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July 26 - August 1
The weather
-- Highs around 80 all week with rain chances in the
forecast for midweek.
Check Current Beach Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
Wisconsin PBS Kids'
Open House
UW Vilas Hall 821 University Ave.,
Madison, fourth floor outdoor terrace
Cost: Free, Call: 265-5035
Friday, August 1, 9:00am - 11:00am
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205098
Youngsters and their caregivers are invited to attend the
11th-annual Wisconsin PBS Kids Open House. The event is
sponsored by Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) and the
Educational Communications Board.
The free open house will be held outdoors from 9-11 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 1 on the Vilas Hall fourth-floor terrace at 821 University,
Ave. in Madison. For directions, call (608) 265-5035.
This year's event theme is SUPER YOU!, and features appearances
by walk-around characters from the popular PBS children's
programs WordGirl and Super Why. Children also can participate
in games and activities based on PBS children's programs.
Community organizations also will be present with activities,
demonstrations and handout materials.
Wisconsin Animals &
Insects: Endangered Species: Past, Present, Future
Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N. Carroll St.
Ages 5-10, Cost: $6 Call: RSVP: 264-6557
Wednesday, July 30, 11:00am and 1:00pm
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Discover the past by listening to stories about Wisconsin
wildlife and participate in a related craft. Each week a new
story will be shared and a new craft will be created. Crafts
include creating a field guide to animal prints, sculpting an
effigy mound, decorating a badger mask, painting a wooden
butterfly, and folding origami critters. Drop in's welcome.
Sessions will last approximately an hour and a half. Cost is
$6.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members and groups of 5 or
more participants. Sessions will last approximately an hour and
a half and are appropriate for youth ages 5-10. Please call
608-264-6557 for more information.
EAA AirVenture
EAA Aviation Center, 3000
Poberezny Road, Oshkosh, WI 54902
July 28 - Augusts 3
Adult $35, Student (14-18) $20, Youth (6-13) $15, (5 & under)
FREE
http://www.airventure.org/2008/events/kidventure.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.
Dane Dances! -
Monona Terrace
Grupo Candela, The Davis Family Band, DJ Laurie Mlatawou
Monona Terrace Rooftop, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison Call: 261-4000
Friday, August 1, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
http://www.mononaterrace.com
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. There will be
ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase
beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening
at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
ALL PERFORMANCES ARE FREE
AUGUST 1 Monona Terrace Rooftop
Grupo Candela. 6:00 - Salsa, meringue, bachata, and cumbia
The Davis Family Band. 8:00 - Jazz, Classic R&B and top 40.
DJ Laurie 5:30 & 7:30 pm
WaunaFest
Centennial Park, Waunakee Call:
849-5977
July 24 - July 27
http://www.waunafest.org
Family Entertainment Tent Saturday:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Animart Amazing Animals Show
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Spotlight Dance Academy
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Waunakee High School Dance Team
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Spotlight Dance Academy
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Arboretum Music School
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: TBD-Joe Meeker and Luke Theiring
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Arboretum Music School
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Premier Martial Arts
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Ben Cameron Band
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: John Statz
Friends of Fitchburg Library: An Evening with Crystal River
fundraiser
Fitchburg Community Center, Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI
Friday, July 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Price $10 - $15 Ticket Phone 278-7707
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=135658&nav=menu1362_5_1
An Evening with Crystal River: Friends of Fitchburg Library's next
fundraiser features the acoustic duo, Crystal River. (For more
information about Crystal River, visit their Web site at
CrystalRiverSound.com.) A limited number of $10 tickets are available in
advance; children under 12 admitted free of charge. This event is
family-friendly, with an activities area for children. Assorted
refreshments available. Tickets can be purchased at our used book sale
July 19, from volunteers at our table at Farmers’ Market, or by
contacting Nancy Arnold (278-7707).
Atwood Summerfest
Atwood Avenue's 2000-2100 blocks,
Call: 241-1574
Saturday, July 26, Noon-7 pm.
http://www.goodmancenter.org
Mark your calendars for Atwood Summerfest! Join the residents of
Madison's near east side for this great neighborhood celebration. The
fest has food and craft vendors, street entertainment and multiple
stages with live music. This year's street festival will be held again
on the last Saturday of July the 26th.
