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


July 21 - July 27
The weather-- Sunny, hot and dry with highs in the 80's to lower 90's all week. 


Charter.net Subscribers!
I have had a tough time getting emails into charter.net email accounts because their email servers have their spam protection set a bit too high!  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.


Middleton Fire Company Festival and Raffle
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
Saturday, July 21
Noon - 10:00p.m.
The Middleton Fire Company’s 93rd Annual Festival and Raffle, featuring food, live bands and fun festivities, will take place on Saturday, July 21 starting at noon at the Capital Brewery in Middleton. The local fundraiser will raise money to support activities focused on educating adults and children in the community, and to assist completing the new Firefighters Memorial Park.

Saturday’s festivities feature a special family time from noon to 5:00 pm, at which time children ten years and under eat free from the kid’s menu when accompanied by an adult. Live music kicks off at 3:00 pm, with the local band, Primitive Culture, and at 6:00 pm Super Tuesday will take the stage. Admission is $7 at the door. Capital Brewery is located at 7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton. Advance tickets may be purchased at the fire station, located at 7600 University Avenue, Middleton, for $2 each or 3 for $5. The grand prize of the raffle is $3,000. Plus, ticket holders have a chance to win hundreds of other prizes.


Kid's Club Beach Party
Whole Foods Market 3313 University Ave.
Treats & music by Ken Lonnquist, ages 3-11
Saturday, July 21 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free
Call: RSVP: 233-9566

The summer sun is shining down on us, and we're ready to party! Beach Party participants will prepare some summer treats and enjoy the music of Ken Lonnquist. "Ken Lonnquist is a funny, enjoyable songwriter from Madison, Wisconsin who performs for audiences of all ages in a wide variety of musical styles. His kids songs are flat-out unique-insightful, rib-tickling and literate-even old codgers and hard-bitten young teenagers love them!" ~www.kenland.com


CTM Madison Family Theatre's "Lysistrata"
Fredric March Play Circle, UW Memorial Union 800 Langdon St.
Friday, July 27 @7:30pm
Saturday, July 28 @ 3:00 and 7:30pm
Cost: $10 Call: 262-2201
http://www.madisonfamilytheatre.org

Lysistrata by Aristophanes (delightfully adapted for a G-rated audience) performed in the Frederic March Play Circle at the Wisconsin Memorial Union.  Tickets on sale at the Wisconsin Union Theatre Box Office. Memorial Union Box Office or by Box Office phone 608/262-2201 Box Office Hours are 11:30AM-2PM Monday-Friday
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Young Shakespeare Players' "Romeo & Juliet"
Young Shakespeare Players Playhouse 1806 West Lawn Ave.
Cost: Free  RSVP: 258-0015
July 20 through July 28 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m.
http://www.ysp.org

Young Shakespeare Players perform Romeo and Juliet from July 20 through July 28 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m.  All performances are at 1806 West Lawn Ave. (corner of Monroe and Spooner). It's FREE and young people are encouraged to attend.

Romeo and Juliet is the timeless tale of the star-crossed lovers of fair Verona. There is a reason that this is one of the very most famous and imitated plays ever written. It is a magnificent tale full of lyricism, heart, comedy, tragedy, and incomparable language. And it is peopled by great characters besides the two famous young lovers.


Heros, The Party Experience - Stay and Play Events Open House
8233 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI 53562 · 608-831-9569 · info@herosparty.com 
Wednesday Stay & Play July 25th, 9:00am-12:00pm 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday Stay & Play July 28th 8:00am-10:00am
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!


Dane County Fair
Alliant Energy Center 
Tuesday-Sunday July 17-22 - Adults $6, ages 5-12 $3, under 5 FREE, free parking
http://www.danecountyfair.com/home.cfm
It's time again for the big fair!  There is a lot to do in one space ranging from animal exhibits, to carnival rides, to live entertainment.  Detailed events schedule is located at http://www.danecountyfair.com/today.cfm


UW Space Place
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for elementary/middle school students
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu 

July 28 - "Sizing up the Moon"
Learn more about Earth's satellite by making a model of the Earth and Moon.

Also - Star Party - Friday, July 27 from 9:00-10:00 pm.
Join us on our rooftop observing deck to view the night sky through telescopes (weather permitting). All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.


