11.10.2023

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Today’s Forecast

40º | Mostly cloudy | 8% chance of sleet | Sunrise 7:14 a.m. | Sunset 4:21 p.m.

👀 Bascom’s banners

See Bascom Hall’s new Ho-Chunk Nation banners before the end of the month

Bascom Hall with Abe Lincoln statue in foreground

“Seed by Seed” was unveiled as part of UW-Madison’s 175th anniversary celebration. | Photo by 608today

UW-Madison is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, and part of that celebration includes the commission of some new decor for Bascom Hall.

During the month of November, three large banners are adorning the face of Bascom Hall to celebrate the Ho-Chunk Nation.

The triptych piece of art titled “Seed by Seed” draws inspiration from traditional bandolier patterns, basketry, and the use of natural fibers.

Here’s what some of the banner’s elements represent:

Close-up of Ho-Chunk banner — Take a closer look at Bascom’s new banners. | Photo by 608today

Two water spirits are depicted on the center banner, touching tails. Fun fact: There is a double-tailed water spirit effigy mound right around the corner on Observatory Hill
Above each water spirit are abstract Ws, a nod to UW-Madison
The green rings on the outer banners represent Madison’s four lakes — Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa
Patches within those green rings symbolize the different colors that reflect on the lakes throughout the day
Across the bottom of the entire piece are symbols of the 12 Ho-Chunk clans — Thunder, Warrior, Eagle, Pigeon, Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolf, Elk, Fish, Water Spirit, and Snake

While the banners will come down at the end of the month, they will return in the spring as part of Bascom Hall’s regular banner rotation.

Events

Friday, Nov. 10

NaNoWriMo | Friday, Nov. 10 | 1-5 p.m. | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie | Free | The library is hosting open writing sessions throughout the month of November for writers looking to hit that 50,000 word goal.
Opening Reception | Friday, Nov. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Abel Contemporary Gallery, 524 E. Main St., Stoughton | Free | Three new exhibitions are opening at this Stoughton gallery, stop by to be one of the first to check them out.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | St. Christopher Parish Center, 202 E. Harriet St., Verona | Free | Find holiday treasures while eating holiday treats.
MSCR Dance Recital | Saturday, Nov. 11 | MYArts Center, 1055 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $15 | Shake a leg to watch young dancers celebrate their work.

Sunday, Nov. 12

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison | Free | Listen to music that heals and inspires, sung by the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus.
Jim Brickman Hits | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 3 p.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison | $38.50-$48.50 | Listen to holiday music from the Grammy-nominated songwriter who has performed with the likes of Kenny Loggins and Kenny Rogers.

Monday, Nov. 13

Wisconsin Tax Seminar for New Businesses | Monday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | In this New Business Seminar, hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, you will gain a basic understanding of Wisconsin’s tax laws.
Dinner and a Show | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Buck and Honey’s Monona, 800 W. Broadway, Monona | $30 | Enjoy dinner at a taping of the “Wisconsin Huddle” with co-host, Tanner Mordecai.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Car-Free Holiday Fantasy in Lights | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Olin Park, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Madison | Free | Bring your bike for a first-look at this year’s holiday light show at Olin Park.

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News Notes

Today Is

Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending the Veterans Day observance at the Capitol.

Traffic

Starting 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, John Nolen Drive will operate with one lane in each direction for Monona Terrace tunnel projects, including stormwater piping replacement and fire alarm electrical work. Completion is expected by Friday, Dec. 22. Motorists should anticipate daily peak-hour congestion and consider alternative routes.

Read

Madison Reading Project kicks off its fourth annual Community Book Drive in honor of Family Literacy Month. Seeking 15,000 new books and $100,000, the initiative aims to distribute literature to 12,000 kids. Find a book collection bin near you, or donate online until the end of the year. (NBC 15)

Travel

Dane County Regional Airport plans to enhance its offerings with new Breeze Airways direct flights to Tampa and Orlando starting in February. The move follows the airport’s recent $85 million south terminal expansion aims to help recover its pre-pandemic passenger and destination levels. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Award

Late US Air Force Col. LaVerne Griffin, a Wisconsin veteran, posthumously entered the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital’s Hall of Heroes, just before Veterans Day. Griffin, a Portage High School graduate, served for nearly 30 years, and his daughter highlighted his dedication to service at the induction ceremony. (Channel 3000)

Community

The deadline for City-County 2024 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards nominations is extended to Friday, Nov. 17. Individuals displaying leadership, volunteerism, and contributions to peace and understanding are eligible. Applications can be submitted online or via email. (Madison 365)

DYK

Amanda Van Elzen, RN serves as an OB/GYN Nurse Educator (the first role of its kind locally) at Associated Physicians, educating patients on pregnancy, lactation, and more. Plus, she also picked November’s OBee Book Society read (which you can pick up Leopold’s or Mystery To Me).^

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Drink

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City

🎃 Hit the road jack(-o'-lantern)

Here’s what to do with your decaying fall pumpkins

Until next year, pumpkins. | Photo by 608today

Now that Halloween is over, you might have a slightly soggy jack-o'-lantern sitting on your porch. According to Sustain Dane, roughly 100 tons of pumpkins are discarded during fall in Madison. We’ve rounded up a few ways you can get rid of yours responsibly.

Feeders | If the squirrels haven’t already started making a snack-o'-lantern of your jack-o’lantern, it’s only a matter of time. Expedite the process by cutting up your pumpkins and adding chunks to your squirrel + bird feeders.

Local gardens | Browse Madison-area community gardens to find one in your neighborhood that may be interested in adding your old pumpkins to their compost pile.

Kick ‘em to the curb | Check when your neighborhood’s next leaf collection date is, and toss your pumpkins in your leaf pile to be collected by the city.

Kick-start your composting journey by checking out some local composting opportunities:

Curbside Composter
Green Box
Resources for at-home composting

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I’m not a huge Halloween fan/decorator, so I never have to worry about getting rid of any biodegradable decor. Thanksgiving and Christmas are more my speed, and I have my eye on Turnkey’s corn pudding pie for this year’s festivities.

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