February 22 - February 29
The weather--
A warm up over the weekend with highs reaching the freezing
mark. More of the un-fun icy, rainy, sleety stuff falling
on Monday and then a week with highs in the 20s.
Peking Acrobats
Overture Hall, Madison
Cultural Arts District, 201 State St, Madison, WI 53703
Sunday, February 24, 3:00pm
Single tickets: $12, $18, $22, $29 608.258.4141
http://www.overturecenter.com/0708/peking.htm
Continuing the more than 2,000-year-old cultural tradition of
the Chinese circus, the Peking Acrobats dazzle with their
spellbinding athletic feats, colorful costumes and authentic
live music. In China, acrobats are considered artists, and these
highly acclaimed, rigorously trained gymnasts, jugglers,
bicyclists and tumblers represent the best of the best in their
ancient art. Be amazed by their power, precision, athleticism
and grace!
Seattle Children's Theatre's "Addy:
An American Girl Story"
Capitol Theater, Overture
Center 201 State St.
Cost: $15, $20, $28 (ages 8+; post-show Tea Party, $20)
Sunday, February 24, 1:00pm
http://www.overturecenter.com/0708/addy.htm
Addy Walker is a hopeful 9-year-old girl growing up in slavery
during the Civil War. When her father and brother are sold away
from the plantation, Addy and her mother make the wrenching
decision to escape to freedom on their own. But that means
leaving Addy's baby sister behind - her cries could cost them
their lives. A Seattle Children's Theatre production based on
the popular American Girl book series, this show reminds us of a
powerful truth: freedom sometimes has great costs.
Note: This show is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Addy Tea Party 2:45 pm Wisconsin Studio $20
Join us at the post-performance tea party! Cast members will be
there in costume. The party will last about an hour. Sandwiches,
fruit, and dessert will be served, along with tea, lemonade,
coffee and party favors.
Dance Baby Dance with DJ Nick
Nice
Cafe Montmartre
127 E. Mifflin St., Madison
Cost: $3 ($10/family of four) Call: 255-5900
Sunday, February 24, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Waisman Center Children's
Theatre
"The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe," by Traveling Lantern
Theatre Co.
Waisman Center 1500 Highland Ave.
Sunday, February 24, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Cost: $2; sign-interpreted Call: 263-5837
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu
Baby Signs® Sign, Say,
and Play™ Classes
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
Classes begin Thursday, February 21
http://www.babysigns.com
Baby Signs® Sign, Say, and Play™
Classes
Ages 6 – 36 months and a parent/caregiver
Cost: $60
Join thousands of families who have already discovered the magic
of using Baby Signs® programs to talk with babies before they
can talk! This 6 week play class begins FEB. 21stth at 6:30pm
and includes fun games, songs, and activities that highlight
over 50 signs as well as important developmental skills. Each
week will focus on a different theme including Mealtime,
Bedtime, Bath time, Getting Dressed, Pets, and At the Park.
Classes also include parent education topics. For a full
description of this class, go to
www.babysignsprogram.com/withtamara, email
TryBabySigns@gmail.com,
or call 608-831-2068.
MadCAP Theatre's "The
Quiltmaker's Gift"
Bartell Theatre 113 E. Mifflin St.
Cost: $10 ($8 kids) Call: 800-838-3006
February 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and March 1
http://www.brownpapertickets.com
MadCAP's Theatre for Young Audiences presents The Quiltmaker's
Gift. Based on the award-winning picture book by Jeff Brumbeau,
this touching story is appropriate for ages 2 and up.
Performances are February 21, 22, 26, and 27 at 9:30 am and
12:30 pm, and February 23 and March 1 at 1 pm and 4 pm at the
Bartell Theatre; 113 E Mifflin St.
Please visit
www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 for
tickets.
YMCA Family 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/programs/family.asp
Summer Camp Fair - Sunday, February 24 •
12:00-3:00pm
For families interested in YMCA summer day camps
and classes for their children ages 2–14 years!!
Free Event. Gather information on available
programming in and out of the YMCA facility.
Receive a registration packet, play some games,
and enter a drawing to win a free week of camp!
Staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
M FREE • P FREE
Madison Fishing Expo
February 22-24
Friday - 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday - 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Price: $8.00 for Adult (Kids 12 and under are FREE)
http://www.madfishexpo.com/
Expected to draw over 20,000 visitors, the Madison Fishing Expo
features a diverse lineup of fishing tackle, equipment and boats
from the industries' leading manufacturers and dealers.
The Madison Fishing Expo is an all volunteer, non-profit
organization that donates all of its show proceeds to fund
fishing related projects throughout South Central Wisconsin.
Youth Activities: casting contest, face painting,
balloons, Kids Teaching Kids and more!
Note: Tickets are sold at the door only. A parking fee of $5.00
is charged per car by Dane County.
Hero's Party Stay and
Play/Drop and Play
Hero's, The Party Experience, 8233 Forsythia St. Middleton, WI
53562 · 608-831-9569
http://www.herosparty.com/
STAY AND PLAY
Are your kids tired of being stuck in doors all day with
nothing to do?
Well then, bring them to Hero's where they can bounce, play
and even be the star of their own rock star or fashion
video. Only $5.00 an hour, and we have a great snack bar.
Feb. 22, Fri. 12 pm to 5 pm
Feb. 23, Sat. - 9 am to 12 pm
Feb. 24, Sun - 9 am to 1 pm
DROP AND PLAY
Want a night out on the town? Leave your kids with us and we
will make sure they have non-stop fun.
Kung Fu Night
Feb. 22, Fri. - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
$15.00 for each child
Tunes at Monona
Terrace
The Cash Box Kings (40s & 50s blues)
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen
Dr.
Wednesday, February 27, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
http://www.mononaterrace.com/
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 5 p.m.
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
Saturday Family Workshops
Saturday workshops begin at 10:00 am and are designed for
children ages 6-10 and their families.
February 23 • "The Art and Science of Water"
Join us for this unique workshop combining the hands-on
experiments with piano selections by the UW School of Music.
Space Place guest presentations are always free and open to
the public, and are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Hmong Paj Ntaub Patterns
Learn about traditional Hmong textile designs and use
special stamps to create your own paj ntaub patterns on paper.
February 23, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
February 24, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Toddler Music
Kjerstie Johanson’s popular class features songs, rhythm and
music-making activities recommended for ages 1-4. $1/child
program fee. No registration necessary.
Toddler Music programs take place Thursdays at 9:30 and 10 a.m.
and Fridays at 10 a.m.
February 22, 2008 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
February 28, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
10:00 am to 10:30 am
February 29, 2008 — 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Class: 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.
February 26, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Drop-In Program: Toddler Time
Visit the First Feats exhibit gallery for informal
activities for children ages 18 months-3 years. Program takes
place every Monday, 9:30-10 a.m.
February 25, 2008 — 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Drop-In Program: Art Dabblers
Visit the art room each week for informal art projects
recommended for ages 2-5. Programs take place every Tuesday and
Wednesday, 10:30-11 a.m. February 26 & 27: Percussion Shakers
February 26, 2008 10:30 am to June 7, 2008 11:29 am
10:30 am to 11:00 am
February 27, 2008 — 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Demonstration: Meet the Musician
Get to know the instruments of the orchestra with a guest
musician from the Madison Symphony Orchestra. February 23: Geri
Toole, Violin
February 23, 2008 — 11:00 am to 11:30 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/find_an_event.do
|
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.
Coming Soon...
Duck Soup Cinema
Madison Cultural Arts District, 201 State St, Madison, WI, INFO:
608.258.4177
Saturday, March 1, 2 PM & 7 PM Flirting with Fate
http://www.overturecenter.com/ducksoup.htm
Get your fill of classic film with Douglas Fairbank's Flirting
With Fate. In this 1916 movie, Fairbanks plays a heartbroken
artist who decides he has nothing to live for and hires a
professional killer to do the deed. But when his true love takes
him back, he has to find a way to call off the assassin.
