An extra thanks to
April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each
week.
April
27
- May 4
Today
(Friday, April 27) is Arbor Day
Learn more about Arbor Day online at
http://www.arborday.org
The weather--
Things are going to dry out!! Warm sunny weekend in the
70s and maybe event 80s, followed by 60's all week with a chance
of showers on Tuesday.
Before I get started with our
normal weekly list of events, I wanted to make a quick
announcement/invitation to all of our readers and subscribers...
The Swe Party 2007
Saturday, May 19 is the date for the annual Swe Party!
For those of you not familiar, we host a huge family-oriented
party in our backyard each spring. The party is a donation drive
for a different non-profit organization each year. We choose
charities that focus primarily on helping kids. It's a very
palpable way to show kids of all ages how they can make a
difference in the lives of others.
The theme this year is “Summer Camp” in honor of our featured
charity – Easter Seals Respite Camp. This camp, located at the
Wisconsin Elks Association campground in the Wisconsin Dells,
gives campers with special needs the ability to experience their
very own summer camp in an environment that is supportive of
their physical and/or cognitive limitations. We have personally
benefited from the services provided by Easter Seals and would
love to give back by providing them with many of the items they
need to accommodate campers throughout the year.
With that said we are turning our backyard into the best summer
camp site in town! Kids will enjoy camp crafts, games, food, and
a whole lot of fun! Adults, we didn’t forget about you either!
Our feature entertainment is a family bluegrass playin’, gospel
singin’, country crooning band. We’ll even have upscale camp
food for adult tastes (think chicken, brats, brie, salmon, and a
fine selection of adult beverages).
You are invited to join us!
Find the scoop on our personal website -
http://www.whatacoolfamily.com
Please RSVP online at the website above!
A list of recommended donation items can be found on our website
or on the
back page of this .pdf file.
Music Under the
Stars
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Friday, April 27 from 7:00pm-9:30pm
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
Music Under the Stars on Friday, April 27 from 7-9:30 pm From
7-8 pm enjoy a piano recital by students from the UW School of
Music. Following the recital, telescopes will be set up on our
rooftop observing deck for a star party, weather permitting. All
ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.
"Bad Moon Rising"
and "Wonders of Physics"
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
Saturday, 28, 10:00am
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
April 28 - "Bad Moon Rising" Learn about the phases of the
moon.
April 28 - "Wonders of Physics" Find out what your voice sounds
Crazyleg's Classic
2 Mile Walk
Saturday, April 28 - 10:10am Walk start time
On Site Registration Hours:
Friday, April 27, Noon - 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 28, 7:00 am - 9:00 am
http://www.crazylegsclassic.com/walk.cfm
Here's the scoop for Baby Stroller/Baby Joggers who want to do
the Crazyleg's Classic. BTW - The weather is going to be
perfect for this event, so go for it!!!
Crazylegs
service to walkers with strollers/babyjoggers
For the safety of all participants, we ask that all
strollers and babyjoggers line up BEHIND all other walkers.
As a service to Crazylegs participants, we will have a
stroller/babyjogger check and park area located just outside
the entrance to Camp Randall Stadium at Gate 1. No strollers
or babyjoggers will be allowed in the stadium. All
strollers/babyjoggers will be checked in and watched at all
times by Crazylegs staff so you may take part in the
post-race festivities without worrying about accidents and
injuries. Strollers/babyjoggers can be picked up as you exit
the stadium.
The Crazylegs
Classic 2 mile Fun Walk has grown in popularity every year since
its introduction. In 2006, there were over 4,500 Crazylegs
Classic registrants participating in the walk and we hope to
have even more in 2007.
The walk route includes the entire length of State Street and
much of the heart of the UW Campus. The 2007 Crazylegs Walk will
also feature UW and local celebrities walking right along with
you.
All walkers will line up on Martin Luther King Boulevard and
will start after the runners. Estimated start time is 10:10 A.M.
This time is based on the number of registered runners, so
please check the website before race day, or check for the
walker start time at packet pick-up.
Please note that the Capital Square and State Street will be
closed off, so you must plan an alternate route to the start
line.