Od Tapo Imi
Angell Park Pavilion, Sun Prairie
Thursday, July 26, 6-9 pm
Free concert, 837-3449

Come see Chicago's OD TAPO IMI - An island music review with steel drums, dancing, singing and high energy fun! You'll hear tropical favorites! (Gates open at 5:30 pm)


Summer Sports Stories & Crafts
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N Carroll St., on Capitol Square in Madison
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
two session times 11:00am and 1:00pm

Summer Sports Stories and Crafts-Wisconsin Aviation: Charles Lindbergh's Madison Days
ages 5-10 Cost: $6 Call: RSVP: 264-6557
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum/

Sessions will last approximately an hour and a half and are appropriate for youth ages 5-10.  Fee:Cost is $6.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members and groups of 5 or more participants. Call 608-264-6557 to register

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. Drop ins welcome.


Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concert on the Square
Capital Square
Cost: Free Call: 257-0638
Wednesday, July 25, 7:00pm
http://www.wcoconcerts.org


2007 Concerts on the Square
Eye of the Storm, Naomi Bensdorf, oboe

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 as the aroma of many different cuisines from vendors fills the air. A Kid's Area offers special activities each week. At 6:55, Norman Gilliland, the MC, welcomes everyone to Concerts on the Square.


Mazo Fun Dayz/Mazo by Moonlight
Downtown Mazomanie, WI
Saturday, July 21, 11am-4pm/ 5pm-9pm
http://www.mazomaniemills.com

Visit Mazomanie for a summer event the whole family can enjoy. Start the day off on Saturday, July 21, 2007 with Mazo Fun Dayz in downtown Mazomanie. With sidewalk sales, entertainment and a live mannequin fashion show, this is one event you won't want to miss! Beginning at 5:00 p.m. the festival will transform into Mazo by Moonlight, with live music, galleries, and plenty of food and spirits! For more information, visit http://www.mazomaniemills.com or call (888) 345-4909.


Edgerton Heritage Days
Racetrack/Central parks & downtown Edgerton
Friday, July 20 - Sunday, July 22
http://www.edgertonheritagedays.com

Annual celebration, 7/20-22, Racetrack/Central parks & downtown Edgerton. Friday: Music by The Now 7:30 pm. Saturday: Vintage car show 7 am-3 pm, Arts in the Park 9 am-4 pm, music by David Marshall Band 3 pm & Cross Country Junction 8 pm. Sunday: Parade 11:30 am, music by Rainbow Bridge 4 pm. $5/day. Schedule: www.edgertonheritagedays.com or 347-4321


WaunaFest
Centennial Park, Waunakee
Thursday, July 26 - Sunday, July 29

http://www.waunafest.org

7/26-29, Centennial Park, Waunakee, with sports, carnival & midway, food, entertainment. Thursday: Teen dance 8-10:30 pm ($5). Friday: Talent show semi-finals 5 pm, Denny Dean & the Cadillac Cowboyz 9 pm, fireworks 10 pm. Saturday: Run 8 am (registration 6:30 am, Village Center, $15 through 7/23; $20 thereafter), craft show 9 am-5 pm, Super Tuesday 9 pm. Sunday: Parade 11 am, talent show finals 3 pm, Bob Klinger Band 3 pm. Schedule: www.waunafest.org or 849-5977


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!

Monday July 23, 2007
St. Cloud River Bats vs. Madison Mallards at the Duck Pond
Gates Open at 5:30pm First Pitch at 7:05pm
Mystery Autograph Baseball Night. First 500 fans get a baseball, 100 of them will be autographed by people from Harmon Killebrew and Blue Moon Odom to Emmannuel Lewis and "Refrigerator" Perry.

Tuesday July 24, 2007
St. Cloud River Bats vs. Madison Mallards at the Duck Pond
Gates Open at 5:30pm First Pitch at 7:05pm
Sports Impressions T-shirt Night. Free Mallards t-shirt (first 1,500 fans 14 and under).  Hometown Champions Night. Mallards will honor local champions pre-game.
 


University Theatre's "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Hemsley Theatre, UW Vilas Hall 821 University Ave.
June 28 - July 22, 2007
http://www.utmadison.com

The musical highlights a day in the life of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Snoopy, and the rest of Charles Schultz's iconic comic-strip characters. Musical numbers include "My Blanket and Me," "The Kite," "The Baseball Game," "Little Known Facts," "Suppertime" and "Happiness." Presented in UT's popular cabaret-style seating in the intimate Hemsley Theatre, patrons will be able to snack on free popcorn and sip on refreshments throughout the production. In addition, special prize giveaways will happen throughout the run of the show, with kites, bikes and sports equipment on the list of items available to win! (Bicycle giveaway generously sponsored by Pacific Bicycles.)