Duck Soup Cinema is Overture's silent film
series. These light-hearted presentations bring back the Capitol
Theater's early years as a silent-film era movie palace. We
present a classic silent movie accompanied by live music played
on the
Grand Barton Organ, and preceded by
vaudeville style entertainment on stage, emceed by Joe Thompson;
Ace Willie performing close-up magic in the lobby and audience;
and a chance to win fabulous door prizes. All shows take place
in the
Capitol Theater. Tickets are $5 for adults,
$3 for children 12 and under. All seats reserved. Show times are
2 PM and 7 PM.
Wingra School Open House
Wingra School K-8, 3200 Monroe Street
Call 238-2525 or email
info@wingraschool.org
Sunday, March 2, 1:00pm to 3:00p.m.
http://www.wingraschool.org
An opportunity to meet teachers and staff as well as current
parents and students, tour the classrooms, discuss curricula and
programming, and learn about financing options.
Wingra School is an independent, progressive day
school for ages 5-14. Students at Wingra School are active
participants in their education, learning through hands-on
experience and guided inquiry. The school's location in the
Monroe Street neighborhood supports the belief that the
community is an extension of the school. Wingra students use the
prairies, forests and gardens of the Arboretum as an outdoor
classroom, and enjoy fieldtrips to the downtown area, the Univ.
of Wisconsin campus and other area museums and cultural events.
Further information is available at 238-2525 or e-mailing
info@wingraschool.org
or visit the school's website at
www.wingraschool.org.
Out of Town...
Disney's "The Lion King"
Milwaukee Theatre 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee
Now through March 2
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Activities...
Bean Sprouts Kid's Cafe
6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite
101 Middleton, WI 53562, 1.608.826.6YUM (6986)
http://www.beansproutscafe.com
Bean Sprouts is a new kids' café
featuring:
-
yummy, good-for-you food
-
a
hip, fun atmosphere for kids and parents
-
organic baby food and delivery service
-
birthdays and tea parties!
Editor's note: Here is
a brilliant concept... a healthy, wholesome, kid-oriented
cafe with a fun atmosphere and events for parents and tots to
share together! This place is totally geared towards tots
with kid-sized doors, special kids seating area, and even kid
sized toilets in the bathroom. They are also the only
place in town where you can find freshly made organic baby food
that can be delivered to your doorstep.
All events are held
at Bean Sprouts café
Register for class (97k PDF)
Kids in the Rotunda
Rotunda Stage, Overture Center 201 State St.
Cost: Free Call: 258-4141
Saturdays, 9:30 & 11 am and 1 pm (late show sign-interpreted)
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. Our 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.
February
23 Mikael the Mime
Winter Concert Series
Evjue Commons, Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Cost: $1Call: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons,
Sundays, January 6 through March 30, 2008 at 2 p.m.
February 24 Dr. Eric & Billy G.
March 2 calicoDrifters
March 9 To be announced
March 16 Ken Waldman and the Secret Visitors
March 23 To be announced
March 30 Cajun Strangers
Adoptive Familes Playgroup
Forming in Fitchburg area.
Info: Our_Families@sbcglobal.net or 276-8939
Email: Our_Families@sbcglobal.net
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP: Fitchburg family forming playgroup
for adoptive families with young children. Wednesdays,
10:00-12:00 for starters - times & frequency open. Please
contact Clarinda at Our_Families@sbcglobal.net or 608.276.8939.
Mothers Group
Whole Foods Market 3313 University Ave.
Email:
ambra.baldwin@wholefoods.com Call: 233-9566
Noon-3:00 pm Tuesdays
Join a group of Madison Mothers and their babies for a chance to
socialize and mingle every Tuesday from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Not
only is this a great chance for you to meet other mothers, but
it is a great chance for your little one to play with other
babies as well. Contact Ambra Baldwin at ambra.baldwin@wholefoods.com
for more information.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
-
Tots Open Gym is for children ages
6 and under only. 1 supervising adult is required per 2
children.
-
Family Open Gym is for all age
children with parents. 1 supervising adult is required
per 2 children regardless of age.
-
Mixed Open Gym is for all age
children. Ages 6 and under must have 1 supervising adult
per 2 children. Ages 7 and up may be dropped off.
-
Ultimate Open Gym is for children
ages 7 and up only. Parents are welcome to stay but not
required.