UW Women's Volleyball
UW Field House
Friday, April 27, 7:00pm
http://www.uwbadgers.com
If you have not taken your kids to a UW Women's Volleyball
game before, I would highly recommend it. Try to sit on the
front row of general admission (the ends of the court) so that the
kids can jump around and dance during time outs. Bring your
camera to get pictures of your kids with Bucky Badger!
Note: This is their last
game of the spring season!!
May Day
Carnival
Tuesday May 1 5:00pm – 7:00pm
UW-Madison Library Mall. May Day Carnival with live music,
street theater, and May Pole! Info: #262-9036
O'Keeffee Middle School's
"Beauty & the Beast"
Madison Metropolitan School
District's Doyle Administration Building
545 W. Dayton St. (park in back lot)
$3 ($1 kids). 256-6282
Friday, April 27, 7:00pm and Sunday,
April 29, 4:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=176983
Eastside Players'
"Charlotte's Web"
Margaret Williams Theater, East High School 2222 E. Washington
Ave.
Tickets available at the door. $2 students and children $3 for
General Public Call: 204-1600
April 26-April 28, 7:00 pm
eastsideplayers@gmail.com
Based on the classic children's tale by E.B. White, 7 pm on
4/26-28 and 2 pm, 4/28
"Swim Home," by Mikael
the Mime
Waisman Center Children's Theatre, 1500 Highland Ave
$2 adult/$1 child, 263-5837 sign-interpreted
Sunday, April 29, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu
Follow the world renowned mime on a vigorously animated and
engaging journey through his suitcase full of astounding magic,
puppet characters, and merriment. Audience participation!
Young Child Festival
Brittingham Park Shelter 617 North Shore Dr
Cost: Free Call: 698-2662
Saturday, April 28 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Jumpstart of Madison is hosting our first ever Week of the Young
Child Festival. Week of the Young Child is a nation wide event
that promotes literacy in young children. On Saturday, April
28th, all Madison area pre-school and kindergarten age children
and their families are invited to help us celebrate at
Brittingham Park from 12-4. We will have lots of games and
entertainment for the kids. We will also have areas especially
dedicated to parents to show them in ways that could help foster
literacy in their children. For more information, please call
(608) 698-2662.
Irish Dance Open House
Madison Professional Dance Center 3214 Syene Rd
Cost: Free Call: 244-2883
Sunday, April 29, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. "try-it" session at 3:00
p.m.
http://www.casheldennehy.net
Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance will host an open house
for prospective students ages 5-18. Watch a class, talk to
parents, and even have your child try a wee bit of Irish step
dancing!
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.
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Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
April Events
Cantajuego Playgroup
Join the museum’s new playgroup for Spanish/English
bilingual families and second language learners. All
interested families are welcome to join the group, which
meets every Thursday for games, music, and family fun in the
museum’s exhibits.
April 26, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Paper Recycling
Learn how paper is recycled, and use old scraps to make a
sheet of homemade paper.
April 28, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
April 29, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Meet the Musician: Trombone
Katie Kretschman visits from the Madison Symphony Orchestra
to demonstrate the trombone.
April 28, 2007 — 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Toddler Music
Join Kjerstie Johanson for songs, movement and music-making.
Program meets Mondays 10-10:30 a.m., and Thursdays 9:30-10
and 10-10:30 a.m.
April 30, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
May Events
Gallery Night
Madison Children’s Museum hosts a free open house from 6–8
p.m. as part of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s
Spring Gallery Night. Join us for an MMSD Fine Arts
Showcase, with student art exhibitions from Mendota, Allis,
Stephens and Lincoln schools, and performances by the Chavez
Marimba Ensemble and Gerri Gurman’s Drama Club.
May 4, 2007 — 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cantajuego Playgroup
Join the museum’s new playgroup for Spanish/English
bilingual families and second language learners. All
interested families are welcome to join the group, which
meets every Thursday for games, music, and family fun in the
museum’s exhibits.
May 3, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Art Dabblers: May Baskets
Visit the art room each week for informal art activities.
May 2, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
May 4, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden for games and other physical activities
to strengthen gross motor skills.
May 1, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Toddler Music
Join Kjerstie Johanson for songs, movement and music-making.
Program meets Mondays 10-10:30 a.m., and Thursdays 9:30-10
and 10-10:30 a.m.
