April 3, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

36º | 93% chance of snow | Sunrise 6:35 a.m. | Sunset 7:26 p.m.

🎶 Music to our ears

Make Music Madison performers on a small concrete outdoor stage

You’ll see musicians all over Madison on June 21. | Photo by Make Music Madison

Every year on the summer solstice, 1,000+ cities across the country come alive with music, and Madisonians are always happy to take part in the nationwide celebration. Make Music Madison (MMM) allows musicians of all ages, skill levels, and styles to take the stage at public spaces and venues around the city.

Registration is open now through Saturday, June 1 for this year’s event taking place on Friday, June 21. Those interested must create an account and register as either a musician or a venue.

Meet your match

With an account, you can search for a musician and/or venue to match with. Think of it as a musical dating site, if you find a match, you’ll reach out in hopes that the feeling is mutual.

Once a musician and venue connect, matches will move forward with locking in the schedule and production details. Note: Ultimately, the venue host gets the final say on performance length and frequency. Musicians are also welcome to submit an event themselves, bypassing the matchmaking process.

Venues

The goal of this event is to offer free performances in public spaces.

Think:

Community centers and gardens
Parks
Businesses
Homes
Sidewalks

MMM will secure the required permits for sidewalk and public park performances. If you can’t find a private business or community center in the matchmaking portal, consider reaching out to encourage them to register as a venue.

Volunteer

Maybe you’re not musically inclined but still want to get involved. Fill out this form if you’re interested in joining the volunteer team.

Positions include:

Event photography
Poster distribution
Online promotion
Venue material distribution
Compiling venue materials
Outreach to artists and venues

Music lovers, stay tuned for lineup announcements on MMM’s website and socials.

Events

Wednesday, April 3

1 Million Cups Madison | Wednesday, April 3 | 8:45-10 a.m. | 821 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Entrepreneurs will pitch business strategies and receive feedback from peers.

Thursday, April 4

Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic | Thursday, April 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wisconsin Community Veterinary Center, 4475 Robertson Rd., Madison | $15-$40 | Get vaccines, heartworm testing, microchips, nail trims, and prevention for your pet with no appointment fee.
Le Vian Trunk Show Event | Thursday, April 4 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Diamond Center Madison, 509 S. Gammon Rd., Madison | Free | See thousands of jewelry pieces and get free cleanings.

Friday, April 5

UW 175th Anniversary Community Open House | Friday, April 5-Sunday, April 7 | Times vary | Various campus locations | Free | Celebrate Wisconsin’s landmark school with the family, complete with Babcock ice cream and visits with Bucky.
Super Friends Club | Friday, April 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | $40 | In the first of eight sessions, preschoolers will practice skills like speaking to new people, taking turns, and making friends.

Saturday, April 6

Doll Show and Sale | Saturday, April 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Way, Madison | $10-$15 | Stop by Madison Area Doll Club’s “Through the Years” show to check out dolls from as early as the 18th century through today.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in Concert | Saturday, April 6 | 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison | $57-$97 | Whether you’re a Gryffindor or a Hufflepuff, watch “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” while a live orchestra plays the score.

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News Notes

Weather

Drive safe, Madison. Moderate to heavy snow and windy conditions are expected to continue today. Tomorrow may bring up to 40mph gusts and peak snowfall accumulations (2-5 inches) with sunshine returning by the time the weekend arrives. (WKOW)

Edu

Universities of Wisconsin employees will now receive paid parental leave. Eligible employees get six weeks of paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child. The change goes into effect in July. (Cap Times)

Civic

The Playing Field, an early child care center specializing in trauma-informed care and family support, has secured over $4 million to expand. The funds will be used to build and furnish 15,000 sqft at the Tributary Hub (2102 E. Springs Dr.). The goal is to open in 2025. (In Business)

Environment

Nearly $1 million in federal funding is being allocated to a new center at UW-Madison to study PFAS. The Center of Excellence in PFAS Environmental Science will find ways to reverse or stop environmental damage caused by “forever chemicals.” (Wisconsin Public Radio)

Outdoors

Take a hike, literally. The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin’s field trip season is here. There are over 275 trips, statewide, scheduled from April through November. Topics range from foraging, to effigy mounds, to birding in bogs. You must be a member to register.

Kids

The Wisconsin DNR announced the young winners of the statewide Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. The theme was “Safe in Their Home.” Local winners include Sun Prairie fifth grader Ishanvi Bansal and Madison sixth grader Abigail Gray. (WKOW)

Announced

The fifth annual Day of the Badger takes place Tuesday, April 16-Wednesday, April 17. The fundraising event includes online and in-person activities including Bucky Badger doing push-ups at Union South for every 10 donations received. Students and alumni are encouraged to get in on the action.

Seasonal

Spring toward Olbrich Botanical Gardens now that it’s expanded its hours. The outdoor gardens, visitor center lobby, and gift shop are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, now through September. Bolz Conservatory is closed for maintenance until Friday, June 14.

Shop

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City

🗓️ It’s pothole season

It’s pothole season in Madison. | Photo via Canva Pro

Potholes are an infamously inevitable occurrence in Wisconsin. Here is the 411 on potholes with the help of Madison’s Pothole Patrol.

Why: The repetitive process of freezing and thawing causes moisture to gradually wear down the road foundation, leading to pavement stress. This stress, exacerbated by traffic, ultimately results in the formation of potholes.

When: Spring in Madison is prime time for potholes. Drastic cold-to-warm temperature changes result in the highest amount of pavement stress compared to other seasons.

Where: Concrete roads are most susceptible to potholes. Expansion joints create a gap allowing the concrete to expand and contract as the temperature changes. As these joints deteriorate over time, potholes prevail.

Who: The Streets Division is responsible for filling potholes. Roads with major issues may require resurfacing which is handled by the Engineering Division.

What you can do: If you spot a problematic pothole that needs attention, report it online.

The Buy

A variety of snacks for runners and bikers. The Fuel Goods Collection offers boxes filled with food that will fuel your lifestyle.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Didn’t Punxsutawney Phil say we’d be getting an early spring? Regardless, I hope you guys didn’t pack up all of your winter gear yet. Meanwhile, I’ll be living vicariously through my coworkers down south, many of whom are enjoying sunny 70° weather.

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