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An extra thanks to
April Swe who helps make this weekly update a possibility each
week.
June
24 - June 29
The weather--
Possible showers Saturday morning and Wednesday with
highs in the 80s. All in all it looks like an ideal
week!
Charter.net
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If you have an email address that ends with Charter.net and you
do not get my emails, you may have to call your Charter
Communications tech
support for help. I have tried to contact Charter's tech
support on your behalf to explain the issue, I was not able to
get anywhere. My apologies.
Madison Beaches
and Goodman Pool Info:
Don't forget about the great outdoor pools and beaches in
Madison!
http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/pool/index.cfm
http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/beaches.html
Oregon Summer Fest
Jaycee Park and Firemans Park Oregon,
WI Phone 608-835-3697
Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24
http://www.oregonwi.com/index.cfm
Brought to you by the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, this four day
event features activities that include a carnival midway, marching band
competition, Pizza Pit Family Fear Factor and Oregon Amazing Race
competitions, softball tournament, beer tent featuring nightly live
entertainment, family activity tent, home talent show, business booths,
exhibits by area organizations, a large variety of food vendors, a
colossal parade on Sunday, and usually a few fun surprises!
Cross Plains World's Fair
Baer Park, Cross Plains, WI
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24
http://www.crossplainsworldsfair.com
Friday: Super Tuesday 8 pm. Saturday: Kids' Day (all day),
Mighty Electric 8 pm. Sunday: Pig roast 2:30 pm, Fireworks at
dusk. 831-4471.
Heidi Festival
Downtown New Glarus, Call:
800-527-6838
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24
http://www.swisstown.com
Join us for the 42nd
annual Heidi Festival and Taste & Treasure of New Glarus! The
last full weekend in June - June 22-24 in 2007. Heidi
Festival weekend is filled with great food, entertainment,
music, and fun for the whole family. The Heidi events are
complemented by the Taste & Treasures of New Glarus. Downtown
streets will be lined with food stands and colorful sidewalk
sale displays. Taste & Treasures is your opportunity to sample
locally produced foods and beverages. Downtown merchants will
feature speacial bargins for shoppers. Craft fair in
the park. Sat. 9:30am - 5:00pm Sun. 9:30am to 4:00pm
The weekend highlight is the presentation of Johanna Spyri's
classic play, Heidi. It's the heartwarming story of the young
girl with braids, Heidi, her gruff grandfather, and their love
of the Majestic Alps of Switzerland. Four performances are
staged by local actors in a warm presentation that includes live
goats and kittens on stage!
Spend a weekend enjoying New Glarus. Come experience the ethnic
spirit and the European flavor that residents have nurtured-and
love to share-for over 150 years.
Ticket Info:
Heidi Play 12/over $8.00; 11/under $6.00
Four performances are held in the air-conditioned New Glarus
High School.
Friday Evening, June 22 - 7:30pm
Saturday, June 23 - Two performances 10:00am and 1:30pm
Sunday, June 24 - 1:30pm
Lakeside
Kids!
Monona Terrace One John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703
(on the rooftop)
Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:00am
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html
Come to the Monona Terrace on
Wednesday mornings and enjoy this fun children's program. Local
performers and organizations will provide entertainment,
hands-on fun, and learning for children ages 4 to 8.
Please call (608) 261-4042 after 8:30AM the day of event for
program location.
June 27 Gerri Gurman's Tai Chi Animal Frolics
(Exhibition Hall)
July 11 YMCA Activity Hour (Exhibition Hall)
July 18 Premier Martial Arts (Rooftop Gardens)
July 25 Fun & Learning with Spanish (Rooftop Gardens)
*Please call (608)
261-4062 if you will be transporting kids by bus.
Summer Sports
Stories & Crafts "Wisconsin's Tallest Tails: Fishing Stories"
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N Carroll St., on Capitol Square in Madison
Wednesday, June 27, Two session times 11:00am and 1:00pm
Ages 5-10, Cost: $6, RSVP: 264-6557
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Discover the past by listening to a Wisconsin sports story and
participate in a related craft. Each week a new story will be
shared and a new craft will be created. Crafts include
decorating a hobby bag, designing a miniature football, creating
a team pennant, constructing a wooden plane, and painting a
miniature race car.