The festival needs street entertainers, food vendors, crafters and
artists of all kinds. Because the center staff is preparing to move into
the new center shortly after the festival, organizers are also looking
for groups to sponsor and run children's games and activities this year.
If you would like to participate as a vendor or sponsor children's
activities, call Debra 241-1574 ext. 30.
Fiesta Hispana
Warner Park 2930 N. Sherman Ave.,
Madison
Saturday, July 26 11 am-10 pm
http://www.chdc.us
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
August Special Events
Friday Movie Night - Friday, August 1 • 6:30-8:00pm
Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and wear your PJ's. Snuggle
in for a family movie! M Free
Young Shakespeare Players' "Richard II"
Young Shakespeare Players Playhouse,
1806 West Lawn Ave., Madison
Cost: Free Call: 258-0015
6pm, Friday July 18-Saturday July 26, Sunday July 27 at 1pm
http://www.ysp.org
This summer, we will "tell sad stories of the death of kings" - two of
the most famous Shakespeare ever told. Early in the summer, YSP will
again present King Richard II - the lyrical and intensely beautiful
story of a bad II king who becomes a great victim. This tale, told in
some of the most beautiful language ever written, begins the era of
history about which Shakespeare wrote most of his History Plays.
Performances are FREE at the Young Shakespeare Players' Playhouse at
1806 West Lawn Ave. in Madison (near Spooner and Monroe Sts.)
Wisconsin Animals & Insects
Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N.
Carroll St.
"The First Butterfly: How it Came to Be"
Ages 5-10, Wednesday, July 23, 11 am & 1 pm
Cost: $6 Call: RSVP: 264-6557
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Discover the past by listening to stories about Wisconsin wildlife and
participate in a related craft. Each week a new story will be shared and
a new craft will be created. Crafts include creating a field guide to
animal prints, sculpting an effigy mound, decorating a badger mask,
painting a wooden butterfly, and folding origami critters. Drop in's
welcome. Sessions will last approximately an hour and a half. Cost is
$6.00 for non-members and $5.00 for members and groups of 5 or more
participants. Sessions will last approximately an hour and a half and
are appropriate for youth ages 5-10. Please call 608-264-6557 for more
information.
Native American Weekend
Aztalan State Park 1213 S. Main St.,
Lake Mills
July 26 and 27, 10 am-4 pm
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/aztalan/
Join us at Aztalan State Park for a special Native American
Week-End sponsored by the Friends of Aztalan State Park. The event,
which will run 10:00-4:00 each day, will offer crafts, art, dancing,
singing and drumming by artists and performers from many Indian nations.
Special performances are July 26, 1:00 dances by Art Shegonee
(Menominee-Potawatomi), 3:00 Wisconsin Dells Drummers and Singers
(Ho-Chunk); July 27, 3:00 Stra8 Across Drummers and Singers
(multi-tribal).
Traditional and contemporary crafts and art by Native artists such as
Dawn Dark Mountain (Oneida), Tim Hagen (Menominee), and Karen Hartman
(Cherokee) will be displayed throughout the weekend and available for
purchase.
At 1:00 on Sunday July 27 Karen Hartman will offer a program for
chiildren on making Dream Catchers ($2.00 per child).
State park admission applies, but stickers may be purchased at the park
The Friends of Aztalan are raising money for a Visitor's Center at
Aztalan, so donations would be most welcome. For more information call
(608) 516-3421.
Leave No Trace
New Glarus Woods State Park picnic
shelter
Free outdoor skills program for ages 6-12 (State Park vehicle sticker
required). 527-6362
Saturday July 26, 7:00 pm
http://www.newglaruswoods.org
Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park present a PEAK (Promoting
Environmental Awareness in Kids)
Friends of New Glarus Woods are sponsoring a naturalist program for
children at the picnic shelter and playground in the New Glarus Woods
State Park on Saturday July 26th at 7:00 p.m.
PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) is a partnership
program between Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and REI
(Recreation Equipment Inc.) to educate children about the outdoors and
responsible enjoyment of our public lands. The PEAK program is based on
the seven principles of Leave No Trace and aims to teach minimum impact
outdoor skills and ethics to children ages six to twelve. Friends of New
Glarus Woods State Park member and employee of REI, Daedre Decker, will
provide an entertaining program that teaches the seven principals of
Leave No Trace:
"I like to teach the Leave No Trace
Crime Scene game to kids," says Ms. Decker. "It is a fun way to engage
the children and it allows them to see how they can be thoughtful
stewards to the land." Friends of New Glarus Woods have created an
outdoor playground space based on the philosophy that children cannot
save the earth until they fall in love with it. Come visit the woods and
play on the rolling hill berm, bring your sand toys to the sandbox,
climb the wooden Ranger Station playground and run through the Discovery
Path.
The program is free. Vehicles that park in the New Glarus Woods State
Park must have a 2008 park sticker.
Taste of Sun Prairie
Cannery Square Plaza in downtown Sun
Prairie
Saturday, July 26, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=205371
The Taste of Sun Prairie, a fundraiser for the Sun Prairie Dream Park,
will be held on Sat., July 26 at Cannery Square Plaza in downtown Sun
Prairie. The Taste will feature Sun Prairie's finest restaurants serving
up portions for $5.00 or less to encourage diners to sample a variety of
specialty items. All participating restaurants will be donating a
portion of their proceeds to the Firemen's Park in the Prairie Dream
Park for park maintenance and improvements.
Activities will include face painting, kids' miniature golf, a jumping
castle, Giggles the Clown and a 50/50 cash raffle. Bands scheduled to
appear include the Double Shirley Poppy band and Angela Smith & Friends.
The Sun Prairie Lions Club will man the beer garden throughout the day.
Other participants include Meant to Bead and Remember Me Photography.
Food will be available from noon until 6:00 PM. Music and the beer
garden will continue until 7:00 PM.
For additional information or to participate, please contact Rebecca
Ketelsen at 825-7346.
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Saturday, July 26 - William Hung American
Idol Karaoke Night!
Former American Idol contestant William Hung headlines the
Mallards second annual "Idol" Night & throughout the evening
you'll have an opportunity to put your karaoke skills to the
test! Do you have what it takes to become the next Mallards
"American Idol?"
Stick around afterwards for fireworks,
presented by Lifestyle Staffing.
Sunday, July 27 - Thrift Painting baseball giveaway
(first 1,000 kids) & Doggie Day at the "Duck Pond" presented
by Animart & Capital K-9's!
Kids, here's your chance to replace the baseball that flew
through your neighbor's window & was never returned! The
first 1,000 youngsters will receive a ball courtesy of
Thrift Painting. Perhaps you've seen their billboards across
town?
It's also Doggie Day at the ballpark! All dogs will receive
a Mallards Doggie Bandana thanks to the animal lovers at
Animart & Capital K-9s. Plus, Schoep's Ice Cream will once
again provide delicious soft-serve for your favorite
four-legged friend!
Tuesday, July 29 U.S. Cellular Bobblehead Night. Maynard
G. Mallard Bobbleheads in a new pose! (first 1,000 14 &
under)
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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Friday, July 25 - Westside Andy/Mel
Ford 6-9PM
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Friday, August 1- Cris Plata w/Extra
Hot 6-9PM
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Saturday, August 2- Africa Alive
Kidlinks fundraiser - from 2-8PM for a $10 suggested
donation at the door (kids under 16 - $5) you will enjoy
live music, African spoken word poetry, live and silent
auctions, dance, crafts, and food!
15th
Annual Summer Concert Series
Warner Park 2930
N. Sherman Ave.
Cost: Free Call: 243-5252
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=202508
Free admission, open to the public. This project is
supported by the Dane County Cultural Affairs
Commission with additional funds from the Pleasant
T. Rowland Foundation.
28 July, The Midwesterners (Country Rock)
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.
July 26 • "The Invisible Universe"
Learn how invisible light affects you every day, and use
this 'mystery light' to make a secret message!
August 2 • "Let's Go Fly a Kite"
Experiment with the basics of flight by making your own
kite.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Drop-In Program: Animal Tracking
July 29, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop-In Program: Leap Into Lakes
Get to know you local lake critters!
July 27, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
August 2, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Paper Flowers
Make colorful tissue paper flowers.
July 26, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Peru Exploration Stations
Join us for a week-long program series on Peruvian culture,
history, and geography.
July 25, 2008 — 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Insect Art
Make a buggy piece of artwork to celebrate summer.
