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Get your wishes ready 🌠

The 2023 celestial calendar for Madison, WI
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There will be plenty of action in the night sky this year. | Photo via Pexels
Calling all stargazers. We’ve put together a handy guide of this year’s celestial events so you won’t miss a thing. Grab your calendar, mark down these dates, and start planning your 2023 night sky viewing adventures.

đŸ’« Meteor showers

If you missed the Quadrantid meteor shower on January 3 and 4, fear not — there will be plenty more showers to catch this year. Here’s a rundown of what to expect:
  • Lyrids: April 22-23
  • Eta Aquarids: May 6-7
  • Delta Aquarids: July 28-29
  • Alpha Capricornids: July 30-31
  • Perseids: August 12-13
  • Draconids: October 7
  • Orionids: October 21-22
  • Southern Taurids: November 4-5
  • Northern Taurids: November 11-12
  • Leonids: November 17-18
  • Geminids: December 13- 14
  • Ursids: December 21-22

🌕 Full moons and supermoons

It may technically be the Year of the Water Rabbit, but it’s also the moon’s year to shine. While most years there are 12 full moons, 2023 will welcome 13 (two will occur in August). Here’s the full list, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
  • February 5: Snow moon
  • March 7: Worm moon
  • April 6: Pink moon
  • May 5: Flower moon
  • June 3: Strawberry moon
  • July 3: Buck moon
  • August 1: Sturgeon moon
  • August 30: Blue moon
  • September. 29: Harvest moon
  • October 28: Hunter’s moon
  • November 27: Beaver moon
  • December 26: Cold moon

📍 Where to go

When choosing a spot to view celestial events, aim for a location that is away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:
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Today, Jan. 11
  • Photography Group Exhibition Artist Night | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | State Line Distillery, 1413 Northern Ct., Madison | Free | Join the artists behind the shots to mingle and learn about their work.
  • Trivia | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Hop Haus Brewing Company Fitchburg, 2975 Sub-Zero Pkwy., Fitchburg | Free | Test your knowledge and compete for prizes at this trivia event.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Yam Haus | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $17-$20 | Jam out with this alternative-pop quartet based out of Minneapolis.
  • Midnight Run | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 2 p.m. | Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Catch this Robert De Niro flick at the Hawthorne Library.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Beer & Chocolate Pairing | Friday, Jan. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Starkweather Brewing Company, 2439 Atwood Ave., Madison | $30 | Brewmaster Peter Schroder + chocolatier Gail Ambrosius have teamed up to guide you through an exquisite tasting.
  • Good Vibes: A Comedy Show | Friday, Jan. 13 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Robinia Courtyard, 829 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $10 | Enjoy a ridiculously funny lineup of the Midwest’s best comics for the perfect date night or group hang.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Wedding Show | Saturday, Jan. 14-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison | $10 | Don’t miss this opportunity to find your dream wedding team and inspiration around every corner.
  • David Spade | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 8 p.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison | $46-$76 | Catch the iconic comedian during the Madison stop of his national tour.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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What’s your best pickup line?
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Do you think you have the best local pickup line? | Graphic by 6AM City
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got love on the brain.

To usher in the month of love, we want to hear the best pickup lines in the city. The pickup line must include the name of our beloved city, something that our city is known for, or a local landmark. It can be so sweet that it almost gives us a cavity.

We’ll use these pickup lines for something fun soon — keep your (heart) eyes peeled. 😍

So, let’s hear it

DROP YOUR BEST LINE

Weather
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Edu
  • Madison Metropolitan School District officials are considering a raise for summer school staff. Last year, the staff took a pay cut from $40 to $28 per hour; the pay increase would bump the staff’s pay back up to $40 per hour this year. (Cap Times)
  • Following the sudden dissolution of One City School’s ninth and tenth-grade classes, Madison Teachers Inc. is requesting the return of nearly $500,000. This money was originally allocated to One City by MMSD’s budget in order to teach the 51 students that are now not affiliated with the district. 💰 (Channel 3000)
Community
  • The construction of Little John’s new location in Fitchburg has been delayed, leaving the nonprofit in need of a production-style kitchen to work out of once its current lease end on Friday, Feb. 10. If you have any location leads or would like to support the nonprofit, contact them here. 🍳
Opening
  • The historic University Club will reopen its doors after three long years of being closed due to COVID-19. The Club — now under the management of the Wisconsin Union — will feature a new casual dining space along with a new look. Check it out on opening day, Monday, Jan. 23. (Channel 3000)
DYK
  • Did you know that Madison’s commercial buildings are responsible for 30% of the City’s carbon emissions? Legislators introduced a bill that will require buildings larger than 25,000 sqft to benchmark their annual energy use, and those larger than 50,000 sqft will require a building tune-up every four years.
Development
  • The Filene House was unanimously recommended as a landmark by the City’s Landmark Commission. Now, it’s up to City Council to finalize the designation before Vermilion Development submits its official land-use application. đŸ—ïž (Madison.com)
Learn
  • If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work? Short, 10-minute lessons (designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *
Finance
  • This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself. 💾 *
Eat

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Travel and Outdoors

Hit the slopes, 608
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If you’re more of a zero-incline athlete, check out the City’s skate ponds. | Photo by @thekuzickiadventures

Gear up (for less) 🎿

Rich’s Boardsports | For snowboards (and wakeboards in the summer), Rich’s is great for those who want to learn while you shop. They’ll take the time to walk you through everything you need to know about your new gear.
Play It Again | If you know what you want but don’t want to break the bank on brand-new gear, browse the large selection of sports gear for every season.

Hit the slopes đŸ—»

Cascade Mountain | Great for families, Cascade hosts a 900-ft tubing slope, on-site lessons, and free lift passes for kids (with a paid adult).
Tyrol Basin | Pack light. You can rent a full set of ski or snowboarding gear for $40/day. Snowboarders are welcome to shred gnar at the freestyle terrain park.
Blackhawk Ski Club | While this is a members-only club, the myriad of sporting options may be worth it for some families or individuals. Think: ski jumping, mountain biking, biathlon program, alpine ski/boarding.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Ally.

Editor’s pick: If you’re like me and would eat sweets for every meal if you could, you’ll be excited to hear that Miggy’s Bakes is opening up a brick-and-mortar shop in Middleton. I always grab her stuff at local markets and Marigold Kitchen’s bakery counter, so I’m super excited to stock up on sweets at her new store in the spring.

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