West Fall Open Gym Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:45
Tuesday, Thursday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:30
Fridays Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Saturdays Tots Open Gym 3 - 4:45, Mixed Open Gym 5 - 6:45,
Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Sundays Family Open Gym 11-12:45
East Fall Open Gym Schedule
Monday - Friday Tots Open Gym* 11 - 12:45
Fridays Ultimate Open Gym 7 - 10pm
Saturdays Tots Open Gym 3 - 4:45, Mixed Open Gym 5 - 6:45
Sundays Family Open Gym 11-12:45
* Tots Open Gym becomes Family Open Gym when schools are out.
Open Gym Prices:
Ages 2 and under ... $5
Ages 3 and up ........ $8
Ultimate Open Gym (7 & older only) .... $10
Karate for Concentration Workshop (Community Event)
Black Belt America (Madison West, Middleton, Lodi and Waunakee)
Every Saturday at 10:00am (~45 minutes)
Cost: FREE. Call: 273-4111 to reserve your spot at any of our
academies.
http://www.blackbeltamerica.com
Concentration, Focus, Self-Discipline, Self-Esteem, Self-Control
and a Winning Attitude. Everything you child needs to not only
succeed in school but in life itself.
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Fitchburg Community Center
Thursday mornings at 10:00 am starting September 6
Fitchburg Library Story Time... Hmmm...
I didn't know Fitchburg had a library... Well, they don't...
however... for
the last 2 1/2 years, parent volunteers from the Fitchburg area,
with the support of the Friends of the Fitchburg Library, have
been offering a free story time at the Fitchburg Community
Center on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. They do this weekly
during the school year, and then offer a six-week summer session
the McKee Farms Park Shelter. Their fall session is about to
start up again at the Fitchburg Community Center on Thursday,
Sept. 6th. Each week children 5 and under and their caregivers
hear stories, sing songs with fingerplays and create a craft.
Their goal is to build a community of readers by getting
children hooked on books and demonstrating one way that a
library in our city would be a benefit to the community.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. 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.
Olbrich Gardens
Winter Concert Series
Olbrich Gardens Evjue
Commons 3330 Atwood Avenue Madison, Wisconsin (608)246-4550
Sundays 2:00pm - 3:00pm,
January 6 - March 30
http://www.olbrich.org/special%20events/Concerts/winter_07.htm
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons
February 24 Dr. Eric & Billy G.
March 2 Calico Drifters
March 9 To be announced
March 16 Ken Waldman and the Secret Visitors
March 23 To be announced
March 30 Cajun Strangers
Open Gyms at Madtown Twisters
7035 Old Sauk Road P.O. Box
620827 Madison (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon):http://www.madtowntwisters.com/
This place rocks!
It's great for all age groups listed below. They also have
regularly scheduled gymnastics and dance classes during the
week. Some days I feel like we live there!
At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Storytimes
Ages 2-6
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays - 10:00am 238-8455
Story Time for Children
The University Book Store - Hilldale Shopping Center
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores
- locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2
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
Drop-In Playtime
Family Enhancement 2120 Fordem Ave., Suite 210 (new
location)
Weekly on Mondays and Fridays @ 9:00am Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 9 am-noon Mondays & Fridays, Family
Enhancement. 241-5150 ext. 15
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!
MONDAY
AP PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP ~ 2nd Monday each month, 9:30 – 11:00. An
Attachment Parenting playgroup for 28 mos +. Contact: kristenok18@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY
STORY TIME~ Every Tuesday 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Fun stories for
toddlers and preschoolers ages 2+.
THURSDAY
STORY TIME ~ Thursday 9:30 a.m. Fun stories for toddlers and
preschoolers (ages 2+).
MUSIC BABIES ~ Bouncing, rhyming, singing for babies ~ 10:30
– 11:00 in the meeting room.
February 15 - February 21
Gas up the minivan, rotate the tires on the SUV, or plug in the
hybrid! There are a ton of great kid-friendly,
multi-cultural events going on this weekend that you don't want
to miss!
The weather--
More of the same-- snow
on and off, highs in the teens and 20s. At this rate we could
see 100 inches of snow this season!