July 28, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 29, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 30, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
July 31, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 1, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Free Family Sunday
Visitors enjoy free admission all day. Free Family Sundays
in June, July, and August are generously sponsored by Quarles &
Brady, LLP.
August 3, 2008 — 12:00 pm to 5:00 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/find_an_event.do
Creativity Camp Reading and Booksigning
Barnes & Noble East
Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration as children and teenagers read
excerpts of the books they have written and illustrated through
Creativity Camp, and sign copies of the Creativity Camp
anthology for the audience. The anthology will be provided free
of charge to audience members who RSVP before July 25 by calling
Amy Deming Robb at (608) 241-4891. A limited number of extra
anthologies will also be available on a first-come basis.
Parlez Vous Francais?
Barnes & Noble West
Wednesday, July 30, 1:00 PM
Join Michele, as she shares some things French, from stories
to food. You can practice saying a few travel phrases for your
next trip abroad.
Creepy, Crawly Critter Crafts
Stoughton Library 304 S. 4th St., Stoughton Call: 873-6281
Saturday, July 26th at 10:30 am
http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
CREEPY, CRAWLY, CRITTER-CRAFTS
As Stoughton Public Library's "Catch the Reading Bug" summer
program winds down, we don't want it to"fly" by without having
time for the children to create some of their own "reading
bugs." On Saturday, July 26th at 10:30 a.m., the Carnegie Room
at the Library will be filled with materials for the kids to do
just that. For an hour-and-a-half they can use their imagination
or follow the patterns that will be available to cut, glue,
paste and decorate the bugs of their dreams. It's sure to
produce some f "ant"astic creations!
If you need special accommodations to attend this program,
please call 608-873-6281.
Let's Go to the Movies
Stoughton Library 304 S. 4th St., Stoughton Call: 873-6281
Thursday, July 31 at 1:30pm
http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
Let's Go to the Movie @ the Library
Cool off from the hot summer sun by attending a free movie at
the Stoughton Public Library on Thursday afternoon, July 31, at
1:30 p.m. Rated PG, the movie's subject has to do with those
buzzingly interesting flying bugs called bees and is great
entertainment for the whole family. Refreshments will be served.
This is a special event of the "Catch the Reading Bug" summer
reading program.
This program is sponsored by the Stoughton Optimists Club and is
open to all ages. If you need special accommodations to attend,
please call 873-6281 as soon as possible.
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. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
Ongoing Activities...
Blooming Butterflies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.,
Madison
Cost: $5 Call: 246-4550
July 16 - August 10, 2008 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
http://www.olbrich.org
Experience Butterflies in Living Flight in the Bolz Conservatory at
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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Investigate
exotic butterflies!
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Experience
the thrill of butterflies in flight!
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Explore the
gardens with your butterfly passport and earn a free cone
from Michael's Frozen Custard!
First, the butterfly exploration begins in
the Lobby of Olbrich Botanical Gardens where people can investigate the
mysterious exotic butterflies in Dan Capps' collection on display and
back by popular demand. Capps has traveled around the world to build the
most impressive traveling display of exotic insects in North America.
Next, discover rare tropical treasures hidden in the heart of Madison!
Experience the wonder of strolling through a tropical rain forest on a
search for fleeting butterflies. Live butterflies are emerging from
chrysalises daily in the Bolz Conservatory. The Bolz Conservatory, which
will house the live butterflies, is a two-story glass pyramid filled
with exotic plants from around the world, a rushing waterfall, fragrant
orchids, and free-flying birds, and for one month out of the year,
thousands of colorful butterflies. The dainty painted lady, the
exquisite swallowtail, the tropical zebra butterflies, and many others
will all float through the lush greenery feeding on the nectar of bright
flowers. Up to two dozen species of butterflies, native to both
Wisconsin and tropical areas of the southern United States, can be seen
at various times during the exhibit.
Families can collect stamps in their passport without leaving the
gardens - their Butterfly Passport, that is. This fun tour will take
families on a search through the outdoor gardens to find butterflies in
their natural habitat, and earn a free frozen cone from Michael's Frozen
Custard. Visitors can look for Wisconsin's native butterflies and take
home ideas about how to attract butterflies to their own backyard
gardens. Along the way, children can visit stamping stations to collect
stamps in their Butterfly Passport while learning fun facts. The
passport is the ticket to an exciting adventure during which kids will
make fascinating butterfly discoveries.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for
children ages 3-12, and free to ages 2 and under. Members of the Olbrich
Botanical Society are admitted free of charge.