Heros, The Party
Experience - New Stay and Play Events Open House
8233 Forsythia St. Middleton,
WI 53562 · 608-831-9569 ·
info@herosparty.com
Wednesday Stay & Play June 20th, June 27th, July 11th
9:00am-12:00pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm
http://www.herosparty.com/
Get a glimpse of the Heros's Party Experience at our Stay and
Play Open House Events, on select Wednesday's and Saturday's.
Featuring a brand new 8,000 sq party building with private party
rooms, an exciting carnival area, massive indoor inflatable
games, and sports area. Hero's does all the work and makes your
child the center of attention!
Starkweather
Solstice Bonfire
Olbrich Park 3402 Atwood Ave
Saturday, June 23rd 4-10 PM, no rain date
http://www.starkweatherfriends.org
with canoe rides, music, bonfire at dusk. Bring your own picnic
dinner. 244-0477
Come Celebrate the Summer Solstice and Starkweather Basin! Free!
No admission or fees.
Olbrich Park by the
sledding hill baseball diamond, across from 3300 Atwood Ave.
Canoe rides, kites, puppets, stories, singing, dancing, music
galore. rolling down the sledding hill and just maybe....... ICE
CREAM!
Lollapalooza BONFIRE at a little before sunset
Bring: Your favorite wishes to energize with the fire, Picnic to
have with friends, family
Mallards Baseball
Warner Park - 2920 N. Sherman
Avenue
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
For family value, minor
league ball is 10 times better than the majors! It's $6 for
adults and $4 for kids. Bring your kids baseball mitts and a
few balls. When they get restless, take them to the hill
behind the grandstands to play catch! Take your camera to
get a photo op with the larger than life mallard mascot!
Saturday June 23, 2007
Waterloo Bucks vs. Madison Mallards at the Duck Pond
Gates Open at 4:30pm First Pitch at 6:05pm
Culver's Dukes of Hazzard Night. Meet an original Dukes of
Hazzard star! Live honky tonk with Pupy Costello. Luxaire
and Make-A-Wish Foundation Soft Baseballs for the first 750
fans 14 and under. Post game fireworks presented by Life
Style Staffing.
Sunday June 24, 2007
Waterloo Bucks vs. Madison Mallards at the Duck Pond
Gates Open at 1:30pm First Pitch at 3:05pm
Ducks Unlimited Night. Mallards in camo uniforms.
Madison Children's Museum Night.
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
Don't forget to pack your picnic, picnic blanket, toys (think
large plastic cars), bug spray, and camera. If you haven't
been, there are always at least 30 kids running around and the
whole place is fenced in (except for a small passageway just to
the right of the stage-- keep your eye on it). It is one of
the easiest family venues for live music.
Friday, June 29
Red Hot Horn Dogs 6-9PM
Playdough Planets
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
Saturday, June 23, 10:00am
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
June 23 - "Playdough Planets" Make a scale model of
our solar system and compare the sizes of the planets.
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
Healthy Kids Weekend -
Friday April 13 - Sunday April 15* East & West & Sun Prairie
Join the YMCA for our Healthy Kids Weekend with special
activities on Friday, April 13, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. It’s FREE
for everyone! Bring a friend! Free tours and facility use will
continue all day on Saturday and Sunday (*Sun Prairie is closed
on Sundays). See weekend hours below. It’s spending quality time
together, time that everyone appreciates. So, if your family
could benefit from a little togetherness, the Y is the place to
be.
Staff and
Member Appreciation Picnic - Friday June 29 • 5:30 -
8:30p.m. - East & West
Thanks for being a member. Join other YMCA staff and members
for a “kick-off to summer” appreciation Bar-B-Que. Bring
your appetite! Sign up now.
M FREE
Staff and Member Appreciation Picnic - Friday, June 29 •
6:00-8:00p.m. - Sun Prairie
Join the YMCA staff and fellow members for an evening of
games, food and fun! Held at the Sun Prairie YMCA. Rain or
shine.
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.
June 21, 2007 — 10:30 am
June 28, 2007 — 10:30 am
Painted Planters
Create a beautiful home for your plants!
June 27, 2007 — 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Insect Art
June 26, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
June 29, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Silhouette Portraits
Ever wonder what you look like from the side? Use your
shadow to create a portrait of your profile.
June 22, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Seed Planting
Plants grow just like you! Start your own garden with some
seeds, dirt, water, and lots of love and care.
