Join the final evening of this year’s Dane Dances! program on Friday, August 27th at Monona Terrace. VO5 will will perform its funky disco music from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Milwaukee’s Christopher’s Project will perform smooth jazz and r&b from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
According to event sponsors, “Dane Dances is a community event created to help break down racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. Thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds gather at Monona Terrace each Friday in August to socialize and get down! In addition to a variety of ethnic food vendors, the Lake Vista Cafe located on the Monona Terrace rooftop will feature menu specials, specialty drinks, beer and wine along with assorted snacks.”
In the case of inclement weather on the day of the event, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2 p.m. for the alternate concert location.
Celebrate the Madison area lakes and the enjoyment they offer from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th at Olin Park during the 2010 Clean Lakes Festival.
Organized by the Mad-City Water Ski Team and sponsored by Lands’ End, the event features a rowing regatta; a sailing regatta; a kids’ sailboat race; a Log Rolling competition and demo; canoe & kayak rides — and more! Look for us standing in line at the Lake Education Center, because that’s where you can sign up for a FREE Betty Lou Cruise on Lake Monona. According to the master schedule (PDF) for the Clean Lakes Festival, the cruises will be available from noon until 3 p.m.
There will be live music throughout the day, including performances by Adam Wyle, Dig, Mash’Allah, Shelley Faith, Druthers, and Natty Nation.
Get up early next Tuesday and drive to Wisconsin Dells to take advantage of a huge discount at Noah’s Ark Waterpark.
Here’s the scoop: “Noah’s Ark Waterpark is lowering its admission price by 80 percent for one day to encourage visitors to come out to America’s largest waterpark and help feed the hungry. On Tuesday, Aug. 31, admission to Noah’s Ark is just $7 when visitors come to the Kahuna ticket booth in the park between 8 and 9 a.m. Children, ages two and under, are free. Noah’s Ark will donate $5 of every $7 admission to the food pantries in five, local counties, including Adams, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette and Sauk counties. The remaining $2 will go to cover Noah’s Ark’s cost of opening the park early.”
If you can’t attend this event, you may want to check out the coupons available on the Noah’s Ark Waterpark website, including some for “Double Splash Days” and one for $10 off each All-Day Unlimited use pass on Sunday, August 29th. Be sure to read the fine print for details and restrictions.
There will be a special Family Night performance by Cycropia Aerial Dance at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th during the Marquette Neighborhood’s 45th annual Orton Park Festival on Madison’s East Side. This performance was scheduled so that the Cycropians can have the audience’s full attention. They will also perform at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, August 27th.
The four-day festival, which runs from August 26th-29th, 2010 also features a variety of free live music performances and food. More details, including a schedule of events, are available on the Marquette Neighborhood Association website. Orton Park is located between Rutledge Street and Spaight Street.
If you’ve never seen one of Cycropia’s magical performances, take a look at this “performance sampler” video reel created by Angela Richardson:
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the prairie, wetlands and woodlands at Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M in Middleton from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17th when you join the free monthly Habitrek walk. All ages are welcome.
According to its website, “Holy Wisdom Monastery (formerly Saint Benedict Center) includes 130 acres with a 10,000-year-old glacial lake, wooded nature trails, restored prairie, gardens and orchards.”
Each Habitek walk features a different theme and is led by conservation biologist, Susan Foote-Martin and other experts. There are two additional walks scheduled this year:
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Indian Mounds, Geology and History
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
“Fall is in the Air ”
You are invited to “Explore the restored grounds, connect with the land and learn about nature and how it can enrich your spirit and life.”
For additional information, contact Jan at (608) 836-1631, ext. 123
The 26th annual Triangle Ethnic Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m Sunday, August 15th in the triangle formed by the intersection of South Park Street, Regent Street, and Braxton Place. There is no admission charge and parking is free.
The festival will feature a wide variety of dance and music performances, including appearances by the Italian Folk Dancers of Madison, Viv Ncaus Hmong Dancers, the “Metienins” Latvian Dance Group, and the 15 Omar Coleman Blues Band featuring A.J. Love.
