06.25.2024

Today’s Forecast

86º | 19% chance of rain | Sunrise 5:18 a.m. | Sunset 8:41 p.m.

🪷 Go with the flow

Flow at these Madison yoga studios

Women sitting on the grass practicing yoga on a pleasant day.jpg

There are Inner Fire Yoga locations on both sides of the isthmus. | Photo via Inner Fire Yoga

Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, Madison has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 15 yoga studios and groups around the 608.

If you want to connect with the community

Madison Outdoor Yoga | Various locations
This yoga group meets multiple times a week for casual outdoor sessions. The nonprofit now has Spanish-speaking offerings.

Madison School and Community Recreation | Various locations
MSCR offers a variety of classes, including family yoga, gentle LGBTQ+ yoga, and more.

Two people doing some yoga stretches in front of a sunlit window.jpg — Madison School and Community Recreation has yoga classes for all skill levels. | Photo via Madison School and Community Recreation

If you’re looking to sweat

Inner Fire | 5003 University Ave. and 1813 E. Washington Ave.
The studio has a welcome special in June for new members and a pop-up Family Yoga Funtime in July.

Transformation Center Madison | 7878 Big Sky Dr.
Fit Over 50 and Sweat Fit are but two programs at the facility.

A large yoga class out on a green field on a sunny day.jpg — Barre3 frequently has events for yoga enthusiasts that are outside. | Photo via Barre3

If you want options

Barre3 | 2560 University Ave.
The first class is free and includes low-impact isometric exercises, high-intensity cardio bursts, and calming breath work.

Sukha Somatics | 2713 Atwood Ave.
Yoga therapy, breathing techniques, and sound healing are just three of Sukha’s many healing-oriented offerings.

If you’re a beginner

Dragonfly | 309 W. Johnson St.
Yoga advisors will walk you through everything from finding the right class for you to deciding what to eat and wear before your session.

Yoga Co-op of Madison | 812 E. Dayton St., Suite 200
Classes are divided into three levels to ensure a comfortable experience based on your skill set.

Seven more yoga spots

Asked

How often do you practice yoga?

A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Occassionally
D. Rarely

Stretch this way

Events

Tuesday, June 25

SEED Festival | Tuesday, June 25-Saturday, June 29 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Four Winds Farm Event Center, 5735 Adams Rd., Fitchburg | $15-$20 | Get in on the action or just enjoy the show at this experimental dance festival.
Olbrich After Hours | Tuesday, June 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison | Free | Bebop around the botanical gardens while sipping cocktails and listening to music by local favorite Panchromatic Steel.

Wednesday, June 26

Pride Family Portraits | Wednesday, June 26 | 5-7 p.m. | Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison | By donation | Proceeds from these professional family portraits will benefit OutReach Madison.
Swing Dance | Wednesday, June 26 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Cafe CODA, 1224 Williamson St., Madison | $10 | Swing on over for a swing dance (with a beginner-friendly lesson at the jump).

Thursday, June 27

Feminism on Tap | Thursday, June 27 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Hodge Podge, 160 Keenan Ct., Verona | Free | Stop by for a casual get-together with local feminists to catch up, make new connections, and network.
Wurk | Thursday, June 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr., Madison | Free | Summer isn’t summer without some rooftp jjams from this six-piece funk-fusion group.

Friday, June 28

“Dido, Queen of Carthage” | Friday, June 28-Saturday, June 29, Saturday, June 29 | Times vary | Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | $20-$25 | Seeing some Shakespeare at the Madison Children’s Museum is a good play.

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Sports

🏈 Go big or go home at Camp Randall this season

Are you ready to “Jump Around,” Madison? | Photos provided by Wisconsin Athletics; GIF created by 608today

It’s never too early for Badger football. Read: 2024 single-game tickets are now on sale — with select games starting at $35.

Kicking off with the home opener on August 30, this season’s top match-ups include Oregon + Penn State, with seven total chances to catch the Badgers this fall.

Did you know? This year marks Oregon’s first trip to Camp Randall in over two decades. Pro tip: Cheer on the Badgers with a three-game Mini Pack.

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News Notes

Festival

This year’s Monona Community Festival will be the last due to increased costs, new city regulations, and few volunteers. The 2024 event takes place Wednesday, July 3-Thursday, July 4 at Winnequah Park and includes a carnival, live music, a car show, fireworks, and more.

Sports

UW-Madison’s Phoebe Bacon is making waves. The Badgers swimmer earned a spot on the 2024 Olympic team in the 200m backstroke. Bacon, who also won the 2024 NCAA National Championship in the same event earlier this year, will be participating in her second Olympics.

Announced

Atsuko Okatsuka, one of Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” will perform at the Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 26 on her “Full Grown” tour. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Job

Crossing guards are needed for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division is currently hiring, offering $20.26/hr. to start with 10-15 hours of work per week.

Outdoors

Area bicyclists will soon be able to ride a bit further now that Sauk County has finalized its plans to extend the Great Sauk State Trail. The 27-mile extension will go through Devil’s Lake, Baraboo, and Rock Springs, ending in Reedsburg. Officials are welcoming feedback on the project. (Wisconsin State Journal)

Environment

Know someone who is promoting thriving sustainability, community healing, and resiliency? Nominate them by Friday, Aug. 2 for Sustain Dane’s 2024 Live Forward Awards. Awardees will receive $250.

Health

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Development

📚 Sun Prairie’s (book)smart

The Sun Prairie Public Library is growing by leaps and bounds

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The ribbon cutting for the renovated space at the Sun Prairie Library is plannned for March 2026. | Photo by 608today

A new chapter is being written for the Sun Prairie Library. By March 2026, the library will increase space by nearly 80% with new facilities for teens, artists, performances, and more.

Last month, the Sun Prairie Library Board awarded Kraemer Brothers a construction contract and work is now underway.

What

The expansion (from 25,075 sqft. to 60,000 sqft.) and renovation of the library includes:

Geothermal HVAC and solar panels
Makerspace
Library of Things (think: garden tools, kitchen equipment, hobby materials)
Dedicated teen space
Outdoor amphitheater
Larger bookstore and cafe space
Atrium

Why

Since the library opened in 1999, circulation has more than doubled, and programming has nearly tripled.

How

The total cost of the project is $20 million. The City’s portion is $16.5 million. The Sun Prairie Library Foundation has raised $2.4 million of the remaining costs through an ongoing capital campaign.

The Buy

The Buy 6.25.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

Stylish men’s summer shirts made from cotton and linen. They come in demure colors like khaki, olive, and gray and are $30 a pop.

Answered

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

After wandering around UW-Madison’s campus, we asked what your favorite building is on the grounds.

The top four vote-getters:

Memorial Union: 44%
Red Gym: 22%
Bascom Hall: 11%
Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters: 7%

We’ll see you on the terrace, friends.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jonathan

From the editor

I am not limber. I cannot touch my toes without just about dying. That said, I’ve begun watching yoga videos and trying them out in 10-minute jags. So far, not bad. Maybe one day I’ll be bold enough to go out and do some nearby goat yoga.

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