May 3, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
May 3, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
African Drumming
Explore music and movement through hand drumming and rhythm
instruments with Edi Gbordzi, a drummer and dancer who has
traveled internationally with the National Dance Company of
Ghana and directs Madison’s Atimevu Drum & Dance Company.
May 4, 2007 — 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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
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. Click on the colored titles to register
online.
Upcoming Events...
Drumming for Hope, A
Benefit Event for African Youth Outreach
High Noon Saloon 701 E. Washington
Ave
Sunday, May 6, 3:00pm Call: 608-843-1887
Cost: $10 Adults $7 Students with current ID $5 Kids Age 3-17
with and adult, Under 3 Free
http://www.africanyouthoutreach.org
3-5PM Family Friendly
Events
5-11:30PM Live Music
11:30PM DJ
Family Friendly events
include:
Kid's Drum Circle
Music by the Figureheads
Face Painting
Power Doll Making
All proceeds benefit African
Youth Outreach, a local non profit organization dedicated to
educating and empowering young people affected by AIDS. AYO
works directly with children orphaned by AIDS in South Africa
and provides domestic AIDS youth education.
A silent auction with contributions from the Madison business
community will run throughout the event. Glass Nickel Pizza and
drinks are available for purchase at the High Noon Saloon.
Tickets are available at the door, or in advance at the High
Noon.
RSVP for Flowerpot Fun
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood
Ave. , Madison
Sunday, May 6, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 5+, $12. RSVP by 4/26: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Ages 5+, set for 10-11 am, 5/6, Olbrich Gardens. $12. RSVP by
4/26: 246-4550
Join Olbrich to create a beautiful growing gift for Mother’s Day
or someone special. Pot a beautiful blooming flower into a
container that you decorated yourself. Container, decorations,
and plant included. For ages 5 and up. Registration Deadline:
April 26, $10 member/$12 public
Ongoing
Activities...
KEVA Sports Open Play
KEVA Sports Center 8312
Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 662-PLAY
http://www.kevasports.com/openplay.html
If
you haven't been to Keva, imagine a warehouse the size of Sam's
Club with soccer fields, basketball courts, hockey rinks, and
playground equipment all INDOORS! What a great way to run
off that extra energy on a rainy or cold day.
Cooler Weather often means
finding indoor entertainment, and Keva's Open Play is perfect
for keeping those little bodies active. Our large, enclosed,
turf fields are a perfect place for your kids to burn off a
little energy. You can can bring an entire playgroup if you
would like. As a parent, you can also meet and socialize with
other parents. Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Latte's are also available
at the concession area.
Open Play Youth
Mondays and Thursdays Only - 9:30 - 1:00
$4/child, $6/2children, $8/family
NEW! Inflatable Bounce Castles
Now available During open play for an additional $3 per
child
Saturday Family Open play
All ages welcome 11:00 -1:00, $10/family
April 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19
NEW! Inflatable Bounce Castles now available During open
play for an additional $3 per child.
a la carte Kids Cooking Classes
The Young Gourmet Culinary Studios 1970 Cayuga St Middleton, WI
Phone 608-831-9211 Email info@theyounggourmet.com
http://www.theyounggourmet.com
These people are great! They
have gone out of their way to include our son who has autism into
their curriculum in a way that is positive for everyone! He
LOVES to go there! I can't begin to say enough about how
much fun our kids have there -- especially our 8 year old future
chef!!!
Musical Tots Music Together
Jo Severt 246-4196
creative music class for kids 0-5 w/parents
4 locations:
Forbes-Meagher Music 6301 Odana Rd
M 9:30, T 9:30, W 10, F 10
Christ Presbyterian Church, 944 E. Gorham - M eve 6:30
Sun Prairie Parks and Rec Dept: W 6:30 p.m., TH 9:30 and 10:30
Gan Hayeled Preschool - 6434 Enterprise Ln - F 11:15.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
Thursdays 1:00 -1:30pm, March 1-May 24, Birth-18 months
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. Sing together at Rhapsody
Arts Center's FREE "Babies Music" class! Sponsored by
The Purple Goose of Verona, this class is for caregiver and baby.
Strengthen the bond with your baby while encouraging the discovery
of sounds, movements and textures. Your child's overall
development will soar through enjoyable musical stimulation , and
you will enjoy sharing experiences with other new parents.