June 25, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 26, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 27, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 28, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Veggie Prints
Veggies are more than just great food for your body, they
can be art too! Use your favorite veggies to create a
take-home print.
June 24, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 30, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thaumatropes
June 23, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Shadow Puppets
Use light and shadow to create your own shadow puppet
and show.
June 21, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 22, 2007 — 2:00 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
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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.
Out of Town....
Cranberry Blossom Festival
Wisconsin Rapids
Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24
http://www.blossomfest.com
This three-day event (June 22-24, 2007) will offer world-class blues
musicians Saturday night in downtown Wisconsin Rapids and a wide
assortment of cranberry cuisine from the world’s largest inland
cranberry producing region, the Wisconsin Rapids Area. The festival
kicks off Friday morning with the June Dairy and Berry Breakfast at
Lincoln High School. Cranberry blossom tours with a local grower
available throughout the weekend. Arts, crafts and cranberry products
Saturday at Robinson Park along with family-friendly activities, live
music and plenty of cranberry treats. Downtown Wisconsin Rapids will
blossom with blues musicians Saturday night. Sunday features a kids
fishing contest, cranberry blossom duck derby, and cranberry-themed
parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. More events added daily - go to
http://www.blossomfest.com
for more information.
Upcoming Events....
Rhythm & Booms
Warner Park Northport Dr. and
Sherman Ave.
Phone 608-833-6717
Saturday, June 30
http://www.rhythmandbooms.com/index.php
Enjoy the Midwest's largest display of fireworks timed to music
in Warner Park. Come out early for live music, food, beer tents
and carnival. The show begins at dusk. Rain date is Sunday, July
1, 2007.
Mallards
Game/Rhythm & Booms
Saturday, June 30, Game at 5:05pm, Fireworks at 9:45
Warner Park
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com/home/
If you want an easy
way to get good seats for Rhythm & Booms, give the Mallards
game a try! Here is what
we do for Rhythm & Booms, and it has worked pretty well so far
with the kids.
Right now either drop
by the Mallards park or go online and purchase
your tickets (hint: get reserved seats so you have a
predictable spot all lined up). Between now and Saturday,
run to the dollar store and get some glow sticks, baseballs/gloves
and other new, but cheap, patriotic items for the kids. On
Saturday, load up your little red wagon with picnic blankets, bug spray, flashlights, and all
of the inexpensive patriotic toys you just bought for the kids
(much cheaper than buying them from street vendors). Take
your kids' pajamas in the car (and any other things for them to
start their nighttime rituals). Enjoy the game, some
post game entertainment, and the fireworks from one spot.
Also, remember the
ball field has a family area behind third base that has some play
equipment on it. They also have a big hill behind the first
base line that is always a fun place for kids to play ball.
So if the game is too long for the kids, you have plenty of play
options.
After the fireworks,
get the kids back to the car and while you are waiting the 30 or
so minutes to get out of the lot, get them ready for bed.
After a long hot day they will all be snoozing away long before
you get home.
Things to bring:
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games, toys,
American flags, baseballs, and mitts
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bug spray
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glow sticks (it's
easier to find your kids in the dark that way)
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flashlights
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camera - lots of
Kodak moments to be had here
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hearing
protections for any kids that easily suffer over stimulation
Sign Up Now...
RSVP for Butterfly Gardens
Children's Workshop: Butterfly Gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Saturdays 1 - 2 p.m.
July 21 Registration Deadline: July 12 August 4 Registration Deadline:
July 26
July 28 Registration Deadline: July 19
August 11 Registration Deadline: August 2
Class for ages 5 & up, $16. RSVP by 7/12: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Attract "winged jewels" to your
own portable butterfly garden of fragrant plants, complete with a
watering puddle. Children can plant their own butterfly garden in a
container to take home during the Butterfly Gardens workshop at Olbrich
Botanical Gardens. This one-hour class for kids is offered every
Saturday afternoon during Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies event. Classes
are July 21 and 28, and August 4 and 11 from 1 to 2 p.m.
The Butterfly Gardens class is for children ages 5 and older. An adult
must accompany children, and adults attend free. The cost is $13 per
child for Olbrich Botanical Society members, and $16 per child for the
general public. Registration is required. Registration deadlines are
July 12 for the July 21 class, July 19 for the July 28 class, July 26
for the August 4 class, and August 2 for the August 11 class.
Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies features colorful, live butterflies in
flight throughout the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Immerse yourself in
the enchantment of butterflies daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 18
through August 12. Separate admission fees apply to this event.
For more information, or to register for the class, call 608-246-4550.
For membership information call 608-246-4724. Olbrich Botanical Gardens
is located in Madison, Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Monona at 3330
Atwood Avenue. Visit Olbrich's website at
www.olbrich.org.
RSVP for Nature Writing for Kids
Olbrich Gardens 3330
Atwood Ave.
http://www.olbrich.org
Join writing teacher, Evelyn Westbrook, to write and illustrate
your own collection of nature stories and poems inspired by the
Gardens. Each week, read children’s literature and then head
outdoors to explore. By closely observing nature's details,
children will author and illustrate their own stories and poems.
Children will need close assistance from an adult, who will
carefully record their thoughts and observations. Come to one or
all four sessions to create a book of your masterpieces. Each
participant will receive a bound journal to write in. Ages 4-6.
Entire Series:
Thursdays, June 21, June 28, July 12, & July 19, 10-11 am
Registration Deadline: June 14
$26 member/$32 public
Individual Classes:
Thursday, June 21, 10-11 am
Registration Deadline: June 14
$9 member/$11 public
Thursday, June 28, 10-11 am
Registration Deadline: June 21
$9 member/$11 public
Thursday, July 12, 10-11 am
Registration Deadline: July 5
$9 member/$11 public
Thursday, July 19, 10-11 am
Registration Deadline: July 12
$9 member/$11 public
Earth Focus Day Camp -
UW-Madison Arboretum
UW Arboretum 1207 Seminole
Highway Madison, WI (608) 263-7888
Thursday, June 21, 2007 - Thursday, August 16, 2007
http://www.uwarboretum.org
Now in its 16th year,
Earth Focus Day Camp continues to create outstanding summer
nature programs for children ages 3-14. With more than 1,200
acres containing many different habitats — including the oldest
restored tall grass prairie in the world — the Arboretum
provides hands-on experience with native Wisconsin plants,
animals and habitats.
Register your child online for one of the
four summer sessions. Registration is $28 per child for non-members and
$24 for members, and $20 for every additional child. Visit the Web site
for session dates and themes.
RSVP for Family Walk
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood
Ave.
Thursday, June 28 9:00pm - 10:00pm
http://www.olbrich.org
"Flashlights & Fireflies," set for 9-10 pm, 6/28, Olbrich
Gardens. $4. RSVP by 6/21: 246-4550
Bubbles: Summer Arts
Workshops for 4-6 year olds
TAPIT/new works 1957 Winnebago Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704 phone 608.244.2938
http://www.tapitnewworks.org
Registration is now open for “Bubbles,” a new program of summer
arts workshops for children ages 4-6 years old. Quality
instruction in visual arts, movement and drama is facilitated by
trained artists/educators, Sue Moberly and Donna Peckett.
Program dates: July 17 - August 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00
- 3:30 PM. Please call 244.2938 for information or email
info@tapitnewworks.org.
Cashel Dennehy School of Irish
Dance
http://www.casheldennehy.net
We offer classes for
children ages 5 and up at the Madison Professional Dance Center
at 3214 Syene Rd and at Dance Easy Studios at 1410 Greenway
Cross. We are currently accepting enrollments for our Beginner
Summer Sampler classes - a 5 week session that gives children
the opportunity to tryout Irish dancing over the Summer, with
the chance to dance with our entire school at Milwaukee's Irish
Fest, the largest Irish festival outside of Ireland! We also
perform at many festivals, halls and for various groups
throughout the Madison area, including Dane County Kids Expo,
Fitchburg Days and many more!
Ongoing Activities...