Performance Times:
July 14 & 18 - 21 @ 7:30 PM
July 14, 15, 21 & 22 @ 4:00 PM
July 10 & 17 @ 10:30 AM

Ticket Prices: Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for UW-Students and Senior Citizens (60 and over), and $10 for children 17 and under.

Call 608-252-1500 for reservations or more information.


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.

Sat., July 21st Middleton Fire Dept. Festival
Family fun and activities starting at Noon. Music by Primitive Culture and Super Tuesday from 5-10PM

Fri., July 27th Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band 6-9PM


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

Science Wizadry Open Lab
July 23, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
July 24, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 25, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 26, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 27, 2007 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Optical Illusions
Test your eyes with our many optical illusions, then color your own!
July 23, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 28, 2007 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Make your own take home fossil!
July 21, 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
July 24, 2007
10:30 AM
Storytime
Various Themes
Toddlers (age 3 and under), Pre-school (ages 3-6)
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Madison
West Towne Mall

 


Song Sleuth
Stoughton Library program with music by Ken Lonnquist
Stoughton EMS, 516 S. 4th St.
Thursday, July 26, at 1:30 pm Call: 873-6281
http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org

As part of the "Get a Clue at Your Library" summer reading program, the "Song Sleuth," Ken Lonnquist, will weave a great mystery-story, fascinating facts, or hilarious ideas into his songs as he performs at the EMS Building on S. 4th St., Thursday, July 26, at 1:30 pm. Come singing and sleuthing along with Ken and help solve the timeless riddle: "When are we gonna have some fun?"

Don't forget that Tuesday morning, August 7, is the last summer "drop-in" storytime at 10:00 am in the Carnegie Room at the library. It's prepared for pre-school and early elementary age children. Time spent at this program can still be used as part of the reading time that children record to receive rewards, so come and enjoy!  If you need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call the Library at 873-6281 as soon as possible.


Locked in the Library, I Spy Event!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd. , Monona
Ages 7-11, 7:45-9 pm Call: RSVP: 222-6127
Friday, July 27, 7:45 to 9:00 p.m.


Lamppost Players Children's Theater's "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe"
Bethany Evangelical Free Church 301 Riverside Dr.
Saturday, July 21, 4pm
Free (donations encouraged). 256-6282

One of seven children's fantasy stories by C.S. Lewis


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.

Environmental film screening: a famous documentary about penguins
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2007 Start Time: 1:00 PM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Each winter, alone in the pitiless ice deserts of Antarctica, deep in the most inhospitable terrain on Earth, a truly remarkable journey takes place as it has done for millennia. Emperor penguins in t... Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Book Baby
Event Type: BABY
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Pinney
Description: Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby is required. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 10:15 AM Library: Pinney
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Central
Description: Enjoy a thrilling live theatrical performance of classic children's tales. This summer, the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents Peter Pan and Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case. Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: Pinney
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will re... Age(s): School Age
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: South Madison
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will ... Age(s): School Age
 
Preschool Players
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: Pinney
Description: Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so be sure to call two weeks in advan... Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Players
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so be sure to call two weeks in advan... Age(s): PreK
 
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Enjoy a thrilling live theatrical performance of classic children's tales. This summer, the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents Peter Pan and Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case. Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Chess at the Library
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 6:00 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Any level of experience. All ages. Beginners welcome.
Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Preschool Players Performance
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Monday, July 23, 2007 Start Time: 7:00 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Family and friends of the Preschool Players are invited to attend the grand performance. Don't forget your camera! Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 824-1780 beginning 6/26 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 9:45 AM Library: Central
Description: Stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: South Madison
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Registration is required for this program. Registration begins June 19th. Please call 266-6395 to regis... Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Monroe Street
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 824-1780 beginning 6/26 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 266-6385 beginning 6/26 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Book Baby
Event Type: BABY
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 11:00 AM Library: South Madison
Description: Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby is required. Registration required. Registration begins June 19th. Please call 266-6395 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: Monroe Street
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will ... Age(s): School Age
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: SCHOOL AGE
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 12:15 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will ... Age(s): School Age
 