Two hatcheries will be featured in the Conservatory for many
opportunities to see butterflies emerging into life.
RSVP for Breakfast for the Butterflies
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.
$6/class RSVP one week prior for each class: 246-4550
Class for ages 8 & up, set for 8:30-9:30 am Wednesdays, 7/23-8/6
http://www.olbrich.org
Come to this special behind the scenes class as you help Olbrich get
ready for a busy day of Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies. Work side by
side with the staff as you feed the butterflies, birds, and fish in the
conservatory. Learn about where the butterflies come from and how the
chrysalis cases are set up. For ages 8 & up.
Wednesday, July 30, 8:30-9:30 am
Registration Deadline: July 23
$5 members/$6 public
Wednesday, August 6, 8:30-9:30 am
Registration Deadline: July 30
$5 members/$6 public
RSVP for Butterflies & Blooms
Class for ages 4 & up, set for 1-2 pm Fridays, 7/18-8/8, $4/class. RSVP
eight days prior for each class: 246-4550
Enjoy a guided trip through the outdoor gardens, discovering the
butterflies and bugs that live there and the beautiful flowers and
plants they are attracted to. Every child will use a "Discovery Kit" to
help them explore the gardens. For ages 4 & up.
Friday, July 25, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 17
$3 members/$4 public
Friday, August 1, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 24
$3 members/$4 public
Friday, August 8, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 31
$3 members/$4 public
RSVP for Butterfly Arts & Crafts
Class for ages 4 & up, set for 1-2 pm Thursdays, 7/17-8/7, Olbrich
Gardens. $4/class. RSVP one week prior for each class: 246-4550
After touring Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies exhibit,
stop by this weekly session and make a fun butterfly of your own to take
home. Each week will offer a different arts and crafts project that
highlights butterflies and insects. Sign up for one or all four! For
ages 4 & up.
Thursday, July 31, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 24
$3 members/$4 public
Thursday, August 7, 1-2 pm
Registration Deadline: July 31
$3 members/$4 public
Concerts in the Park
Fireman's
Park, DeForest. If rain: DeForest Library. 846-5482
Tuesday evenings
http://www.deforest.lib.wi.us/
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Fireman's Park in DeForest at
6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings this summer. The DeForest Area Public
Library has planned a great line-up of performers for our free Concert
in the Park series.
July 29 - Tom Waselchuk & Sheila Voss of The Dang-Its
As a duo, Tom and Sheila perform songs from The Dang-Its repertoire,
including Americana and western swing music, as well as folk and
bluegrass styles, with some Cajun and blues flavored songs added in.
Thanks to DMB Community Bank for sponsorship.
August 5 - Home Grown Talent Night: Cait Shanahan and The Getaway
Drivers, featuring Sheila Shigley
We have two acts for this evening. Enjoy acoustic/pop/folk singer
Cait Shanahan's melodious voice while her guitar melodies sing
along. Then listen to The Getaway Drivers showcasing a diversity of
styles and influences, from stomping rock to delicate folk. Sheila
and Cait are both originally from the DeForest area. Thanks to
Alliant Energy for sponsorship.
August 12 - Lou & Peter Berryman
Listen to the sophisticated and humorous original songwriting of
this popular Wisconsin duo as they perform musical comedy, cabaret,
and folk music.
2008 Sounds of Summer Concert Schedule
Greenway
Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat., July 26: Lucas Cates Band Acoustic pop and magical
melodies
Sat., August 2: Harmonious Wail Gypsy swing with knockout
vocals
Sat., August 9: The Midwesterners Distinctive blend of rock
and country
Sat., August 16: Primitive Culture Funky, bluesy and reggae
grooves
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Lakeside Kids!
One John Nolen Drive Madison, (608)261-4000
Wednesdays, 10-11AM
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.
Programs will be held on the rooftop unless otherwise indicated. In the
event of inclement weather, program will be moved inside. Please call
(608) 261-400 after 8:30AM the day of event for program location.
If transporting kids by bus, please call 608-261-4062 at least 48 hours
prior to event.
