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Everything you need to know about the 2024 cicada super brood
Dozens of cicadas sit on the branch of a tree
Cicadas prefer oaks, willows, maples, and ash trees. | Photo via Gene Kritsky
Are you ready for swarms of cicadas to take over a 16-state area?

It’s rare, but occasionally two broods emerge at the same time. Brood XIII (comprising cicadas that emerge every 17 years) and Brood XIX (13-year cicadas) will both reproduce this spring.

Did you know? The last time Broods XIII and XIX emerged simultaneously was 1803.

Enter: the super brood

Does this mean the two broods can reproduce with each other? Will that result in even more cicadas during their next emergences?

We spoke to Dr. Gene Kritsky, a cicada expert at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, to find out. He let us know that since “the broods do not have a wide area of overlap” it is unlikely that they will reproduce with each other. However, he noted, “If there was an overlap, it could satiate the predators more quickly, resulting in generally more offspring from each brood.”

A gif showing the difference between one cicada brood emerging in the south and both emerging in the south and through Illinois and Wisconsin.

Brood XIII (aka Northern Illinois Brood) joins Brood XIX (the Great Southern Brood).

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Map via Gene Kritsky, gif created with Knight Labs

What this means

The good news? The majority of overlapping broods are concentrated in Illinois, so it’s unlikely for us to see more cicadas due to the super brood, but it’s possible for cities like Indianapolis, St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, and Louisville.

However, Brood XIX is coming. Cicadas usually emerge when the soil hits 64 degrees, which begins in April for some places. Currently, our soil is at 45 degrees.

In other words, we’re close to the event these cicadas have been waiting over a decade for.

The Cicada Safari map shows no cicadas in Madison, WI but sightings in surrounding towns like Rockford.

Will you be the first to spot a cicada in Madison? | Screenshot via Cicada Safari courtesy of Gene Kritsky

How you can help

Cicada Safari needs you to track cicada spottings. Mapping cicadas helps experts understand when broods may emerge. Per Dr. Kritsky, it also led to a discovery “that some 17-year cicadas can emerge four years early and may form a new brood.”

Download the free app to track cicada spottings and submit photos.

Look for cicadas where there are trees, full sun, and low vegetation. Think: Hoyt Park and Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Events
Monday, March 4
  • West Area Plan Public Meeting | Monday, March 4 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Tune in to review and discuss draft recommendations for the West Area Plan covering topics like land use, transportation, and housing.
Tuesday, March 5
  • Chat with a Cop | Tuesday, March 5 | 12-1 p.m. | Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Adults can chat with local officers.
  • Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making Night | Tuesday, March 5 | 3-5 p.m. | Sencha Tea Bar, 224 State St., Madison | $15 | Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.
Wednesday, March 6
  • Lil Xan | Wednesday, March 6 | 6-11:59 p.m. | The Annex, 1206 Regent St., Madison | $30-$200 | This SoundCloud rapper is on tour with Matt Corman.
  • Youth Apprenticeship Information Night | Wednesday, March 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Educational opportunities related to career exploration for young people, put on by Dane County School Districts.
Thursday, March 7
  • Wine in the Wilderness | Thursday, March 7-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre (Vilas Hall), 821 University Ave., Madison | $9-$26 | This play is an intimate study of race, gender, and class.
  • Rutabaga’s Canoecopia | Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 10 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison | $15-$30 | Browse over 250,000 sqft of kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and outdoor equipment.
Friday, March 8
  • International Women’s Day Celebration and Poderosa Awards | Friday, March 8 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, 5262 Anton Dr., Madison | Free | Come together to celebrate the achievements of Wisconsin women in business.
  • No School Day Art Camp | Friday, March 8 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Rock Paper Scissors, 7781 Elmwood Ave., Middleton | $75 | Register for this crafty drop-off camp for children in kindergarten to fourth grade.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Drops of Jupiter will be falling on Breese Stevens Field on Friday, June 7. Train will headline the American Family Championship concert. Tickets go on sale today.
Plan Ahead
  • The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra announced that Tiempo Libre will kick off the 2024 Concerts on the Square season which runs Wednesday, June 26-Wednesday July 31. To cover production costs, attendees are encouraged to reserve dinner tables or join the Friends of the WCO program. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Development
  • The Wisconsin State Building Commission has approved ~$370 million in key statewide projects, including some in Madison. Funding will go toward the construction of the Camp Randall Sports Center replacement project, as well as minor renovations to various UW-Madison buildings. (In Business)
Eat
  • “Top Chef Wisconsin” starts airing Wednesday, March 20 on Bravo. Cap Times let local foodies in on all there is to know about the coming episodes (including ones filmed in Madison).
Madisonians
  • Two firefighting moms from the Madison area will be competing in the 36th season of “The Amazing Race.” Sunny Pulver and Bizzy Smith will compete for $1 million on the show which airs Wednesday, March 13 on CBS. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Number
  • 77. That’s how many years the Kavanaugh family has owned The Esquire Club on Madison’s North side. The family is turning over ownership of the restaurant to Craig Spaulding on Thursday, March 21. Spaulding plans to keep the name but update it, including adding artisanal cocktails and live music. (In Business)
Outdoors
  • For those looking to hunt for the first time, the Wisconsin DNR has opened enrollment for its hunter education course. Hunter education certification is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973 to buy a hunting license unless hunting under the state’s Mentored Hunting Law.
Shop
  • Visiting another city and looking for a brunch as good as Sardine? Check a map. Having trouble picking a credit card? Check The Ascent. They recommend this card for its incredible perks (like 0% interest on balance transfers for almost two years + 2% cash back).*
 
Events

🗓️ Mark your calendar

These performers are coming to Madison in 2024
Ilana Glazer mid-conversation at a media panel
Known for her work on “Broad City,” Ilana Glazer is comnig to Madison. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Looking to fill up your calendar this year? Get the most out of Madison’s entertainment scene by checking out these acts coming to the isthmus this spring and beyond.

🎶 Music

  • John Mellencamp | Tuesday, March 26 | Overture Center
  • LANY | Wednesday, March 27 | The Sylvee
  • Girl in Red | Sunday, April 28 | The Sylvee
  • Portugal. The Man | Wednesday, May 15 | The Sylvee

🎤 Comedy

  • Ilana Glazer Live | Thursday, March 14 | Orpheum
  • Mark Normand | Saturday, April 20 | Overture Center
  • Kathy Griffin | Sunday, April 21 | Overture Center
  • Michael Rapaport | Thursday, May 2 | Comedy on State
  • Noel Miller | Thursday, Sept.12 | Orpheum

🎭 Other

  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert | Saturday, April 6 | Overture Center
  • Cancelled Podcast Live with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield | Thursday, May, 2 | Barrymore Theatre
  • Napoleon Dynamite Live | Saturday, Nov. 9 | Barrymore Theatre
Find ticketing information on each venue’s website:
Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave.
Comedy on State, 202 State St.
Orpheum Theater, 216 State St.
Overture Center, 201 State St.
The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St.
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As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m far more excited to watch “Top Chef” than March Madness. Ideally, a local watering hole would host “Top Chef” watch parties (I’m lookin’ at you, Butterbird and Garth’s).
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