Yu-Gi-Oh
Event Type: SCHOOL AGE
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 1:00 PM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Beginners can learn to play from Pegasus’ game experts. Know how to play? Bring your own deck and compete in a tournament. Ages 7-15. Register online or call 824-1780 beginning 7/10. Age(s): School Age
 
Karate Class Demo
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: Meadowridge
Description: Learn the basics of Karate. For ages 4-16 years. Age(s): Family/All Ages, School Age, Teen
 
Disguise Lab
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Pinney
Description: Super Spies and Library Sleuths all need clever disguises to help them sneak around. Come to the library and create your own, unique undercover disguise! For children in grades K-5. Call 224-7100 begi... Age(s): School Age
 
Live Clue
Event Type: TEEN
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Hawthorne
Description: Was it Mr. Plum by the Reference Desk with a pencil or Colonel Mustard by the picture books with a book end? Follow the clues and solve the mystery at the library! For children going into grades 6-9... Age(s): Teen
 
YNK @ YOUR LIBRARY (YOU NEVER KNOW....)
Event Type: TEEN
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 6:00 PM Library: South Madison
Description: Formerly known as "Game Night," this year we add more music, dance, art and theatre, PLUS MYSTERY GAMES. Join us for Internet access, board, role-playing and computer games, and great teen m... Age(s): Teen, School Age
 
Book Baby
Event Type: BABY
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby is required. Call 824-1780 beginning 6/27 to register. No Book Baby on August 1. Age(s): PreK
 
Book Baby
Event Type: BABY
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby is required. Call 266-6385 beginning 6/27 to register. *No Book Baby on August 1. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Pinney
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Pinney
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Central
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 266-6385 beginning 6/26 to register. *No Toddler Time on August 1.
Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Meadowridge
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 824-1780 beginning 6/26 to register. No toddler time on August 1. Age(s): PreK
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: SCHOOL AGE
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: Meadowridge
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will ... Age(s): School Age
 
Preschool Players
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: Sequoya
Description: Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so be sure to call two weeks in advan... Age(s): PreK
 
Who Took The Cookies - Play Literacy
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: South Madison
Description: Cookies have mysteriously disappeared from the library cookie jar. Can you find them? Make a badge, fingerprint some suspects, and follow the clues. For families with children ages 3-7. Registration ... Age(s): PreK, School Age
 
Reading with the Dogs
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 3:30 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Preschool through elementary aged kids come read to very friendly dogs at the library! Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Preschool Players
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Start Time: 7:00 PM Library: Sequoya
Description: Watch your preschooler perform in fun, easy skits. Three rehearsals and a big evening performance. Costumes provided. For children ages 4 and 5. Space is limited, so be sure to call two weeks in advan... Age(s): PreK
 
Book Baby
Event Type: BABY
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Monroe Street
Description: Stories, songs and activities for babies ages 0-15 months. One adult per baby is required. Call 266-6390 beginning 6/28 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 9:45 AM Library: South Madison
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: South Madison
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Hawthorne
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Story & Craft Time: Session 2
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets and a craft on a variety of themes. For children ages 3-5. Call 266-6385 beginning 7/12 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Toddler Time
Event Type: TODDLER
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Monroe Street
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 16-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Call 266-6390 beginning 6/28 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: Sequoya
Description: Bring a sack lunch to one of our Summer Lunch Bunch locations and the librarians will do the rest. This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will ... Age(s): School Age
 
Summer Lunch Bunch
Event Type: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 12:00 PM Library: Hawthorne
Description: This is an ongoing program featuring fun, food and stories for kids in grades K-5. Librarians will read aloud from Bunnicula: A Rabbit-tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe while kids munch on lunch. Cal... Age(s): School Age
 
Fabulous Thursdays at South Madison Branch -- "Rhythm and Relationships&quo
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: South Madison
Description: The musical group, Figureheads, perform lively hiphop music as a way to connect with each other across generational, developmental and cultural lines.
Age(s): PreK, Family/All Ages, School Age
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 1:30 PM Library: Alicia Ashman
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Disguise Lab
Event Type: SCHOOL AGE
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Central
Description: Super Spies and Library Sleuths all need clever disguises to help them sneak around. Come to the library and create your own, unique undercover disguise! For children in grades K-5. Call 266-6345 to r... Age(s): School Age
 
