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• Wright by Design | Tuesday, March 5 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Educator Edna Ledesma discusses how urban planning choices are redefining the 21st century landscape of Latino communities in American cities.
• Chelsea Cutler | Tuesday, March 5 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $30-$115 | The pop singer is in Madison for her “The Beauty Is Everywhere” tour.

• Striving for a Zero-Waste Lifestyle | Wednesday, March 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sun Prairie Public Library, 1350 Linnerud Dr., Sun Prairie | Free | Join Dr. Rose Daily, Sun Prairie’s sustainability coordinator, for an interactive presentation on how to reduce your carbon footprint.
• Weekly Swing | Wednesday, March 6 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | $10 | Swing by to get some pointers on the Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa, before cutting a rug with local dancing enthusiasts.

• Jeff Stanek | Thursday, March 7 | 7 p.m. | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison | $15-$25 | Unwind by listening to a series of nine suites of piano pieces composed by Takashi Yoshimatsu, all inspired by the stars of Pleiades.
• Fly Fishing Film Tour | Thursday, March 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison | $19-$25 | Enjoy a wide cast of short films that will get anglers excited about the coming season.

• A Tasting of Roman Pastas | Friday, March 8 | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St., Madison | $75 | Celebrate the pastas of Rome with the former owner and chef of Lombardino’s with a meal that includes a trio of pastas and a curated selection of wines and cocktails.

• A new community space for cooking classes, events, and gatherings opens this Friday, March 8 at 1226 Williamson St. The public is invited to the grand opening of Aubergine, owned by Willy Street Co-op. There will be refreshments and live music from 4 to 7 p.m.

• Madison Public Library has identified three finalists in its search for a new director. The community is invited to meet and greet finalists Peter Petruski, Sarah Townsend, and Tana Elias, at the Goodman South branch on Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m.

• Women are invited to celebrate sisterhood on Saturday, March 9. The AFRICaide and 4W International Women’s Day, taking place at Christ Presbyterian Church from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include discussions, hands-on activities, networking, lunch, music, and movement. (Madison365)

• UW-Madison hospitals and UnityPoint Health-Meriter were recently ranked as some of the world’s best hospitals, based on more than 85,000 surveys. UW-Madison hospitals are No. 141 in the world. UnityPoint Health-Meriter is No. 67 in the nation. (WBAY)

• The Madison Fire Department now carries Buprenorphine, a prescription drug used in the treatment of opioid dependence. “Our vision extends beyond mere crisis intervention; we aspire to facilitate a life-changing intervention,” said MFD medical director Dr. Megan Gussick.

• The Wisconsin DNR is encouraging property owners to begin making plans for spongy moth treatments. Last year, spongy moths ate leaves across 373,000 acres of Wisconsin woodland. Aspen, birch, crabapple, linden, and oak trees are particularly susceptible.

• The Macy’s at Hilldale Shopping Center will remain open despite Macy’s nationwide cuts due to a disappointing holiday quarter. (Cap Times)

• Smart printers can monitor ink levels and send new cartridges directly to your door before you run out. Get a $10 credit for HP Instant Ink.*

• Smoother, healthier, flawless-looking skin with minimal discomfort and long-lasting results. Save 20% on BBL or Halo Laser Therapy at the SSM Health Aesthetic Center now through March 31. Snag the deal.*

Where are we in the development process?

• Proposed
• In development
• Under construction
• Completed

What types of projects are we talking about?

• Academic
• Commercial
• Cultural
• Government
• Hotel
• Mixed Use
• Parks and recreation
• Residential
• Restaurant
• Retail