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| 4765 Hayes Rd. I-90/94/39 |
| Exit 135A (Hwy 151) |
| Madison, WI 53704, US |
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| Phone: 608-249-5300 |
| Fax: 608-240-9335 |
| Email:super8madisoneast@gmail.com |
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Art Fair on the Square |
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Madison, WI 53703*608-257-0158 |
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Description
: CAPITOL SQUARE. Benefiting the Madison Museum of Contemporray
Art, this venerated event is a summertime mainstay and
is regularly attended by more than 200,000 visitors.
The juried show features hundreds of artists, and a
range of genres including sculpture, jewelry, woodworking,
painting, ceramics, and photography. Live bands perform
on two stages, and kids activities keep the little ones
happy and occupied. Plus, there's plenty of food to
munch on, and beer is available.
Hours : Second weekend in Jul Sat 9am-6pm,
Sun 10am-5pm |
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Concerts on the Square |
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Madison, WI *608-257-0611 |
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Description
: CAPITOL SQUARE. Bring a blanket and a picnic to the
Capitol lawn for this popular performance series! Held
for six Wednesdays during June and July, the well-attended
concerts have been a tradition for more than two decades
now, and folks can't say enough about them. Each year,
more than 100,000 visitors enjoy classical concerts
by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, guest performers,
and opera companies. Selections range from patriotic
marches to show tunes, waltzes, and symphonic movements
all of them eminently enjoyable. Although concerts
begin at 7pm, space may be claimed beginning at 3pm.
Hours : Late Jun-Jul Wed 7pm |
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Jazz at Five |
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State St, Madison, WI 53703*608-231-0729 |
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Description
: CAPITOL SQUARE. On Wednesdays for five weeks, this
popular concert series floods upper State Street with
the awesome strains of local jazz. Folks take advantage
of the after-work opportunity, with crowds often numbering
in the thousands. Sax and bass players, pianists, drummers,
and guitarists mix up the styles, and the concerts are
a popular way for folks to bridge the day from work
into dinner and more. Many spectators enjoy the music
from the Capitol lawn, but folding chairs can be rented
for a nominal fee.
Hours : Aug-early Sep Wed 5pm-8pm |
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Paddle and Portage |
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James Madison Park (start), Madison,
WI *608-255-1008 x322 |
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Description
: Amateur and serious athletes test their physical mettle
at this annual, summertime event. Especially suited
to Madison, given its adjacent lakes, the competition
begins at Lake Mendota with a mile-plus canoe paddle.
Following that, participants shoulder their vessels
for a mile-plus trek across the isthmus to Lake Monona,
where they paddle the final leg to Olin Park. At the
finish line, awards are bestowed and refreshments are
distributed for celebration. Various classes include
contests for men, women, mixed, and adult-child teams.
Third Saturday in July.
Hours : Jul Sat 10am |
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Rhythm & Booms |
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1625 Northport Dr, Madison, WI
53704*608-833-6717 |
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Description:
Annually pulling in more than 300,000 visitors, this
huge Fourth of July celebration delivers family fun
and the region's most spectacular fireworks display.
Activities include events for children, carnival rides,
bingo, musical performances, and skydiving exhibitions.
Plus, there's plenty of food and drink to keep hungry
appetites satisfied. Fireworks usually begin around
9:30pm, and last for about 35 minutes, accompanied by
music. General admission to the park is free, but those
wishing to attend the concerts or enjoy carnival rides
will need to purchase tickets - expect concerts to be
$5-15.
Hours : Sat prior to 4th of July noon-10pm;
Fireworks begin at dusk
Payment Methods : Cash |
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