Live Clue
Event Type: TEEN
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Monroe Street
Description: Was it Mr. Plum by the Reference Desk with a pencil or Colonel Mustard by the picture books with a book end? Follow the clues and solve the mystery at the library! For children going into grades 6-9. ... Age(s): Teen
 
Video Fun Madness
Event Type: TEEN
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 3:00 PM Library: Lakeview
Description: Come on over­we don’t know whether we’ll feel like playing Nintendo, DDR, or Play Station (2?) But whatever it is, we’ll have a blast. Age(s): Teen
 
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Event Type: BABY
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 4:30 PM Library: Meadowridge
Description: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 0-35 months. One adult per child is recommended. Age(s): PreK
 
I Spy a Story
Event Type: FAMILIES/ALL AGES Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Meadowridge
Description: Come to the scene of the crime and crack the case of Who's in Rabbits House and other unsolved mysteries. Only you can spy the clues in this special storytime for 3-9 year-olds and their grown-ups. Age(s): Family/All Ages
 
Library Closed for Construction
Event Type: Library Closed
Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 Start Time: All Day Library: Meadowridge
Description: Meadowridge Branch Library, 5740 Raymond Road, is open during shopping center construction, but will be closed Friday, July 27. There will be no access to the book return. Other Madison Public Libra... Age(s): Library Closed
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 Start Time: 9:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: For ages 3-5. Groups welcome. Younger siblings welcome. *No Storytime on Friday, July 6. Age(s): PreK
Story & Craft Time: Session 2
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Friday, July 27, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Sequoya
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets and a craft on a variety of themes. For children ages 3-5. Call 266-6385 beginning 7/12 to register. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:15 AM Library: Lakeview
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 
Preschool Storytime
Event Type: PRESCHOOL
Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Meadowridge
Description: Stories, songs, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-5. Younger siblings welcome. No registration required. Age(s): PreK
 

Out of Town....

EAA AirVenture
EAA Aviation Center, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902
July 23 - July 29
Adult $33, Student (14-18) $19, Youth (6-13) $14, (5 & under) FREE
http://www.airventure.org/index.html
This is not close or cheap, but it's quite an adventure.  This is the largest airshow in the world!  What makes it great for kids is their KidVenture area with tons and tons of stuff for kids.  They have pedal powered airplane cars, hands on remote controlled airplane lessons, build your own gliders, interactive booths, and more.  The main AirVenture area includes tours of many different airplanes. 

If you go, bring a wagon or oversized stroller (the off-road type).  Fill it with plenty of drinks, snacks, sun block, and some airplane related toys/trinkets from the dollar store.  They have food on-site and a gift shop, but expect to pay a premium.  Expect to do some major walking-- much of it through fields.  Don't expect to see any air conditioning along the way-- so if it's really hot, be prepared!  Some of the airshow airplanes are loud-- really, really loud!  So bring ear protection for anyone with sensory issues.  Oh, and one last challenge... the highway system is not designed to handle the type of traffic that will be there with you, so expect a small traffic jam on your way in and out.  Gee, I sure hope this paragraph hasn't talked you out of going, because it really is a fun event despite the challenges for families.


SpotLight On Kids' "Honk"
Janesville Performing Arts Center 408 S. Main St., Janesville
Cost: $15 Call: 758-1451
Saturday, July 21 at 1:00 pm
Sunday, July 22 at 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
http://www.spotlightonkids.org

Honk musical story of The Ugly Duckling, is being presented at JPAC July 19 -22, 2007. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and merely $5 for any child under the age of 12. Join in the fun on Friday, July 20 at 7:00pm while the show is interpreted into American Sign Language for the hard of hearing. In keeping with our mission to provide live theater to all people, Sunday, July 22 at 6:00pm is our Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC). The ticket price for that show is exactly that: Pay What You Can; donate whatever you are able and you get a ticket to the show. However, these seats are first come first serve and cannot be reserved for less than the regular ticket price.

This show, designed to provide an opportunity for children & adults to work together in community theater, while providing an opportunity to the community to see live theater at reasonable prices, is financially supported through Thrivent Financial's Care Abounds in Communities program. Through the program, Thrivent Financial adds financial support to volunteer projects and/or fund-raising activities conducted by local Thrivent chapter members to benefit individuals, families and qualified nonprofit organizations.


Upcoming Events....