In addition, there will be historical and cultural exhibits; arts and craft vendors; a dunk tank; and ethnic food vendors, including Vientiane Restaurant (Lao and Thai), People’s Bakery (Middle Eastern), Italian American Women’s Club (Italian Grill and Bakery), Jamerica (Jamaican), and Leon Garcia (Mexican corn and ice cream).
For additional information, including a complete schedule of events and vendors, visit the Bayview Foundation website.
According to Annie and Rod Capps’ website, “Annie’s disarming, earthy voice and solid command of her guitar are punctuated by Rod’s effortless, accompaniment and beautiful solo work. Together they weave unforgettable melodies that are at once intricate and sparse – musically completing each others’ sentences.”
Small Potatoes, the Chicago based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, say it has taken them years of careful indecision to develop a repertoire they describe as “Celtic to Cowboy.”
Smith will be playing the Overture Concert Organ (“the mighty Klais”), designed and built by the German firm of Orgelbau Klais, and considered by many to be among the most significant new organ installations in America. He’ll perform works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Langlois.
The Madison Symphony Orchesta (MSO) encourages you to “Bring your children, your family and your friends and enjoy a relaxing concert before lunch. No tickets or reservations are needed and all ages are welcome!”
If you can’t attend this concert, you may also sample the sounds of “the mighty Klais” by visiting the MSO web page about the organ (scroll to the bottom of the page for some MP3 excerpts).
These concerts are sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.
The Capital Brewery is hosting a fundraiser for the UW-Madison Geology Museum starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th. This is not a high-priced gala, but a family-friendly event with a suggested donation of $2-$.
Local bluegrass band Mud Music will be perform from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and then the movie “The Water Horse” will begin at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). There will also be opportunities to bid on items in the silent auction or pick out a mineral or fossil for your collection from the sales table
Bring a picnic dinner if you wish, but beverages will need to be purchased on site.
Refreshments and an evening fire will be provided for your enjoyment. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a flashlight, insect repellent, and marshmallows for roasting.
Donald Park is located at 1945 Highway 92 Mount Horeb in southwestern Dane County between Mount Horeb and Mount Vernon.
In the event of rain or overcast sky, organizers will announce a cancellation on their websites by 4 p.m. on Thursday. The alternate date is Friday, August 13th.
Join the second evening of this year’s Dane Dances! program on Friday, August 13th at Monona Terrace. Ladies Must Swing (Big Band Music) will perform from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Grupo Candela (Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue) will perform from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
According to event sponsors, “Dane Dances is a community event created to help break down racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. Thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds gather at Monona Terrace each Friday in August to socialize and get down! In addition to a variety of ethnic food vendors, the Lake Vista Cafe located on the Monona Terrace rooftop will feature menu specials, specialty drinks, beer and wine along with assorted snacks.”
In the case of inclement weather on the day of the event, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2 p.m. for the alternate concert location.
Celebrate National Mustard Day in Middleton from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 7th.
There will be lots of free music and entertainment at this family-friendly event, which also features FREE* Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs and cheese tastings by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. The Wienermobile will be there and you’ll find lots of opportunities to take memory-filled photos of yourself as a hot dog — as well as other people dressed in mustard finery.
We’re looking forward to trying “Culver’s Fresh Frozen Mustard Custard with Chocolate Pretzel Crunch” — even if it’s not free.
Even before the USA Today article about National Mustard Day was published, Mustard Museum founder Barry Levenson was expecting lots of people to attend, so he’s made some special arrangements to help ease the inevitable parking crunch in Downtown Middleton.
You’re invited to attend the annual Savor the Summer Festival at Troy Gardens from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 7th.
The event will feature entertainment by the Boys & Girls Blackstar Drumline, as well as other music, hayrides, kids’ activities, a free community garden feast, and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream (while it lasts). The “Savor the Summer” cookbook, t-shirts, and other goods will be on sale.