Tunes at Monona Terrace
One John Nolen Drive Madison,
WI 53703 Phone: (608) 261-4000
Wednesdays, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Free and open to the public
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html
The Evjue Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital
Times, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are
proud to sponsor these free community concerts. Concessions and
cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5PM.
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!
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TOTS
OPEN GYM |
FAMILY
OPEN GYM |
ULTIMATE
OPEN GYM
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Monday
& Wednesday 11:00 - 12:45 pm
Thursday
11:00-12:30
Friday
11:00 - 12:45 pm
Friday
1:00 - 2:45 pm
Saturday
2:00 - 3:45 pm
For
kids up to age 6, this activity requires close parental
supervision |
Saturday
4:00 - 5:45 pm
Sunday
11:00-12:45 pm
These
times are for parents with children of all ages and require
close supervision.
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Friday
7:00 - 10:00 pm - Age 7 & older - $10
Saturday
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Grades K-5 - $8
Saturday
8:15-10:15 pm - Age 7 & older $8
$10
- Age 7 and older.
What
a deal... up to 3 hours!
Ultimate
Open Gym frequently fills early. Please make sure
space is available before dropping children. We do not
overfill. Tickets may be purchased in advance.
Parental presence is welcome, but no required.
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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 welcome. Contact:
kristenok18@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY
KID CRAFTS ~ Every Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., $3 for
supplies. Different craft project each week for ages 2 and up.
Led by Muddy Moose Volunteer Miss Lynn.
THURSDAY
STORY TIME ~ Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. Fun stories for
toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2+) led by Muddy moose volunteer
Lynn Cooper. Parents are welcome to sit in the main room while
children are in the meeting room.
BOOK BABIES ~ Every Thursday from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Small group for babies ages 18 months and younger. Babies will
listen, laugh and follow along to various nursery rhymes,
bouncing rhymes and songs led by Interim Library Director Lisa
Selje. Story programs sponsored by Muddy Moose to raise funds
for the CG Library.
FRIDAY
FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT ~ Some Fridays we offer a craft that is
fun and easy to make for the whole family! Registration in
advance required. Photos are from our Thanksgiving Turkey
Handprint Plates night - !
REGISTER FOR CLASSES BY DOING A
MOOSE CALL! 839-5900
April
21
- April 27
The weather--
Lots of sun and 70s for this weekend followed by cooler temps
in the 50s and some rain during the week. So take
advantage of this weekend; it's a perfect one!
Did you know that April 23
- April 29 is TV Turnoff Week? Find out more at
http://www.tvturnoff.org/.
Around the World
Children's Fair
Villager Mall 2300 S. Park St (same location as UW Space Place)
Saturday, April 21 from noon - 4:00pm
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
http://www.union.wisc.edu/globalconnections
Villager Mall Global Connections Committee is proud to host the
Around the World Children's Fair! This FREE fair brings
international UW-Madison organizations into the Madison
community by providing a cultural learning environment for kids,
K-6th grade, through fun games, activities, arts, crafts,
demonstrations and performances. This is not a day to miss!
For more information contact Dani Koel
globalfairs.dani@gmail.com
608 444-9207
"Parallel
Progression: Science Is Fun Meets the Music"
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
Saturday, April 4, 10:00am
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
The modern science of chemistry and the musical instrument of
the piano developed simultaneously. Both were invented in the
early 18th Century and both have undergone steady development
since then. In this session, several chemical ideas and chemists
will be introduced along with examples of contemporary piano
compositions and their composers. You will experience together
art and science that contributed to each other's environment.
Breakfast
on the Farm
UW Stock Pavilion 1675 Linden Dr. (608)231-3702
$6 ($5 students; $4 ages 5-12; $1 under 5)
Sunday, April 22, 8:00am - noon
www.uwmadisonawa.org
With food, petting zoo, educational activities, Alice in
Dairyland, Prairie Thunder Cloggers and bluegrass music by the
Soggy Prairie Boys.
On April 22nd from 8am until noon at the Stock Pavilion on 1675
Linden Drive on the UW-Madison campus, the Association of Women
in Agriculture will be holding our 12th annual Breakfast on the
Farm event.