Thomas and Friends Live!
Overture Center 201 State St. 
Sat, Jul 21, 2007 at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM
Sun, Jul 22, 2007 at 2 PM
$14, $21, $30, $40 | Overture Hall
http://www.overturecenter.com/0708/Performances/thomas.htm

"Thomas Saves the Day" is an all-new live touring stage show. This 90-minute musical adventure features Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Percy, Diesel, Troublesome Trucks, Harold the Helicopter and many other inhabitants of the Island of Sodor. Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage includes new railroad-themed songs and tells the story of Thomas and his engine friends as they work together as "Really Useful Engines" to get the railroad ready for Sodor's Magic Lantern Festival. Encountering adventures along the way, they share a story that helps encourage life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation.

This show is presented with help from the "Really Useful" Madison Children's Museum.


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RSVP for Family Walk- " Flashlights & Fireflies"
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.

http://www.olbrich.org
"Flashlights & Fireflies," set for 8:30-9:30 pm, 8/2, Olbrich Gardens. $4. RSVP by 7/26: 246-4550


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.


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.


Creative Movement & Drama Class Registration
TAPIT/New Works 1957 Winnebago St.
Beginning Friday, July 20 for 6 weeks
For ages 3-6, 10:30 am Fridays beginning 7/20, TAPIT/New Works.
RSVP: info@donnapeckettcreativearts.com or 244-2938
http://donnapeckettcreativearts.com
Creative Movement and Drama Classes for 3-6 year olds, taught by Donna Peckett, will be offered at TAPIT/new works Studio, 1957 Winnebago Street, beginning Friday, July 20 for 6 weeks.

Please call 244-2938 or email donnapeckettcreativearts.com for specific information, fees and registration.


RSVP for Breakfast for the Butterflies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
http://www.olbrich.org

Class for ages 8 & up, set for 8:30-9:30 am, 8/1, Olbrich Gardens. $6. RSVP by 7/25: 246-4550
Children's Class: Breakfast for the Butterflies at Olbrich Botanical Gardens

July 25 Registration Deadline: July 18
August 1 Registration Deadline: July 25
August 8 Registration Deadline: August 1


Come to a special behind-the-scenes class as you help the staff get ready for a busy day of Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies during the Breakfast for the Butterflies class at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Prepare butterfly food such as fruit and sugar water, then feed the butterflies, birds, and fish in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Learn about where the butterflies come from and how the chrysalis cases are set up and maintained throughout the event. This one-hour class is offered Wednesdays, July 25, August 1 and August 8 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. The Breakfast for the Butterflies class is for children ages 8 and older. An adult must accompany children, and adults attend free. The cost is $5 per child for Olbrich Botanical Society members, and $6 per child for the general public. Registration is required. Registration deadlines are July 18 for the July 25 class, July 25 for the August 1 class, and August 1 for the August 8 class.



Ongoing Activities...

Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies
Olbrich Botanical Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave. Madison, WI Phone (608) 246-4550
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:00 AM - Sunday, August 12, 2007 4:00 PM
http://www.olbrich.org 

Experience the wonder of strolling through a tropical forest on a search for fleeting butterflies. Live butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily in the Bolz Conservatory. Olbrich's blooming Butterflies is a great adventure for people of all ages. Children can visit stamping stations in the outdoor gardens with their Butterfly Passort while learning fun facts. Tour the outdoor gardens and visit the Growing Gifts shop. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 12 and under, and free for children under 2. Olbrich Botanical Soicety members are admitted free. Parking is free. Bus tours are welcome. The exhibit is open daily form 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Make your own creative butterfly project to take home so you can remember Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies. After touring Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies or the outdoor gardens, children can design their own creative insects during the Butterfly Arts and Crafts class at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Children will make a different insect art project each week to take home. In 2006, projects ranged from butterfly mobiles to paper caterpillars and butterfly friends. Sign up to make this year’s creative projects! This one-hour class for kids is offered every Thursday afternoon during Olbrich’s Blooming Butterflies event.

Classes are July 19 and 26, and August 2 and 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.

The Butterfly Arts and Crafts class is for children ages 4 and older. An adult must accompany children, and adults attend free. The cost is $3 per child for Olbrich Botanical Society members, and $4 per child for the general public. Registration is required. Registration deadlines are July 12 for the July 19 class, July 19 for the July 26 class, July 26 for the August 2 class, and August 2 for the August 9 class.


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.

July 25 Fun & Learning with Spanish (Rooftop Gardens)

*Please call (608) 261-4062 if you will be transporting kids by bus.