Troy Gardens was born of a community vision for a unique parcel of state-owned surplus land. The Friends of Troy Gardens (now Community GroundWorks at Troy Gardens) was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2001 and created what is now one of Madison, Wisconsin’s hidden treasures: an urban organic farm. Troy Gardens is located on the 500 block of Troy Drivee on Madison’s East Side.
The City of Madison Parks Department will host its first Kids to Kids Garage Sale from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, August 7th on the 100 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (adjacent to the Capitol Square and Saturday’s Farmers’ Market).
Youth will be selling their own items to other kids. This may be a great way to find deals on slightly used clothing, games, books, toys, electronics, and puzzles
In addition to the sale, after shopping at the Kids to Kids Garage Sale, you’re invited to enjoy a hay ride around the Capitol Square. Rides are $2/person.
For additional information, contact Anne Whisner at (608) 267-4919.
Dane Dances! kicks off its 11th year on Friday, August 6th at Monona Terrace. The Eddie Butts Band will perform from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Primitive Culture will perform from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
According to event sponsors, “Dane Dances is a community event created to help break down racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. Thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds gather at Monona Terrace each Friday in August to socialize and get down! In addition to a variety of ethnic food vendors, the Lake Vista Cafe located on the Monona Terrace rooftop will feature menu specials, specialty drinks, beer and wine along with assorted snacks.”
In the case of inclement weather on the day of the event, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2 p.m. for the alternate concert location.
On the the first Saturday of the month, Home Depot offers free, hands-on Kids Workshops for children ages 5-12. This month’s workshop will be from 9 a.m. until noon on August 7th. The project will be building a “School Bus Pencil Organizer.”
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. The workshops also allow for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.
This fund-raising even brings together the rhythm and vibrancy of Africa with fun for the whole family, and will feature WADOMA West African Dance of Madison, Tani Diakite, Tony Castaneda, Andy Ewen, juggling, drumming, face painting, African storytelling, a live and silent auction and much more!
There is a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children under 16, with 100% of the proceeds raised going directly to benefit AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children in Southern Africa.
Kidlinks World, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit organization that is based in Madison, Wisconsin and is 100% volunteer-run and donor-funded. Kidlinks has been in existence since 2004, with the mission of improving the lives of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Southern Africa.
Admission to Circus World in Baraboo is normally $14.95 during the annual performance season, but radio station WOLX (94.9) is once again offering its listeners free tickets for Sundays (6th, 15th, and 22nd) during the month of August as part of its “Free Circus World Sundays” promotion.
Visit the WOLX website on Mondays to print your free tickets for the upcoming Sunday. Tickets are good for only one Sunday, so you must revisit the website each week to print your tickets.
The kid-friendly Circus World, located at 500 Water Street in Baraboo, offers classic circus shows, magic shows, guided tours of the collection, and interactive activities — including animal rides! You’ll find a complete performance schedule on their website.
According to organizers, “This event has become an annual Hog tradition and features invited performers presenting Guthrie songs and stories. If you are interested in performing a tune or reading from Woody’s works to celebrate all that Woody did in his life, please contact Kim Genich at (608) 233-5687.
Admission to this family friendly event is just $3. Admission pays the rent. Performers are paid from the money the audience puts in the Wild Hog’s ceramic wild boar piggy bank, affectionately called Phillup the Pig (pronounced fill-up).
Seating is limited, so you may want to arrive a bit early.
The Capitol Chordsmen Chorus, a men’s a cappella group “singing the songs that touch America’s heart” in four-part harmony since 1945, will perform a free concert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22nd at the Historic Blooming Grove Historical Society’s (HBGHS) Dean House,4718 Monona Drive in Monona Grove.
This is the 36th year that the HBGHS has presented free public concerts on their lawn on Thursday evenings. Known as the “Back Porch Concerts,” these summer events bring a variety of musical talent to perform for all who come to listen and lounge in any comfortable way they desire — which means they bring their own lawn chairs or spread blankets on the lawn.
At intermission, volunteers will pass the hat for a free-will offering that will go to benefit of the Dean House. Sales of soft drinks and snacks also benefit the Society.
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