Art Cart
Madison Museum of
Contemporary Art & MSCR's free outdoor series for ages 6-11:
Art Cart
9:30 am-12:30 pm 1:30-4:30 pm 5:30-8 pm
R, 6/21 Van Hise School Country Grove Park
F, 6/22 Acewood Park Tenney Beach
M, 6/25 Muir School Elver Park
T, 6/26 Allis School
W, 6/27 Hoyt Park Falk School
R, 6/28 Rimrock Park Schenk School
F, 6/29 Garner Park Warner Beach
M, 7/2 Reindahl Park Elvehjem Park
T, 7/3 Leopold School Eagle Heights CC
R, 7/5 Elmside Circle Park Shorewood School
F, 7/6 Olbrich Beach
M, 7/9 Kennedy School Gompers School
T, 7/10 Lucia Crest Park Thoreau School
Cost: Free Call: 257-0158
http://mmoca.org
The popular Art Cart van hits the streets of Madison and surrounding
communities again this summer for ten weeks of outdoor teacher-led art
adventures. Two programs, Art Cart and Art Cart EXTRA!, offer free
art-making experiences to kids and their families.
Continuing a tradition of more than 30 years, the Art Cart program
brings portable art projects and a join-in-the-fun spirit to Madison
parks, playgrounds, community centers, and beaches on weekdays. This
year's schedule consists of more than 90 stops throughout the city,
including evening programs at half of the locations. Art Cart is
organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) and Madison
School & Community Recreation.
Art Cart runs June 21 through August 23. Activity hours are from 9:30 am
to 12:30 pm (morning sessions); 1:30 to 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions);
and 5:30 to 8 pm (evening sessions), weather permitting. Art Cart EXTRA!
begins Saturday, June 23 and runs through July 28. Activity hours for
Art Cart EXTRA! are 10:00 am to noon and 2 to 4 pm (except for a July 7
session at Lake Mills, which will run from 2:30 to 4:30 pm).
Advance registration for individuals is not required; groups of eight or
more are asked to call the museum at 608.257.0158 at least two days in
advance to ensure adequate supplies. Participants should "dress for a
mess" in comfortable play clothes.
A schedule and map for both programs may be downloaded at
www.mmoca.org.
2007 Concerts on
the Square
Capitol Square (608)257-0638
http://www.wcoconcerts.com/index.asp
Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:00 PM - Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Concerts on the Square is one of Madison's largest outdoor
concerts, drawing more that 120,000 people annually. Held on the
State Capitol lawn for six consecutive Wednesdays, the 2007
season marks 24 years. Concerts on the Square has many
traditions. Concertgoers come early and pack the Capitol lawn,
turning it into a sea of blankets. Balloons and picnic baskets
line the square. Caterers fire up their grills and the aroma of
food fills the air. A Kid's Area offers special activities each
week.
Sounds of Summer
series at Greenway Stationnn
Cajun Strangers
Greenway Boulevard (off West Beltline), Middleton
Cost: Free; bring chair/blanket Call: 824-9111
Saturday, June 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm
June Concert Schedule
Sat., June 23: Piano Fondue – A wildly entertaining rock ‘n’
roll dueling piano show
Kids Corner: Build a Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Sat., June 30: Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Group – Six time winner
“Madison’s Best Jazz Band”
Kids Corner: Free Caricature (one per child)
July Concert Schedule
Sat., July 7: The Midwesterners – Music that’s a party from
beginning to end
Kids Corner: Sand Art
Sat., July 14: Harmonious Wail – Gypsy swing with knockout
vocals
Kids Corner: Paint a Bandana
Sat., July 21: Lucas Cates Band – Acoustic pop with great lyrics
and magical melodies
Kids Corner: Paint a Sun Catcher
Sat., July 28: Gerri Diamggio & World Jazz – Sultry jazz vocals
Kids Corner: Free Caricature (one per child)
August Concert Schedule
Sat., August 4: The Dang Its – Honky tonk, American and western
swing
Kids Corner: Sandy Candy
Sat., August 11: Primitive Culture – Funky, bluesy and reggae
grooves
Kids Corner: Build a Bird House
Sat., August 18: Mike Massey – Piano-driven pop and rock
originals
Kids Corner: Spin Art Frisbees
Sat., August 25: Wild Heart - Five piece country band playing
all your favorite top 40 hits
Kids’ Corner: Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Chase Concerts on the Rooftop
Monona Terrace One John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53703 3
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/community_events.html
Thursdays, 6-8PM
Spend your summer evenings on the rooftop of Monona Terrace.
Listen to some of the area's best music while enjoying the
spectacular views of Lake Monona and the Capitol. Community
Concerts are open to the public at no charge, so bring your
family and friends. Concerts are casual in style. Seating on the
rooftop is limited so bring a blanket or lawn chair. Concessions
(sandwiches, snacks, beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks) are
available for purchase beginning at 5:30PM.