It is a public, family event open to the community and we really
would like everyone in the surrounding communities to be there
to help us celebrate great food with even better company. There
will be live entertainment, including the Soggy Prairie Boys,
which is a local bluegrass band, the Prairie Thunder Cloggers, a
petting zoo, education corral, and a visit from Alice in
Dairyland. The breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausage,
mushrooms, applesauce, ice cream, juice, milk, and coffee.
Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, $4 for kids 5-12,
and $1 for children under 5. Our contact information for this
event is (608)-231-3702, and we also can be reached via email:
sdwyer2@wisc.edu and
blsacia@wisc.edu
respectively.
It is a lot of fun and a great event because it is one of those
well-hidden treasures. We had about 600 people in attendance
last year and are hoping for even more this year. It was great
to see all the smiling faces and meet people from all around the
community. It really is a great way for the community to immerse
themselves and celebrate in agriculture.
The Figureheads
Elvehjem Elementary School's
Playground (handicap accessible) fund-raiser
La Follette High School 702 Pflaum Rd.
Tickets $5. Available at Sentry Foods, Cottage Grove Road or at
the door.
Contact: Shelly Trowbridge 222-8302
Saturday, April 21, 1:00pm
http://www.kiddopublishing.com
Kiddo Publishing promotes positive hip-hop music for children
and families, created and performed by the Figureheads. We will
be having a fundraiser for Elvehjem Elementary's Boundless
Playground (handicap-accessible) on Saturday April 21, at 1 pm
at LaFollette High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and
available at Sentry on Cottage Grove Rd or at the door. For more
information www.kiddopublishing.com.
Pump it Up
for Autism
2911 Marketplace Dr. Madison, WI 53719 608-442-6FUN (6386)
Tuesday, August 24, 5:30pm and 6:30pm
http://www.pumpitupparty.com/madison.html
‘PUMP IT UP’ is holding a benefit party. All proceeds will
be donated to the Autism Society of America.
WHEN -
April 24, 2 sessions, one at 5:30 and one at 6:30
WHERE - PUMP IT UP, 2911 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg
WHY - To raise awareness and money for AUTISM SOCIETY
WHO - Anyone ages 2 or older, parent must accompany.
WHAT - $10 Donation suggested, reservations required
608-442-6386,
Brooklyn Fire &
EMS Triple Celebration
W401 Main St., Brooklyn
Saturday, April 21 11:00am to midnight
pamblack1020@msn.com
Brooklyn fire & EMS protection district will be holding a triple
celebration to honor the 100th year of fire service; 10th year
of EMS service and 1st year of operating from a new facility and
dedication of the building. The event encompasses day-long
educational and fun activities for the whole family All events
will be held at the new fire and EMS building at W401 Main St.,
Brooklyn.
Madison Evening
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
VFW Post 7591, 301 Cottage
Grove Rd. (608) 258-8451
Sunday, April 22, 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
pattyz@voyager.net
Cost: $6 ($3 ages 4-12; free for ages 3 & under)
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, applesauce & a beverage
International
Kids Fair & Firehouse Tour
Free Cultural Care Au Pair
event with games, crafts, food & fire station tours
Maple Bluff Community Center 18 Oxford Place
Contact Jessa Kinnamon 608-643-8262
Saturday, April 21, 9:00am-11:00am
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=175181
Cultural Care Au Pair presents an International Kids Fair
put together by over 40 local au pairs. Au Pairs will be
offering games, crafts and food from their home countries. Maple
Bluff Fire Station will also be open for visits.
Nature Net's Earth Day Bouquet
of Events
http://www.naturenet.com/EarthWeek.html
Nature Net has put together the ultimate week of Earth Day
activities for families into one convenient schedule.
Great job Nature Net!! More details are available on their
website listed above. Definitely check it out! Also
visit their Family Resources page at
http://www.naturenet.com/family_resources.html for even
more great ways to celebrate Earth Day and National
Environmental Education Week with your kids!
Celebrate the Earth
As a motivating week-long prelude to Earth Day 2007, Nature
Net sites are offering events and programs as part of
National Environmental
Education Week 2007 (NEEW).
Nature Net's "Earth Day Bouquet of Events" offers your family
endless opportunities to get out and enjoy the outdoors, get
involved in your local and natural community, and become
self-motivated to make a difference in the health and
sustainability of our environment. Each “Earth Day Bouquet”
event listed with a
on our schedule of events will include refreshments, free prizes
and a plethora of fun and engaging activities unique to each
site.