International Festival
Overture Center 201 State St., Madison
Saturday, February 16, 11:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.overturecenter.com/international.htm
Editor's Note: OK, this is an event you don't want to
miss, but come prepared for the crowds. Ongoing
performances, international bazaar, and cultural cuisine-- all
indoors! Combine this with a visit to the Children's
Museum across the street and make a full day of it!
Overture Center's FREE International Festival and headliner
Ballet Folklorico Mexico make Saturday, February 16th a day to
Celebrate and Enjoy!
A celebration of the cultures represented in Madison, the
International Festival is a day of music, dance and storytelling
throughout Overture Center. In addition there will be a craft
bazaar featuring artisans selling clothing, crafts and jewelry
from around the world and a food court where you will be able to
purchase a wide array of food from Italy to Jamaica. Don't miss
the fun on Saturday, February 16 from 11 am to 5 pm at Overture
Center for the Arts, 201 State Street.
FREE PERFORMANCES
Overture Hall Lobby - Level I
11:00 AM Swiss Alphorns, 12-foot Alphorns
11:10 AM Yid Vicious, Yiddish dances
12:15 PM Sergio, Cuban boleros of the 1940s
1:05 PM Cris & Ann Plata, Mexican roots music
2:10 PM Daithi Wolfe, roving Irish fiddler
3:00 PM Cajun Strangers, Cajun French music
Capitol Theater - LEVEL I
11:25 AM Heather Highland Dancers, Scottish dances
12:10 PM UW Russian Folk Orchestra, Russian folk music
12:55 PM Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, cultural
"taste" of Norway
1:35 PM Madison Chinese Cultural Association,
music, dance and costumes from China
2:20 PM Grupo Candela, celebration of Latin sound
Rotunda Stage - Level LL
11:15 AM Madison Mannerchor, German men's choir
NOON Wouli, African music, storytelling and dance
12:50 PM Turner Collins, traditional Celtic music
1:25 PM Rose Onama, "Tales from the Nile"
2:10 PM Tou Ger Xiong, Hmong comedian and rap artist
2:55 PM Sergei Belkin, Russian accordion music
3:35 PM Tri Bratovchedki Singers, village songs from
Eastern Europe
4:15 PM Tani Diakite, music from Mali
Playhouse - Level LL
11:30 AM Navan, Celtic songs
12:35 PM Tania Tandias, flamenco dances
1:15 PM Sadira and the Riad Dance, Middle Eastern dance
1:55 PM Natyarpana Dance, dances from India
2:35 PM Mesoghios, traditional Greek dances
3:15 PM Larkin, music from Scotland and Ireland
ticketed performance featuring
Ballet Folklorico Mexico, traditional Mexican dance
4 PM | $15 | CAPITOL THEATER
Visit www.overturecenter.com or call 608.258.4141 for
tickets
WORKSHOPS AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Promenade Hall - Level II
11:15 AM Madison Scottish Country Dancers, learn traditional
reels, jigs and strathspeys
12:25 PM Zaibas Lithuanian Dancers, try traditional
Lithuanian folk dancing
1:35 PM Last Gaspe, dance to New England-style contra music
3:00 PM Atimevu Drum and Dance, explore music and dance from
Ghana and West Africa
Mad City Model Railroad
Show
Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant
Energy Way
Cost: $8 Call: 829-3820
February 16 - 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.scwd-nmra.org/febshow.php
A tip from one of our readers - For younger tots who may not
be able to see above the train tables, bring a small step stool.
This will save your back a ton of lifting!
One of nation's largest and most
wide-ranging model train show and sale - drawing more than
12,000 attendees annually will again be open to the public on
Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, 2008 at the Alliant
Energy Center, Exhibition Hall in Madison.
This will be an exciting, fun-filled family event, especially
for kids, when they get a chance to help build a giant wooden
train layout or run a model train. Children aged 5 - 11 can also
register to win a Thomas the Tank Engine HO-scale train set,
with four sets given away each day. Adults can register for door
prizes which will be awarded hourly. A total of 8 HO-scale train
sets will also be given away over the 2 days.
Visitors to the show and sale will enjoy more than 90,000 square
feet of exquisitely detailed model train layouts in Z, N, HO, S,
O and G-scales, classic toy trains and historical exhibits and
railroad videos.
