Tag Archives: events
‘It’s absurdist realism’: HIR at Bartell Theatre shows family going through gender transition, difficult changes
MADISON, Wis. — After being delayed by the pandemic for two years, a new play coming to Madison’s Bartell Theatre Friday focuses on gender fluidity and a family going through changes. &ldq...
Arman Rahman Jan 19, 2023
MLK Community Choir to perform Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MADISON, Wis. — The MLK Community Choir is set to perform a collection of freedom songs at the Overture Center on Monday evening to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. “It wa...
Braden Ross Jan 14, 2023
Silvesterchlausen celebration showcases New Glarus’ Swiss heritage
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — New Glarus’ Swiss heritage was on full display Saturday afternoon as the community celebrated an ancient New Year’s celebration called Silvesterchlausen. The celeb...
Logan Reigstad Jan 14, 2023
Book Buddies program helps kids gain confidence by reading to therapy dogs
MADISON, Wis. — Several area kids spent part of their Saturday practicing their reading skills for a special audience: therapy dogs. Madison-based nonprofit group Guardian Whiskers’ Book B...
Logan Reigstad Jan 14, 2023
‘Queering Rural Spaces’ exhibition opens at Madison’s Arts + Literature Laboratory
MADISON, Wis. — A photography exhibition exploring the connection between gender and sexual identity with rural living opened Friday in Madison. “Queering Rural Spaces” will be on di...
Christopher Hawbaker Jan 13, 2023
WATCH: What’s going on In the 608 this weekend?
Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Here are some of the events happening in southern Wisconsin over the next few days. To see a list of events happening in your area or to submi...
Josh Spreiter Jan 12, 2023
‘Cookie Wars’ fundraiser benefits family of ‘Ultimate Hockey Dad’ who died last month
MADISON, Wis. — Two high school hockey programs came together Tuesday evening to raise money to support a Vel Phillips Memorial High School student-athlete whose father, a fixture in the stands,...
Logan Reigstad Jan 10, 2023
Strawberry, cocoa cream puffs returning to Wisconsin State Fair Park for Valentine’s Day
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — The 2023 Wisconsin State Fair may be a little more than 200 days away, but Wisconsinites craving a taste of the fair will be able to sink their teeth into some special cream p...
Logan Reigstad Jan 10, 2023
Madison Home Expo underway this weekend at Monona Terrace Convention Center
MADISON, Wis. — The 25th annual Madison Home Expo is now underway at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the event between Friday and Sunday. The...
Site staff Jan 06, 2023
Joey’s Song Foundation benefit concert happening this weekend
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin native Butch Vig of the band Garbage and comedian Charlie Berens are taking the stage this weekend to raise money to fight against epilepsy. The Joey’s Song Found...
Site staff Jan 05, 2023