Just a reminder... state law prohibits alcoholic beverages from
being brought to the rooftop of Monona Terrace, a licensed
facility. Smoking is also prohibited on the rooftop of Monona
Terrace.
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JUNE |
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Copper Box - Accordion Swamp Rock |
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JULY |
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The Rhythm Kings - Rock, Jazz, Blues, Disco |
| 19 |
West Side Andy and Mel Ford Band - Rhythm & Blues |
| 26 |
Axel
Grease- Maximum Retro Rock 'N' Roll |
*In the case of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000
after 2PM for concert location.
Summer Concerts in the Gardens
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
http://www.olbrich.org/
Cost: $1 (bring chair/blanket) Call: 246-4550
Take advantage of the only time picnics are allowed in Olbrich's
outdoor gardens! Bring your own picnic to the Great Lawn while
you enjoy fun summer music among the flowers every Tuesday from
June 5 through July 31 with the Concerts in the Gardens series
at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Pack a picnic, bring a lawn chair or blanket,
and listen as the songs float through the summer air. Or during
July, pick up a hotdog or brat at the Gardens sold by the
Madison East Kiwanis Club before the concert from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors. Concerts are
sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. A $1 donation is
suggested. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for the Tuesday
concerts only. For more information call 608-246-4550.
June 26 - The Stellanovas - Jazz Ensemble
July 3 - Madison Municipal Band - Traditional Marches
July 10 - New Horizons Swing Band - Traditional Swing
Music
July 17 - CalicoDrifters - Americana Folk Trio
July 24 - Mama Digdown's Brass Band - New Orleans
Jazz
July 31 - Ken Lonnquist - Fun Songs for Families
Culture Coach -
Traveling Concert Series
Madison Center for Creative & Cultural Arts' free concert series
Drum circle 3 pm, Music 4 pm, dance 5-6 pm Call: 251-2787
http://www.mccca.net
The Madison Center for Creative and Cultural Arts announces the
second summer tour of the Culture Coach, a movable stage that
will visit 12 Madison city parks and one in Monona during summer
2007. Each event will begin at 3:00 with a community drum circle
featuring hand drums and other hand percussion instruments. The
feature performance is scheduled for 4:00 and includes familiar
Madison music groups as well as four Overture resident
companies.
Following is a
list of parks and feature performances::
June 24 - Marlborough Park - Tony Castenada
July 14 - Penn Park - Proppa Intro with Rob DZ
July 21 - Warner Park - Kanopy Dance
July 29 - Vilas Park - Wis. Chamber Brass Quintet
August 5 - Olin Park - El Clan Destino
August 11 - Wingra Park - Hanah Jon Taylor Artet
August 12 - Brittingham Park - Madison Ballet
August 18 - Monona Fireman's Park - Madison Jazz All
Stars
August 25 - Tenney Park - Atimevu Dance & Drum
Ensemble
The afternoon ends
with a dance from 5 to 6 p.m. with familiar music that is sure
to get everyone out dancing. This is a free family event.
Everyone is sure to enjoy a week-end summer afternoon in their
neighborhood park. For further information please call 251-2787.
Please visit the MCCCA website at www.mccca.net. These events
are possible thanks to funding from the Dane County Cultural
Affairs Commission, the Madison Arts Commission, the Madison
South Rotary, Madison Community Foundation, Veridian Foundation,
private foundations and donations from M&I Bank, Park Bank and
Ziegler Design Associates.
Capitol City Band
Rennebohm Park 115 N. Eau Claire Ave., Madison Free. 835-9861
Thur June 28 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m. Salute to the Troops Then
and Now
Thur July 5 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur July 12 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur July 19 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur July 26 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur Aug 2 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur Aug 9 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur Aug 16 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur Aug 23 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
Thur Aug 30 Rennebohm Park 7:00 p.m.
http://www.madison.com/communities/ctyband
The 2007 summer concerts in the park open on June 14 with
concert number 700, a milestone for a band whose founder thought
it would die when he did. Concerts continue every Thursday
throughout the summer at 7:00 p.m. at Madison's beautiful
Rennebohm Park, 115 N. Eau Claire Avenue. There's plenty of
street parking and easy access for drop-off at the shelter. All
are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and a friend for listening
comfort. Arrive early, stay late. Don't miss a beat. Concerts
last one hour and you leave wanting more. In fact, the audience
cheer after the final number is often "play one more." With some
cajoling, there's always an encore favorite.
