06.21.2024

Today’s Forecast

85º | 54% chance of rain | Sunrise 5:17 a.m. | Sunset 8:40 p.m.

🏛️ Buildings for Badgers

A tour of UW-Madison’s historic campus

The exterior of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.jpg

Bascom Hall was built in 1857. | Photo by 608today

The UW-Madison campus is a great one. Since the school’s founding in 1848 its greatness has been built upon time and again.

Interested in a self-guided walking tour? Here are some of the school’s most iconic buildings:

Bascom Hall | Built in 1857
Designed by Indianapolis architect William Tinsley in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, it was the university’s third major building built. Bascom Hall now houses the offices of the chancellor and vice chancellors.

Memorial Union | Built in 1928
Designed by Arthur Peabody, the buidling is consistently named one of the most beautiful student union buildings in the United States. The terrace might have something to do with that.

The exterior of the Red Gym on the UW-Madison campus.jpg — The Red Gym was originally used as a gymnasium and armory. | Photo by 608today

Red Gym | Built in 1894
The imposing Romanesque Revival gymnasium and armory has held military offices, artillery drill rooms, bowling alleys, a swimming tank, and rifle ranges. The Red Gym also held the likes of William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan, and Upton Sinclair, who gave speeches there.

The exterior of Science Hall on the UW-Madison campus.jpg — Work done in Science Hall has been revolutionary. | Photo by 608today

Science Hall | Built in 1888
The National Historic Landmark was designed by Milwaukee architect Henry Koch (who also designed Milwaukee’s City Hall). Due to the work of academic Charles Van Hise, the school housed the first American courses in engineering geology, sedimentation, and oceanography.

Washburn Observatory | Built in 1881
Named after Wisconsin Governor Cadwallader Washburn, the Italianate edifice held the third-largest telescope in the United States when it opened. The ideas of dwarf and giant stars originated at the observatory.

Click the link for eight more, and four buildings yet-to-come.

Take a tour

Asked

What is your favorite building on the UW-Madison campus?

A. Bascom Hall
B. Memorial Union
C. Red Gym
D. Other

Architect your answer

Events

Friday, June 21

Live on Queen | Friday, June 21 | 7 p.m. | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | Free | Come for a special Make Music Madison celebration with the likes of Bianca Lynn Breeze, Femme Noir, Jupiter Voyer, and Loretta Love Lee.
Solstice Fire | Friday, June 21-Saturday, June 22 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago St., Madison | $12-$35 | This circus act performance will be hot with its celebration of all things fire.

Saturday, June 22

Butterflies and Wildflowers | Saturday, June 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | Cherokee Marsh, 6098 N. Sherman Ave., Madison | Take a two-hour naturalist-led walk observing and learning about butterflies and the flowers that attract them.
Pints for Pups Fundraiser | Saturday, June 22 | 12-3 p.m. | The Rigby, 119 E. Main St., Madison | Cost of purchase | Come for “Yappy Hour” and support Underdog Pet Rescue of Madison with adoptable dogs in attendance.

Sunday, June 23

McFarland Pride | Sunday, June 23 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | William McFarland Park 4820 Marsh Rd., McFarland | Free | LGBTQ+ community members and allies are invited to celebrate with music, crafts, entertainment, food, and a makers’ market.

Monday, June 24

New Valley Jazz Band | Monday, June 24 | 5-7 p.m. | Breakwater Restaurant, 6308 Inland Way, Monona | $10 | Listen to some fine jazz by local members of the Madison Jazz Society.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Opening

Lacy’s Cafe, the latest venture from the owner of Rude Brew Kombucha, opens Tuesday, June 25 in the Bur Oak building (2262 Winnebago St.). While specific menu details have yet to be announced, the spot plans to offer locally sourced goodies.

Biz

This fall, Bliss Nail Bar opens in Knickerbocker Place on Monroe Street. The salon will offer manicure and pedicure services, nail enhancements, and waxing. (In Business)

Cause

Due to the Art Fair on the Square on Saturday, July 13, the Dane County Farmers’ Market will be held at Breese Stevens Field, and vendors will need help moving products. Reach out to find out how you can help.

Environment

To reduce energy usage during the summer, Madison Gas and Electric’s new opt-in Connect program offers gift card incentives for households to allow the company to make temperature changes on their internet-connected thermostats throughout the day, reducing strain on the city’s power grid.

Family

Goodman Pool is offering free adapted family swims. Open to people with disabilities, their caregivers, and their families, the swims will be held today, Saturday, July 20, and Friday, Aug. 16. Water wheelchairs will be available.

Edu

Sweet. Cameron Wicks, a PhD student at UW-Madison, discovered a natural compound to make ice cream melt-proof. Not yet available publicly, the Department of Food Science is continuing its research. (Channel 3000)

Home

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Arts

🎶 Take note

Make Music Madison is 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

Today’s the day. Make Music Madison is when the 608 comes alive with locals playing, and listening to, music.

What: A worldwide event for musicians to perform free shows in their community
Where: Over 100 locations throughout Madison
Who: Music makers of all ages, skill levels, and musical persuasions

Check the map for when and where performances are.

Some highlights:

Make Music Madison at Goodman | 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | Goodman Center, 149 Waubesa St. | A day-long offering of music, from indie rock to accordion music.

Make Music Madison at Giant Jones | 4-9 p.m. | Giant Jones Brewing, 931 E. Main St. | Five local groups will be performing, including The Stop and Listen, Old Gray Cats, and Flannel and Rust.

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra | 6:30-7 p.m. | King Street corner of Capitol Square | Young musicians will play Maurice Ravel’s iconic “Bolero.”

The Buy

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Answered

How often do you ride a bike?

With the summer season upon us, we asked, “How often do you ride a bike?” Your answers:

Rarely/Never: 40%
Weekly: 35%
Daily: 15%
Monthly: 10%

An idea: Perhaps pedal on over to see flower petals at Olibrich Botanical Gardens before getting a beverage at The Biergarten at Olbrich Park.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jonathan

From the editor

My favorite building on the UW-Madison campus is the Red Gym. I wish I could go back in time and see the men’s hockey team practice inside it on roller skates.

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