Shoppers can browse over 300 tables of model train merchandise,
including tools, railroad collectibles, videos, models, books,
clothing and artwork. There will also be a company store for
SCWD (South Central Wisconsin Division) of the National Model
Railroad Association collectibles and clothing.
Tickets for seniors (65 and older) are $7, for Adults (12 and
older), $8 and children under 12, $2. Children under the age of
5 are admitted free. All children under 12 must be accompanied
by an adult. Admission prices do not include parking.
Baby Signs® Sign, Say,
and Play™ Classes
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
Classes begin Thursday, February 21
http://www.babysigns.com
Baby Signs® Sign, Say, and Play™
Classes
Ages 6 – 36 months and a parent/caregiver
Cost: $60
Join thousands of families who have already discovered the magic
of using Baby Signs® programs to talk with babies before they
can talk! This 6 week play class begins FEB. 21stth at 6:30pm
and includes fun games, songs, and activities that highlight
over 50 signs as well as important developmental skills. Each
week will focus on a different theme including Mealtime,
Bedtime, Bath time, Getting Dressed, Pets, and At the Park.
Classes also include parent education topics. For a full
description of this class, go to
www.babysignsprogram.com/withtamara, email
TryBabySigns@gmail.com,
or call 608-831-2068.
MadCAP Theatre's "The
Quiltmaker's Gift"
Bartell Theatre 113 E. Mifflin St.
Cost: $10 ($8 kids) Call: 800-838-3006
February 21, 22, 23, 26, 27 and March 1
http://www.brownpapertickets.com
MadCAP's Theatre for Young Audiences presents The Quiltmaker's
Gift. Based on the award-winning picture book by Jeff Brumbeau,
this touching story is appropriate for ages 2 and up.
Performances are February 21, 22, 26, and 27 at 9:30 am and
12:30 pm, and February 23 and March 1 at 1 pm and 4 pm at the
Bartell Theatre; 113 E Mifflin St.
Please visit
www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006 for
tickets.
Sheep Shearing for Spectators
A-Z Sheep Farm
1820 Schuster Rd. Oregon, WI - map
Admission: $2.00 per person, 2 & under free
Saturday, February 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $2.00 per person, 2 & under free
http://www.a-zfarm.com/shearing.htm
See where your wool sweater first started. Learn how wool, one of
the oldest fibers used by mankind, is produced and harvested. See
the shearing process, an explanation of wool types and colors,
care of wool and how it is transformed into various articles.
Fleeces can be purchased for spinning, crafts and to be made into
custom blankets. Note: all sheep and activities will be inside.
A-Z Farm is a really neat
place. The activities will take place inside the barn, but
it will still be cold in there, so go layered up. We went to
the lambing barn events (when the new baby sheep are born) for the
past three years and it was great! That event takes place in March.
Children of the
Rainforest: Brisas del Peru
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
Saturday, February 16, Performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $3 ($2 ages 3-12) Call: 246-4550
http://www.olbrich.org
Travel to the tropics without leaving Wisconsin! Brisas del
Peru, a Madison-based dance group, performs at Olbrich Botanical
Gardens on February 16 for Olbrich's Children of the Rainforest
series. Enjoy lively rhythms and colorful costumes with dances
from Peru and the ancient Incan Empire. Performances are at
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The group will perform a Jungle Dance, with musical rhythms
based on carnival games, which originated in the Jungle region
of Peru. Costumes for the Jungle Dance are hand-made in Peru
from natural fibers. Traditional accessories for the costumes
are decorated with bones, seeds, and feathers. Another dance,
the Valicha, is accompanied by joyful music in the ancient Inca
Quechua language. The music was popular in Cuzco, Peru, the
ancient capital of the Incan Empire.
Tickets for Children of the Rainforest are $3 for adults and $2
for children ages 3 to 12. Ages 2 and under are free. Tickets
are available at the door before each performance. After the
performance, take a stroll through Madison's own tropics, the
Bolz Conservatory, and enjoy the smell of fragrant orchids, the
sound of a rushing waterfall, and the sight of the lush, green
foliage of hundreds of tropical plants.
