What we’re eyeing

• Wynot Etagere Bookcase: City Editor Jonathan has too many books and not enough beautiful bookcases to display them in. Problem solved.
• Mast Steel Wood Burning Firepit: Wisconsin’s weather is unpredictable, but City Editor Jonathan predictably wants to sit comfortably outside with a craft beer regardless of the cold.
• Rachael Ray Cookware Set: City Editor Ally gravitates toward pops of red when shopping for home goods and kitchenware. Also, who doesn’t love Rachael Ray?

The deets on discounts

• Area rugs up to 80% off
• Bedding up to 65% off
• Cookware + bakeware up to 60% off
• Home office furniture up to 55% off
• Living room seating up to 60% off
• Mirrors and decor up to 65% off
• Outdoor furniture up to 60% off
• Outdoor lighting and decor up to 55% off
• And more.

• Matthew Koester | Monday, May 6 | 3-4 p.m. | Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., Stoughton | Free | Listen to the musical stylings of a saxophonist who has performed recently with the New World Symphony, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, and the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

• Chat with a Cop | Tuesday, May 7 | 12-1 p.m. | Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Come with questions or ideas to share with Captain Michael Hanson.
• Open Mic | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Java Cat, 4221 Lien Rd., Madison | Free | Share that poem you’ve written with your neighbors, or that piano piece you’ve created, or just listen in.

• Biergarten at the Beach | Wednesday, May 8 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Schluter Beach, 4511 Winnequah Rd., Monona | Cost of purchase | Beer lovers can quench their thirst while enjoying yard games and live music at this cash-only event.
• Public Meditation | Wednesday, May 8 | 8 p.m. | Diamond Way Buddhist Center of Madison, 104 King St., Madison | Free | All are welcome to this short talk and guided meditation.

• Board Game Speed Dating | Thursday, May 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Garver Feed Mill, 3241 Garver Green, Madison | $15 | Singles age 45+ will engage in a series of mini-dates, getting to know potential matches with the help of board games as the trusty “wingman.”

• Asian American Celebration Night | Friday, May 10 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Madison East High School, 2222 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | Learn about and celebrate Asian cultures through food, crafts, and music.

• Uncork Me Wisconsin | Saturday, May 11 | 3-7 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field, 917 E. Mifflin St., Madison | $10-$65 | Enjoy endless sampling of 100+ varieties of Wisconsin’s finest wine, mead, and cider at this third annual event.*

• The City of Madison’s West Area Plan was revised again. Last week, city officials altered proposed bike paths. Now, regarding density issues, officials changed land use designations and zoning proposals. New public meetings on the updated plan will start on Monday, May 20. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• The Wisconsin Union Theater announced their 2024-25 season. The lineup includes Meshell Ndegeocello, YAMATO: the Drummers of Japan, and vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth. Ticket sales start on Tuesday, May 28.

• The local Capitol Centre Market will stay local after being sold to Darin Burreson, who has owned grocery stores in Belleville and New Glarus. No major changes are foreseen, and Cap Centre will maintain its current 50-employee staff. (Wisconsin State Journal)

• The first Madison Night Market of the season is on Thursday, May 9 starting at 5 p.m. With over 110 vendors, it will be the biggest yet, quite literally, expanding out from State and Gilman streets onto North Carroll and West Mifflin streets. (Channel 3000)

• 100.5 FM might see a spike in listeners when they begin broadcasting Badgers volleyball games. Good Karma Brands, owner of the station, won the rights to the games and will air them next fall (Pssst — season tickets are on sale now). (Wisconsin State Journal)

• In honor of Mental Health Month, Forward Madison FC has released a new top, with the words “Keep Moving Forward” emblazoned on its chest. It is on sale now.

• For the first time in school history, the Badgers’ men’s and women’s rowing teams participated in the prestigious Windermere Cup last weekend in Seattle. Both varsity eight teams earned bronze.

Metrics used

• Phosphorus | This element fuels plant and algae growth, which can reduce recreational use, property values, and public health.
  
• Cyanobacteria | Blooms can steal the oxygen and nutrients other organisms need to live.
  
• Chlorides | Elevated levels can cause cells to lose water and become deprived of nutrients, killing a wide variety of organisms.
  
• PFAS | PFAS are a collection of man-made “forever chemicals” that build up in the environment.

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