The details

• Chase, 22 E. Mifflin | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Old National, 23 W. Main St. | Open 24 hours
• UW Credit Union, 44 E. Mifflin St. | 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Walgreens (BMO), 15 E. Main St. | 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

• West Mifflin Street from Wisconsin Avenue to State Street
• State Street from West Dayton to West Mifflin streets
• North Carroll Street from State Street to West Washington Avenue

New members

• Calico Confections | From-scratch baked goods
• Far Breton Bakery | Breakfast pastries
• Flaig Family Farm | Lettuce, hemp, and grass-fed beef products
• Hidden Springs Creamery | Sheep milk soaps, meat, and cheese
• Jyostna Malineni | TBD
• Kairava Farm | Chemical-free produce and flowers
• Little Valley Farm | Sweet treats, spices, and jams
• Poye Yang | TBD
• Prairie Junction Farms | Aronia syrups, meat, toffee, and eggs
• Regeneration Farm | Salad greens and other veggies
• Restoration Cider Co. | Semi-dry classic and flavored apple ciders
• Silver Moon Springs | Salmon and trout products
• Steadfast Acres | Organic vegetables
• Sunshine Salad Farm | Produce for salads, wraps, and grain bowls
• Sweet Berry Farm | You guessed it, sweet berries
• Yia Xiong | TBD

• Wet Day | Thursday, April 11 | 7-9:30 p.m. | The Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | This variety show celebrates science, music, and comedy with donations and raffle ticket proceeds supporting the Goodman Community Center.

• Rooftop Rockets | Friday, April 12 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | Cost of museum admission | Kids can spend International Day of Human Space Flight launching air-propelled rockets from the roof.
• John Edward | Friday, April 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison | $100-$175 | Watch this psychic medium display his otherworldly abilities.

• Tartan Day Cèilidh | Saturday, April 13 | 7-10 p.m. | Old Sugar Distillery, 931 E. Main St., Madison | $12 | Join the St. Andrew’s Society of Madison for a traditional Scottish dance (no experience, or kilt, necessary).
• Book Buddies | Saturday, April 13 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | City Dog Veterinary Clinic, 1004 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | This is an opportunity for young Madisonians to read with registered therapy dogs.

• “Timeless” | Sunday, April 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Overture Center, 201 State St, Madison | $14-$75 | Come for the last show of the Madison Ballet season, which will feature new choreography by artistic director Ja’ Malik.
• Collectibles Flea Market | Sunday, April 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison | Cost of purchase | Find some new (to you) treasures.

1. Get those steps in by taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
2. Instead of opting for a conference room for your next meeting, invite your colleagues on a walking meeting.
3. Carve out time for physical activity by joining one of Madison’s many local gyms.

• With winter waning, the city’s Streets Division will begin spring yard waste collection on Sunday, April 14. Dates are determined by neighborhood. Note: there’s a difference between yard waste and brush, which will be collected separately.

• Mint Mark’s last day at 1929 Winnebago St. will be Saturday, May 4. The popular small-plate restaurant will be moving from its iconic blue brick digs to The Standard at 1874 E. Washington Ave. They plan to re-open in June.

• UW-Madison is schooling the competition. Its School of Education is No. 1 in the new 2024 US News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings. The overall rank is based on factors such as research activity, faculty resources, and peer assessments.

• Starting Monday, May 20, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will begin to sound different. That’s because WPR is changing its programming format by creating separate news and music stations. (Cap Times)

• The Green Bay Packers will play the first-ever NFL game in South America next year. The Packers will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, Sept. 6 in São Paulo, Brazil at Corinthians Arena. Ticket packages are available.

• The secret’s out: Madison is a great place to be. Men’s Journal listed Madison as No. 23 on the “50 Best Vacations in the US,” noting our outdoor recreation, foodie culture, and architecture.

• Forward Madison FC has hidden some mystery mingos around the city this week. If you find one, you’ll win tickets to the home opener on Saturday, April 13 against the Richmond Kickers.

• A Madison cat is in the running to win Nationwide Pet Insurance’s Wackiest Pet Name Contest. You can vote for Car Alarm, named for being outspoken, until this Friday. Winners will be announced next Wednesday, April 17. Other finalists include Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator and Skullcrusher. (Wisconsin State Journal)

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Vending 101

• Mall Concourse (stretches from North Park to King streets)
• Capitol Square
• Library Mall (700 block of State Street)
• Camp Randall
• Southeast Campus

Night Vending