The Children of the Rainforest series celebrates the cultures of
rainforest regions around the world and fosters an attitude of
stewardship toward the natural environment. The series is
sponsored by William Wartmann.
TheatreWorks USA's "If
You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
Mitby Theater, MATC-Truax 3550 Anderson St.
Tickets: All Seats $8, Family 4-Pack $30 includes Book
Sunday, February 17, 2:00pm
http://matcmadison.edu/mitbytheater/HTM/Calendar.htm
Mini-musicals based on children's books
A sparkling revue comprised of several mini-musicals based on
popular children's books, including Amazing Grace; Owen, Martha
Speaks, Borreguita and the Coyote, Master Man, Math Curse, and
Imogene's Antlers.
Barnes & Noble Bookfair starts at 1 pm!
Reserved Seating
Zor Shrine Circus
Coliseum, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy
Center Way
Cost: $16/$12 Call: 274-9884
Friday, February 15, 7:00pm
Saturday, February 16, 3:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, February 17, 1:00pm and 5:00pm
http://www.shrinecircusinfo.com
It's Zor Shrine Circus time in Veterans Memorial Coliseum
February 15-17. The excitement is back this year with animals,
clowns, performers, tricks and more. Tickets are available for
six performances; 7pm Friday; 10am, 3pm & 7pm Saturday; 1pm &
5pm Sunday. General admission tickets may be purchased at any
area PDQ store. Visit www.shrinecircusinfo.com or call (608)
274-9884 for information.
Gen. Adm. tickets ($14) are non-assigned
seats - good for any 1 of our 6 performances - on sale NOW at
PDQ foods stores and at the gate show days.
Res. Seats are assigned for a particular performance. On sale
NOW at: Circus Office, 6613 Seybold Rd. ste A
YMCA Family 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/programs/family.asp
Family Carnival - Friday, February 15 • 6:30-8:30pm - WEST
The Family Carnival offers wild and crazy games and activities
for the entire family. Everyone walks away a winner. Free
admission and 25¢ tickets. Some games may require more than one
ticket. M FREE • P FREE
Old Yeller
Capitol Theater, 201 State St, Madison, WI 53703
INFO: 608.258.4177 | TICKETS: 608.258.4141
Single tickets: $10, $14, $16
Sunday, February 17, 3:00 PM
http://www.overturecenter.com/0708/oldyeller.htm
This story of courage, loyalty and one boy’s coming
of age has been celebrated around the world for more
than 50 years. Living on a family ranch in Texas in
the late 1860s, 14-year-old Travis doesn’t want
anything to do with Old Yeller, a mangy one-eared
dog. But when Old Yeller’s heroics help save Travis’
family, a special bond is formed. With an impressive
lifelike puppet as the title character, this Omaha
Theater Company performance of Old Yeller teaches
modern audiences the age-old lessons of love and
responsibility.
Madison Fishing Expo
February 22-24
Friday - 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday - 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Sunday - 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Admission Price: $8.00 for Adult (Kids 12 and under are FREE)
http://www.madfishexpo.com/
Expected to draw over 20,000 visitors, the Madison Fishing Expo
features a diverse lineup of fishing tackle, equipment and boats
from the industries' leading manufacturers and dealers.
The Madison Fishing Expo is an all volunteer, non-profit
organization that donates all of its show proceeds to fund
fishing related projects throughout South Central Wisconsin.
Youth Activities: casting contest, face painting,
balloons, Kids Teaching Kids and more!
Note: Tickets are sold at the door only.A parking fee of $5.00
is charged per car by Dane County.
UW Women's Hockey
Kohl Center 601 W. Dayton St.
Friday, February 15, 2:00 PM Bemidji State Kohl Center
Saturday, Febraury 16, 2:00 PM Bemidji State Verona WI Eagle's
Nest
http://www.uwbadgers.com/
This was just recommended to my by a reader. In his own
words, "Badgers Women's Hockey is a great family event. Very
small crowds, free parking, reasonable admission rates, and
plenty of room for little kiddos to be little kiddos. Note: They
are not stroller friendly. We have a 5y, 3y and 1y old and we
had a great time." With that said, we'll keep you
up-to-date on the UW Women's Hockey schedule from here on out
too. Thanks for the scoop Michael!
|