  Registration deadline is Monday, January 24, 2007

Lunch Bunch Option
While eating a sack lunch, your child will relax and enjoy nature stories read aloud by our naturalists. ALNC will provide lemonade. After lunch, the bunch will burn off some energy playing games with a nature theme in the outdoors!

Ages: Children 5 years and older.  Cost: $7/person for ALNC Members and $9/person for non-members.  For the Lunch Bunch option, add $5 extra. Bring a sack lunch. ALNC will provide lemonade.

Ongoing Activities...

Winter Concert Series
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI (608) 246-4550
Now through - Sunday, March 25, 2007
http://www.olbrich.org 
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. Winter concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 7 through March 25. Suggested donation is $1.

January 21 William Jim Mooney Classical and jazz piano
January 28 Kristy Larson Duo Country honky-tonk blues
February 4 Cris Plata Mexican roots music
February 11 Americay Traditional Celtic
February 18 The Redbirds Old time and bluegrass
February 25 New Horizons Traditional concert band
March 4 Redefined Co-ed a cappella
March 11 Cajun Strangers Cajun dance music
March 18 Dr. Eric and Billy G. Traditional ragtime and blues
March 25 Richard Wiegel Guitar and vocals

Open Playtime at Family Enhancement Early Childhood Center
2120 Fordem Ave. Madison, WI 241-5150 ext. 15
Mondays and Fridays 9:00am - 12noon
Enter the fun zone!! Open playtime for parents, caregivers, playgroups, and their children. Bring a snack, make a craft, and play with your children while engaging with other parents.  Also see their upcoming events below.

THE POWER OF PLAY — Connecting Play and Learning
A child’s early learning experiences and relationships influence brain development and success in school.
A discussion series for parents and other caregivers
Family Enhancement/Family Centers Building Early Childhood Center
These discussions will give parents and other caregivers ideas about how to make the most of the opportunities play offers children. For information contact Betty at 241-5150 ext.15.  All of the events below are at 2120 Fordem Avenue, 1st Floor, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

January 12 Young Toddlers and How They Play(12-23 months)—toddlers are Movers and Shakers! Come join them and discover new ways of keeping up with them.

January 22 Older Toddlers Are More Social (24-36 months)—social skills emerge during this stage of development. Learn how to ‘guide’ your social butterfly.

January 26 Babies and Books—early literacy and language development begins with books that have big, bright pictures. We’ll look at some of these books and share them with your babies

Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box 620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/Opengym-Fall.htm
This place rocks!  It's great for all age groups listed below.  They also have regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the week.  Some days I feel like we live there!

At-Home Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave. 204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a parent, like sports, music, and movies.  Snacks and drinks available for purchase or BYO.

New Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite 103Middleton  821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion. Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend.  When: Thursday mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM  Cost: No charge

Storytimes Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison  [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center

Weekly Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores - locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2

Latte Da Espresso Lounge Preschool Storytime
864 Jupiter Drive Madison, WI 222-8817 
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
http://www.lattedaespresso.net/

Tuesdays at the Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730  [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).

Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays at 10:30am

Story Time - Ages 5 & under
Fitchburg Community Center 5510 Lacy Rd. , Fitchburg
Thursdays, 10:00am 698-3098
Call: 698-3098 Email: kitbeyer@charter.net 
Books, songs and a craft for ages 5 & under. Plus, free play in a gym afterwards!

Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville 39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these craft programs.  Year Around Preschool Craft Time every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Muddy Moose Espresso
449 W. Cottage Grove Rd in Cottage Grove (in the Piggly Wiggly Mall, next to the Post Office) 839-5900
YOU ARE INVITED to have fun, get creative, learn something new, and widen your horizons!

NOTE: You must register in advance for fee-based classes (limited space available). Free events are first come, first served.

MONDAY
AP PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP - 2nd Monday each month, 9:30 - 11:00. An Attachment Parenting playgroup for preschoolers/older toddlers (28 mos and up). Younger siblings are welcome. Contact kristenok18@yahoo.com for more information.

PJ STORY TIME - 3rd Monday each month, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library with stories read by Interim Library Director, Lisa Selje, bring your teddy bear! Donations toward CG Library accepted.

TUESDAY
KID CRAFTS ~ TWO NEW TIMES! Every Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:15 AND 10:15 - 11:00 a.m., only $3 for supplies. Different craft project each week. Ages 2 and up. Room for 15 kids in each session.

PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT GROUP ~ For parents of children on the Autism Spectrum, Fourth Tuesday each month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. An informal gathering where parents get together to share experiences, ideas and information. For more info call Christine Pavelko at 608-839-8067 or e-mail jcpav@verizon.net. Free.

THURSDAY
STORY TIME, (Thursday mornings), 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fun stories for toddlers and preschoolers led by a very fun and energetic mom - Lynn Cooper. Ages 2 and up. Free - but donations toward future CG Library accepted.

FRIDAY
COMING SOON - FRIDAY NIGHT STUDENT I.D. SPECIALS!!! Special menu, special discounts, special music - all for anyone with a student ID.
GAME NIGHT every Friday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Board games, puzzles, cards - hang out with family and friends for a fun time in our cozy cabin environment.

January 12 - January 19 

The weather-- Finally!!  Snow!  Just a couple/few inches Sunday into Monday, but hey it's finally here! 

Kids' Art Adventures
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street Madison 257-0158
Sunday, January 14, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
http://www.mmoca.org 
“Special Occasions” is the theme of this Kids’ Art Adventure, which takes its inspiration from You Worry About Its Success, Hollis Sigler’s large-scale painting of a mysterious backyard complete with colored lights and a table set for two. Children will use gel pencils and other art supplies to design works of art that illustrate their own special occasions.

ArtPack
Stop by the reception desk in the MMoCA lobby and ask for the MMoCAkids ArtPack, the museum’s new hands-on discovery kit for exploring art. Designed for families to use together, the ArtPack contains a variety of activities that promote observation and imaginative thinking about visual art. The kit is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing families to choose which activities to use and what to look at in the galleries. Adults accompanying children must leave identification to borrow ArtPacks.

The MMoCAkids ArtPack was developed by MMoCA’s Education Department and designed by Scott A. Pauli. Support for the program was provided by the Art League of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Let’s Look
These fun, interactive hand-outs help children to think imaginatively about what they are seeing while learning about art and artists. Let’s look handouts are designed for families to use together and are available for free at the entrance to MMoCA’s exhibitions.

Star Stories
Arboretum, Space Place, families partner for 'sky stories'
Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway. 262-4779
Free workshop for elementary/middle school students
Saturday, January 13, 6:30pm
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu 
"Star Stories" Join us that evening from 6:30-8:30 pm at the UW Arboretum for star gazing (weather permitting) and more star stories and activities.

UW Arboretum Family Walk - "All About Snow," 
UW Arboretum Visitor Center 1207 Seminole Hwy.
Call: 263-7888
Sunday January 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
http://www.uwarboretum.org 
Arboretum Family Walk: “All About Snow.” Snow comes in many forms, and it is said that no two snowflakes are alike. Even if there is no snow on the ground, the naturalist will help families explore the nature of snow.

January Thaw
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive Monona, WI 204-3025
Sunday, January 14, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
http://www.naturenet.com 
Every winter there is a short period of warming that Aldo Leopold named the ?January Thaw.? During this time you can observe and record many changes in nature, a study called phenology. We?ll explore the nature center?s many habitats looking for signs of plant and animal life. We?ll also celebrate Aldo Leopold?s January 11th birthday with a cake. ALNC Members: $6/person and $15/family; Non-Members: $7/person or $18/family

YMCA Events
East YMCA-Cottage Grove Rd. (221-1571), West YMCA-Medical Circle (276-6606) and Sun Prairie YMCA-South St. (837-8221)
http://www.ymcadanecounty.org 
Friday Movie Night January 12 • 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. Sun Prairie
Just like the Drive-In Movie! Families will make a car to watch the movie from. Prizes awarded. Concessions sold separately. Make a family car from 6:00-7:00pm. M FREE • P $Family Day Pass

UW Women's Basketball
Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St. , Madison
$7 adults, and $3 seniors and children, Call: 262-1440
see schedule below
http://www.uwbadgers.com/
A great alternative to the Men's Basketball team.  The UW Women's Basketball events are a bit more kid friendly and easier to find seats.

Preschool and Children's Activity Fair
Heritage Congregational Church
3102 Prairie Road Madison, WI (608) 827-5366
Thursday, January 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
MOMS Club of Madison-SW is sponsoring a Preschool and Children's Activity Fair. The fair is an expo of outstanding local preschools and unique preschool oriented businesses ready to share important information with parents and caregivers. The event is free to the public. All proceeds from booths will be donated to Good Shepherd Lutheran Food Pantry. For more information please contact Gretchen Forbes 608 827-5366.