JULY
30 Songs and Stores from Around the Earth
Clare Norelle - Musician and Storyteller
Mad-City Ski Team - These may be
cancelled due to high water levels
Law Park 410 S. Blair St. , Madison
http://madcityskiteam.com
Free water ski show, 6 pm Sundays, Law Park (off Lake Monona
east of Monona Terrace). 663-8326. The Mad-City Ski Team
will be performing FREE waterski shows once again this year!!!
Inflatable carnival rides will be available from Hero's
Party!
We are located at Law Park at the corner of John Nolen Drive and
Williamson Street right next to the Monona Terrace in beautiful
downtown Madison!!
July 27
August 3, 17, 24, 31
You will notice that we skip a week in both July and August. This is for
our state and national competitions.
Go Green This Summer With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use
the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of nature
- all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way
and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on
requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and
neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In addition
to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro Hispano (810
West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and United Asian
Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin 608-256-6400).
Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo,
International Crane Foundation, Lussier Family Heritage Center,
MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison Children's Museum, Madison
School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Owen Conservation Park, UW
Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Olbrich Concerts
in the Gardens 2008 Schedule
Olbrich Gardens 3330 Atwood Ave.,
Madison
All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Cost: $1 (bring chair/blanket) Call: 246-4550
http://www.thedailypage.com/theguide/details.php?event=202394
Let the beauty of Olbrich
Botanical Gardens set the perfect stage for a night of music. Bring a
lawn chair or blanket, and spread out for a picnic surrounded by
Olbrich's lush flowers. Or, purchase a brat or hotdog from the Madison
East Kiwanis. Picnics are allowed in the Gardens for the Tuesday
concerts only. In case of rain, concerts will be held indoors. A $1
donation is suggested. Concerts are sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical
Society. For more information, call 608-246-4550.
July 29 Atimevu - African Drums and Dance
Art Cart
http://www.mmoca.org/events/eventdetails/artcart/index.php
Art Cart, a joint program of
MMoCA and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), takes place at
school playgrounds, parks, and beaches across Madison. Art Cart EXTRA!
is a program of MMoCA and visits parks and playgrounds in Black Earth,
Cross Plains, DeForest, Fitchburg, Lake Mills, Monona, Mount Horeb,
Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, and Waunakee.
The 2008 season of Art Cart is genersouly supported by TDS Telecom,
Alliant Energy Foundation, Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company, and the
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the
American Girl’s Fund for Children and the Evjue Foundation.
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F, 7/25 Acewood Park Warner Beach X |
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M, 7/28 X Shorewood School
Marlborough Park |
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T, 7/29 Glacier Hill Park Elmside
Circle Park X |
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W, 7/30 X Muir School Eagle Heights
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R, 7/31 X Warner Park Elvehjem
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F, 8/1 Lucia Crest Park Tenney Beach
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M, 8/4 X East Madison CC Whitetail
Ridge Park |
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T, 8/5 Segoe Park Spring Harbor Park
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W, 8/6 X Eken Park Garner Park |
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R, 8/7 X Thoreau School Elver Park |
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F, 8/8 Hawthorne School Olbrich
Beach X |
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M, 8/11 X Leopold School Country
Grove Park |
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T, 8/12 Gompers School Windom Park X |
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W, 8/13 X Hoyt Park Segoe Park |
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R, 8/14 X Villager Mall Lindbergh
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F, 8/15 Garner Park BB Clarke Beach
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M, 8/18 X Droster Park Windom Park |
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T, 8/19 Van Hise School Marlborough
Park X |
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W, 8/20 X Hawthorne School Allis
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R, 8/21 X Kennedy School Spring
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Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions (every
2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will resume
Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in joining or
learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net
or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
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:
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yummy, good-for-you food
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a
hip, fun atmosphere for kids and parents
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organic baby food and delivery service
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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.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
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.
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!
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 9:00-11:301:30
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.
Stay, Play, Learn All-Together (SPLAT)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun
Prairie
You must pre-register at 608.241.5150.
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and
children the opportunity to interact and play with other
children, and parents. 2 locations!!
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
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at
10:00 a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley
Road, just off PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June
19th through July 24th (excluding July 3rd). Story Time is
for children 5 and under with a care giver. Includes stories,
finger plays and songs and a craft. And of course the awesome
Kids Crossing playground is right there for active before or
after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
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.
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 2-5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
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 |