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Give these Madison live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 15, 2025 09:33 AM
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We’re helping you plan your next 60(date) night in Madison
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Madtown.
February 10, 2025
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On exhibit: 12 museums in Madison
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or just love mustard, these 12 museums in Madison have it all.
January 10, 2025
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Hit the slopes, 608
Enjoy the upside to all of this cold and snow by getting outside for skiing, tubing, and sledding.
January 8, 2025
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Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Madison and Wisconsin competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Mad City and Wisconsin will be well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some Olympians to watch.
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Madison’s 1999 time capsule
What was Madison like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 17, 2024
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Calling all Madison nerds - let’s play some trivia
Madisonians are smart enough to find a good pub quiz or two.
January 2, 2024
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Jonathan Shipley
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Keep your kids busy during winter break in Madison
Need a break from your kids’ winter break? We’ve rounded up a few activities to keep your littles entertained while class is not in session.
December 20, 2023
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Winter events happening in and around Madison
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Madison in this seasonal guide.
December 4, 2023
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Celebrate cultures from all over the world with Overture Center’s International Festival
The Overture Center’s International Festival is a completely free festival that features a wide variety food vendors, 25+ musical and dance performances, and plenty of vendors.
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