Music by Claire Norelle
Zuzu Cafe 1336 Drake St.
Friday, January 19 7:00pm Cost: Free Call: 260-9898
Claire Norelle w/ kids set at 7 pm, and another set to follow.

Kids in the Rotunda Returns on January 13!
Overture Center - 201 State St, Madison WI 53703  608-258-4177
Saturdays at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
http://www.overturecenter.com/rotunda.htm 
Every Saturday during the school year from fall through spring, Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM. The popular performing arts series for children and families offers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional storytellers, musicians, juggler, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted. Kids in the Rotunda takes place on the Rotunda Stage.  All 1 PM shows are sign language interpreted.

January 2007
13	Mr. Tricks	Juggler
20	Art Shegonee	Native American dance & storytelling
27	Tim Glander	Magician & balloon sculptor
February
3	Mark Hayward	Juggler, yo-yoer and Cool Guy
10	Harmonious Wail	Gypsy swing music
17	Stuart Stotts	Folksinger & storyteller
24	Tangled Up in Blue	A capella singers
March
3	Magic Morgan and Liliana	Magicians
10	Sparky and Rhonda Rucker	Musicians & storytellers
17	Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
24	Children's Arts Festival - International Youth Dance Showcase
31	Atwood Players	The Fisherman and His Wife
April
7	Tom Pease	Folksinger & storyteller
14	Braier's Magic	Magician
21	Hua Mu Lan	Chinese dance troupe
28	KG and the Ranger	Country-western entertainment
May
5	The Handphibians	Brazilian rhythms & songs

Madfest Juggling Extravaganza
Thursday, January 11 5:00pm - 11:00pm UW Field House (free)
Friday, January 12 9:00am - 6:00pm UW Field House (free)
Saturday, January 13 9:00am - 6:00pm UW Field House (free)
Show finale: January 13 7:00pm, Wisconsin Union Theater800 Langdon St. ($10 adv., $13 d.o.s.), 
http://www.madjugglers.com/madfest 
January 11-13 the 47th annual Madfest Juggling Festival will be held in Madison. The Festival is free and open to anyone interested in juggling, yo-yos, poi, unicycling, and any other object manipulation. There will be games and workshops on Saturday and Sunday, a show on Saturday night, and lots of jugglers etc, from beginner to professional, all weekend. The festival is in the UW Field House, 1140 Monroe St., on Friday night and Saturday and Sunday 9am until 6pm. 442-1252

On Saturday the 13th of January, the 47th Annual Madfest Juggling Extravaganza will take place in the Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., in the Memorial Union. This is a juggling and variety show; there will be of course juggling, but also plenty of other object manipulation, comedy, music, and much more. The show starts at 7 pm, and tickets are $10 in advance, $13 D.O.S. Tickets will be available at the theater box office in the Union, 262-2201, and at Star Liquor and Magic Mill. 442-1252.

Battle of the Bulls - Professional Bull Riders
Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way , Madison 255-4646
January 12-13, 8:00pm
http://www.pbrnow.com 
OK, I wouldn't have included this as a family friendly event except for the fact that my 9 year old is totally obsessed with bull riding. We have gone to the Stoughton fair three years in a row specifically so he could see them ride the bulls.

Madison Children's Museum 
100 State Street 
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com

Here's the schedule of events at the Children's Museum this week.  

Barnes & Noble Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/events.d

Jan 13, 2007 10:30 AM		Super Saturday Storytime		Storytime		Pre-school (ages 3-6), Beginning Readers (ages 5-8)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road
Jan 13, 2007 10:30 AM		Klutz Klub		Other		Children's		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall
Jan 14, 2007 07:00 PM		Literary Reading and Open mic		Open Mic		Various		Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road
Jan 15, 2007 10:30 AM		Amy's Story Corner		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall
Jan 16, 2007 10:30 AM		Various Themes		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers Madison West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road

Jan 16, 2007 10:30 AM		Super Sarah Storytime		Storytime		Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)		Barnes & Noble Booksellers East Towne Mall East Towne Mall #1 East Towne Mall

Madison Public Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public Libraries for this week.

Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
Bucks Reading Challenge! January 2 to February 23: Youth in grades 3 to 10 are invited to pick up a scorecard, track their reading, and earn a voucher for a free ticket to attend a Bucks Basketball game. Also, randomly selected readers will be part of the on-court introduction of the Bucks starting lineup and be formally recognized at half-time! Monona Library, 1000 Nichols Road. 222-6127.