The IRONMAN Wisconsin triathlon returns to Madison tomorrow. The 140.6-mile race with swimming, biking, and running will go through local spots like Camp Randall Stadium. I’m not brave enough to participate, but I’m going to cheer on the participants.
Events
This Weekend
Tyler Hubbard | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Sylvee | $35+ | The country singer from the band Florida Georgia Line will take the stage with hits like “5 Foot 9.”
Monroe Street Farmers Market | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Edgewood High School Parking Lot | Free | This weekly market features lots of local products, prepared meals, family activities, and live music.
The North Street Jazz Jam | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m. | North Street Cabaret | $10 | All styles of jazz are welcome — artists can come by to perform or just listen.
Plan Ahead
The Bodega | Friday, Sept. 13 | 5-9 p.m. | Breese Stevens Field | Free | Peruse 100+ local artisan booths at this market’s final event of the season.
Totally Rad Vintage Fest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | Alliant Energy Center | $8+ | Shop vintage vendors from across the country, play free vintage arcade games, and take part in immersive throwback photo ops.
Cook alongside Thony Clarke, the owner of of Café Costa Rica, on Thursday, Sept. 19 as he whips up curry chicken, rice, and beans in a live demonstration. Looking for more Madison food news?Read more on our website. (The Cap Times)
Concert
Folk singer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Tom Paxton is coming to Unitarian Meeting House on Saturday, Sept. 28. He’ll be performing alongside the Grammy Award-winning duo The Don Juans — Don Henry & Jon Vezner. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now.
Festival
The Wisconsin Book Festival 23rd Annual Fall Celebration is Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Madison Public Library. Enjoy 50+ free author events, including the chance to meet with authors from across the country.
It takes a village, as they say. As proud Madisonians, we’re inspired by the contributions of our most tenured community members. Please join us in celebrating the legacies of those who have recently died. (Wisconsin State Journal)
Real Estate
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Finance
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For richer or for pour over. Madison’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. If you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in the 608.
Espresso yourself
Alice Good This specialty coffee shop sells your favorite goodies from Bloom Bakery as well as single-origin, sweet, and fruit blend coffees.
Bradbury’s The espresso is a must, but the crêpes are just as good. With limited seating, plan on getting there early or making this a grab + go stop.
Where to write your novel
Lakeside Street Coffee House With ample space, you’ll be able to find a nook of your own to hunker down with your laptop from morning to afternoon. Celebrate with a beer on the patio when you finish your work.
Michaelangelo’s A little bit of hustle and bustle paired with great food for brain fuel makes this a great place for those of us who have a hard time working in complete silence.
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