Schedule of Events
Friday, April
20
Madison Children’s Museum *
Science Dabblers 2:30-3pm
Cheryl DeWelt Robinson leads activities using simple,
everyday materials to engage young children and caregivers
in observation, comparison, measurement, and communication.
Cost: Museum Admission
Saturday, April
21
UW Arboretum
Arboretum Earth Day Ecological Restoration Work Parties 7am
Restoration work will occur at multiple sites. Celebrate Earth
Day by volunteering for restoration activities. Tools and
training provided. Time slots for groups available with
advanced notice. Meet at the Visitors Center front steps. For
more information: 262-5604 or
jakingsbs@wisc.edu
Madison Conservation Parks
Earth Day Challenge 9am-Noon
Come join the fun, get some fresh air, and enjoy the personal
satisfaction of knowing you are helping keep Madison
Conservation Parks clean and free of the invasive, non-native
plant species, garlic mustard. Call to register your group to
work in any Madison Park or join other volunteers at Cherokee
Marsh, Elvehjem Sanctuary, Heistand
Park, Heritage Sanctuary, Sandburg Woods or Edna Taylor
Park. For more information, contact Laura Whitmore,
608-266-5949 or email
lwhitmore@cityofmadison.comm.
FREE
Madison Children’s Museum
Earth Day Activities 2-3pm
Join museum staff for activities in celebration of Earth Day,
and learn about action you can take to help protect the
environment..
Cost: Museum Admission
Sunday, April
22 -
Earth Day
Olbrich Botanical Gardens *
Flower Pot Wind Chimes 10-11:30am
Welcome the spring breeze with a wind chime for your garden.
Assemble and decorate your own wind chime made from clay
pots. All supplies included. For ages 5 and up.
Cost: $8 member/$10 public
Remember, you can always stroll through the gardens for free
or visit the Bolz Conservancy for $1/person.
Lussier Family Heritage Center
*
Earth Day Open House Noon-5pm
Interactive presentations by Peter Jopke with DC Land and Water
Resources Dept. and Mindy Habecker of Dane County UW-Extension
on protecting Earth's water resources at 1:00 PM. Art Shegonee a
Native American Ambassador to Indian Summer and Call For Peace,
with his daughter Maral, will present traditional dances and
story telling at 2:30 PM. He will also share a film clip created
for Earth Day. View a groundwater model and critters found in
Dane County lakes and streams as well as Madison Audubon and
Dane County Historical Society Displays.
FREE
Aldo
Leopold Foundation *
Leopold Legacy Center Opening 1-5pm
Join the staff of the Aldo Leopold Foundation at a special event
to celebrate the grand opening of the Leopold Legacy Center!
Stop by to catch presentations throughout the afternoon about
the green features of the building, or join us on one of two
afternoon Shack tours. In our exhibit hall, we will be
premiering a showing of photographer Jill
Metcoff's interpretation of the Leopold Memorial Reserve
today compared with Carl Leopold's historic photographs.
Both will be present to comment on the display. In the
meantime, be sure to check out our
construction updatess page on the website. See you there!
FREE
UW Arboretum
*
Grady Tract Hike 1-3pm
Pasque flowers, prairie smoke, early buttercups and early
migration birds should make this a delightful walk. Meet at the
Grady Tract parking lot located at the southeast corner of the
Beltline and Seminole Highway.
FREE
Madison Children’s Museum
Earth Day Activities 2-3pm
Join museum staff for activities in celebration of Earth Day,
and learn about action you can take to help protect the
environment..
Cost: Museum Admission
Henry Vilas Zoo
*
Party for the Planet 8:30am-5pm
Come explore the Henry Vilas Zoo to learn about the animal
kingdom and try to spot the many endangered and native species
living at the zoo. Learn what you can do to help these animals
survive at a conservation education program at 11am or 1pmm
FREE
UW Arboretum
Native Plant Garden Tour: Early Signs of Spring 7pm
Dutchman's breeches, anemones and rue-anemones might be blooming
in the woodland gardens. In our fen or prairie gardens, we may
find Pasque flowers, prairies smoke and
birds-foot violet.
FREE
David Copperfield
Overture Center 201 State St.