Summer 2007
Concerts in the Park
Fireman's Park, Deforest
Free Concerts in the Park series, 6:30 pm, 6/12, Fireman's Park,
DeForest. 846-5482
All are held at 6:30pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=177661
Tuesday, June 26 - Waunakee Community Band
The WCB, with over 90 members, plays a wide variety of musical
styles. The group has performed around Wisconsin and in past years
has toured Germany, Austria, Ireland, Scotland and Norway
Tuesday, July 10 - Sun Prairie Community Band
Come and hear classical favorites, popular songs, Broadway
favorites, and great summer marches performed by this area ensemble.
Tuesday, July 17 - Fox & Branch -- Musical duo
Dave Fox & Will Branch will play a crowd-pleasing mix of familiar
children's songs and traditional folk material accompanied by
guitar, fiddle and washboard with lots of audience participation!
Tuesday, July 24 - Larry Penn -- Railroad & Americana music
Get ready to celebrate America's railroads with songs, stories, and
just plain fun, all geared for a family audience.
Tuesday, July 31 -- Truly Remarkable Loon -- comedy juggling
Everyone will enjoy this delightful comedy juggling show with lots
of audience participation and a big dose of foolishness.
Thursday Night
Sessions at Quizno's Subs!
Quizno's Subs-Hilldale 702 N.
Midvale Blvd.
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm May 31st - September 6th
Rain or Shine!
Enjoy Free Live Music at Hilldale this Summer!
Quizno's proudly hosts local musicians every Thursday evening on
our patio. Listen to great singers/songwriters and relish in the
warm evenings and delicious food.
Did we mention the music is Free?
SCHEDULE OF ARTISTS
June 28 Nancy Rost
July 5 Lil' Rev
July 12 Bob Drees
July 19 Shauna Wells
July 26 Amy Curl & Dan Kennedy
August 2 Jeff Ray
August 9 Eric Hester
August 16 Ken Wheaton
August 23 The Redbirds
August 30 Michael Gruber
September 6 Lil' Rev
15th Annual
Summer Concert Series
Warner Park 2930 N. Sherman Ave
All shows are on Monday evenings at the Warner Park Shelter from
6:15 - 7:45 pm
June 25 - Ladies Must Swing
July 9 - Wanaukee Community Band
July 16 - Tony Casteneda Latin Jazz Sextet
July 23 - All That Jazz Big Band
For more information, please
contact NESCO at 243-5252.
Princeton 56ers -
Men's amateur soccer team
http://www.madison56ers.org/PSC56/
Cost: $8 ($5 youth) Call: 831-2586
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Saturday Jun 23
7:00 PM SC Wiedenbruck
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Sunday Jul 1 1:00
PM St Paul Twin Stars
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Saturday Jul 21
7:00 PM Barrington FC Waunakee HS
The Princeton-56ers play
their home games at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, WI
(917 E. Mifflin Street).
Tickets are available at the gate on game days: Adults - $8
Students/Youth - $5
Download & print this coupon online and bring it with you on game day to
save $3 on your ticket price:
http://www.madison56ers.org/PSC56/downloads/PSC56_Coupon_2007.pdf
Adult tickets discounted $5 each to just $3 on advance ticket sales of 5
or more.
Mad-City Ski Team
Law Park, 410 S. Blair St.
(off Lake Monona east of Monona Terrace) Call: 446-3129
Sunday, May 27, 6:00pm (and just about every Sunday after that
through September 2)
http://www.velocitycomputing.com/madcity/index.htm
Our free ski shows will begin again on May 27, 2007, and
continue through September 2. Come and join the fun with the
Wisconsin State and National Champion Mad-City Ski Team.
KEVA Sports Open Play
KEVA Sports Center 8312
Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 662-PLAY
http://www.kevasports.com/openplay.htmlhtml
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.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!!!
McKee Farms Flyers
McKee Farms Park 2930 Chapel
Valley Rd.
Kite flying, noon-4 pm Sundays (weather-permitting), McKee Farms
Park. Free. 271-8265
When: Weekly on Sunday @ 12:00pm
Cost: Free Call: 271-8265
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.
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
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