March 25, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

54º | 92% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:50 a.m. | Sunset 7:15 p.m.

☀️ The days are getting longer

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Madison’s businesses are blooming. | Photo by 608today

Who’s ready for spring break? Our City Editors took Friday off to spend more time out and about in Mad City — Ally grabbed an Irish coffee from ZuZu Cafe and Jonathan perused the aisles at Atomic Antiques with his wife.

Today’s newsletter is designed to help you enjoy longer days in Madison — take a look at our favorite spring break getaways, family-friendly activities, recommended hiking trails, where to watch the sunset, and our guide to tours in the 608.

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Events

Monday, March 25

Spring Break Crafternoon | Monday, March 25-Friday, March 29 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Monroe Street Library, 1705 Monroe St., Madison | Free | Decorate a canvas pouch and use it to hold your treasures, provided by the Monroe Street Library League.
Rhythm Aces | Monday, March 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Breakwater Restaurant, 6308 Inland Way, Monona | $10 | Madison Jazz Society presents a quartet of local players, including Mike Bezin on trombone and John Widdicombe on bass.

Tuesday, March 26

In the Next Room | Tuesday, March 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison | Free | In an uncensored staged reading of Sarah Ruhl’s play by the Falconbridge Players, it is a funny look at human sexuality and connection.

Wednesday, March 27

Tiki Cocktail Class | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | $170 (for two) | Winter’s still here but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some tropical-inspired cocktails with recipes and ingredients given you in this class.
Cosmic Rays Film Festival Selections | Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison | $5 | Celebrate independent cinema by watching a program of short films that run the gamut of genre and subject matter.

Thursday, March 28

Create A Spring Cheeseboard | Thursday, March 28 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Park Hotel, 14 S. Carroll St., Madison | $75-$100 | Get on board with this class where you learn from a Fromagination staffer how to construct a cheeseboard that you’ll take home with you.

Friday, March 29

Working Draft Beer Co. Anniversary Weekend | Friday, March 29-Sunday, March 31 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Working Draft Beer Co., 1129 E. Wilson St., Madison | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Working Draft’s sixth anniversary with new beer releases, food trucks, games, and more.
Deerhoof | Friday, March 29 | 8 p.m. | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave., Madison | $20 | Oh deer, one of the nation’s more renowned noise punk bands takes the stage in Madison.

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News Notes

Sports

The Badgers men’s hockey team is heading to the NCAA tournament. Their first game will be on Friday, March 29 at 4:30 p.m. They’ll play Quinnipiac in Providence, Rhode Island. The women’s hockey team lost yesterday in the NCAA championship game to Ohio State.

Travel

Electric vehicle charging stations will be constructed across Wisconsin now that $78 million in federal funds has become available. Roadways benefiting from the 64 new stations include Interstate 94, linking Madison and Milwaukee. Construction could begin this fall. (Cap Times)

Open

Guimo’s Mexican Restaurant is now open in its new Sun Prairie location. Now at 239 E. Main St., the eatery moved from its Bristol Street location that originally opened in 2017. “We love the people here,” said owner Gustavo Martinez. “We couldn’t be more happy to be here.” (Sun Prairie Star)

Art

Overture Center’s spring galleries have sprung. New exhibitions are now up in Galleries I, II, and III. The exhibits feature floral pieces from Wisconsinites, half of whom are local to Dane County. There will be an artist reception on Friday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Outdoors

Friday fish fries soon might not have as much walleye. Due to early ice thaws disrupting spawning, Wisconsin’s walleye population is dropping. At the top of the food chain in many ecosystems, like Lake Mendota, walleye decline can have a domino effect on the entirety of the lake. (Badger Herald)

Environment

Madisonians are invited to celebrate Earth Day with Sustain Dane. The organization is partnering with Ian’s Pizza for a community cleanup in the Starkweather Neighborhood on Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will get free pizza. Register now.

Holiday

Veterans Day is now an official holiday for Dane County employees. County supervisors voted unanimously last week to make Nov. 11 an official holiday in honor of US veterans, bringing the total number of holidays for county workers to 10. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Announced

There’s a new chapter in the life of Tana Elias. After working for the Madison Public Library for the past 30 years, Elias is now its new director. “I am deeply honored,” Elias said, who will start her role on May 12 following the library board’s formal approval.

Cause

Badger Prairie Needs Network is getting $1.1 million from the federal government to support renovations, expand food storage capacity, and address the rising need for food assistance. Last year, the Verona food pantry distributed 2.1 million pounds of food. (In Business)

The Buy

A pack of the No. 1 best-selling Hanes Men’s Boxer Briefs, because they’re 30% off so you can stock up on new underwear. Each pair is made from cotton, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Pro tip: The sale ends tonight.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jonathan

From the editor

There are rain and snow showers in the mix for spring break. Sigh. Maybe it’ll be sunnier at the end of the month so I can go out and watch the UW softball team take the field against the Cornhuskers.

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