$30.75, $38.75, $50.75 258-4141
Thursday, April 26 • 5:30 and 8:30 PM
http://www.overturecenter.com/0607/Performances/copperfield.htm
David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion is
an affecting, life-changing event that will reach into your
heart and mind and take you to a feast of wish fulfillment. It
is the logical yet incredible evolution of this conjurer's art.
Displaying his off-the-cuff brand of humor, Copperfield breaks
new ground in Grand Illusion and takes his art to a grand yet
intimate, personal yet universal dimension for an evening of
wonders. All ages admitted.
O'Keeffee Middle School's
"Beauty & the Beast"
Madison Metropolitan School
District's Doyle Administration Building
545 W. Dayton St. (park in back lot)
$3 ($1 kids). 256-6282
Friday, April 27, 7:00pm and Sunday,
April 29, 4:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=176983
Eastside Players'
"Charlotte's Web"
Margaret Williams Theater, East High School 2222 E. Washington
Ave.
Tickets available at the door. $2 students and children $3 for
General Public Call: 204-1600
April 26-April 28, 7:00 pm
eastsideplayers@gmail.com
Based on the classic children's tale by E.B. White, 7 pm on
4/26-28 and 2 pm, 4/28
"The Red Shoes" by
PlayTime Productions
Waisman Center Children's Theatre, 1500 Highland Ave
$2 adult/$1 child, 263-5837 sign-interpreted
Sunday, April 22, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu
Dance away with Karen and her magical red shoes in this fun &
comedic new twist on the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale
brought to life by an all children cast with original music,
songs, & costumes. A series favorite!
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.
| April |
|
|
| 21 |
Hua Mu Lan |
Chinese dance
troupe |
| 28 |
KG and the
Ranger |
Country-western
entertainment |
| May |
|
|
| 5 |
The Handphibians |
Brazilian
rhythms & songs |
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Cantajuego Playgroup
Join the museum’s new
playgroup for Spanish/English bilingual families and second
language learners. All interested families are welcome to
join the group, which meets every Thursday for games, music,
and family fun in the museum’s exhibits.
April 26, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Paper Recycling
Learn how paper is recycled, and use old scraps to make a
sheet of homemade paper.
April 28, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
April 29, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Meet the Musician: Trombone
Katie Kretschman visits from the Madison Symphony Orchestra
to demonstrate the trombone.
April 28, 2007 — 11:00 am to 11:30 am
TV Turn-Off Week: Museum Night
During the week of April 23, families acoss the country are
encouraged to participate in National TV Turn-Off Week. As
part of the events, Madison Children’s Museum hosts a free
open house on Wednesday, April 25, from 6–8 p.m. For
information on nationwide events, visit www.tvturnoff.org.
April 25, 2007 — 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Earth Day Activities
Join museum staff for activities in celebration of Earth
Day, and learn about actions you can take to help protect
the environment.
April 21, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
April 22, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Art Dabblers: Clay Play
Visit the art room each week for informal art activities.
April 25, 2007 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden for games and other physical activities
to strengthen gross motor skills.
April 24, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Toddler Music
Join Kjerstie Johanson for songs, movement and music-making.
Program meets Mondays 10-10:30 a.m., and Thursdays 9:30-10
and 10-10:30 a.m.
April 23, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
April 26, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
April 26, 2007 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Yoga Storytelling
Learn simple yoga poses in a program tailored to the
physical developmental needs of young children. Instructor
Julia Bower, director of the Baraboo Yoga Studio, integrates
child-friendly yoga movements with interactive storytelling
programs.
April 27, 2007 — 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Music Together
Join instructor Jo Severt for Music Together, a play-based
music curriculum for parents with infants & children ages
birth to five years.
April 22, 2007 — 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
T’ai Chi Animal Frolics
Join instructor Gerri Gurman for a program of simple T’ai
Chi poses inspired by animal movements.
April 21, 2007 — 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Science Dabblers
Cheryl DeWelt Robinson leads activities using simple,
everyday materials to engage young children and caregivers
in observation, comparison, measurement, and communication.
April 20, 2007 — 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Tots in Motion
Join Kathleen Madden for games and other physical activities
to strengthen gross motor skills. Program takes place every
Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m. in the First Feats gallery.
April 24, 2007 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
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
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. Click on the colored titles to register
online.
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